Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMichelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli is joining the judging panel of Celebrity MasterChef for its upcoming 21st series. Locatelli, who has already filmed his appearance, will sit alongside restaurant critic Grace Dent. He described his judging approach as “strict”, focusing on cleanliness and organisation, and observed that sportspeople on the show were better at time management than entertainment professionals. His appointment follows significant changes to the judging line-up, with John Torode dismissed over allegations of racist language and Gregg Wallace sacked due to misconduct allegations. The spin-off series challenges celebrities to test their culinary skills, with recent winners including Vito Coppola in 2024 and Ginger Johnson in 2025. In fullMichelin star chef Giorgio Locatelli joins Celebrity MasterChefThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in