'Celebrity MasterChef' 2012 lineup: Gareth Gates, Cheryl Baker, more
Published Jul 17 2012, 00:01 BST | By Paul Millar
Celebrity MasterChef will return next month for a new series, it has been confirmed.The cookery show's seventh run, hosted as usual by Gregg Wallace and John Torode, will play out in an early evening slot on BBC Two.
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A total of 16 celebrities will battle across 30 weeks of cooking challenges, culminating with the gruelling Critics' Table and final cook off.
Gareth Gates, Bucks Fizz member Cheryl Baker, Footballers' Wives actress Laila Rouass and Jamie Theakston are among the series' most high-profile stars.
Richard McCourt, better known as Dick from CBBC's Dick and Dom in da Bungalow, will also compete on the programme, as well as Michael Underwood, George Layton, Emma Kennedy, Zoe Salmon, Jenny Eclair and Javine.
Famous Olympians Steve Parry and Rebecca Romero and former England footballer Danny Mills make up the lineup.
Previous winners include Lisa Faulkner, Jayne Middlemiss, Liz McClarnon, Nadia Sawalha and Matt Dawson. Phil Vickery won Celebrity MasterChef last year.
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Pop Idol runner-up and 'Sunshine' singer Gareth Gates
Nothing wrong with the line-up. I just wish the UK version would take on board some of the excellent production formats as shown in the Australian and NZ versions. I would much rather watch MC Australia than MCUK. That said, I always like the base base base, I like the buttery biscuit base!
July 17th 2012 at 9:54pm(+1 like)
people who slate the line up need to get a grip, its masterchef for christ sake, who do they expect lady gaga
July 17th 2012 at 9:30pm
Yay. Back to the evening slot where it belongs. What ever possessed the Beeb to put it on during daytime tv god only knows.
July 17th 2012 at 6:20pm(+1 like)
Most So called High Profile celebrities wouldn't know what a kitchen was, let alone cook in one. would you want to eat something that some reality show star had made? With their fake tan washing off, in it!
July 17th 2012 at 4:48pm
Generally agree, although I've got to say I was pretty impressed with Lisa Faulkner - seemed down to earth enough.
July 17th 2012 at 6:14pm
Is something wrong? I know all those people!
July 17th 2012 at 2:25pm(+2 likes)