Giorgio Locatelli Shaves Head for Celebrity MasterChef UK Debut

Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli, known for his long salt‑and‑pepper hair, appeared on Instagram with a completely shaved head just weeks before his first appearance as a judge on the BBC’s Celebrity MasterChef UK. The transformation was shown in a video posted by a hairstylist, where Locatelli wore a dark jacket, held a chef’s knife and displayed the new look.

The change sparked a split reaction on social media: some fans praised his boldness, while others joked that he resembled comedian Giorgio Panariello. Locatelli explained that the haircut was a personal statement, saying, “You need the courage to change,” as he prepares for the new television role.