Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli on Celebrity MasterChef's New Season
The new season of Celebrity MasterChef, now in its 21st iteration, will premiere on BBC One and iPlayer on August 18. This season features food critic Grace Dent and chef Giorgio Locatelli as judges, replacing John Torode. Filming currently takes place at Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham, with lengthy shoot days. Dent, having settled in Birmingham, appreciates the city's atmosphere, while Locatelli, who hails from Italy, enjoys the Jewellery Quarter despite its chilly winters. Contestants include figures like Olympic athlete Emily Campbell and comedian Joe Pasquale, with guest judges such as Paddy McGuinness and Zoe Ball.
Key facts
- Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli are the new judges on Celebrity MasterChef, replacing John Torode.
- Filming occurs at Birmingham's Digbeth Loc Studios, with days lasting 12-13 hours.
- Dent has lived in Birmingham for a year and loves the city.
- Locatelli praises the Jewellery Quarter but dislikes British winter.
- The judges bring different perspectives: Locatelli focuses on technique, Dent on the story.
- British MasterChef features diverse cuisines including Indian, Japanese, and Mexican.
- Contestants include Emily Campbell, Jason Mohammad, Shakira Khan, Joe Pasquale, and Jay McGuinness.
- Guest judges include Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball, and Morgan Burtwistle.
- Celebrity MasterChef returns on Tuesday, 18 August on BBC One and iPlayer.
Entities
Artists
- Grace Dent
- Giorgio Locatelli
- John Torode
- Emily Campbell
- Jason Mohammad
- Shakira Khan
- Joe Pasquale
- Jay McGuinness
- Paddy McGuinness
- Zoe Ball
- Morgan Burtwistle
Institutions
- BBC
- Celebrity MasterChef
- MasterChef Italia
- Digbeth Loc Studios
Locations
- Birmingham
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Jewellery Quarter
- Cumbria