Celebrity MasterChef 2025 Reveals Star-Studded Lineup: Coronation Street Star, Boyband Legend, and Two Love Islanders Set to Compete!

Published on October 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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The line-up for this year’s Celebrity MasterChef has been revealed, featuring a multitude of stars eager to showcase their culinary skills.

This season marks the show's return without its previous judge, who stepped down following an investigation into his conduct.

A man and a woman standing in a kitchen setting with the MasterChef logo behind them.John Torode will be joined by Grace Dent on the program this yearCredit: BBC

John will return to the show alongside a new permanent judge, marking his final series after also being let go following the conclusion of the BBC’s investigation.

This year, fifteen well-known personalities are set to impress in the kitchen during the 20th series.

Over the course of five weeks, stars including a fan favorite, two Love Islanders, and a Gladiators star will compete for the title, hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s champion, Vito Coppola.

Here is the complete line-up…

Uma Jammeh

Uma, a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef, stands in a kitchen set wearing a white apron.Love Island beauty Uma is making her TV comeback on MasterChefCredit: BBC

Uma is making her return to television after stepping back from television roles since leaving the villa.

She gained fame on the show and found love with dashing Geordie, Wil Anderson.

The couple got engaged earlier this year and have both been active on social media since their sun-soaked debut.

Now, Uma aims to prove her prowess in the kitchen.

Chris Hughes

Chris in a white MasterChef apron stands in a kitchen setting.Chris Hughes will be back on screens just months after CBBCredit: BBC

Uma isn’t the only Love Islander to face John and Grace, as Chris will also be showcasing his skills in the kitchen.

This TV personality is making his second major appearance this year after his stint in Celebrity Big Brother.

Chris has been back in the limelight following his CBB participation and his romance with JoJo.

But will he be preparing any romantic dishes for her?

Katie McGlynn

Katie, a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef S20, pointing to her apron with the MasterChef logo.Former Corrie actress Katie has donned her apron for the showCredit: BBC

The former Coronation Street actress has joined the contest this year.

She is best known for her role as Sinead Tinker on the soap opera, where her character was killed off in a heartbreaking storyline.

Katie later competed in Strictly Come Dancing but was eliminated early on due to less-than-stellar dance skills.

Will Katie perform better in the kitchen than she did on the dance floor?

Anthony Costa

Antony in a MasterChef apron stands in front of the MasterChef logo.Blue star Antony will be following in his bandmates' footstepsCredit: BBC

Blue band member Anthony has been chosen to showcase his culinary talents.

He is known for his impressive singing abilities, but will his cooking measure up?

He isn’t the first member of Blue to join the MasterChef kitchen; another bandmate participated in 2021.

Ashley Cain

Ashley, a MasterChef contestant, poses in a blue and brick kitchen setting.Reality star Ashley Cain will be in the kitchenCredit: BBC

Former footballer turned TV personality Ashley has signed up this year.

He became well-known for his appearances on reality shows and became

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