TWO huge names are set to battle it out in the Masterchef kitchen for the new series of the culinary competition.
Presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode are set to be joined again by a fresh batch of famous faces.
The Sun can exclusively reveal the BBC show has signed up two more TV stars for the new season.
Jake Quickenden, 35, known for stints on I'm A Celebrity and Dancing On Ice, has signed up to Masterchef.
Joining him will be Glow Up judge Dominic Skinner, who will be sure to bring some entertainment to the kitchen.
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A source said of the signings: "Jake's very popular with viewers, as proved by his success in the jungle and on Dancing On Ice, so bosses were chuffed when he agreed to do it.
"He's shared a few cooking vlogs on his social media, so he might surprise people with his talents.
"As for Dominic, he's a hilarious, larger than life personality and will make great entertaining TV. "
It follows the signing of This Morning stars Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard.
The Sun also revealed Sex Education star Eshaan Akbar and Line of Duty legend Rochenda Sandall will be appearing in the new series.
Other names said to have signed up include Ian ‘H’ Watkins from pop band Steps, presenter Edith Bowman plus Radio 1Xtra’s Snoochie Shy.
From the world of reality TV is Diane Carson from The Traitors, plus Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby and new Gladiator Nitro, AKA Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
The stars will battle it out to become the 2024 champion after Opera singer Wynne Evans was crowned last year.
While a date is yet to be confirmed, the 19th series is due to be screened later this year on BBC.
A Celeb MasterChef spokesman told us: "As always, we don’t comment on speculation and the line-up will be confirmed in due course."
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