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Heat 6 is fast approaching. <\/p>

By Molly Moss\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 at 16:43 PM<\/p>

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MasterChef\u2019s 20th season is in full swing, with veterans Gregg Wallace and John Torode back to judge the next batch of culinary stars.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of the latest run, Torode said: \u201cThis year is so exciting, with tough tests, incredible challenges and passionate cooks \u2013 as always. Twenty years on, MasterChef continues to show if you have a dream, just go for it!<\/p>\n

\u201cThe competition gets stronger and more exciting every year. Thanks for watching me and Mr Wallace. I hope you enjoy watching this 20th series as much as we\u2019ve enjoyed making it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Six more amateur cooks will take on the MasterChef<\/a> challenge in the upcoming sixth heat, which is set to air on Thursday (18th April).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
But who exactly is cooking for the judges? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Heat 6 as well as who appeared in previous rounds.<\/div>\n

MasterChef 2024 contestants<\/b><\/h2>\n

Heat One<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Brin on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 28<\/span><\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Bristol<\/span><\/p>\n

Twenty-eight-year-old Brin is a Veterinary Surgeon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talking about why he wanted to be on the show, he said: \u201cI applied for the series because I wanted to see how good a cook I truly am. I was very nervous about the idea of going on the show but Anna, my fianc\u00e9e, really pushed me to take part as she believed I\u2019d be able to go far.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFriends and family had also been pushing me to apply for the show for a while as they\u2019ve seen what I can do in the kitchen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Cirilo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Cirilo on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 49<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> London<\/p>\n

Cirilo works in a large London hotel and lives in Wembley Park.<\/p>\n

Talking about why he wanted to appear on the series, he said: \u201cI entered this competition because of my wife. She encourages and motivates me all the time. She always compliments my food and believes in me, so I thought why not!<\/p>\n

\u201cI got a huge confidence boost when the production team got back in touch. I never thought I\u2019d be selected to participate and be given such an amazing opportunity to showcase the Latino dishes that I love so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fateha<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Fateha\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Fateha on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 41<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Birmingham<\/p>\n

Speaking about why she entered MasterChef, IT teacher Fateha said: \u201cI\u2019ve thought about applying for MasterChef for over 10 years, after my father died in 2011. It baffled me growing up, why my father cooked Indian dishes at his restaurant and not our Bengali dishes, which are totally different in terms of flavours and use a range of fruits and vegetables unique to Bangladesh.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to showcase a different type of South Asian food and the variety of Bengali dishes out there. I also wanted to challenge myself and show what my father enjoyed eating at home, that he could not cook at his restaurant. I felt like he\u2019ll be with me throughout this surreal and once in a lifetime experience and I\u2019m doing this as a sort of tribute to him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hope<\/h2>\n
\"Hope\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Hope on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 31<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Buckinghamshire<\/p>\n

Digital Project Director has said it was wanting \u201cto know if I\u2019m as good as my friends and family say\u201d that prompted her to apply for the show.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re always going to be kind to you, so it would be great to hear what John, Gregg and any other professionals have to say,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want food to be something I can \u2018do\u2019 in my professional life. I want to have my own supper clubs, share my recipes on my social media and share that love of food with the community. I\u2019d love for MasterChef to be able to help be a platform to enable me to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matt<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Matt\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Matt on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 32<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Blackpool<\/p>\n

Butcher Matt said of joining the show: \u201cI entered MasterChef because I love to cook \u2013 it\u2019s my favourite hobby. MasterChef is the Champions League of cooking competitions and is great to watch. I\u2019m also keen to see how I fare against other amateur cooks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Muir<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Muir\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Muir on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 53<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Mental Health Services Manager Muir said of joining the show: \u201cI have always fancied entering MasterChef just to see how I get on.\u00a0 It\u2019s the ultimate cookery competition, so I wanted to check it out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heat Two<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jerome<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Jerome on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 33<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Walthamstow, London<\/p>\n

Musical Director Jerome said he wants to \u201cshare the food I love to make with more people and to have a great experience in the MasterChef kitchen\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy brother-in-law also encouraged me to apply,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Louise<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Louise on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 43<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Exmoor, West Somerset<\/p>\n

Speaking about why she wanted to take on the challenge, Louise said: \u201cFor at least 15 years my friends and family have been badgering me to apply for MasterChef. The reason I applied this year was that I had just had my five year cancer-versary. I was diagnosed when my daughter was 18 months old and our world imploded. My diagnosis and intense treatment took a long time to come to terms with and changed me.<\/p>\n

\u201cA positive change was to try to embrace all of life\u2019s opportunities fully; not to say \u2018no\u2019 to scary things or to allow the myriad nasty side effects that I live with each day to stop me from having adventures. And so, I had to apply, and I am enormously glad I did.\u201d<\/p>\n

Olivia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Olivia on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 21<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Redditch, Worcestershire<\/p>\n

\u201cMy parents and I were watching MasterChef last year and I joked that I\u2019d be going on the show,\u201d bartender Olivia said. \u201cMy dad said I should actually apply and my mum agreed!<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always tried to grasp every opportunity given to me with both hands, no matter how scary and intimidating it might be, so I took the risk and applied. I was really nervous but in life I always try to have fun, no matter how far out of my comfort zone I get, and I thought this would be a cool story to tell.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Peter on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 49<\/p>\n

From: <\/strong>Irvine, Scotland<\/p>\n

Speaking about why he wanted to appear on the show, he said: \u201cAfter watching MasterChef for years and developing my cooking skills, I always thought about entering the competition but never had the courage. After posting some of my dishes online, friends and family used to comment on how good they looked, then one day an old friend messaged me out of the blue with the link to the MasterChef 2024 applications, and the rest is history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rana<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Rana on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 42<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Surrey<\/p>\n

Project manager Rana said she always wanted to compete on MasterChef.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a passion for food and cooking, but I always doubted that I had what it takes. I\u2019ve always dreamed of having professional chefs and food critics try my cooking and getting the chance to learn from their years of expertise,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Sidney<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Sidney on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 25<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Buckinghamshire<\/p>\n

Model and waiter Sidney says he is \u201cobsessed\u201d with cooking.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my spare time, I make cooking videos on my Instagram and challenge myself to try new dishes every week. I\u2019ve never been a person to limit myself in the things I do and always strive to push myself into uncomfortable situations. I feel that there\u2019s a lot of growth that can come from being challenged \u2013 win or lose. I think that this experience will encourage my passion for cooking and put my skills to the test.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heat Three<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Charlie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Charlie on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 54<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Bath<\/p>\n

Speaking about why he wanted to appear on the series, copyrighter Charlie said: \u201cI had a bet with my daughter Bella, that if I apply to be on MasterChef and get through, then she also has to go on TV and showcase her singing, as she has a great voice. I have now kept my side of the bargain!\u201d<\/p>\n

Enya<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Enya on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 26<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> North Wales<\/p>\n

Speaking about taking on the challenge, mapping driver Enya said: \u201cFor many years I\u2019ve loved the idea of being on MasterChef and my friends and family have also encouraged me to apply. My sister Leah and her boyfriend, Anthony, pushed me to do it. Anthony actually started my application!<\/p>\n

\u201cI was nervous but it is such a great opportunity. I\u2019ll forever be thankful that he did. I was full of different emotions about going on the show, but it is the best experience I could have ever asked for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Lee on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 33<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Solihull, West Midlands<\/p>\n

Speaking about taking on the challenge, he said: \u201cMy wife put me forward which was great as I don\u2019t think I would\u2019ve had the confidence to apply myself. Being pushed out of my comfort zone to take part was the best decision. I hope it\u2019s an experience I will never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pete<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Pete on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 31<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South East London<\/p>\n

Speaking about why he wanted to enter, lawyer Pete said: \u201cI entered MasterChef to show that I can deliver authentic Vietnamese flavours, with a huge slice of Geordie wit and personality. I also wanted to compete with the best amateur chefs in the country and potentially meet some very esteemed guest judges!\u201d<\/p>\n

Saffron<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Saffron on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 34<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Scottish Borders<\/p>\n

Speaking about why she wanted to appear on the show, Interior Designer Saffron said: \u201cI have been tempted for years to enter MasterChef. This year the timing felt right. I have been looking after my two young children and I wanted to do something for myself!\u201d<\/p>\n

Shreya<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Shreya on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age: <\/strong>26<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Newham, London<\/p>\n

Speaking about why she entered the show, Cyber Security Consultant Shreya said: \u201cI always thought that I would be a part of this competition in some way. I\u2019ve been imagining what I would make in the MasterChef kitchen since I was 10. I also wanted to do something for myself and MasterChef came at the right time for me. I like to think I am meant for big things in life!\u201d<\/p>\n

Heat Four<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aaron<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Aaron on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 37<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South East London<\/p>\n

Speaking about why he wanted to appear on the show, Business Manager Aaron said: \u201cIt was actually my wife, Hannah, who entered me on the show without me knowing! The first I knew about it was when I got a call to discuss my application!<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wife believes in my culinary skills and would like to see me showcase them on a platform like MasterChef. It\u2019s nice to know she thinks I have what it takes to excel in the competition, and it gave me that boost I needed to go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chaz<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Chaz\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Chaz on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 39<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Hinckley<\/p>\n

Speaking about why he wanted to take on the MasterChef challenge, Chaz said: \u201cThe main reason I wanted to apply was to test what I\u2019m capable of. I think I\u2019m a decent enough home cook, but I want to throw myself out of my comfort zone and find out what I can really do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haddy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Haddy\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Haddy on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 29<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Bournemouth<\/p>\n

Speaking about why she wanted to appear on the show, Haddy said: \u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to show off Gambian cuisine and share our beautiful dishes with the world! I also want to make sure my daughters, who are born and raised in the UK, are able to appreciate our cuisine and celebrate their Gambian heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mathu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Math\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Mathu on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 32<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> London<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of joining the show, Mathu, who works as Head of Charity Investments, said: \u201cI entered MasterChef because I love cooking. I see it as a unique way to bring people together, as it did for me, and I wanted to share my style of food with everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Penny<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Penny\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Penny on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 70<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Wiltshire<\/p>\n

Retired new business manager Penny said of her reasons for wanting to join the show: \u201cHaving reached 70 and being retired from work, I wanted to test myself and get out of my comfort zone. MasterChef certainly did that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steve<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Steve\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Steve on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 43<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Stoke-on-Trent<\/p>\n

IT Relationship Manager Steve said: \u201cI entered into the competition because friends and family kept on telling me that my food was MasterChef-worthy. I would often sit and watch the show saying \u2018I could have done that!\u2019 I would also love to get John and Gregg\u2019s seal of approval, no matter how far I get in the competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heat Five<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Abi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Abi on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 21<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Leeds<\/p>\n

Abi works in sales at her family\u2019s business.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mum has always pushed me to apply! I love cooking and I love food, and wanted a challenge and to see that I really can cook,\u201d she said ahead of appearing on the show.<\/p>\n

Ben<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Ben on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 31<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Manchester<\/p>\n

Ben is an Operations Director for an LED Screen Company. Speaking about why he decided to enter, he said: \u201cAt 30 I decided I wanted to challenge myself from my normal day-to-day and see what the experience would be like to be on the show, rather than just watching it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Khinley<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Khinley\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Khinley on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 19<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> St Andrews, Scotland<\/p>\n

Khinley is studying Philosophy and International Relations at the University of St Andrews.<\/p>\n

He said of taking on the MasterChef challenge: \u201cI had been cooking for a year when I entered and I\u2019d mostly cooked for my friends who all enjoyed my food, so that gave me confidence. I wanted to try something new with it \u2013 recipes, fusion ideas, adapting existing recipes to local ingredients, and entering MasterChef!\u201d<\/p>\n

Max<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Max on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 38<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Manchester<\/p>\n

Civil Servant Max said: \u201cMy wife and I have been married for 12 years and both had a very difficult year. We\u2019ve had challenges with starting a family and on top of this, I lost my mum, who in my eyes was one of the strongest and most resilient women I knew.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe overcame every obstacle in her path to give me and my siblings the best upbringing, given the limited resources she had. She was an entrepreneur, who utilised her cooking skills to supplement my late father\u2019s income. I want to go onto MasterChef to showcase some of her wonderful dishes that I draw inspiration from.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tatjana<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Yogita\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Tatjana\u00a0on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 31<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Sunderland<\/p>\n

Archaeologist Tatiana said of deciding to enter the competition: \u201cA few people over the years have said I should enter MasterChef, but it never seemed the right time and I didn\u2019t think I was good enough. It wasn\u2019t until my mum said I should apply that I thought, \u2018Wow! If she thinks that (and she taught me) maybe I should!\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mum is a fantastic cook herself, and I\u2019ve actually suggested that she apply a few times. I was turning 30 and thought \u2018why not?\u2019 At least I\u2019ll find out if I\u2019m good enough, and if I don\u2019t do it now, I never will.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yogita<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Yogita\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Yogita on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 50<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Purley<\/p>\n

Strategy Manager Yogita said her friends and family have always encouraged her to apply. \u201cBut I was hesitant for a long time,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year I turned 50 and my son insisted that I had to apply. So I decided to do something to mark my special birthday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heat Six<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Conor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Conor\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Conor on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 28<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Birmingham<\/p>\n

Talking about why he wanted to take part in the series, the Railway Engineer from Birmingham said: \u201cEntering MasterChef was partly my sister\u2019s idea. It has been a dream of mine for years and everybody in my family knows that.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love to cook and have always believed if I cook how I do at home and don\u2019t let the pressure get to me, I\u2019ll have a good chance in the competition. My sister texted me one day with a link to the application saying \u2018don\u2019t you think it\u2019s time?\u2019 I thought \u2018I\u2019ve got nothing to lose\u2019 and before I knew it the process began!\u201d<\/p>\n

Dinta<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dinta on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 35<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Leicester<\/p>\n

Speaking about why she wanted to appear on the series, GP Dinta said: \u201cI applied for MasterChef because cooking is my greatest passion and I wanted to showcase my culinary talents. I hope to inspire others with my unique recipes and innovative dishes, spread the joy of cooking and encourage creativity in the kitchen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lora<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Lora\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Lora on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 31<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Cambridgeshire<\/p>\n

Hairdresser and former dancer Lora said of entering the show: \u201cI wanted to enter MasterChef to challenge myself. A big bucket list moment for me is for Gregg Wallace to say, \u2018that\u2019s fantastic\u2019 whilst trying one of my desserts!\u201d<\/p>\n

Lulu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Lulu\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Lulu on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 45<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> East Sussex<\/p>\n

The teaching assistant said ahead of joining the show: \u201cI love to cook, and food is my passion. My kids are grown up so this is the time to do something for me.<\/p>\n

\u201cI applied because I wanted to challenge myself to learn and see how good I can be. I also want to showcase East African food and learn and improve through the judges\u2019 and food critics\u2019 feedback. My fianc\u00e9 and children think I\u2019m good enough to enter MasterChef \u2013 they are my biggest fans when it comes to my cooking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rawdon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Rawdon\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Rawdon on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 66<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Blackheath, London<\/p>\n

Speaking about why he wanted to appear on the series, architect Rawdon said: \u201cI enjoy cooking and find it can be a release for stress as it leaves space for creativity. Food, if it goes awry, is like a painting, you can always improve on the recipe or indeed paint over the canvas. You can always experiment and change up recipes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tom<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"MasterChef\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Tom on MasterChef 2024.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/ Shine TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 42<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Carlisle<\/p>\n

Sales Manager Tom said of entering the series: \u201cEvery year I say to my wife \u2018I\u2019d love to be on that show.\u2019 Last year I finally decided to put in an application thinking nothing would come of it \u2013 and look at me now!\u201d<\/p>\n

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