Shakira Khan for Love Island 2025 / ITV
Love Island star Shakira Khan is reportedly among those taking part in this year’s edition of Celebrity MasterChef.
The new series of the show – fronted by Grace Dent and Anna Haugh – is currently being filmed in Birmingham for broadcast on BBC One this Summer.
As well as Khan, The Sun says that ex-EastEnders actor Nitin Ganatra – aka Masood Ahmed – sports presenter Jason Mohammad and Gladiators star Emily Steele, aka, Dynamite, are also in the lineup.
“Celebrity Masterchef really needs a strong star line-up for the new series after all the controversies with the judges over the last year, and producers have done just that,” a source told the newspaper.
“There are a really good mix of names so far which cover a lot of bases.
“Shakira will pull in younger viewers who are obsessed with Love Island, while Dynamite will also provide some eye candy as well as appealing to family viewers.
“Nitin is a legend among soap fans, while Jason draws in the sports crowd. There is something for everyone so far.”
Names previously linked with the series include Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver, The Saturdays singer Una Healy, YouTuber Max Fosh, radio DJ Melvin Odoom and Strictly Come Dancing‘s Lauren Steadman.
