Celebrity Masterchef

Name: Celebrity Masterchef
Genre: Reality
Released: 2006-09-11
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Grace Dent, Giorgio Locatelli

RETURNING21 Seasons348 Episodes★ 6.1

Celebrity Masterchef is a reality series on BBC One that premiered in 2006, with 21 seasons and 348 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Sep 18, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredSep 11, 2006

Last AiredSep 18, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime30 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionShine TV

Celebrities scramble to compete in the kitchen. What culinary triumphs will they whisk up?

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Cast

Grace Dent

Self - Judge

Giorgio Locatelli

Self - Judge

Seasons & Episodes21 seasons · 348 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Aug 18, 202658m

It’s the first of the heats, and this week, the five celebrities up for the culinary challenge are Joe Pasquale, Jason Mohammad, Emily Campbell, Shakira Khan and Jay McGuiness.

E2Episode 2

Aug 19, 202657m

The week’s heats continue in full swing, with the five celebrities facing two more culinary challenges as they battle for a place in the quarter-final.

E3Episode 3

Aug 21, 202658m

It’s quarter-final time as this week's remaining four celebrities return to battle once more. They all want a place in the semi-finals, but only the best three will get there.

E4Episode 4

Aug 25, 202658m

It’s the second week of heats. Gladiator 'Dynamite' Emily Steel, Nitin Ganatra, Tom Simons aka TommyInnit, Donna Preston and Eric Underwood are the five celebrities going into the kitchen.

E5Episode 5

Aug 26, 202657m

The second round of heats continues. TV and radio broadcaster Zoe Ball asks the celebrities to cook their ultimate pudding.

E6Episode 6

Aug 28, 202657m

Which celebrities will surpass the challenge from Tom Kerridge – to recreate on of his pub classics – to make it through to the semi-finals?

E7Episode 7

Sep 1, 202658m

It’s the third and final week of heats as five new celebrities test their culinary skills, including preparing grilled herb-crusted mackerel fillet with a tomato and caper salsa and a green salad.

E8Episode 8

Sep 2, 202658m

The five celebrities face two more culinary challenges as they battle for a place in the quarter-final.

E9Episode 9

Sep 4, 202659m

It’s the last quarter-final of the series, and this heat’s remaining four celebrities return to do battle once more. They all want a place in the semi-finals, but only the best three will get there.

E10Episode 10

Sep 8, 202659m

The semi-finalists are split into teams and tasked with serving up a banquet for 120 diners at Quaid-e-Azam Grand Ballroom in Birmingham.

E11Episode 11

Sep 9, 202658m

Pastry powerhouse Ravneet Gill sets the eight celebrities still in the competition the challenge of creating a layered dessert.

E12Episode 12

Sep 11, 202659m

The remaining six celebrity cooks face a brand new challenge – the MasterChef auction – where time counts more than ever before.

E13Episode 13

Sep 15, 202659m

The remaining five cooks are challenged to create a two-course, canine-themed menu in celebration of the 135th anniversary of Crufts by Tom Shepherd, owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Upstairs.

E14Episode 14

Sep 16, 202659m

Judges Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli are back as the final four take it right back to where it all began – their signature dish from day 1 – but reimagined to show how far they have come.

E15Final

Sep 18, 202659m

The finalists must cook and present a faultless three-course meal for a final judgement from Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli. It’s their last chance to prove they have what it takes.

About Celebrity Masterchef

Celebrity Masterchef is a reality series on BBC One. The show first aired on Sep 11, 2006 and currently has 21 seasons and 348 episodes. Celebrity Masterchef is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Sep 18, 2026. It has a rating of 6.1/10 based on 14 votes. The cast includes Grace Dent, Giorgio Locatelli.