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An Ayrshire chef has reached the grand final of MasterChef after a tense week including 'sleepless nights'.

Dan Merriman, who has been revealed as the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, has given his verdict on Gregg Wallace.

Dan Merriman has been announced as the winner of the 2024 series of MasterChef: The Professionals, as Gregg Wallace possibly made his last appearance on the BBC in tonight's nail-biting final.The 29-year-old overcame competition from 31 other chefs to become the 18th winner of the BBC cooking show, impressing restaurant critics, top chefs, and judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg. Gregg praised champion Dan, 29, for preparing "dish after dish of absolute beauty".Throughout the contest, Dan has consistently impressed the culinary trio, as well as impressing restaurant critics and some of the country’s leading chefs – delivering outstanding, innovative food and skilful cookery. Reacting to his victory, an overjoyed Dan exclaimed: "To walk away as MasterChef Champion, it means the world to me.There's not been that many times where I've been proud of myself in my life, but I've hit the pinnacle! This whole competition has changed my life.

A TV chef rumoured to be in the running to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef has criticised the "disingenuous" and "ridiculous" reactions to the recent controversy. Wallace stepped back from his role as a judge on the popular cooking show while the BBC investigates claims of inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour, which he strongly denies.

A well-known restaurateur, often referred to as the 'godfather of hospitality', has expressed interest in Gregg Wallace's position on MasterChef, asserting his capability to "deliver".

Masterchef's Marcus Wareing candidly expressed his views on his collaboration with Gregg Wallace, who has recently stepped back from the hit culinary show.

MasterChef judges Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti might not have spoken publicly about Gregg Wallace since he stepped back from the BBC show amid misconduct claims last week - but there are plenty of examples of them speaking about working alongside him in not entirely complimentary terms. Wallace, 60, is accused of making inappropriate sexual remarks to 13 people.

MasterChef judges Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti have remained tight-lipped after their colleague Gregg Wallace stepped back from the BBC culinary show amidst misconduct allegations, despite having previously shared candid insights about working alongside him.

MasterChef's Monica Galetti sent some subtle support to Gregg Wallace as the familiar face of the BBC show decided to take a break amidst some serious allegations. On November 28, the much-loved cooking show saw a shake-up as the long-time judge, aged 60, stepped away from his 19-year stint on the programme due to claims of "sexualised" behaviour that surfaced during filming.The celeb chef addressed his fans directly through a social media video, sharing that he was moved by the outpouring of support.

MasterChef: The Professionals' Monica Galetti has given fans a glimpse into her home life with husband David and daughter Anais, revealing one dinner habit she strictly adheres to.The 49-year-old chef, who is back on our screens for the new series of the MasterChef spin-off alongside fellow judges Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace, confessed that her family never eats in front of the TV. "No, we're quite settled at home, you know, we like to be around the table, you know, and have a conversation when the three of us are at home," she shared.

Celebrating a decade on MasterChef: The Professionals, Marcus Wareing has shared his poignant journey through this landmark year, which was marred by personal loss. "My dad had passed away, in March [before filming]," the 54 year old chef revealed. "And I had some really tough times where I needed help." In these challenging moments, he found support from his MasterChef family.

Katie Price is known for her candid comments and this latest one is no different after the former glamour model made a cheeky remark about a BBC MasterChef presenter during the most recent episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show. During the episode, 45 year old Katie, who recently shared a rare insight into her relationship with Married At First Sight star, JJ Slater, chatted with her sister Sophie about their unusual celebrity crushes and Katie didn't hold back. When Sophie, 34, revealed her crush, Katie was less than impressed.

MasterChef: The Professionals returns for its 15th year and judge Monica Galetti is back too.The Kiwi chef took a break last year to focus on her family and restaurant, but says that entering the TV kitchen once again was a “joyous” experience. “I missed it, it’s just wonderful to be back with good friends that I’ve known for many years and to discover new talent,” she says. Monica will be reuniting with long-time judges Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace.

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A talented Ayrshire chef is on the cusp of MasterChef glory after reaching finals week.

The Lanarkshire chef who showcased his culinary skills on MasterChef: The Professionals has told how he “absolutely loved” the experience of cooking for expert judges on the prestigious TV programme.

A Lanarkshire chef will showcase his culinary skills on camera as he competes in the new series of Masterchef: The Professionals.

BBC One. The star has written regularly for Good Food, Now and Olive magazines. But viewers were left annoyed at his use of the phrase "cookery".

"No. I had a job to do, I was on a train track going at 100mph."He continued that he had no reason to feel bad for his wife, as that was what she married into.Marcus said: "No, what would I feel bad for her for? She married a f******g chef."What is she going to expect? You think I’m going to become some soft-a**, coming home at six o’clock at night because I’ve got married?"She married a guy that was working 16 hours a day."He was then asked what if she wanted to work the long hours and he would have stayed at home.Marcus hastily replied: "That wasn’t even an option, because from the day I met Jane, nothing has ever changed."I can’t have a baby, can I?"So when Jane was pregnant, she had to stop, because that’s what Mother Nature tells you to do.

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, admitting watching him struggle to learn the ropes of being a farmer on his Amazon Prime show Clarkson's Farm, resonated rather close to home. It comes as his new ten-part BBC2 series Tales from a Kitchen Garden, follows him as he gets to grips with growing produce and raising livestock; something he too, has a lot to learn about."This series isn’t just a cookery show.

Welsh footballer Aaron Ramsey showed us all how to do Valentines Day right as he treated his wife to an extra special surprise lunch.