Celeb Cooking School is a British cooking reality show that aired on E4 from 5 September 2022 to 18 January 2024. The series features a line-up of celebrities who are self-proclaimed "horrendous" home cooks. It is presented by Melvin Odoom and judged by Giorgio Locatelli and was developed by Jack Foster.
Production
In November 2021, Channel 4 announced the commissioning of Celeb Cooking School, and described the series as a group of "self-confessed, oven-shy celebs [being dropped] into the dining deep end" as they "embark on a culinary course like no other". In May 2022, Melvin Odoom was confirmed to be presenting the series, with chef Giorgio Locatelli and his aide Poppy O'Toole announced as judges. In October 2024, it was announced that Celeb Cooking School would not be returning.
Format
The celebrities take on an intensive cookery crash course, which sees them cook solo and subsequently in pairs. They are tasked with mastering crucial cookery techniques, and are judged by chef Giorgio Locatelli and his aide Poppy O'Toole, who decide with celebrity is eliminated each week and has to leave the school for good, before ultimately deciding who is crowned "Best in Class" at the end of the series.
Series overview
Episodes Premiere date Finale date Contestants Winner Runner-up 1 8 5 September 2022 27 September 2022 10 Laura Tott Toby Aromolaran 2 8 January 2024 18 January 2024 Blu Hydrangea James "Arg" Argent
Series 1 (2022)
The line-up of celebrities competing in the first series were announced on 15 February 2022.
Celebrity Known for Status Kim Woodburn Television personality & expert cleanerEliminated 1ston 5 September 2022 Shaun Ryder Happy Mondays singerEliminated 2ndon 6 September 2022 Paul Chowdhry Comedian & actorEliminated 3rdon 12 September 2022 Stevo the Madman Internet personality & former footballerEliminated 4thon 13 September 2022 Zeze Millz Television presenter Eliminated 5thon 19 September 2022 Sam Thompson Made in Chelsea cast memberEliminated 6thon 20 September 2022 Maeva D'Ascanio Made in Chelsea cast memberEliminated 7thon 26 September 2022 Kerry Katona Atomic Kitten singer & television personality Third placeon 27 September 2022 Toby Aromolaran Love Island contestant Runner-upon 27 September 2022Laura TottFirst Dates waitressWinneron 27 September 2022
Series 2 (2024)
In February 2023, it was announced that the show would return for a second series. Danniella Westbrook was approached but turned it down, whilst Katie Price signed up to appear on the show but quit prior to filming. Poppy O'Toole does not appear in this series.
Celebrity Known for Status Ann Widdecombe Conservative Party politicianEliminated 1ston 8 January 2024 Olivia Bentley Made in Chelsea cast memberEliminated 2ndon 9 January 2024 Nancy Dell'Olio Lawyer & media personality Eliminated 3rdon 11 January 2024 Scotty T Geordie Shore cast member Eliminated 4thon 11 January 2024 Spuddz Comedian & internet personality Eliminated 5thon 15 January 2024 Louie Spence Dancer & television personalityEliminated 6thon 16 January 2024 Nadia Rose RapperEliminated 7thon 17 January 2024 Ruth Codd ActressThird placeon 18 January 2024 James "Arg" Argent The Only Way Is Essex cast member Runner-upon 18 January 2024 Blu Hydrangea RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestantWinneron 18 January 2024
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