Celebrity MasterChef 2026 Line-up Revealed
Ten famous faces, including a Strictly winner and an Olympic champion, will compete in the upcoming series.
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The BBC has unveiled the initial group of ten celebrities who will be competing in the 2026 season of Celebrity MasterChef. The popular cooking competition, returning for its 21st series, will feature a diverse cast of well-known personalities from various fields.
First Heat Contestants
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Musician Jay McGuinness, a winner of Strictly Come Dancing and a member of the boyband The Wanted, will be the first to face the culinary challenges. He has described himself as a vegetarian who enjoys cooking with spices, though he has expressed concerns about his dish presentation. Comedian Joe Pasquale, who won series four of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, is also set to compete, aiming to build his confidence in the kitchen. Love Island star Shakira Khan, who considers herself a basic cook, is eager to learn new recipes and expand her culinary skills. TV and radio presenter Jason Mohammad, who cooks for his family most nights, will also be among the contestants. Completing the first group is Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell, who feels confident in her cooking abilities and wants to enhance her knowledge of food.
Second Heat Revealed
The line-up for the second group of contestants has also been revealed. This cohort includes actress and comedian Donna Preston, TV Gladiator Dynamite (Emily Steel), presenter and former Royal Ballet dancer Eric Underwood, actor Nitin Ganatra, and YouTuber and stand-up comedian Tom Simons, also known as TommyInnit.
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Celebrity MasterChef is scheduled to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later in the year. The exact start date for the 21st series has not yet been announced.
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