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Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Ended: Friday, September 18, 2026

When does Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 come out?

Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 premiered Tuesday, August 18, 2026 on BBC One and ended Friday, September 18, 2026. The season has 15 episodes.

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Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 release schedule

Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

It’s the first of the heats, and this week, the five celebrities up for the culinary challenge are Joe Pasquale, Jason Mohammad, Emily Campbell, Shakira Khan and Jay McGuiness.

Tuesday · 2 months ago

2. Episode 2

The week’s heats continue in full swing, with the five celebrities facing two more culinary challenges as they battle for a place in the quarter-final.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

3. Episode 3

It’s quarter-final time as this week's remaining four celebrities return to battle once more. They all want a place in the semi-finals, but only the best three will get there.

Friday · 2 months ago

4. Episode 4

It’s the second week of heats. Gladiator 'Dynamite' Emily Steel, Nitin Ganatra, Tom Simons aka TommyInnit, Donna Preston and Eric Underwood are the five celebrities going into the kitchen.

Tuesday · 2 months ago

5. Episode 5

The second round of heats continues. TV and radio broadcaster Zoe Ball asks the celebrities to cook their ultimate pudding.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

6. Episode 6

Which celebrities will surpass the challenge from Tom Kerridge – to recreate on of his pub classics – to make it through to the semi-finals?

Friday · 2 months ago

7. Episode 7

It’s the third and final week of heats as five new celebrities test their culinary skills, including preparing grilled herb-crusted mackerel fillet with a tomato and caper salsa and a green salad.

Tuesday · 2 months ago

8. Episode 8

The five celebrities face two more culinary challenges as they battle for a place in the quarter-final.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

9. Episode 9

It’s the last quarter-final of the series, and this heat’s remaining four celebrities return to do battle once more. They all want a place in the semi-finals, but only the best three will get there.

Friday · 2 months ago

10. Episode 10

The semi-finalists are split into teams and tasked with serving up a banquet for 120 diners at Quaid-e-Azam Grand Ballroom in Birmingham.

Tuesday · 2 months ago

11. Episode 11

Pastry powerhouse Ravneet Gill sets the eight celebrities still in the competition the challenge of creating a layered dessert.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

12. Episode 12

The remaining six celebrity cooks face a brand new challenge – the MasterChef auction – where time counts more than ever before.

Friday · 1 month ago

13. Episode 13

The remaining five cooks are challenged to create a two-course, canine-themed menu in celebration of the 135th anniversary of Crufts by Tom Shepherd, owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Upstairs.

Tuesday · 1 month ago

14. Episode 14

Judges Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli are back as the final four take it right back to where it all began – their signature dish from day 1 – but reimagined to show how far they have come.

Wednesday · 1 month ago

15. Final Finale

The finalists must cook and present a faultless three-course meal for a final judgement from Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli. It’s their last chance to prove they have what it takes.

Friday · 1 month ago

Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 guest stars

  • James Martin

    James Martin

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Joe Pasquale

    Joe Pasquale

    Self - Contestant

  • Jason Mohammad

    Jason Mohammad

    Self - Contestant

  • Emily Campbell

    Emily Campbell

    Self - Contestant

  • Shakira Khan

    Shakira Khan

    Self - Contestant

  • Jay McGuiness

    Jay McGuiness

    Self - Contestant

  • Seema Pankhania

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Paddy McGuinness

    Paddy McGuinness

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Emily Steel

    Self - Contestant

  • Nitin Ganatra

    Nitin Ganatra

    Self - Contestant

  • Tom Simons

    Tom Simons

    Self - Contestant

  • Donna Preston

    Donna Preston

    Self - Contestant

  • Eric Underwood

    Eric Underwood

    Self - Contestant

  • Zoë Ball

    Zoë Ball

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Tom Kerridge

    Tom Kerridge

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Melvin Odoom

    Melvin Odoom

    Self - Contestant

Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 FAQ

When does Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 come out?

Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 premiered Tuesday, August 18, 2026 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Celebrity Masterchef Season 21?

Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 has 15 episodes.

Are new episodes of Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 released weekly?

Episodes are released on a mixed schedule; check the dates below.

When is the Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 finale?

The Celebrity Masterchef Season 21 finale (Episode 15) aired Friday, September 18, 2026.

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