Cooking with the Stars (British TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cooking with the Stars |
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| Created by | Jonny Coller Ed Phillips |
| Presented by | Emma Willis Tom Allen |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Caroline Davies Melanie Leach Andrew Mackenzie |
| Production location(s) | Pinewood Studios |
| Running time | 60 minutes (including adverts) |
| Production company(s) | South Shore Productions |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 1080i |
| Original release | 13 July 2021 – present |
Cooking with the Stars is a fun British TV show where famous people compete in cooking challenges. It's a reality television series, which means it shows real events as they happen. The show started on 13 July 2021 on ITV. It is hosted by Emma Willis and Tom Allen. A second series of the show began on 7 June 2022.
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How the Show Works
In Cooking with the Stars, eight famous people team up with professional chefs. Each chef becomes their mentor, teaching them cooking skills. The celebrities then compete in cooking battles. They make all sorts of different dishes.
While cooking, they can hit a special "golden frying pan" gong. This allows their mentor chef to step in and help them for two minutes. The mentor chefs also act as judges. They decide who wins each cooking challenge. Winners move on to the next round. The losers have to compete in a "cook-off."
In the cook-off, the two celebrities who lost must cook the same dish. They get no help from their mentors this time. The cook-off is judged by a blind taste test. This means the chefs don't know which celebrity cooked which dish. This makes the judging fair, as they might even send their own celebrity home!
Making the Show
In April 2021, ITV announced they would make Cooking with the Stars. It was planned as a six-part cooking competition. The show was created by South Shore Productions. It also received funding from Marks & Spencer.
ITV said the show would feature "eight celebrities, each paired with an accomplished chef." These chefs would "mentor, teach and take them from passionate amateur to restaurant level chefs." The series is filmed at Pinewood Studios.
Series 1 (2021)
The first series of Cooking with the Stars aired in 2021. The celebrities and their chef mentors were announced on 17 May 2021. The winner of the first series was Harry Judd. His mentor was Nisha Katona.
| Celebrity | Known for | Professional chef | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naughty Boy | DJ, record producer & musician | Judy Joo | Eliminated 1st on 13 July 2021 |
| Catherine Tyldesley | Former Coronation Street actress | Tristan Welch | Eliminated 2nd on 20 July 2021 |
| Griff Rhys Jones | Comedian, actor & presenter | Ronnie Murray | Eliminated 3rd on 27 July 2021 |
| Shirley Ballas | Strictly Come Dancing judge | Joseph Denison Carey | Eliminated 4th on 3 August 2021 |
| Johnny Vegas | Comedian & actor | Rosemary Shrager | Eliminated 5th on 10 August 2021 |
| AJ Odudu | Television presenter | Jack Stein | Third place on 17 August 2021 |
| Denise van Outen | Actress, singer & presenter | Francesco Mazzei | Runner-up on 17 August 2021 |
| Harry Judd | McFly drummer | Nisha Katona | Winner on 17 August 2021 |
Episode Results
- Celebrity was eliminated
- Celebrity won the cooking battle
- Celebrity finished in third place
- Celebrity was the runner-up
- Celebrity was the winner
Episode 1: British Dishes
In the first episode, four celebrities competed. They cooked traditional British dishes. The winners moved on, and the losers went into a cook-off. One celebrity was eliminated.
| Heat | Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| 1 | Johnny Vegas | Fillet Steak and Parsley Mash with Savoy Cabbage and Smoky Bacon |
Safe |
| Harry Judd | Gingerbread Lamb Chops with Roast Potatoes, Cabbage and Marsala Gravy |
In cook-off | |
| 2 | Shirley Ballas | Butter-Poached Chicken with Braised Leeks, Creamy Mash and Mustard Mayo |
Safe |
| Naughty Boy | Pan Fried Scallops with Spring Pea Purée |
In cook-off |
- Cook-off
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Judd | Baked Alaska | Safe |
| Naughty Boy | Eliminated |
Episode 2: Italian Dishes
The next four celebrities competed in the second episode. The theme was Italian dishes. Winners moved on, and losers faced a cook-off. Another celebrity was eliminated.
| Heat | Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| 1 | Griff Rhys Jones | Pan Fried Salmon with Borlotti Bean and Cavolo Nero Stew and Walnut Pesto |
Safe |
| Catherine Tyldesley | Extra-Rich Spaghetti Carbonara with a Pancetta Crumb and Parmesan Tuiles |
In cook-off | |
| 2 | AJ Odudu | Open Ravioli with Lingoustine, Tomato and Basil |
Safe |
| Denise van Outen | Tortelli with Burrata, 'Nduja and Balsamic Vinegar |
In cook-off |
- Cook-off
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Tyldesley | Panna Cotta | Eliminated |
| Denise van Outen | Safe |
Episode 3: Indian Dishes
In the third episode, the remaining celebrities cooked Indian dishes. There were two heats, each with three celebrities. The judges sent one celebrity to the cook-off. The other two moved safely to the next week.
| Heat | Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| 1 | Shirley Ballas | Keralan Spiced Chicken Thighs with Pickled Onions, Cabbage Slaw and a Coriander Chutney in a Roti Wrap |
Safe |
| Johnny Vegas | Goan Chicken Xacuti with Fragrant Basmati Rice and Chapatis |
In cook-off | |
| Denise van Outen | Lamb Meatball Curry with Saffron Mashed Potato and Spiced Tenderstem Broccoli |
Safe | |
| 2 | Griff Rhys Jones | Chicken Saag with Lemon Pilau, Coriander Naan and a Cucumber Raita |
In cook-off |
| Harry Judd | 'Bridal Thali' Butter Chicken, Tandoori Lamb Chops, South Indian Coconut Meatballs with Fragrant Cardamom Rice |
Safe | |
| AJ Odudu | Kati Rolls with Pickled Onions, Kachumber Salad, Raita and All Butter Paratha |
Safe |
- Cook-off
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| Griff Rhys Jones | Samosas | Eliminated |
| Johnny Vegas | Safe |
Episode 4: French Dishes
The fourth episode featured French dishes. There were two heats. The loser of each heat went to the cook-off. One celebrity was then eliminated.
| Heat | Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| 1 | Shirley Ballas | Sole Meunière with French Fries and Garlic Aioli |
In cook-off |
| Johnny Vegas | Duck À L'Orange with Fondant Potato and Chiffonade of Cavalo Nero |
Safe | |
| 2 | Harry Judd | Chicken À La Moutarde Pasta with Hazelnut Butter and a Peach and Pine Nut Salad |
In cook-off |
| AJ Odudu | Bourride of Seabass, Sole and Langoustines | Safe | |
| Denise van Outen | Coq Au Vin with Polenta |
Safe |
- Cook-off
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ballas | Chocolate Soufflé | Eliminated |
| Harry Judd | Safe |
Episode 5: Semi-final: South East Asian Dishes
In the semi-final, celebrities cooked South East Asian dishes. The winner of each heat went straight to the final. The losing celebrities had a cook-off to win the last spot in the final.
| Heat | Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| 1 | Johnny Vegas | Surf & Turf Laksa Noodle Soup and Roti Prata |
In cook-off |
| Denise van Outen | Thai Green Curry with Langoustines, Scallops & Spring Vegetables |
Safe | |
| 2 | Harry Judd | Malaysian Roti Babi with a Pineapple Salsa and Tamarind Dipping Sauce |
Safe |
| AJ Odudu | Northern Thai Chicken Larb, Pork Shoulder Skewers Sticky Rice and Chargrilled Sweetheart Cabbage |
In cook-off |
- Cook-off
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| Johnny Vegas | Pork Dumplings with a Chilli Dipping Sauce |
Eliminated |
| AJ Odudu | Safe |
Episode 6: Final: Signature Dishes
In the grand final, the three remaining celebrities cooked their mentor chef's special "signature" dish. The chefs then chose one celebrity to go straight to the final cooking battle. The other two had a cook-off for the second spot. In the very last cooking battle, the final two celebrities cooked a dish they had made earlier in the series. They hoped to be crowned the champion!
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| Denise van Outen | Potato Gnocchi with Langoustines, Cherry Tomatoes & Asparagus |
Safe |
| AJ Odudu | Rack of Lamb with Braised Peas, New Potatoes, Picked Cucumber and Lamb Sauce |
In third place cook-off |
| Harry Judd | 'Chat Bombs' Puffed Parcels with Red Onion, Chickpeas and Tamarind Chutney |
In third place cook-off |
- Third place cook-off
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| Harry Judd | Seared Tuna Steak with Crushed New Potatoes and Peppery Greens |
Safe |
| AJ Odudu | Third place |
- Final cooking battle
| Celebrity | Dish | Result |
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| Denise van Outen | Tortelli with Burrata, 'Nduja and Balsamic Vinegar |
Runner-up |
| Harry Judd | 'Bridal Thali' Butter Chicken, Tandoori Lamb Chops, South Indian Coconut Meatballs with Fragrant Cardamom Rice |
Winner |
Series 2 (2022)
The celebrities for the second series were announced on 11 April 2022.
| Celebrity | Known for | Professional chef | Status |
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| Woody Cook | The Circle contestant | Mike Reid | Eliminated 1st on 7 June 2022 |
| Kelly Holmes | Former Olympic middle-distance runner | Ronnie Murray | Eliminated 2nd on 14 June 2022 |
| Anne Hegerty | The Chase quizzer | Jean-Christophe Novelli | Eliminated 3rd on 21 June 2022 |
| Anton Du Beke | Strictly Come Dancing judge & former professional | Rosemary Shrager | Eliminated 4th on 28 June 2022 |
| Maura Higgins | Love Island finalist & television personality | Jack Stein | Eliminated 5th on 5 July 2022 |
| Joe Wilkinson | Comedian & actor | Judy Joo | Third place on 12 July 2022 |
| Josie Gibson | Television personality & presenter | Tony Singh | Runner-up on 12 July 2022 |
| Dr. Ranj Singh | This Morning doctor & presenter | Clodagh McKenna | Winner on 12 July 2022 |
