RuPaul’s Drag Race UKstarGinger Johnsonis stepping off the runway and into the kitchen in search of a new title onCelebrity MasterChef.
The winner ofDrag Race UKseason five was announced in the cast of the new series ofCelebrity MasterChefon 17 October. The 20th series of the show will also be welcoming Alfie Boe, Dawn O’Porter, and Chris Hughes among others.
The new series, judged by Grace Dent and John Torode, will see how long the celebrities can withstand the heat of the kitchen in the hopes of making it all to way to be named the Celebrity MasterChef 2025 Champion.
Posting about the news on Instagram, Johnson wrote: “Anyone for a sausage surprise? Well here you have it! I’m heading into the iconic Masterchef kitchen for the brand new celebrity series.”
She added: “You know what they say about kitchens – if you can’t stand the heat… you probably shouldn’t have worn 4 pairs of tights and a big hairy hat.”
Johnson claimed the crown and title ofThe UK’s Next Drag Superstartowards the end of 2023. It was a verdict that was agreed upon by most of the Drag Race fandom, a rarity these days, and came after an“incredible”season.
Asked last year about the possibility of returning toDrag Racefor anAll Stars All Winnersseason Johnson teased,“if RuPaul calls you up, I don’t think you say ‘no’.”
The inclusion of Chris Hughes in the 2025Celebrity MasterChefcast is also likely to draw some attention given his relationship with “Karma” singer, JoJo Siwa. The pair met while onCelebrity Big Brotherearlier this year and have engaged ina whirlwind romanceever since, withmarriageandchildrenhaving already been hinted at.
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