Celebrity MasterChef

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Celebrity MasterChef: Series 17: Episode 16

Episode 16

BBC One - Celebrity MasterChef, Series 17, Episode 16

The five finalists prepare afternoon tea for 12 iconic BBC names at Alexandra Palace.

The five finalists face their most daunting challenge yet, cooking for 12 iconic BBC names at Alexandra Palace. Then each must create one exceptional dish inspired by their childhood.

It’s Finals Week, and the five remaining cooks must deliver food on a whole new level as they vie for the trophy.

First, the celebrities face their most daunting challenge yet - travelling to Alexandra Palace in north London, where the first ever live public service television broadcast was made. They must cater for a very special occasion. With 2022 marking 100 years of the BBC, the celebrities will have to create a spectacular afternoon tea for 12 iconic BBC names from the worlds of television, radio and journalism. 

Then, it’s back to the MasterChef kitchen, where the final five must each create one exceptional dish inspired by their childhood. The celebrities must impress John and Gregg by showing creativity, skill and flair, demonstrating that they have the determination to remain in the competition. For the cook who doesn’t make the grade, their MasterChef journey will be over.

Celebrity MasterChef: Series 17

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Chef John Torode and writer Gregg Wallace search for the country's top celebrity chef.

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