Noreen Khan for Celebrity MasterChef 2025 / BBC
Age: 36
Known For: Comedian
Why did you want to take part in the show?
“Because I’m not a great cook, and it’s always something that I know I wanted to be better at. So, this is my way of hopefully improving through the process and at the same time, really coming out of my comfort zone.”
How does your cooking go down with friends and family?
“I think my family think that I have potential, but I just don’t ever get myself into the kitchen enough. So they think it’s not too bad and that I could always do a lot better. Now I’m doing this show, they’re expecting me to master desserts and when they come round they’re expecting a nice gourmet meal. Wish me luck!!”
What is your favourite dish to cook vs. your favourite to eat?
“As a vegetarian, my fave dish to cook is lentil curry. I love to cook all types of daal- red split lentil, kidney beans you name it! Any variety of daal teamed up with some boiled rice is my go-to meal; simple and tasty! Oh, and some condiments on the side are a must too.
“I love eating paneer curry but I rarely make it! I’ve tried making it a couple of times but never quite got there with it so would rather eat out.”
What is your ultimate comfort food and why?
“When I think of comfort food, I think of anything with potatoes in it. From a young age I’ve loved potatoes, especially a nice big baked potato with lots of different fillings like cheese, beetroot, salads, veggies or beans. I like putting potatoes in my curries too, so aloo gobi, aloo matter. If there’s potatoes involved, then I’m happy!”
This week’s Celebrity MasterChef continues Tuesday at 8pm on BBC One and is available from 6am on Monday via iPlayer.
