Exclusive
aprons on
Legendary movie hardman signs for Celebrity MasterChef in shock move that shatters his tough guy image
The star is said to be highly competitive and can't wait to don his apron on the cooking show
A LEGENDARY movie star has signed up for Celebrity MasterChef in a shock move.
BBC bosses have nearly finished casting the next series of the star-studded version of the hit cooking show.
4
4
4
Gregg Wallace and John Torode will be back in the kitchen with the new batch of famous faces.
And The Sun can exclusively reveal that Tamer Hassan has signed up for the new run.
The actor, 55, is best known for starring alongside Danny Dyer in The Football Factory.
Father of two Tamer also appeared on superhero hit Batman Begins in 2005 and The Business.
more on celebrity masterchef
A source close to the hardman told The Sun: "Fans will be surprised but Tamer actually considers himself a bit of a chef when it comes to the kitchen.
"He's really competitive so when the BBC asked him to sign up he jumped at the chance. He's determined to win!"
Tamer's daughter Belle is no stranger to the limelight either, having starred on Love Island in 2019.
The Sun previously revealed how Strictly Come Dancing winner Vito Coppola has already signed up for the new series.
Most read in News TV
Alongside Vito and Tamer, former X Factor star Jake Quickenden and Glow Up judge Dominic Skinner will also don their aprons.
It follows the signing of This Morning stars Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard.
Have we been saying it wrong all our lives, ask MasterChef viewers baffled by star's pronunciation of Chicken Kiev
The Sun also revealed Sex Education star Eshaan Akbar and Line of Duty legend Rochenda Sandall will be appearing in the new series.
Other names said to have signed up include Ian ‘H’ Watkins from pop band Steps, presenter Edith Bowman plus Radio 1Xtra’s Snoochie Shy.
From the world of reality TV is Diane Carson from The Traitors, plus Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby and new Gladiator Nitro, AKA Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
4
Topics