Celebrity MasterChef cast: who are the contestants on BBC show this week? Full list
Celebrity MasterChef has confirmed its line-up for week two - see the full list 👀📺
- Celebrity MasterChef is back for another week of action.
- Five new stars will be stepping into the famous BBC kitchen.
- But who are the contestants in week two?
A new week is dawning in the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen. Five fresh all-star contestants are set to appear on the show over the coming days.
It includes a Love Island favourite, a soul legend, and a beloved author - among others. The stars will face a new judge this time around as well.
But who can you expect to see and when is the show on this week? Here’s all you need to know:
Who are the contestants on Celebrity MasterChef this week?
It is time for the second week of action in the star-studded cooking spin-off. Even more celebs will be heading into the MasterChef kitchen over the next few days - including a Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother favourite.
The line-up for week two of Celebrity MasterChef includes:
- Chris Hughes (TV personality)
- Dawn O’Porter (author and broadcaster)
- Jaki Graham (soul legend)
- Jamie Lomas (actor)
- Michelle Heaton (pop star)
Chris Hughes said: “I wanted to do Celebrity MasterChef because I love to challenge myself in new things, and cooking is an area of expertise that I want to improve in all the time. I think cooking is fun. You can do it for your friends, your family, your other half!”
Dawn O’Porter explained: “I wanted to do Celebrity MasterChef because I love cooking. I'm either writing or cooking, so it's just really nice to get away from my desk for a bit be around other people. Most of the time I'm on my own, it's quite intense! So I thought if I do MasterChef, I'll do the other thing that I love and get to be a little bit sociable.
Jaki Graham added: “I wanted to do Celebrity MasterChef because it's the 40th anniversary of my debut album, so it’s a special year! I wanted to get involved in some new adventures and I've come here to learn.”
Jamie Lomas said: “I entered celebrity MasterChef firstly because of my partner, Jess. She pushed me into doing it because she wants me to cook more at home. Secondly, I just wanted to learn how to cook properly and grow and see how far I can get in the competition.”
Michelle Heaton explained: “I've always been really intrigued about coming on the show because at home I don't get to cook the way that you can in the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen. I’ve also noticed that the last few years, my family haven’t been coming together for meals. I think it's the same with many families, because you're just always running around!
“So I want to bring it back to basics and focus on creating meals that adults and kids will enjoy together.”
Who are the judges on Celebrity MasterChef?
Celebrity MasterChef features a new face on the judging panel this year. Food critic and regular MasterChef guest Grace Dent was announced as Greg Wallace’s replacement earlier this year.
Grace joins John Torode on the judging panel for Celebrity MasterChef 2025.
What time is Celebrity MasterChef on?
The show will have three episodes per week during the heat stage - similar to the main MasterChef competition. It will be on Tuesday to Thursday nights including November 25, 26, and 27.
It will start at 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, it has been confirmed. However, the episode on Thursday will start at the later time of 9pm.
See who the new judges will be on MasterChef in 2026. Plus learn about the line-up for the professional version next year.