Celebrity MasterChef 2022 names semi-finalists

Monica Galetti took a step back from her role on MasterChef: The Professionals earlier this year, to focus on her family following her 15-year-old nephew being diagnosed with cancer. READ: Celebrity Masterchef fans claim show is fixed after 'unfair' moment Monica's nephew Otis lives in New Zealand and has a rare form of cancer, which prompted the chef to leave her MasterChef role after 14 years on the show. Speaking on Otis' cancer diagnosis, Monica said: "It was so out of the blue.

Celebrity Masterchef appears to have frustrated viewers who claimed the show is a "fix" after he received a substantial amount of help.However, other contestants including Cliff Parisi and Melanie Blatt were largely left to fend for themselves during the challenge which saw them making their own pasta while being timed.Chris, 56, was offered assistance by John Torode and Greg Wallace during the heated round leaving fans at home in fits of rage.READ MORE: Celebrity Masterchef fans enraged over John Torode 'stealing' catchphrase from co-starGreg Wallace also made a comment on this as he said: "You got a bit of instruction but you did it, well done."He continued: "I think Chris' inexperience showed there, he did get a bit of help but he perseveres, he gets the job done."However, the boxing legend also acknowledged the help he received as he reflected on the challenge."I'm feeling stupendous, with their help, they got me through," he said before adding: "On a scale of one to ten, I'd give it an eight, yeah."Taking to Twitter, one said: "If Chris Eubank doesn't go tonight it's a fix!#CelebrityMasterChef.""Why are they basically doing the task for him?! #celebritymasterchef," added a second.Before a third tweeted: "#CelebrityMasterchef Nice one, just tell Chris exactly what to do!!"Another raged: "Funnily enough, they're not helping Cliff but told Chris Eubank what to do.

Celebrity MasterChef spoilers follow. Celebrity MasterChef's latest series continued with its second heat tonight (August 16), with more stars trying to impress Gregg Wallace and John Torode in the kitchen. This week saw dancer and reality star MoJo, choir leader Gareth Malone, boxing champion Chris Eubank, EastEnders alumni Cliff Parisi and All Saints' Mel Blatt compete to get through to the next round.

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Celebrity MasterChef episode, however, it was the end of the road for Queen MoJo. The Peckham’s Finest presenter was one of the five stars included in the second week of heats alongside Chris Eubank, Cliff Parisi, Gareth Malone, and Mel Blatt. Time wasn’t on Queen MoJo’s side in the final challenge, after judge Gregg Wallace tasked the stars to create their favourite dinner party dish.

Gary Barlow often keeps his personal life out of the spotlight, but on Tuesday he made a heartfelt tribute to his eldest son, Daniel.INSIDE: 8 epic celebrity man caves where Joe Swash, David Beckham and Eamonn Holmes escape from it allThe Take That star took to Instagram to mark the birthday of Daniel and he shared a photo of the pair together on the beach standing shoulder to shoulder. The 22-year-old towered over his father by a full head as the pair embraced each other while looking out to the sea.

Masterchef's Faye Winter has revealed why she wanted to take part in the BBC One cookery competition. The former Love Island star, 27, took to Instagram to share her reasoning - she is doing it for her dad, who was seriously ill with Covid. The post comes after Faye broke down to judge John Torode during the quarter-finals of the show.

Love Island star has been taking part in the BBC One cooking competition alongside the likes of Danny Jones from McFly, Paul Chuckle from the Chucklebrothers and American star Nancy Dell'Olio amongst other celebrities. Faye has been impressing on the show so far, cooking a myriad of dishes for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. She broke down as she discussed her reasoning behind doing the show, and how she wanted to choose dishes specifically based on what her dad liked.

EastEnders actor, who recently married Stacey Solomon, was a runner-up on the hit BBC cooking show after stepping into the kitchen last year. This time he was back to actually judge the quarter finals - much to the surprise of viewers. Paul Elliott, of ChuckleVision fame, was facing off against Love Island's Faye Winters and McFly's Danny Jones for a spot in the semi-finals.

Joe Swash joined 2010 champion Lisa Faulkner and 2021 Christmas special champion Judi Love to judge the dishes. Sadly it was Paul's time to say goodbye after he cooked up an undercooked pork dish with apple and prunes. Revealing his thoughts about the meal, judge John Torode said: "Everybody enjoyed Paul's main course, the issue was you had a piece that was undercooked.

EastEnders actor, who recently married Stacey Solomon, was a runner-up on the hit BBC cooking show after stepping into the kitchen last year. Paul Elliott, of ChuckleVision fame, was facing off against Love Island's Faye Winters and McFly's Danny Jones were fighting for a spot in the semi-finals. The three remaining celebrities were tasked with cooking a faultless two-course meal that was judged by hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace, but also by three former contenders.

Read more: Good Morning Britain take dig at Thérèse Coffey as she 'breaks record' on show Though the judges were impressed with his main course - none had tried an undercooked piece like Gregg - Paul tragically let himself down with a disastrous pud. A delicious-looking chocolate mousse, that was sadly not set enough to work. Though each celebrity had a few mishaps on tonight's show, Paul's cost him the competition.

LOVE Island star Faye Winter broke down in tears on Celebrity Masterchef tonight. The fiery character showed her emotional side in the BBC showing show while talking to John Torode about her dad.

CELEBRITY Masterchef fans all said the same thing when Joe Swash appeared as a star judge tonight. The former EastEnders actor, known to many for his ginger hair, surprised viewers when he appeared with a much darker barnet during a nail-biting challenge. While he still had a ginger beard, many fans remarked about the rest of his unexpectedly dark hair.

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CELEBRITY Masterchef viewers last night rallied around just one contestant - kids TV legend Paul Chuckle. The 74-year-old star - one half of the Chucklevision duo when his brother Barry was still alive - sailed through to the quarter-finals.

Love Island star Faye Winter was praised by Masterchef's Greg Wallace after he was blown away by her cooking skills.The 27-year-old joined John Torode and Greg Wallace for the BBC One cooking show as part of the final four celebrities.Alongside her, comedians Paul Chuckle, Kae Kurd and McFly singer Danny Jones stepped up to the plate to try their hand at making a complicated dessert for the judges.READ MORE: Celebrity MasterChef's Nancy Dell'Olio leaves fans baffled over food blunder on BBC showTheir expectations were low, but the former Love Island star got top marks for her efforts.The dish involved cooking eggs and judges were apprehensive about some of the star's methods as they hadn't made the dessert before.Fans were also surprised at their performances and one confused viewer even shared their thoughts on Twitter.They wrote: "How the f*** is anyone going to know how to make that without practice or knowledge?"Faye beat the odds and presented her dessert with pride, was met with sincere approval and told that she should "become a pastry chef".John said: "Your custard is a nice consistency, wow. Its really nicely made.

MasterChef 2022. He will be competing in the first heat against reality TV star Faye Winter, Paul Chuckle, comedian Kae Kurd and Nancy Dell'Olio, who you can read more about here. The celebrities will face the normal challenges of trying to impress judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode with their own recipes and ones that they have to follow.

LISA Faulkner looked amazing in a plunging bikini at 50 on holiday with Masterchef husband John Torode. The 57-year-old chef met actress Lisa when she was a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef in 2010.

CELEBRITY MasterChef fans were left disappointed just minutes into the new series premier. The BBC cooking competition returned last night with a host of famous faces, including Love Island star Faye Winter and ChuckleVision's Paul Chuckle.

Lisa Faulkner, 50, showed off her incredible curves in a plunging leopard print bikini while holidaying with celebrity chef and husband John Torode, 57. The stunner, an accomplished chef, took to Instagram where she uploaded a fantastic shot of herself while wearing the animal print swimwear.READ MORE: Lisa Faulkner, 50, leaves little to the imagination as she poses in striking bikini The gorgeous brunette wore her luscious curls up and donned a pair of sunnies as she posed for the camera.Lisa wrote alongside the snap: "The sunshine and the sea is the best isn’t it?! I love how we Brits live for and love our holidays, the whole build-up and deciding what to pack only to spend the majority of our time in our favourite bikini and oldest kaftan!"So grateful for every minute.