I work on MasterChef and this is what really happens behind the scenes
The latest additions to Celebrity MasterChef have opened up on what it is really like filming the show. Food critic Grace Dent and Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli have taken over hosting duties on the long-running BBC culinary show following the axing of Gregg Wallace and John Torode. The show's 21st season is currently airing, with contestants including Olympic medallist Emily Campbell, broadcaster Jason Mohammad, comedian Joe Pasquale, TV personality Shakira Khan and musician Jay McGuinness.
TL;DR
- Celebrity MasterChef filming days are long, often 12-13 hours.
- Filming takes place at Birmingham's Digbeth Loc Studios.
- New hosts Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli commented on the filming process.
- Giorgio Locatelli found the long filming days challenging, especially during winter.
- The purpose-built studio is praised for its suitability.
- The site is busy year-round due to multiple show productions.
- Long filming hours reveal celebrities' true personalities.
- Some celebrity contestants have very little cooking experience.
- Other contestants become more serious as the competition advances.