BBC Celebrity MasterChef 2026 Contestants Announced

Celebrity MasterChef BBC Jay McGuiness Emily Campbell Jason Mohammad

The BBC has confirmed the line‑up for the 21st series of Celebrity MasterChef, set to air on BBC One and iPlayer in 2026. The first heat will feature singer and Strictly Come Dancing winner Jay McGuiness, comedian Joe Pasquale, sports presenter Jason Mohammad, Olympic weight‑lifting medallist Emily Campbell and Love Island alum Shakira Khan, among others.

The programme follows last year’s victory by drag artist Ginger Johnson and promises five weeks of culinary challenges designed to push celebrities out of their comfort zones. The new judging panel will evaluate the contestants as they compete for the iconic Celebrity MasterChef trophy.

Entities: BBC · Emily Campbell · Jason Mohammad · Jay McGuiness · Shakira Khan

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