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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
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Coronation Street star 'signs on for Celebrity MasterChef' after their character died on the ITV soap
A Coronation Street star has reportedly signed on for Celebrity MasterChef after their character died on the ITV soap. According to The Sun, Katie McGlynn is set to swap the cobbles for the kitchen as she will cook up a storm to impress judges John Torode and Grace Dent. The actress, 31, played the role of Sinead Tinker until the character tragically died of cervical cancer back in October 2019. A TV source reportedly told the publication: 'The celebrity version of Masterchef has already been filmed and there's a great mix of people this year including Katie. 'She brings a bit of glamour as well as that northern sense of humour. Viewers are going to be really impressed with the standard this year. 'Katie is all about making healthy, balanced meals and wanted to see how far she could push her cooking skills on a show like Masterchef.' MailOnline has contacted a representative of Katie for details. Katie is no stranger to celebrity competition shows and she has also appeared on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Back in 2021, the star admitted she questioned whether she was 'good enough' or 'cut out' for acting following her Coronation Street departure in 2019. The actress said her decision to exit the soap after six years 'backfired' when her career stalled, but asserted she doesn't regret leaving. Reflecting on the drought in work opportunities she faced due to the pandemic, she said to The Sun on Sunday: 'I put all my energy into the universe, expecting amazing big things, and then it all backfired.' Her heartbreaking final scenes aired in October of 2019, with fans left in tears as Sinead passed away, leaving husband Daniel devastated. She subsequently landed a promising new role in The Syndicate on BBC One and was throwing herself into new auditions. However, with the coronavirus outbreak stagnating TV production, Katie admitted she had struggled to remain upbeat about her future prospects. She added: 'I'm quite a positive person, I'm someone who tries to bring everybody up, but I have moments where I'm like: "What am I doing? Why have I chosen this career? Am I even good enough? Is it me? Am I just not cut out for this career?"' With hindsight, she confirmed that she left Coronation Street at 'the worst time,' but on the flip side, she said she would have 'regretted not leaving more than taking a chance'. According to the publication, other rumoured names for Celebrity MasterChef are Blue's Antony Costa, Love Island's Uma Jammeh and RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Johnson. Although a return date is yet to be revealed, the cooking competition is thought to be returning to screens later this year. It comes after boxing legend Amir Khan has revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses - including Celebrity MasterChef. The 38-year-old professional boxer, who participated in the 2017 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! was in the running for both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef last year. However, he decided to turn both offers down. He told Betway: 'I have been asked to do Strictly Come Dancing so maybe I would do that.' He continued: 'I have been asked to do Celebrity MasterChef recently, but I couldn't do the filming this year.' Amir said he would consider signing up for either show in the future if the timing worked out. He explained: 'There are a lot of shows but it's hard to get the time.' He also admitted that he enjoys taking part in television shows because they allow people to see the 'real him'. However, Amir emphasized that he is selective and will only participate in 'top shows'. Despite his willingness to appear on more programs, the boxer isn't desperate for the paycheck.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE John Torode declares it's 'onwards and upwards' for MasterChef after Gregg Wallace's departure as he gushes about new co-host Grace Dent
John Torode has revealed he is loving his new MasterChef co-host, Grace Dent, following Gregg Wallace 's departure from the BBC cookery series amid allegations against him of inappropriate sexual comments. The TV star, 59, told The Mail at the Fortnum & Masons Food and Drink Awards at the Royal Exchange: 'We've been filming MasterChef, which has been great and that's been brilliant. 'We've moved to Birmingham and me and Grace are having a wonderful time. She's doing a great job. So, it's onwards and upwards.' The food critic, 51, was announced by the BBC as Gregg's replacement in December after he was axed due to a series of complaints about his alleged behaviour. John said he's remained optimistic throughout the controversy that has besieged the show. 'The thing is that if you walk outside and the sun's shining, the sky is blue, and you can hear a bird,' he added. 'You're still alive, so that's a really good perspective to have.' Meanwhile, John has also been cooking up new shows with his wife Lisa Faulkner, 53, and revealed: 'There's lots of stuff happening. Lisa and I are working really hard on a couple of things, which is great. 'We've had a really exciting meeting about something exciting going on.' He added: 'We've now done 10 series, so we're doing all right. Listen, we get on really well, we do our own thing, we enjoy each other's company, we both like food, so, you know, what's not to like.' The TV personality also admitted he still sizzles with passion for the food industry and said: 'Food's exciting. There's lots of great people out there, people are working hard, everyone's always got to eat. 'I mean, you know what? Put a smile on your face, it's going to be great. Listen, it's really hard. There's no two ways about it. 'But at the same time, we've all been through things and we're lucky if you love it, you'll continue to love it.' The hit programme has moved to the former Banana Warehouse on Fazely Street in Birmingham after it was announced the show would be relocating from its London headquarters, where it had been produced for two decades. John's gushing remarks come after he dealt Gregg a huge snub by inviting Grace to his home. The former presenting duo famously never visited each other's houses, despite fronting the BBC series together for nearly 20 years, but John's new co-presenter has already headed to his house for tea within weeks of being confirmed as the show's latest host. His wife revealed she and the Aussie chef entertained Grace at their North London home where the former Holby City actress tested out the pair's fledgling judging chemistry. Lisa said: 'She came over for tea and I was really excited she has been in my house. I was like "I love you." 'We made Tea and scones, cheese scones, and sticky toffee madeleines. 'She's a joy and I think the two of them will work really well together, in fact I know they will work really well together because I let them do a bit of judging when they were together.' Speaking at the Ideal Home Show, she added: 'I think she will be absolutely brilliant. I'm a massive fan of Grace for years. 'I used to get the Guardian when she did the restaurant reviews, this was years ago, and I've loved her writing, 'I've read her books, I think she's ace.' John, who was Best Man at Gregg's wedding, has yet to speak in detail about his former co-host after he stepped away from MasterChef in November due to allegations over his misconduct. He released a statement on Instagram in December saying he found the reports into Gregg's alleged behaviour 'truly upsetting' and the 'thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear'. John added: 'I love my job, and I love MasterChef. I love being part of it and will continue to be part of it.' Grace previously appeared as a regular guest on MasterChef for over a decade and even competed on last year's Battle of the Critics. After being announced as the new co-judge for the new series, she said: 'I've been watching MasterChef since I was a girl sitting with my dad on the sofa. My whole family watches it. 'It's all about uncovering and championing talent – and to have ended up in this position, is more than a dream to me. 'I'm so excited that I can't eat, which is severely detrimental to a restaurant critic. I feel very lucky to be stepping in for the next Celebrity MasterChef. I can't wait to meet the fresh celebrity faces for 2025.' John added: 'I have loved working with Grace on MasterChef over the years. She has been an excellent guest, an inspiring critic and also set some incredible challenge.' He continued: 'Expertise is what MasterChef is all about, from the contestants to our wonderful production team, to us as judges. 'The love of food, the love of MasterChef, and that unquestionable expertise, makes Grace the perfect person to step in alongside me as judge for the forthcoming Celebrity MasterChef series.' Gregg has faced a series of complaints about his alleged behaviour, including claims he made inappropriate sexual jokes, shared intimate details of his sex life and even walked around set naked except for a sock on his penis. He also reportedly would take off his clothes in front of women on set, flirt with members of staff and has been accused of groping two crew members. At least 13 women have made formal complaints about the TV personality across five shows over a 17-year period, with more describing inappropriate experiences on social media since the scandal broke. His lawyers have previously denied any allegations that he has engaged in behaviour that amounts to sexual harassment. The BBC cancelled two planned Christmas specials of MasterChef amid the publicity storm surrounding the presenter, as the show's producers Banijay began an investigation.
