Unveiling the Star-Studded Kitchen: Meet the Famous Faces of Celebrity MasterChef 2020!

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The anticipated lineup for Celebrity MasterChef 2020 has finally been revealed, featuring a diverse mix of well-known personalities from the realms of entertainment and sports. These celebrities are gearing up to showcase their culinary talents, all vying for this year’s prestigious title.

Over the next few weeks, audiences will watch as these stars step into the kitchen, their every move scrutinized by the discerning judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace. The challenge is to impress not just the judges but also the millions of viewers tuning in from home.

This year’s contestants include an intriguing array of individuals hoping to emulate the success of last year’s winner, Greg Rutherford. Among them is Judy Murray, a renowned tennis coach at 60, and Pete Wicks, known for his antics on TOWIE, at 31. Joining them is Jeff Brazier, a 40-year-old TV presenter, and Amar Latif, a 45-year-old travel presenter who has not let blindness deter his adventurous spirit.

Celebrity MasterChef lineup: (L-R) Jeff Brazier, Judy Murray and Pete Wicks are among the stars taking part in this year’s series

Adding to the excitement, Myles Stephenson, a singer from Rak-Su and a former I’m A Celebrity contestant, brings his flair to the competition. He’ll be joined by Phil Daniels, an actor remembered for his role in Quadrophenia, and John Barnes, a celebrated 56-year-old footballer. Death In Paradise’s Shyko Amos will also be stepping up to the plate.

From the sporting sphere, the show will feature Olympians like Sam Quek, aged 31, and the seasoned Sir Matthew Pinsent, 49. Meanwhile, comedians Crissy Rock, 61, and Judi Love, 39, are expected to infuse the series with humor and charm, making for an entertaining season ahead.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Baga Chipz, 30, is also vying for the MasterChef crown and will be joined by TV presenters Gethin Jones, 42, and Dom Littlewood, 55.

Stars: Rak-Su singer Myles Stephenson and footballer John Barnes are both hoping to take home the crown

Lineup: (L-R) They will be joined by blind travel presenter Amar Latif, Death In Paradise star Shyko Amos and Quadrophenia’s Phil Daniels

Contestants: Olympic gold medalist Sam Quek and TV presenter Gethin Jones are taking part

This Time with Alan Patridge and Bridget Jones’s Diary star Felicity Montagu, 59, is also joining the lineup along with singer Lady Leshurr, 31, and Kingdom Choir conductor Karen Gibson, 56.

Rounding out this year’s cast are broadcaster Riyadh Khalaf, 28, and The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner, 29.

After four weeks of heats, the semi-final and final week stages will see the celebrities tasked with mass catering from tents for one hundred people for a special anniversary lunch, a takeaway themed Invention Test, and cooking for celebrity chef Aldo Zilli.

Hopefuls: Kingdom Choir’s Karen Gibson and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Baga Chipz are both hoping to win

Budding chefs: (L-R) Riyadh Khalaf, Crissy Rock and Dom Littlewood are all part of the lineup

Potential winners? Actress Felicity Montagu and sports presenter Sir Matthew Pinsent are also taking part

Celebrities: Comedian Judi Love, The Apprentice’s Thomas Skinner and singer Lady Leshurr round out this year’s lineup

Carla-Maria Lawson, commissioning editor for the BBC, said: ‘The 20 celebrities who’ve taken up the MasterChef challenge this year are an exciting, ambitious and brave bunch.

‘There’s been no holding back in their pursuit of the coveted Celebrity MasterChef title and their efforts will be a real treat for viewers in the BBC One summer schedule.’

Celebrity MasterChef will return to BBC One this summer.