The lineup for the forthcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef has been revealed, with vocalist Antony Costa amongst those set to feature on the BBC One programme.

Celebrity MasterChef is returning to TV screens this autumn, with a new line-up of famous faces taking on the ultimate cooking challenge.

The series was recorded earlier in the year with new judge Grace Dent alongside John Torode, who has since stepped down from his role.

Across the next five weeks, a set of extraordinary challenges await in which the judges will oversee the celebrities pushed out of their comfort zones and headfirst into the kitchen.

The culinary series will return to television screens with a 20th series this autumn, following filming which took place earlier this year alongside new judge Grace Dent and John Torode.

Antony Costa. BBC/Shine TV
Age: 44

Job: Singer

Instagram: @antonycosta

Antony Costa is a singer-songwriter, best known for being a member of Blue. More recently, he returned to star as Niko in Mamma Mia! The Party.

Antony, 44, who rose to fame as part of the boy band Blue, turned to Instagram to share the announcement with followers, disclosing he is “so excited” for audiences to view the programme.

I am so excited to be taking on the #MasterChefUK kitchen for the new series of #CelebrityMasterChef! I can’t wait for you to see how I get on – coming soon to BBC One and #iPlayer @masterchefuk @bbc,” the performer enthusiastically posted.

“Good luck and can’t wait to see you on TV,” another remarked, whilst a fourth fan added: “Absolutely love this…all the best mate! !”

Antony, who appears in Mamma Mia! The Party in London, appears almost unrecognisable in the image, having experienced a significant physical transformation in recent years.

The vocalist, who has two daughters, Savannah Rosa and Paloma Valentina, with partner Rosanna Jasmin, has chronicled his remarkable transformation across social media platforms after previously revealing he had put on weight during the coronavirus lockdown.

Back in 2021, he disclosed he had successfully shed two stone following a comprehensive lifestyle revamp, after deciding to embark on a bespoke nutrition and exercise programme.

Just twelve months on, Antony disclosed that he had dropped an additional 9lbs and lost six inches from his waistline, chest and thighs in merely five weeks, sharing with followers that he was “over the moon” with his health transformation and its impact on his life.

So, who are the celebrities taking part? Read on to learn more about the Celebrity MasterChef 2025 cast.

Celebrity MasterChef 2025 line-up
Alfie Boe
Alun Wyn Jones
Antony Costa
Ashley Cain
Chris Hughes
Dawn O’Porter
Gaz Choudhry
Ginger Johnson
Jaki Graham
Jamie Lomas
Jodie Ounsley
Katie McGlynn
Michelle Heaton
Noreen Khan
Uma Jammeh