Alun Wyn Jones for Celebrity MasterChef 2025 / BBC
Age: 40
Known For: Welsh rugby legend
Why did you want to take part in the show?
“I’ve done a little bit of cooking over the years. I’ve also seen a few guys that have played rugby come through the MasterChef doors, so I thought it’s an opportunity, why not try Celebrity MasterChef myself? Hopefully I learn a little bit along the way.”
How does your cooking go down with friends and family?
“My kids have seen me cook a bit more, but my wife does the lion’s share, because obviously, when the kids came along, I was still training, so she took care of their meals. But I do a little bit. There is an element of competition, actually, thinking about it, particularly when you got feedback from three little ones, who are more than welcome to give it.”
What is your favourite dish to cook vs. your favourite to eat?
“I’ll generally eat anything so that’s a hard one! To cook, I’d probably choose a Tomahawk steak on a barbecue or maybe a ratatouille, just because it’s simple and I quite enjoy it.”
What is your ultimate comfort food and why?
“Does a cup of tea and biscuits count as food!? It would have to be between a Sunday roast with all the trimmings and a take-away curry depending how much energy I have to cook. You can’t beat a good ruby murray!”
This week’s Celebrity MasterChef continues Tuesday at 8pm on BBC One and is available from 6am on Monday via iPlayer.
