Meet the stars taking part in Celebrity Masterchef 2020

The new series begins on Wednesday 1st July!

Author: Alex RossPublished 1st Jul 2020

Whilst most of our favourite shows have been postponed due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, fans of BBC cooking show MasterChef have a lot to look forward to, as the brand new celebrity edition of the show kicks off on Wednesday 1st July!

The series, which was filmed before the Conronavirus outbreak, will feature some very well known faces from the world of music, TV, sport and comedy.

Check out the full line-up for Celebrity Masterchef below:

Gethin Jones

Known for: TV presenter

John Barnes MBE

Known for: Former professional footballer

Baga Chipz

Known for: Drag Queen on Ru Paul's Drag Race UK

Judy Murray OBE

Known for: Tennis coach and Andy Murray's mum

Lady Leshurr

Known for: British rapper

Felicity Montagu

Known for: Actress

Shyko Amos

Known for: Actress

Riyadh Khalaf

Known for: YouTuber

Judi Love

Known for: Comedian and Loose Women star

Jeff Brazier

Known for: TV personality

Phil Daniels

Known for: Actor

Amar Latif

Known for: TV presenter

Dom Littlewood

Known for: TV presenter

Sam Quek MBE

Known for: Professional hockey player

Myles Stephenson

Known for: Rak-Su singer and former X Factor winner

Pete Wicks

Known for: TOWIE star

Thomas Skinner

Known for: Former contestant on The Apprentice

Karen Gibson

Known for: Kingdom Choir conductor

Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE

Known for: Rower and broadcaster

Crissy Rock

Known for: Comedian and actress

TV presenters Jeff Brazier and Gethin Jones will show off their culinary skills, as well as reality favourites such as TOWIE's Pete Wicks, Ru Paul's Drag Race star Baga Chipz and The Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner.

Former England footballer John Barnes and Olympian Sam Quek also join the star-studded line-up, as well as a travel presenter Amar Latif, who will be the show's first ever blind contestant.

Andy Murray's mum Judy Murray has also signed up for the show, alongside broadcaster Riyadh Khalaf, Rak-Su singer Myles Stephenson, Death In Paradise star Shyko Amos and Kingdom Choir conductor Karen Gibson.

Actors Felicity Montagu, Phil Daniels and comedians Judi Love and Crissy Rock complete the line-up, with all 20 celebs set to compete for the Celebrity MasterChef 2020 title.

Carla-Maria Lawson, Commissioning Editor for the BBC, said, "The 20 celebrities who've taken up the MasterChef challenge this year are an exciting, ambitious and brave bunch.

"There's been no holding back in their pursuit of the coveted Celebrity MasterChef title and their efforts will be a real treat for viewers in the BBC One summer schedule."

As always, the popular show will be hosted by John Torode and Gregg Wallace, with the show returning to BBC One in the Summer.

Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison was crowned the winner last year, showing off her impressive skills in the kitchen.

Celebrity Masterchef starts on BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday 1st July.

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