Celebrity MasterChef 2023 has been and gone, but who ended up lifted the trophy?
Through the summer, judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace put 20 more stars through their paces in the MasterChef kitchen with another set of tough trials designed to see whether their culinary skills were up to scratch.
This year's lineup included a Strictly pro, an Inbetweeners star, a member of the Black Eyed Peas, and a former Love Island contestant, but only three of them made it to the final. Here's what you need to know about Celebrity MasterChef 2023, including who won the latest series and more...
Celebrity MasterChef 2023 release date
Celebrity MasterChef 2023 has now finished airing. You can catch up with the series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Who won Celebrity MasterChef 2023?
Welsh opera singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans was crowned the winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2023, after his delicious menu of tuna tartare, Welsh lamb and bara brith impressed the judges.
Gregg Wallace said of his cooking: "I have never seen a celebrity cook like him ever before and I'm not sure we ever will again."
Wynne Evans' victory makes him the 18th Celebrity MasterChef winner.
Celebrity MasterChef 2023 finalists
Twenty stars entered the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen, but only three of them could stand the heat!
Emmerdale Amy Walsh, Welsh singer and comedian Wynne Evans and Love Island 2022 star Luca Bish battled for the coveted MasterChef trophy in the final on Friday, September 8, where they each had to deliver a faultless, three-course dinner for John and Gregg.
Celebrity MasterChef 2023 line up — full list of competing celebrity chefs
Celebrity MasterChef signed up 20 more famous faces for this seies. This year's lineup included two Love Island stars, a Strictly Come Dancing pro, and Emmerdale's Amy Walsh.
- Actor Amy Walsh
- Rapper and philanthropist Apl.de.Ap
- Drag artist Cheryl Hole
- Reality TV star Dani Dyer
- TV presenter and entertainer Dave Benson Phillips
- Professional dancer Diane Buswell
- Actor and singer Jamelia
- The Inbetweeners star James Buckley
- Musician DJ Locksmith
- Love Island 2022 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 ex-glamour model Sam Fox
- Comedian Shazia Mirza
- Comedian and broadcaster Terry Christian
- Opera singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans
What happened in Celebrity MasterChef 2023?
Celebrity MasterChef 2023 featured four heat weeks designed to whittle down the initial group to the very best competitors. The first 60-minute episode of each heat saw five stars tackling the Under The Cloche challenge, and then being thrown straight in at the deep end as they were tasked with crafting their two course dinner party dishes. A range of challenges lay ahead, including Dinner Party Dish, Nostalgia Dish and a brand-new Celebrity Food Truck challenge.
MasterChef series editor Katie Attwood made it sound like this won't be a series you'll want to miss. Attwood said ahead of the show's launch: "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!"
Gregg Wallace's thoughts about each Celebrity MasterChef 2023 heat
First up in the kitchen for Heat 1 were comedian Marcus Brigstocke, Love Island winner Dani Dyer, former Gogglebox star Mica Ven, TV and radio personality Richie Anderson and The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley.
"I was surprised by how nervous James was," reveals Gregg. "These celebrities might be an actor, a comedian, a dancer or a sportsman but you don’t really know them until they start cooking and their celebrity guard comes down. That’s when you see the real person."
Heat 2
Cooking up a storm in Heat 2 were comedian Shazia Mirza, TV entertainer Dave Benson Phillips, former The Wanted singer Max George, radio presenter Remi Burgz and motormouth broadcaster Terry Christian.
"I love watching people, celebrities or otherwise, develop a passion," explained Gregg. "You've got to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in, and soak up information like a sponge. It's not the best cook at the beginning who wins, it's who learns the quickest."
Heat 3
Showing off their culinary skills in Heat 3ere w singer/songwriter Jamelia, drag artist Cheryl Hole, musician Locksmith, singer and former glamour model Sam Fox and opera star Wynne Evans.
"Sam is a happy, confident person, who obviously cooks at home,’"said Gregg. "She was such a big star when I was growing up in the 1980s, first as a glamour model, then a pop star, so she's the only celebrity on the show that I asked for a selfie!"
Heat 4
Battling it out for the last places in Heat 4 were Emmerdale actor Amy Walsh, Black Eyed Peas rapper Apl.de.Ap, Strictly favourite Dianne Buswell, Love Island star Luca Bish and Robin Hood actor Michael Praed.
"It’s disappointing when one of the celebs you genuinely like leaves but it's a cookery contest, not a popularity contest," Gregg said. "Celebs coming onto MasterChef realise how high the standard is — if you want to win, you've got to be very good."
Is there a trailer?
Yep! The MasterChef UK YouTube Channel shared a brief clip of our celebs in high spirits in the kitchen, and just a few of the delicious treats that they're serving up in the MasterChef kitchen. Check it out below.
Who won Celebrity MasterChef 2022?
TV presenter Lisa Snowdon saw off the competition in Celebrity MasterChef 2022, becoming the latest star to lift the coveted MasterChef trophy last summer.
