Celebrity MasterChef (UK) S19E01-E03 (1080p, soft English subtitles)

Celebrities scramble to compete in the kitchen. What culinary triumphs will they whisk up?

E01
Roll out the red carpet, as the who’s who of music, comedy, drama, sport and show business are here for their cooking close-up in a bid to become Celebrity MasterChef champion 2024 as the ever-popular series returns to BBC One. The next six weeks will see 20 famous faces throw themselves into the biggest culinary challenge of their lives. MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be putting their own taste buds through a sensory assault course as they discover which celebrities have the palate and skill to chop, slice and sizzle their way to lifting the iconic trophy. Expect the unexpected as Celebrity MasterChef fires up the stoves once more for the first of four weeks of heats. Some of the UK’s brightest celebrity talents are in the wings ready to take on the challenge, but only the most fearless will cope with the demands of the competition. The race for the title kicks off in style, and those who bring their A-list game across the week will win a place in this heat’s quarter-final. The first five celebrities donning gleaming MasterChef aprons this week are TV and radio presenter Craig Doyle, reality star and influencer Charlotte Crosby, TV and radio presenter Edith Bowman, pop star Ian ‘H’ Watkins and TV and radio presenter Snoochie Shy. John and Gregg waste no time in setting the first task for the hopefuls – Under the Cloche. Taking it in turns, the celebrities pick a gleaming cloche. Using the hidden ingredient they reveal, it’s then down to them to deliver a dish that gives that ingredient real superstar status. Items include sweetbreads, pigeon and prawns, which would challenge even the most seasoned chefs. With nerves running high and just an hour to create their dish from scratch, the celebrities must think on their feet and show the judges what they can do. Next, it’s time for an insight into what these celebs cook for their mates, as they are each tasked with producing two dinner party dishes that would wow the most demanding house guests. The judges won’t go easy on the famous five and will be expecting outstanding execution, presentation and flavours. This year’s celebrities know the standard required and must decide whether or not to play it safe. The celebrities work furiously in a last attempt to prove themselves to the judges, because, at the end of this test, the one who fails to shine will be going home.

E02
The celebrities are being put through their paces in the MasterChef kitchen as the heat continues. One famous face has already flown the nest, leaving the others still in with a shot of making it into the quarter-final. To kick things off, teamwork makes the dream work with the Pairs Challenge. Split into two teams, each pair is tasked with cooking a crowd-pleasing dish, which must be identical in both appearance and flavour. But only one team member has the basic instructions of how to cook the dish and will have to communicate to their teammate to get the job done. Will the celebrities get on like a house on fire or will it rain on their parade? Next, the celebrities are pushed even further to their limits. Staying in their pairs, they head off to take on a lunchtime service in a busy professional kitchen. West African street food and Spanish tapas are the menus, and timing will be everything, as the chefs in these kitchens demand speed and precision in an environment like no other. Then it’s back to the MasterChef kitchen for one final push in the Food Truck Challenge. John and Gregg have opened the MasterChef street food market, and each celebrity must create a dish they would serve if they had their own street food truck. Inspired creations are the name of the game, as the goods on offer must be mouth-wateringly scrumptious. Just 75 frantic minutes stand between them and a place in the quarter-final. It's down to John and Gregg to break the news, as one celebrity will return to their locker with their MasterChef dream over. The other three will need to up the ante as they push on in the hope of becoming Celebrity MasterChef champion 2024.

E03
The remaining three celebrities are back for the ultimate heats showdown of the quarter-final. At stake is a place in the semi-finals and the opportunity for an adventure of a lifetime. For one star, it will be game over. A single corker of a challenge awaits them in the dinner party round. The celebrities will need to each cook up a storm as they prepare a two-course menu for some of their peers, who have all been there, done that and worn the apron. The diners are 2020 champion Riyadh Khalaf, 2021 finalist Joe Swash and 2022 finalist Kitty Scott-Claus. These three aren’t likely to beat about the bush if the food isn’t up to scratch. If previous years are the benchmark, the offerings should be spectacular. As always, the view of the diners will play a key part in John and Gregg’s decision. Only two celebrities will end the day with smiles on their faces as they whizz through to the semi-finals. The race for this year’s Celebrity MasterChef title is well and truly underway.

First broadcast:    12 August 2024      
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