Meet this year’s all-star line-up for Celebrity MasterChef

Find out who will be serving up their best dishes in this year’s series of the BBC One show.

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Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will once again front the show. (BBC)

Comedian Vic Reeves, Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington and Debbie McGee, the widow of Paul Daniels, are among the stars lined-up to compete in this year’s Celebrity MasterChef.

They will be joined by TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson, pop star Rachel Stevens, Scottish snooker champion Stephen Hendry and singer Patti Boulaye.

Rebecca Adlington (BBC).
Rebecca Adlington (BBC)

Also hoping to hit the right note in the kitchen will be opera singer Lesley Garrett, Union J’s Jaymi Hensley and TV presenter Angellica Bell.

Debbie McGee (BBC)
Debbie McGee (BBC)

Over the course of six weeks, the group will be whittled down to one winner, who will be decided by returning judging duo John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

Nick Moran (BBC)
Nick Moran (BBC)

Completing the line-up is Gogglebox’s Reverend Kate Bottley and presenter Julia Somerville.

Rachel Stevens (BBC).
Rachel Stevens (BBC)

The five then return to the MasterChef kitchen, where they will have to prepare a two-course meal for the judges. One contestant is sent home at the end of each episode.

Former tennis star Henri Leconte (BBC).
Former tennis star Henri Leconte (BBC)
Ulrika Jonsson (BBC).
Ulrika Jonsson (BBC)

During a 90-minute finale, the three finalists will face the Chef’s Table, led by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton.

Tyger Drew-Honey (BBC).
Tyger Drew-Honey (BBC)

“Every year we are blown away by celebrities’ gastronomic prowess and this year doesn’t disappoint.

“The line-up is one of the strongest we have ever seen and we hope it will entertain and tantalise viewers in equal measure.”