Alfie Boe for Celebrity MasterChef 2025 / BBC
Age: 52
Known For: Actor and Musical Theatre Singer
Why did you want to take part in the show?
“I wanted to rise to the challenge of the Celebrity MasterChef competition. But also, when I got here, I realised it’s not all about winning the show. It’s about learning, it’s about picking up tips, and being strong on timings – that element of the competition is tough.”
How does your cooking go down with friends and family?
“I think my family like my food. They’ve never really complained, apart from my daughter when I made her a birthday cake that one time! Maybe after seeing me on this programme, they might think twice and be a bit a little more critical, so I’m going to have to improve my standard.”
What is your favourite dish to cook vs. your favourite to eat?
“My favourite dish to cook and to eat are the same thing. I love to cook a Sunday roast dinner. I love the process of making it: getting in the oven, preparing it, making my own Yorkshire puddings, a cracking gravy, crisp and fresh vegetables. That’s my go-to meal. I would cook a Sunday roast every day if I had the chance.”
What is your ultimate comfort food and why?
“My ultimate comfort food again has to be a Sunday roast dinner! I would also say that when I’m just chilling at home and I want something nourishing and fulfilling, I would make myself a soup, or a bowl of porridge or something like that. I think those are wholesome and satisfying foods that make you feel good.”
This week’s Celebrity MasterChef continues Tuesday at 8pm on BBC One and is available from 6am on Monday via iPlayer.
