Celebrity MasterChef: is it on TV today? Full schedule for finals week
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- It is finals week on Celebrity MasterChef.
- The five remaining stars are back in the kitchen.
- But when can you expect to tune in?
A winner of this year’s Celebrity MasterChef will be crowned in just a few days. The BBC spin-off has reached finals week and the stakes are higher than ever.
Judging duo John Torode and Grace Dent will be casting their eyes over the five remaining stars over the coming episodes. But who will come out on top?
The schedule for the final week has been confirmed and it could catch viewers out. Here’s all you need to know.
Is Celebrity MasterChef on TV today?
The show has been moved around by the BBC this week, with an earlier start than usual. Celebrity MasterChef will be on three times over the coming days, including the grand finale.
In a switch-up, it is due to be on Monday (December 15), Tuesday (December 16), and Friday (December 19) nights this week.
What time does Celebrity MasterChef start?
It is not only the episode dates that have been moved around, the start time will keep viewers on their toes also. The start time for the remaining episodes is as follows;
- Monday, December 15 - 9pm - BBC One
- Tuesday, December 16 - 8pm - BBC One
- Friday, December 19 - 8pm - BBC One
Who is still in Celebrity MasterChef?
Out of the original 15 stars, just five are left in the kitchen heading into the final week.
- Alfie Boe - singer and actor
- Alun Wyn Jones - Welsh rugby legend
- Dawn O’Porter - author and broadcaster
- Ginger Johnson - drag artist
- Jamie Lomas - actor (soap star)
What to expect from MasterChef tonight?
The preview for the first episode of finals week this evening (December 15), via Radio Times, reads: “Fifteen familiar faces have been whittled down to five, who now face the final battle for the Celebrity MasterChef trophy.
“The first challenge of the week involves a visit to the Wedgwood pottery, where the contestants serve afternoon tea under the guiding hand of pastry chef - and Bake Off: The Professionals judge - Cherish Finden.
“Back in the studio kitchen, the hopefuls deliver a dish that includes an element of performance - knowing for one of them, this will be the last course they put in front of the judges.”
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. It is his final season on the BBC cooking show.
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