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Lottie Gibbons

Celebrity Masterchef 2021 Christmas Cook-Off: Line-up, start date and judges

Celebrity Masterchef is back for a Christmas special - and you may recognise some of the contestants.

Ten of the most memorable celebrities from past series come back to compete in two festive-themed specials.

MasterChef stars Gregg Wallace and John Torode will be critiquing their cookery skills and judging their dishes.

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The 10 celebrities taking part are:

  • Gemma Collins
  • Joe Swash
  • Joey Essex
  • Neil Ruddock
  • Judi Love
  • Su Pollard
  • Rev Richard Coles
  • Oti Mabuse
  • Les Dennis
  • Mica Paris

They will compete to take home the title of Christmas champion and the all-new Celebrity MasterChef Golden Whisk trophy.

Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off will air on BBC One and iPlayer.

The first episode will air tonight, December 21 at 8pm.

Strictly professional Oti Mabuse, reality star Joey Essex, footballer Neil Ruddock, comedian Judi Love and actor Su Pollard create dishes using ingredients found in a seasonal advent calendar.

Episode two airs on Thursday, December 23 at 9pm.

Gemma Collins, Joe Swash, Les Dennis, Mica Paris and the Rev Richard Coles recreate Christmas recipes from around the world.

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