Where are the Celebrity MasterChef winners now? From Greg Rutherford to Lisa Snowdon and Nadia Sawalha as new series gets underway
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Celebrity MasterChef is hours away from gracing screens once again, with the famed trophy up for grabs.
From soap stars, reality TV stars to singers, a host of celebrities will be battling out to become champion of the 19th series, which airs August 13.
Charlotte Crosby, model and TV personality Christine McGuinness and EastEnders actress Danielle Harold are among the celebs on the lineup.
Greg Rutherford, Lisa Snowden, Nadia Sawalha and Kimberly Wyatt have previously taken the crown in the competition.
And as 20 celebs prepare for six weeks of intense culinary challenges, MailOnline takes a look at where the past winners are now.
Celebrity MasterChef is hours away from gracing screens once again, with the famed trophy up for grabs (Greg Rutherford pictured)
Greg Rutherford, Lisa Snowden (pictured), Nadia Sawalha and Kimberly Wyatt have previously taken the crown of the competition
And as 20 celebs prepare for six weeks of intense culinary challenges, MailOnline takes a look at where the past winners are now (Nadia Sawalha pictured)
Matt Dawson - 2006
Matt became the first ever winner of the Celebrity version of MasterChef in 2006, beating comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli and Team GB athlete Roger Black
Matt now focuses his time on being a full-time sports pundit and presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live
Matt became the first ever winner of the Celebrity version of MasterChef in 2006, beating comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli and Team GB athlete Roger Black.
A year after retiring from rugby and soaring through the cooking show, Matt appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and came second in the final.
After impressing judges all round, Matt is now focusing on being a full-time sports pundit and presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Nadia Sawalha - 2007
Nadia, 59, who was the first female to win the competition, co-hosted the children's version of the cooking show Junior MasterChef up until 2012
The actress is now a regular presenter on the Loose Women panel and has previously presented multiple BBC shows
Nadia, 59, who was the first female to win the competition, co-hosted the children's version of the cooking show Junior MasterChef up until 2012.
The actress is now a regular presenter on the Loose Women panel and has previously presented multiple BBC shows.
Nadia has also taken part in Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing On Ice as well as fronting her own cooking show Nadia's Family Feasts.
Liz McClarnon - 2008
Atomic Kitten star Liz soared through the competition in 2008 and beat Andi Peters and Mark Moraghan in the final
Liz is the longest serving member of her girl band and also released and performed her own country music
Atomic Kitten star Liz soared through the competition in 2008 and beat Andi Peters and Mark Moraghan in the final.
At the time, she said: 'I am so glad I won. It was such a tough journey for someone who could not cook.'
Liz is the longest serving member of her girl band and also released and performed her own country music.
Jayne Middlemiss - 2009
Jayne, 53, created a winning three-course meal to bag the trophy in the 2009 competition
The TV presenter, who now presents on Virgin Radio UK, first gained stardom when she fronted the fashion show She's Gotta Have It in 2000
Jayne created a winning three-course meal to bag the trophy in the 2009 competition.
The TV presenter, 53, who now presents on Virgin Radio UK, first gained stardom when she fronted the fashion show She's Gotta Have It in 2000.
In 2002, the star appeared on BBC Radio 6 Music as one of the original presenters.
After her stint on the celebrity cooking show, Jayne also won her series on Celebrity Love Island.
Lisa Faulkner - 2010
Lisa, who is married to Celebrity MasterChef judge John Torode, won the competition in 2010
When she appeared on the show, Lisa impressed judges John (pictured) and Gregg Wallace - before their relationship blossomed
Lisa went onto utilise her culinary skills and present cooking shows including Real Food Family Cook Off, What's Cooking and her own show with husband John
Lisa, who is married to Celebrity MasterChef judge John Torode, won the competition in 2010.
When she appeared on the show, Lisa impressed judges John and Gregg Wallace - before their relationship blossomed.
After meeting John on the show, the couple went onto date and later tied the knot in 2019.
Lisa went onto utilise her culinary skills and present cooking shows including Real Food Family Cook Off, What's Cooking and her own show with husband John, named John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen.
Phil Vickery - 2011
Former rugby player Phil, 48, was crowned the winner in 2011 where he beat journalist Kirsty Wark and actor Nick Pickard in the final
Former rugby player Phil, 48, was crowned the winner in 2011 where he beat journalist Kirsty Wark and actor Nick Pickard in the final.
Not to be mistaken for professional chef Phil Vickery, who often stars on This Morning - sportsman Phil was also impressive in the kitchen.
Phil played for England in three rugby world cups and was captain in 2007.
Emma Kennedy - 2012
Emma, 57, lifted the trophy in the final after she impressed judges with her pea, mint and ricotta ravioli
Emma, 57, lifted the trophy in the final after she impressed judges with her pea, mint and ricotta ravioli.
The comedian, writer and actress entered the world of showbiz later in her career after starting out as a solicitor.
Following her stint on the famed cooking show, Emma stood for the Liberal Democrat in 2019.
Ade Edmondson - 2013
Adrian, aka Ade, 64, beat Les Dennis and Janet Street-Porter in the nail-biting final in 2013
After his victory, the comic focused on his acting career and appeared in EastEnders for a year in 2019
Adrian, aka Ade, 64, beat Les Dennis and Janet Street-Porter in the nail-biting final in 2013.
The comedian first started his career in 1981 and appeared in The Comic Strip Presents, where he got his big break.
After his victory, the comic focused on his acting career and appeared in EastEnders for a year in 2019.
Sophie Thompson - 2014
British actress Sophie, 62, won the competition in 2014 for her tasty three-course meal
The sister of actress Emma Thompson (left) follows a similar acting career as she played Mafalda Hopkirk in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One (pictured together in 2016)
British actress Sophie, 62, won the competition in 2014 for her tasty three-course meal.
The sister of actress Emma Thompson follows a similar acting career as she played Mafalda Hopkirk in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One.
The star has also starred in Eat Pray Love and Persuasion, as well as playing a villain in EastEnders.
Kimberly Wyatt - 2015
Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly, 42, rose to fame in the famed girl group and took home the win in 2015
She notoriously appeared in the iconic girl group alongside bandmates Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger and Jessica Sutta
Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly, 42, rose to fame in the famed girl group and took home the win in 2015.
She notoriously appeared in the iconic girl group alongside bandmates Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger and Jessica Sutta.
The singer was a judge on Got To Dance from 2009 to 2014, prior to starring on the cooking show.
Alexis Conran - 2016
British actor Alexis, 52, claimed the iconic trophy in 2016 after beating Louise Minchin and Jimmy Osmond
Since his stint on the cooking show, Alexis has hosted Channel 5 show The Truth About Your Ready Meal
British actor Alexis, 52, claimed the iconic trophy in 2016 after beating Louise Minchin and Jimmy Osmond.
The TV presenter, at the time said: 'I am so very happy and relieved my family are going to be so proud.'
Since his stint on the cooking show, Alexis has hosted Channel 5 show The Truth About Your Ready Meal.
He now presents shows on Channel 5 during the week and Times Radio on the weekend.
Angellica Bell - 2017
Angelica, 48, was crowned champion when she beat Ulrika Jonsson and Dev Griffin in the competition
The TV presenter has since been a presenter on The One Show, Comic Relief and The Martin Lewis Money Show
Angelica, 48, was crowned champion when she beat Ulrika Jonsson and Dev Griffin in the competition.
The TV presenter has since been a presenter on The One Show, Comic Relief and The Martin Lewis Money Show.
John Partridge - 2018
Former EastEnders actor John, 53, was in the final with Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews and Martin Bayfield
He is renowned for his character Christian on the BBC soap and has previously starred in the pantomime on multiple occasions
Former EastEnders actor John, 53, was in the final with Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews and Martin Bayfield.
He is renowned for his character Christian on the BBC soap and has previously starred in the pantomime on multiple occasions.
The actor landed a role in Andrew Lloyd-Webber's musical Cats in 2019, starring alongside Judi Dench and Idris Elba.
Greg Rutherford - 2019
Retired Olympian Greg, 37, lifted the trophy after six weeks of battling it out against fellow stars in the kitchen
The athlete more recently starred in Dancing On Ice last year, where he came incredibly close to the final but had to pull out due to a nasty injury
Retired Olympian Greg, 37, lifted the trophy after six weeks of battling it out against fellow stars in the kitchen.
The athlete more recently starred in Dancing On Ice last year, where he came incredibly close to the final but had to pull out due to a nasty injury.
As well as the skating show, Greg has competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.
Riyadh Khalaf - 2020
Riyadh, 33, who boasts 548,000 Instagram followers, is an Irish author and social media personality
Riyadh, 33, who boasts 548,000 Instagram followers, is an Irish author and social media personality.
The winner was crowned in the 2020 competition in the peak of the covid-19 pandemic.
As well as MasterChef, Riyadh has appeared on Celebrity Mastermind, Queer Britain and has previously presented The One Show.
Kadeena Cox - 2021
Paralympian Kadeena, 33, won the trophy in a close-knit final against TOWIE star Megan McKenna and Joe Swash
In the same year, the athlete starred on the UK version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here in Wales
Paralympian Kadeena, 33, won the trophy in a close-knit final against TOWIE star Megan McKenna and Joe Swash.
In the same year, the athlete starred on the UK version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here in Wales.
She also starred in The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special and own gold in the 2023 Cycling World Championships.
Lisa Snowdon - 2022
Lisa, 52, impressed judges throughout the competition with her stunning culinary skills and tasteful menus
The This Morning star was famed for her high-profile romance with George Clooney
Lisa, 52, impressed judges throughout the competition with her stunning culinary skills and tasteful menus.
The This Morning star beat Mel Blatt and Danny Jones in the nail-biting challenge in 2022.
Lisa was famed for her high-profile romance with George Clooney and was caught in a Strictly scandal in 2008 with Brendan Cole.
Wynne Evans - 2023
And finally, Welsh opera singer Wynne, 52, is the latest star to take home the trophy in the 2023 competition
The GoCompare advert star has now got his attention focused on being crowned the winner of 2024 Strictly Come Dancing later this year
And finally, Welsh opera singer Wynne, 52, is the latest star to take home the trophy in the 2023 competition.
The GoCompare advert star has now got his attention focused on being crowned the winner of 2024 Strictly Come Dancing later this year.
Last week, Wynne was announced in the Strictly lineup for this year's competition - hoping to take home the glitterball trophy.
