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TV chefs John Torode and Lisa Faulkner, who first crossed paths while competing on MasterChef over ten years ago, have since established themselves as a prominent celebrity couple.

TV chef John Torode once 'petrified' his wife Lisa Faulkner when they first crossed paths on Celebrity MasterChef.

Since meeting on MasterChef in 2010, John Torode and wife Lisa Faulkner have become one of the best known couples on TV.

John Torode, the straight-talking judge on MasterChef, has had quite a journey in love. From a quick divorce to marrying his co-star from MasterChef, Lisa Faulkner, his love life has been full of twists and turns. John, 58, and Lisa, 51, both have previous marriages.

Chris Coghill is probably best known for his role as Tony King in EastEnders, which he played between 2008 and 2009. The character was introduced as Bianca Butcher's partner, but Tony soon turned out to be a predatory paedophile who had been grooming his step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty).The heartbreaking storyline was the catalyst for years of trouble and torment for Whitney, whose character was just 16 when Tony was sent to jail for his crimes. However, Whitney has had to revisit her triggering past as of late, due to her and partner Zack Hudson's journey to adopting a child.

Chris Coghill is arguably best known for portraying paedophile Tony King in EastEnders in 2008, but he's also starred in numerous other hit shows, including Casualty, The Bill and Waterloo Road.The actor, 48, played Tony, boyfriend to Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer), in EastEnders for three months and during his brief time in Walford he groomed step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and started a relationship with her. The heartbreaking storyline sparked the beginning of years of trouble for Whitney and now, 14 years later, she's had to revisit her past as she and partner Zack Hudson (James Farrah) begin the process to adopting a child.

We know him best for his work as one of the discerning judges on Masterchef, but Australian-British chef John Torode is a skilled culinary master with another popular show under his belt, John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen. Alongside his co-host wife Lisa Faulkner, the show’s weekly dose of mouth-watering recipes are almost certainly accompanied by a dose of puppy-eyed affection, with the food loving couple clearly smitten with each other.The pair initially met while Lisa, a former model and actress, was appearing on Celebrity Masterchef back in 2010 - with a firm friendship forming between them, long before any hint of romance blossomed.

Lisa Faulkner took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to issue a heartfelt plea to her fans – and it was for a very good cause.The down-to-earth presenter shared some information about a fundraising campaign for Great Ormond Street Hospital.SEE: Lisa Faulkner looks phenomenal in outfit we weren't expectingShe wrote: "Calling all staff at Premier Inn and restaurants, @GreatOrmondSt needs your help! Together, Premier Inn and GOSH Charity have made a life-changing difference to thousands of seriously ill children from across the UK."But every day more and more children need help. Every day, four families are told their child has cancer."WATCH: John Torode and fans react to Lisa Faulkner's kitchen mishapShe continued: "Lily was eight years old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Gallery: 14 soap stars currently planning weddings: Ryan Thomas, Mark Jordan, Louisa Lytton and more (Hello!)Lisa also shared her 'best present' of the day, which was from her daughter Billie, 14, and consisted of a box of tokens such as a blow-dry, head massage or cup of tea.   The former Holby City actress adopted her daughter Billie with her first husband Chris Coghill back in 2008.

Lisa Faulkner has bravely spoken on how she felt in the weeks prior to adopting her daughter Billie.

Lisa Faulkner celebrated her six-month wedding anniversary to MasterChef star John Torode by cleaning the house in her wedding dress today.