Why is Celebrity MasterChef not on today? BBC schedule explained
It is almost time for the Celebrity MasterChef final - but not just yet! 👀🚨
- Celebrity MasterChef has reached its 2025 final.
- The remaining celebs will battle it out for the crown.
- But when exactly will it take place?
Celebrity MasterChef fans are facing a surprise wait for the 2025 final. The BBC spin-off is nearing its conclusion, but it will be taking a bit of a break first.
It was finals week on the show and it started with the five remaining celebs returning to the kitchen. Across two episodes, eliminations have taken place and three have secured a spot in the grand finale.
But when can you expect it to take place? Here’s all you need to know:
Why is Celebrity MasterChef not on tonight?
Having kept viewers on their toes throughout the season, the show was moved again for finals week. The first two episodes aired on Monday (December 15) and Tuesday (December 16).
Audiences might be tuning in this evening expecting to watch the final this evening (December 17). However, it is not on and instead if you tune in at 8pm, you will find a repeat of The Repair Shop Christmas Special.
When is Celebrity MasterChef’s final?
Fans are facing a bit of a wait before they find out who will be crowned the Celebrity MasterChef champion for 2025. It is set to take place on Friday (December 19), the BBC has confirmed.
The Celebrity MasterChef final is set to begin at 8pm on Friday and will last for an hour. The preview, via Radio Times, reads: “Fifteen famous faces started the battle to become Celebrity MasterChef Champion 2025 and now only three remain. The finalists must now cook and present a three-course meal for Grace Dent and John Torode, who will be expecting only the very best.
“The title is within reach - but any flaws in their cooking could see the contestants losing their grip on the trophy.”
Who are the Celebrity MasterChef finalists?
- Alun Wyn Jones - Welsh rugby legend
- Dawn O’Porter - author and broadcaster
- Ginger Johnson - drag artist
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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