- Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli is joining the judging panel of Celebrity MasterChef for its upcoming 21st series.
- Locatelli, who has already filmed his appearance, will sit alongside restaurant critic Grace Dent.
- He described his judging approach as “strict”, focusing on cleanliness and organisation, and observed that sportspeople on the show were better at time management than entertainment professionals.
- His appointment follows significant changes to the judging line-up, with John Torode dismissed over allegations of racist language and Gregg Wallace sacked due to misconduct allegations.
- The spin-off series challenges celebrities to test their culinary skills, with recent winners including Vito Coppola in 2024 and Ginger Johnson in 2025.
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