Celebrity MasterChef has reportedly signed up two huge daytime stars to appear in the new series.
The BBC cooking show sees co-presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace put famous faces through six weeks of challenges in the kitchen to be crowned champion.
According to The Sun, the latest series will see Loose Women and Lorraine star Christine Lampard battle it out against This Morning’s Craig Doyle.
They will allegedly join previously rumoured stars, Line of Duty actress Rochenda Sandall, comedian Eshaan Akbar and Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who recently joined the Gladiators reboot as Nitro.
Meanwhile, Love Island star Chloe Burrows is also joining the hit show, following in the footsteps of her fellow Islanders Faye Winter and Luca Bish.
Celebrity MasterChef has reportedly signed up two huge daytime stars to appear in the new series
The BBC cooking show sees co-presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace put famous faces through six weeks of challenges in the kitchen to be crowned champion (pictured)
According to The Sun, the latest series will see Loose Women and Lorraine star Christine Lampard (left) battle it out against This Morning’s Craig Doyle (right)
The reality star, 28, has made no secret of the fact that she loves to cook and often posts videos on her YouTube channel.
She appeared on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021 and came in second place with her then-boyfriend Toby Aromolaran.
A TV source told MailOnline: ‘Chloe has a big personality and everyone working on the show is really excited to have her in the line-up.
‘Initially there was a bit of snobbery about signing up Love Island contestants but following the success of both Faye and Luca, casting bosses know they’re onto a winner with Chloe.
‘She’s quite outspoken and funny so everyone is looking forward to seeing what she gets up to in the MasterChef kitchen.’
It was also reported this week that The Traitors fan-favourite, Diane Carson, will also be joining the line-up.
The retired teacher is said to be ready to win over the judges, after her son Ross stated she couldn’t cook a Sunday roast without ‘cremating’ it.
A source told The Sun: ‘Diane was one of the most popular people to take part in the show. Traitors fans will be delighted she’s making an appearance in another BBC prime-time show, and will get the chance to prove she’s not the kitchen disaster her son claims she is.’
They will allegedly join previously rumoured stars, Line of Duty actress Rochenda Sandall (pictured) and comedian Eshaan Akbar
Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who recently joined the Gladiators reboot as Nitro (pictured), is also said to be in the line-up
Meanwhile, Love Island star Chloe Burrows is also joining the hit show, following in the footsteps of her fellow Islanders Faye Winter and Luca Bish
In the past, Diane spoke of her desire to do something that involved food and said she would be up for a TV cooking show.
She previously stated: ‘I think it would be great to do Sunday Roasts at Diane’s House with celebrities. How good would that be! I’d have anybody round, that would be fine! And my roast dinners aren’t as bad as Ross says.’
Another reality star said to be donning a white apron this year is Geordie Shore’s Charlotte Crosby, who is seeking to have a more wholesome public image, after welcoming her daughter Alba Jean.
Speaking to The Sun last week, a source said: ‘Charlotte was thrilled to be asked to do Celebrity MasterChef.
‘She wants to move away from all the drama of Geordie Shore and, now she’s a mum, this is the perfect mainstream show for her to do which will introduce her to a wider audience.
‘She’s determined to show a different side of her and after all the bust ups she’s experienced on her MTV show, she’s confident she can take the heat in the MasterChef kitchen.’
While the first names that were rumoured to be taking part were Ian ‘H’ Watkins from pop band Steps, Radio 1Xtra star Snoochie Shy and radio presenter Edith Bowman.
A TV insider told The Sun that the three stars were chosen for their ability to reach all age groups.
It was also reported this week that The Traitors fan-favourite, Diane Carson, will also be joining the line-up, after saying she would be up for a TV cooking show
The retired teacher is said to be ready to win over the judges, after her son Ross stated she couldn’t cook a Sunday roast without ‘cremating’ it (pictured together)
Another reality star said to be donning a white apron this year is Geordie Shore’s Charlotte Crosby, who is seeking a more wholesome image, after welcoming her daughter Alba Jean
While the first names that were rumoured to be taking part were Ian ‘H’ Watkins from pop band Steps, Radio 1Xtra star Snoochie Shy and radio presenter Edith Bowman (H pictured in 2022)
The source said: ‘Celebrity MasterChef is one of telly’s most prized gigs. Hardly anyone turns it down. It’s seen as a real achievement as well as being relatively easy to fit alongside busy schedules.
‘As such, the BBC always attracts an impressive range of names from a broad spectrum of celebrity. This trio really demonstrates that there’s someone for all ages and backs up the BBC’s pledge of continually trying to reach the younger audiences.
‘H is great fun and bosses are excited to see how his journey pans out, while Edith is such a safe pair of hands. Snoochie has great energy too and won new fans when she was in Gwrych Castle for I’m A Celeb.’
Last year saw opera singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans crowned the 2023 Celebrity MasterChef winner, after beating out competition in the final from Luca and Emmerdale star Amy Walsh.
Reacting to his win, Wynne said: ‘This is a brilliant feeling. The kids will love this, they’ll be like ‘Dad! I can’t believe you did it when all you cook for us is beans on toast!’.
‘The experience has totally changed my life. It has just been beautiful and I can’t thank Gregg and John and everybody here at MasterChef enough.
‘When you start to believe in yourself, that’s when good things start to happen. I don’t know how a MasterChef winner celebrates but I know how a bloke from Carmarthen celebrates!’
Filming has already begun on the new series, which is set to air later this year on BBC One, typically in the late summer.
Last year saw opera singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans crowned the 2023 Celebrity MasterChef winner (pictured)
