Celebrity Masterchef 2016 is BACK on our screens very soon - and we couldn’t be more excited.
But we do have a few questions about it all before it kicks off…
WHEN DOES CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF 2016 START?
The eleventh series of Celebrity MasterChef airs on June 22.
WHAT TIME WILL CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF 2016 BE ON?
8pm.
WHAT CHANNEL WILL CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF 2016 BE ON?
As always, it will air on BBC One - old habits die hard, eh?
WHAT IS THE FULL CELEBRITY LINEUP FOR CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF 2016?
Here’s the list of celebrities who are CONFIRMED to be joining John Torode and Gregg Wallace in the kitchen…
SINITTA MALONE
As in, yes - THE Sinitta, of So Macho fame.
She’s obviously no stranger to reality TV, having previously appeared on The X Factor, I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!, and The Jump.
But how will she fare in the kitchen?
Only time will tell, we guess…
LAILA MORSE
You may know her better as EastEnders’s Maureen ‘Big Mo’ Harris, but Laila is from a very old acting family.
In fact, she’s the sister of Hollywood star Gary Oldman!
Will she prove to be a surprisingly adept addition to the Masterchef kitchen - or is she doomed to whip up a traditional ‘Enders sausage surprise?
AMY CHILDS
Shut up!
Yup, we’re totally serious; Amy Childs is going to showcase her cooking prowess during this year’s season of Celebrity Masterchef.
As in the very same Amy Childs who rose to fame on the ITV2 series The Only Way is Essex, only to go on and launch her own successful fashion range.
Fingers crossed her apple pie à la mode is as modish as her wardrobe, eh?
AUDLEY HARRISON, MBE
Audley Harrison is a seriously famous British former professional boxer, with more than a few medals under his belt.
He later went on to star in Celebrity Big Brother AND Strictly Come Dancing, so we imagine he knows his way around a reality television show or two.
We wonder if he’ll be packing a punch in the kitchen?
JIMMY OSMOND
Jimmy Osmond is almost as famous for his reality television career as he is for his musical fame alongside the rest of The Osmonds.
But will he be singing like a kettle in the kitchen?
We already know that he can handle non-stop camera action, as he’s starred in I’m A Celebrity, All Star Family Fortunes and Popstar to Operastar.
But he did also star in the celebrity version of Come Dine With Me, so he must have SOME cooking ability, right?
… right?!
TINA MALONE
Shameless fans will recognise her as Mimi Maguire - but Tina is no stranger to reality television. After all, she did pop up in Celebrity Big Brother back in 2009.
DONNA AIR
Donna Air is donning her apron to join the ranks of Celebrity Masterchef. having previously found fame as a model, and on shows like The Big Breakfast, Hotel Babylon, Popstars: The Rivals Extra, and The Mummy Returns.
YES, as in the ACTUAL Mummy Returns film - incredible, eh?
But is her soufflé as light and airy as her name? Only time will tell.
GLEB SAVCHENKO
Yes, as in the absolutely DELICIOUS Russian professional from Strictly Come Dancing.
We. Can’t. Wait.
SID OWEN
Another EastEnders star has been thrown into the mixing bowl, but how will the real-life Ricky Butcher (and Adele’s GENUINE BFF!) fare in the kitchen?
We have a feeling that he can handle anything. After all, he managed to deal with Bianca’ highly-strung ways, didn’t he?
MARCUS BUTLER
This one’s a bit of a curveball, as Marcus has had a less conventional path to fame than the others in the lineup.
A world-renowned vlogger, he has over 4.4 MILLION YouTube subscribers - and it’s easy to see why.
Here he is in action:
We wonder how he’ll cope when he’s not in charge of the cameras, eh?
CHERRY HEALEY
We absolutely LOVE Cherry Healey, who’s famed for her documentary-making skills. Think Cherry Has A Baby, Cherry Gets Pierced, and Cherry Gets Married, to name but three.
But will she prove to be the cherry on top of the Masterchef crew? Only time will tell, we guess…
SIMON WEBBE
All rise for Simon Webbe, better known to pop fans as one fourth of mega-boyband, Blue.
The chart-toppers haven’t made sweet music together since they appeared in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 2011, so it makes sense that Simon is going solo.
But will he do well on his own in the kitchen? It’s impossible to predict, isn’t it?
LIZ JOHNSON
Liz is taking the plunge into the world of cooking in this year’s series of Celebrity Masterchef - but she should be used to diving into something brand-new, as she’s won medals for her swimming skills at the Paralympic Games in 2004, 2008 and 2012.
LOUISE MINCHIN
Sure, the talented triathlete has been a regular on the BBC Breakfast sofa - but how is she at cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
AMELLE BERRABAH
We have a feeling that Amelle will do well with all those desserts and sweet goodies in the Masterchef kitchen - after all, she IS a former Sugababe (she replaced Mutya Buena in 2005)!
ALEXIS CONRAN
Yup, as in the presenter of the BBC's The Real Hustle.
However it’ll be VERY difficult for him to pull the wool over the eyes of John Torode and Gregg Wallace, so he’s going to have to rely on his cooking abilities over his conman skills.
Intriguing telly though, we bet!
REVEREND RICHARD COLES
As in an actual vicar, yes.
However, unlike most men of the cloth, Reverend Richard Coles preached to the masses when he scored a number one hit with mega-hit Don’t Leave Me This Way.
We wonder if all of his theological endings will ensure that his food is truly heavenly?
TOMMY CANNON
Thomas Derbyshire, known professionally as Tommy Cannon, is a comedian and the feed member of comedy double act Cannon and Ball, along with Bobby Ball.
Appearing on Masterchef will see him step out on his OWN - but he should be great. After all, he WAS the feed member of Cannon & Ball, as we said… feeders tend to make good chefs.
Fact.
NEIL BACK
As you probably guessed from those broad shoulders, Neil Antony Back MBE is a former international rugby union footballer for England.
He also captained both England and Leicester during his career, so we imagine he can handle a LOT of pressure in the kitchen… at least, that’s what we hope, anyway.
DAVID HARPER
This guy’s an antiques expert, so we know he has good taste - but will that translate to the world of food?
Who are you most excited to see join the foray that is Celebrity Masterchef 2016?
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