Sunday, August 9, 2026 - Celebrity MasterChef is adding three familiar faces to its 2026 lineup, with Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball and social media star Morgan Burtwistle, better known as Angry Ginge, confirmed as guest judges.
The trio will join the judging panel as the BBC cooking competition returns with another batch of celebrity contestants competing under intense kitchen pressure.
The guest appearances add another layer of star power to a series already generating attention ahead of its return.
The 2026 lineup includes celebrities from entertainment, sport and broadcasting, with the BBC confirming ten contestants so far and new names being revealed in stages. John Torode returns alongside new permanent judge Grace Dent, bringing a fresh dynamic to the competition.
With the new season approaching, the guest judges are expected to bring their own personalities and opinions to the judging table while putting the celebrity cooks under even greater scrutiny.
Their involvement gives the show another promotional boost and sets up a series packed with familiar faces, high-pressure challenges and potentially surprising kitchen performances.
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