Everything you need to know about Celebrity MasterChef 2022
The new series has landed!
Last updated 9th Aug 2022
A whole bunch of famous faces have signed up for the brand new series of Celebrity MasterChef, as they attempt to show off their culinary skills under the watchful eyes of John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
As the new series kicks off, here's everything you need to know about Celebrity MasterChef 2022.
When does Celebrity MasterChef 2022 start?
BBC bosses have finally now revealed the start date for the 2022 series of Celebrity MasterChef.
The opening episode will kick off at 8pm on Wednesday 10th August, with episodes on Thursday 11th August at 8pm, and Friday 12th August at 9pm.
Who is on Celebrity MasterChef 2022?
20 celebrities will take part in the new series, including McFly singer Danny Jones, actor Ryan Thomas, and Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones.
Ryan Thomas
Best known for: Actor and TV personality.
Faye Winter
Best known for: Love Island 2021 contestant.
Adam Pearson
Best known for: Actor, presenter and campaigner.
Chris Eubank
Best known for: Former boxer
Katya Jones
Best known for: Strictly Come Dancing professional.
Cliff Parisi
Best known for: Actor
Danny Jones
Best known for: McFly singer.
Kirsty Gallacher
Best known for: TV presenter.
Clarke Peters
Best known for: American actor, writer, and director.
Gareth Malone
Best known for: Choirmaster and broadcaster.
Jimmy Bullard
Best known for: Former footballer and TV presenter.
Kitty Scott-Claus
Best known for: RuPaul's Drag Race UK series three.
Kae Kurd
Best known for: Comedian.
Lisa Snowdon
Best known for: TV/Radio presenter and model.
Paul Chuckle
Best known for: Comedian and actor.
Lesley Joseph
Best known for: Actress and TV presenter.
Mel Blatt
Best known for: All Saints singer.
Richard Blackwood
Best known for: Soap star.
Nancy Dell'olio
Best known for: Italian-American lawyer and media personality.
Queen Mojo
Best known for: Influencer.
Speaking about the exciting new line-up, Katie Attwood, MasterChef Series Editor, said: “Celebrity MasterChef is a firm favourite in the television must-see calendar and this series is as funny, engaging and nail-biting as ever. John and Gregg are in for a treat, as are our viewers.”
Sarah Clay, Commissioning Editor for the BBC, added: “This line up will absolutely cement Celebrity MasterChef as one of the nation's most loved cookery programmes, with a lot of laughter alongside fierce competition guaranteed. The level of cooking is fantastic this year and you can really see how much it means to them all.”
What channel is Celebrity MasterChef on?
Fans will be able to watch Celebrity MasterChef on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Who is hosting Celebrity MasterChef 2022?
Chef John Torode is back alongside Gregg Wallace for the 2022 series.
Who has won Celebrity MasterChef in the past?
There's so far been 16 winners of Celebrity MasterChef. Former rugby player Matt Dawson was the first ever winner back in 2006, with Paralympian Kadeena Cox winning the show last year.
See the full list of winners below:
2021: Kadeena Cox OBE
2020: Riyadh Khalaf
2019: Greg Rutherford
2018: John Partridge
2017: Angellica Bell
2016: Alexis Conran
2015: Kimberly Wyatt
2014: Sophie Thompson
2013: Ade Edmondson
2012: Emma Kennedy
2011: Phil Vickery
2010: Lisa Faulkner
2009: Jayne Middlemiss
2008: Liz McClarnon
2007: Nadia Sawalha
2006: Matt Dawson
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