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I would not be able to watch it if Grace Dent is one of the main judges! Agree with Angela hartnett being a good choice.
Don't mind her as a critic but not a judge. I thought Gregg was supposed to represent the average punter on it why replace him with a critic.
Angela Harnett would be decent. I like her on GBM
Angela Harnett would be decent. I like her on GBM
Just gonna throw Anna Haugh into the mix, I think she did a great job when Monica didn't appear one year.
She would be my choice too
I may have cried (at the winner, not Gregg leaving!)
Can’t stand Anna Haugh she swings between saccharine sweet and too critical. I feel female chefs in her position almost have too much to prove with regards giving critique - Monica was definitely more critical or certainly harsher in the way she delivered it before.
I think it’s likely they’ll choose a woman as the co-presenter, clearly it doesn’t need to be a chef just someone knowledgeable about food.
I think it’s likely they’ll choose a woman as the co-presenter, clearly it doesn’t need to be a chef just someone knowledgeable about food.
Hmm I'm not sure on her, I felt she came across very scripted/inauthentic. But she'd be better than Grace Dent for sure
Ahh that’s interesting, I thought she was good and I wasn’t expecting to like the change as Monica is so good.
I think Andi Oliver would be a great choice but she also does GBM so may not work out. She has the right amount of knowledge but is really good with the contestants - she is tough but it comes across as being encouraging at the same time.
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I would like to know when it became a thing to blow smoke up the judges arses at the final round? I found all the a licking a bit cringe .
As for the winner ( and bucking the trend on this thread) I wanted
. However I really liked all three contestants and was equally pleased that
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I would like to know when it became a thing to blow smoke up the judges arses at the final round? I found all the a licking a bit cringe .
As for the winner ( and bucking the trend on this thread) I wanted
Chiara to win
Dan won
I really enjoyed this competition, I thought there were so many twists and turns! From the start I thought Dan was in with a chance of being in the final, but I also had Chloe, the young lad who went to college with Jordan, and Dani up there, along with Gaston! George got very lucky, but seemed to improve and put up some solid dishes towards the end of the competition. Ultimately, I was glad
Dan won, I think it meant a lot to him and given how shy and humble he was, I think he was a deserved winner.
I adore the thread etiquette here guys, it's really quite sweet that everyone spoilers stuff! Not a criticism and not trying to moderate, but we're all in this thread because we're fans so I do think it's okay to post about the show outcomes without spoiler tags!
I'm so so so pleased for Dan, found him so genuinely endearing.
I'm slightly controversially of the view that though it's not absolutely necessary for a third presenter to be there, I do think a sort of 'ally' of the chefs to walk about and do a bit of cheery chat with them and bring out their personalities (plus calling out time left etc.), is not without its value.
I'm so so so pleased for Dan, found him so genuinely endearing.
I'm slightly controversially of the view that though it's not absolutely necessary for a third presenter to be there, I do think a sort of 'ally' of the chefs to walk about and do a bit of cheery chat with them and bring out their personalities (plus calling out time left etc.), is not without its value.
I think now that there's been ample chance to watch, spoilers can be dropped 
They've confirmed it will definitely be Grace Dent presenting with John on at least the next series of celeb Masterchef, and possibly on future series too
www.bbc.co.uk
Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef
Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef after a BBC News investigation heard allegations against him.
www.bbc.co.uk
It pains me to say it but I'm not loving Matt Tebbut. He's just quite bland and looks like a rabbit in the headlights to me. Not terrible. Just a bit meh.
Different to Grace who hit the ground running.
Different to Grace who hit the ground running.
Agreed. There is just no need for him in this show. In the skills test it looks like some random bloke has just walked on set and stood there lol.
It should just be Monica and Marcus.
I agree theres no need for a 3rd judge in this version
I don't mind Matt. I'm just grateful that Gregg has left. I'm in 2 minds about the returning contestants setting the skills test.
I'm glad Gregg has gone. John looked like a different person with Grace - laughing and enjoying it.
I usually like Matt too which is why I am sorry to be underwhelmed so far. His personality isn't coming across yet.
I'm quite surprised about Matt being so wooden, he's usually very natural on his other programmes so he's not coming across great and is barely saying anything! But maybe it's more difficult as it's scripted. Glad Gregg is gone but it definitely feels a bit more serious this series. I'm not a fan of how the skills test has now become "make this random niche recipe I've given you without any instructions" - just give them a classic! Was painful having Philly back...