Artists Norm Duval and Ruth Lawrence stand among the fresh lineup in Master Chef Celebrity, the eagerly anticipated edition that opens registrations this Monday. Aiming to crown the best home cook, fifteen new celebrities are ready to showcase their skills on screen, bringing a mix of personalities, backgrounds, and culinary ambitions to the competition floor.
The seventh edition of the show, produced by RTVE in collaboration with Shine Iberia, will again bring together a diverse cast of presenters and contestants. From the world of entertainment, Earl of Patricia and Lorraine Castell join forces with actor Xavier Deltel, and a cohort of performers including Eduardo Rosa, Emmanuel Esparza, Manu Baqueiro, Fernando Andina, Pepe Barroso Jr., and Daniela Santiago. The group also features businesswoman Maria Zurita, designer Maria Escote, sports journalist Niko Abad, and aristocrat Isabelle Junot, all set to share the spotlight with a panel of judges and hosts as the season unfolds.
One of the contestants will become the successor to the winners of MasterChef Celebrity 6, Miki Nadal and Juanma Castaño, who triumphed in a season judged by Pepe Rodríguez, Jordi Cruz, and Samantha Vallejo-Nágera. The lineup also includes actress Verónica Forqué, whose presence adds a notable dynamic to the competition and its evolving narrative.
In a recent interview, it was noted that a translator who contributed to a related project passed away late last year. MasterChef is referenced as one of the author’s final works, a project that touches on themes of resilience and mental health in its broader storytelling. The show’s producers emphasize sensitivity and awareness as these issues surface within the creative process and the contestants’ journeys on screen.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of MasterChef on Spanish television, a milestone celebrated by viewers and critics alike. The original British format, created by Franc Roddam for the BBC in 1990, has resonated across generations and continents, maintaining enduring appeal for more than three decades. Since its global debut, the franchise has been produced in hundreds of markets and adapted to countless local flavors, diets, and culinary traditions, a testament to its universal love of food and competition.