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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Legendary Brit singer and stunning Gladiators beauty sign up for Celebrity Masterchef as they join star-studded line-up
He has won huge accolades and sold over one million albums Legendary Brit singer and stunning Gladiators beauty sign up for Celebrity Masterchef as they join star-studded line-up A LEGENDARY Brit singer and a stunning Gladiators beauty have signed up for Celebrity MasterChef. BBC bosses want to move on after the Gregg Wallace controversy with a 'strong' and star-studded lineup. 8 Alfie Boe has signed up for Celebrity MasterChef Credit: Getty 8 He has sold over one million albums and is known for his West End performances Credit: Getty 8 This is alongside Gladiators athlete, Fury - whose real name is Jodie Ounsley Credit: BBC 8 John Torode and Grace Dent will taste their dishes on the star-studded cooking show Credit: PA Names that have signed up so far have included Ashley Cain, Michelle Heaton, and former Corrie star Katie McGlynn. An insider has now revealed that legendary singer Alfie Boe, 51, has signed up to compete in the infamous cookery competition. Known for his collaborations with West End star Michael Ball, 62, he will swap the stage for the kitchen as he replaces microphones with whisks. On top of selling over one million albums in the UK, he is also known for taking up the role of Jean Valjean in various productions of Les Misérables. Alongside the Classic Brit Award winning artist, another huge BBC star has also signed up to Celebrity MasterChef. Gladiators athlete Fury - whose real name is Jodie Ounsley - will also enter the famous kitchen. Instead of trying to stop players getting through the physical exercises, will she get past John Torode and Grace Dent? A source told The Sun: "Celebrity MasterChef are confident they have one of their strongest line-ups in years, which is just what bosses wanted after all the Gregg Wallace scandal. "Alfie Boe is a real favourite with housewives, while Fury from Gladiators has loads of male fans and will bring in the younger demographic too." Our insider added: "They've already filmed the series and it will air later this year." Watch the moment new MasterChef host Grace Dent is reduced to tears by Gregg Wallace and John Torode The Sun has contacted a rep for the show for comment. On top of cooking for the main presenters, often the competitors have to cook special menus for guest judges. They are also thrown in at the deep end as they are tasked with helping with service in a professional kitchen. If these are not huge catering challenges, often some of the top Michelin-starred restaurants are included. Other names to have signed up include RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Ginger Johnson, Love Island bombshell Uma Jammeh, and Blue singer Antony Costa. Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer Wynne Evans 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian Greg Rutherford 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 8 Fury is known for attempting to stop players succeeding in physical challenges Credit: BBC 8 The singer will be swapping his microphone for a whisk Credit: Getty 8 Other stars to sign onto the series includes footballer, Ashley Cain Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Legendary Brit singer and stunning Gladiators beauty sign up for Celebrity Masterchef as they join star-studded line-up
A LEGENDARY Brit singer and a stunning Gladiators beauty have signed up for Celebrity MasterChef. BBC bosses want to move on after Advertisement 8 Alfie Boe has signed up for Celebrity MasterChef Credit: Getty 8 He has sold over one million albums and is known for his West End performances Credit: Getty 8 This is alongside Gladiators athlete, Fury - whose real name is Jodie Ounsley Credit: BBC 8 John Torode and Grace Dent will taste their dishes on the star-studded cooking show Credit: PA Names that have signed up so far have included , and former Corrie star An insider has now revealed that legendary singer Known for his collaborations with West End star On top of selling over one million albums in the UK, he is also known for taking up the role of Jean Valjean in various productions of Les Misérables. Advertisement READ MORE ON CELEB MASTERCHEF Alongside the Gladiators athlete Instead of trying to stop players getting through the physical exercises, will she get past John Torode and A source told The Sun: "Celebrity MasterChef are confident they have one of their strongest line-ups in years, which is just what bosses wanted after all the Gregg Wallace scandal. Advertisement Most read in News TV "Alfie Boe is a real favourite with housewives, while Fury from Gladiators has loads of male fans and will bring in the younger demographic too." Our insider added: "They've already filmed the series and it will air later this year." Watch the moment new MasterChef host Grace Dent is reduced to tears by Gregg Wallace and John Torode The Sun has contacted a rep for the show for comment. On top of cooking for the main presenters, often the competitors have to cook special menus for guest judges. Advertisement They are also thrown in at the deep end as they are tasked with helping with service in a professional kitchen. If these are not huge catering challenges, often some of the top Michelin-starred restaurants are included. Other names to have signed up include RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Love Island bombshell , and Blue singer Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 8 Fury is known for attempting to stop players succeeding in physical challenges Credit: BBC Advertisement 8 The singer will be swapping his microphone for a whisk Credit: Getty 8 Other stars to sign onto the series includes footballer, Ashley Cain Credit: Getty 8 Former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn will also try her luck in the kitchen Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Celebrity Masterchef signs up footballer turned reality star after family tragedy for new series
CELEBRITY Masterchef has recruited a reality TV veteran for their latest series. As the BBC show starts building its line-up, they have signed on a footballer-turned-reality star who has become famed for shows including Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and Ex On The Beach. 7 Ashley Cain has signed up to Celebrity MasterChef Credit: BBC 7 The latest series of the TV favourite will be released later this year Credit: PA 7 Ashley has become devoted to raising money in honour of his late daughter, Azaylia Credit: miss_safiyya_/Instagram He's hoping that Celebrity Masterchef will be a way to show off the family man he's now become. A source told The Sun: "Ashley is keen to show fans another side of him. This is an unexpected move for him as his past shows have either been wild like Ex on The Beach, or really hardcore like Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. 'Now he can show what he is capable of in the kitchen and introduce himself to a new audience." READ MORE CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF A Celebrity Masterchef spokesperson said: "We do not comment on line-up speculation and the cast will be announced in due course." Azaylia, whom Ashley had with ex He's since taken on record-breaking feats of endurance including kayaking 1,000 miles in the Yukon, Canada, in just 10 days in order to raise money to support families whose children are battling the disease. The news of his involvement in Celebrity Masterchef comes after it was reported he was Most read in TV He will be joining RuPaul's Drag Race star Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn, My shocking journey inside Europe's most dangerous city where crazed hitman bragged of blowing off HEADS & brazen gang lords run shops with drug menus The series will mark the debut of She is taking over from Gregg Wallace, who was removed from the series later year. The new series of Celebrity Masterchef is expected to air in the coming months. Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 7 Since his football career he's become a reality star and documentary film maker Credit: BBC/True North 7 Ashley shot to fame on Ex On The Beach Credit: MTV 7 The star wants to show a different side to him on Mastechef Credit: BBC 7 The proud dad has been sharing his life online Credit: Instagram
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Celebrity Masterchef signs up footballer turned reality star after family tragedy for new series
CELEBRITY Masterchef has recruited a reality TV veteran for their latest series. As the BBC show starts building its line-up, they have signed on a footballer-turned-reality star who has become famed for shows including Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and Ex On The Beach. 7 7 Ashley Cain made his name as a tattooed and muscled bad boy on screen, but after the devastating loss of his eight-month-old baby daughter Azaylia in 2021, he's since dedicated his life to raising money for a foundation made in her name. He's hoping that Celebrity Masterchef will be a way to show off the family man he's now become. A source told The Sun: "Ashley is keen to show fans another side of him. This is an unexpected move for him as his past shows have either been wild like Ex on The Beach, or really hardcore like Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. 'Now he can show what he is capable of in the kitchen and introduce himself to a new audience." A Celebrity Masterchef spokesperson said: "We do not comment on line-up speculation and the cast will be announced in due course." Azaylia, whom Ashley had with ex Safiyya Vorajee, died from a rare form of leukaemia, having been diagnosed just two months after she was born. He's since taken on record-breaking feats of endurance including kayaking 1,000 miles in the Yukon, Canada, in just 10 days in order to raise money to support families whose children are battling the disease. in the running to appear in this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up. He will be joining RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Johnson, Love Island beauty Uma Jammeh and Blue singer Antony Costa. Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn, Celebrity Big Brother's Chris Hughes and Michelle Heaton have also been included in the line-up. My shocking journey inside Europe's most dangerous city where crazed hitman bragged of blowing off HEADS & brazen gang lords run shops with drug menus The series will mark the debut of Grace Dent as the new host alongside John Torode She is taking over from Gregg Wallace, who was removed from the series later year. The new series of Celebrity Masterchef is expected to air in the coming months. Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer Wynne Evans 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian Greg Rutherford 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 7 7 7 7
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dipika Kakar liver cancer diagnosis: Gaurav Khanna, Gauahar Khan, Sasural Simar Ka co-stars Avika Gor, Jayati Bhatia and others send prayers for her speedy recovery
Dipika Kakar recently took to her social media account to share the heartbreaking news of her being diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer. The news has shocked her fans and well-wishers. Dipika's former co-stars and industry friends have reacted to the news and have send her prayers for the her speedy recovery. As soon as Dipika shared a post on her Instagram account informing everyone about her diagnosis, her co-stars, from her previous shows like Gaurav Khanna, Rajiv Adatia, Jayati Bhatia, Megha Dhade and colleagues Gauahar Khan, Pankhuri Awasthy, Arti Singh, Delnaaz Irani and others send her strength. Gaurav Khanna, who recently worked with Dipika on Celebrity Masterchef wrote, "Be strong Dipika. We all have you in our prayers. You will definitely defeat it. Never lose hope.' Another co-star from Celebrity Masterchef, Rajiv Adatia commented, "Always with you Dipika!!! You are strong girl and fighter! You will be fine! Sending you so much love and strength!' Gauahar Khan, who has been friends with Dipika and Shoaib both wrote, "All my duas Dipika. Allahu khairur haafizaw. May Allah heal you. N give you a blessed loooooong life. Ameen.' Megha Dhade, who shared a screen space with Dipika on Bigg Boss 12, said, 'Dipi kuchh nahi hoga tumhe… mai bass itna janti huu ki tum bohot achchi insan ho aur achchhe logo ki bhagwan pariksha lete kapoor hai par unka kuch bura nahi ho sakata . We all are praying for you ..!!! Bappa Bless You. Jaldi se thik hojagi tum , ghabarana nahi bilkul .. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cinnamon: The Greatest Enemy of Blood Sugar Magazine Glyco Learn More Undo We Love you.' Dipika's Sasural Simar Ka co-stars, Avika Gor and Jayati Bhatia also sent her love and prayers. Avika wrote, 'Praying for your speedy recovery, di.' Jayati Bhatia wrote, "U R a very brave your strenght." In addition to them, several other celebrities including Shraddha Arya, Akanksha Rawat, and Delnaaz Irani have also extended their heartfelt prayers, love, and strength to Dipika Kakar during this difficult time. Earlier, Dipika shared a post about her diagnosis and wrote, 'As you all are aware last few weeks have been quite difficult for us... walking into the hospital for a pain in the upper area of my stomach… and then finding out its a tennis ball size tumour in the liver and then Finding out that the tumour is Second stage Malignant (Cancerous) … it has been one of the most difficult time we have seen, experienced! I am all positive and determined to face this and walk out stronger InshaAllah! With my entire family being by my side … and All the LOVE and PRAYERS pouring in from all of you I will sail through this too!' Dipika Kakar reveals she was misinterpreted and is not quitting acting!
