MasterChef in festive shake-up as celebrity chefs go head-to-head

• BBC One has announced a two-part MasterChef festive special, judged by Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli.
• The first episode sees five celebrity chefs, including Aldo Zilli and Rachel Allen, competing for the golden whisk.
• Contestants will face challenges such as creating innovative dishes using Christmas leftovers.
• The second episode features a festive rematch among top restaurant critics, including current critics’ champion Jay Rayner.
• The BBC has not yet confirmed the broadcast dates for the special, which will also stream on BBC iPlayer.

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Celebrity chefs to battle for golden whisk in MasterChef Christmas special