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Meet the Celebrity MasterChef 2025 contestants as new series begins

Celebrity Masterchef winner holds back tears as champion announced
  • Celebrity MasterChef is returning with 15 famous contestants, including actor Alfie Boe, rugby player Alun Wyn Jones, and singer Antony Costa.
  • Other notable contestants include TV personality Ashley Cain, reality star Chris Hughes, writer Dawn O’Porter, Paralympian Ade Adepitan, and Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson.
  • The series faced recent controversy after former co-hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace were removed following an independent inquiry into allegations against them.
  • Anna Haugh and Grace Dent have been announced as the new official hosts for future editions, though some pre-recorded content featuring John Torode will still air in the upcoming series.
  • The new season of Celebrity MasterChef will broadcast on BBC One on Monday, November 17 at 8pm.

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