BBC One and BBC iPlayer have commissioned the 21st series of Celebrity MasterChef. The format is produced by Shine TV. The upcoming series consists of five weeks of competition featuring contestants from the music, drama, comedy, and sport sectors.
The production uses a knockout format where participants compete for the Celebrity MasterChef trophy. The week two cohort includes actress and comedian Donna Preston and TV Gladiator Emily Steel. Preston has identified Toad in the Hole as her signature dish. Steel, known as Dynamite in her professional role, rates her cooking ability as eight out of ten.
The series maintains the established structure of the franchise, utilizing a professional kitchen environment to test celebrity contestants. The contestants are required to complete a series of culinary challenges over the five week duration of the series.
This commission marks the 21st single series of the celebrity spin off. The program is broadcast on both the linear BBC One channel and the BBC iPlayer streaming platform.