Jaki Graham for Celebrity MasterChef 2025 / BBC
Age: 69
Known For: British soul singer
Why did you want to take part in the show?
“I wanted to do Celebrity MasterChef because it’s the 40th anniversary of my debut album, so it’s a special year! I wanted to get involved in some new adventures and I’ve come here to learn.”
How does your cooking go down with friends and family?
“They’re still living, that’s all I can say! My hubby thinks I can do no wrong, so he really likes my food. The kids love it too and mum’s chicken or dumplings are still family favourites.”
What is your favourite dish to cook vs. your favourite to eat?
“I like cooking (and eating) Jamaican cuisine. We like our rice and peas and chicken, darling! That’s my favourite.”
What is your ultimate comfort food and why?
“I’ve got a sweet tooth so I like puddings – they’re so comforting. I have a yearning for tiramisu at the moment, so it would be between that and creme brulée.”
Celebrity MasterChef continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One and is available now via iPlayer.
