James Buckley, Marcus Brigstocke, Shazia Mirza in Celebrity MasterChef
Inbetweeners star James Buckley and stand-up comics Marcus Brigstocke and Shazia Mirza are amongst the contestants for Celebrity MasterChef 2023.
The BBC says: "Celebrity MasterChef returns to BBC One this summer with an all-star line-up of comedy legends, award-winning musicians, presenters, entertainers and stars of screen and stage - all battling it out for the coveted Celebrity MasterChef 2023 trophy. John Torode and Gregg Wallace will put 20 famous faces through six weeks of challenges to discover who has the culinary skill to cook their way to finish line and become Celebrity MasterChef Champion."
The full list of celebrities hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year's winner, Lisa Snowdon, are:
Actor Amy Walsh; rapper and philanthropist, Apl.de.Ap; drag artist Cheryl Hole; broadcaster and reality star Dani Dyer; TV presenter and entertainer Dave Benson Phillips; professional dancer Dianne Buswell; actor, singer and songwriter Jamelia; actor James Buckley; musician Locksmith; reality star Luca Bish; comedian and actor Marcus Brigstocke; musician Max George; TV personality Mica Ven; actor Michael Praed; radio broadcaster Remi Burgz; TV and Radio personality Richie Anderson; singer and former glamour model Sam Fox; comedian Shazia Mirza; award-winning comedian and broadcaster Terry Christian; and opera singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans.
Following on from a hugely successful MasterChef series earlier this month, each episode of Celebrity MasterChef sees five contestants tackle the infamous Under The Cloche challenge, before being thrown straight in at the deep end to create their two course dinner party dishes.
Then, an array of cookery challenges will stretch the celebrities' culinary ability to their limits as they head through the competition. Returning challenges include Dinner Party Dish, Nostalgia Dish and a brand-new Celebrity Food Truck challenge also awaits the 2023 competitors.
The eight celebrity cooks who successfully cook their way through the heats then face the "nerve-racking and exhilarating challenges" presented to them during the Semi and Final Week stages, from Chef's Table to Showstoppers and the brand-new challenge, Hunter Gather Cook.
Series editor Katie Attwood says: "This series is a total treat for Celebrity MasterChef fans - John and Gregg are on sizzling form and the creative dishes that the celebrities deliver need to be seen to be believed. Expect everything and more!"
Commissioner Sarah Clay comments: "It's 2023 and Celebrity MasterChef is back with new challenges, new faces but the familiar humour and expertise of our esteemed judges, John and Gregg. The series go from strength to strength and this one doesn't disappoint."
The broadcast date of the series will be revealed soon.