Celeb Cooking School

British television series

Celeb Cooking School

Genre| Reality
Presented by| Melvin Odoom
Judges|

* Giorgio Locatelli (series 1–2)
* Poppy O'Toole (series 1)

Country of origin| United Kingdom
Original language| English
No. of series| 2
No. of episodes| 16
Production
Executive producers| Meredith Chambers
Martin Oxley
Running time| 60 minutes (inc. adverts)
Production companies|

* Electric Ray (series 1)
* Sony Pictures Television (series 2)
* RDF Television (series 2)
* GroupM Motion Entertainment

Original release
Network| E4
Release| 5 September 2022 (2022-09-05) –
18 January 2024 (2024-01-18)

Celeb Cooking School is a British cooking reality show that aired on E4 from 5 September 2022 to 18 January 2024. The series features a line-up of celebrities who are self-proclaimed "horrendous" home cooks. It is presented by Melvin Odoom and judged by Giorgio Locatelli and was developed by Jack Foster.

## Production

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In November 2021, Channel 4 announced the commissioning of Celeb Cooking School, and described the series as a group of "self-confessed, oven-shy celebs [being dropped] into the dining deep end" as they "embark on a culinary course like no other".[1][2] In May 2022, Melvin Odoom was confirmed to be presenting the series, with chef Giorgio Locatelli and his aide Poppy O'Toole announced as judges.[3][4] In October 2024, it was announced that Celeb Cooking School would not be returning.[5]

## Format

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The celebrities take on an intensive cookery crash course, which sees them cook solo and subsequently in pairs. They are tasked with mastering crucial cookery techniques, and are judged by chef Giorgio Locatelli and his aide Poppy O'Toole, who decide with celebrity is eliminated each week and has to leave the school for good, before ultimately deciding who is crowned "Best in Class" at the end of the series.[3][6]

## Series overview

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No. | Episodes  | Premiere date  | Finale date  | Contestants  | Winner  | Runner-up

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1 | 8  | 5 September 2022  | 27 September 2022  | 10  | Laura Tott  | Toby Aromolaran
2 | 8 January 2024  | 18 January 2024  | Blu Hydrangea | James "Arg" Argent

### Series 1 (2022)

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The line-up of celebrities competing in the first series were announced on 15 February 2022.[3][7][8]

Celebrity  | Known for  | Status

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Kim Woodburn | Television personality & expert cleaner  | Eliminated 1st
on 5 September 2022
Shaun Ryder | Happy Mondays singer  | Eliminated 2nd
on 6 September 2022
Paul Chowdhry | Comedian & actor  | Eliminated 3rd
on 12 September 2022
Stevo the Madman | Internet personality & former footballer  | Eliminated 4th
on 13 September 2022
Zeze Millz | Television presenter  | Eliminated 5th
on 19 September 2022
Sam Thompson | Made in Chelsea cast member  | Eliminated 6th
on 20 September 2022
Maeva D'Ascanio | Made in Chelsea cast member  | Eliminated 7th
on 26 September 2022
Kerry Katona | Atomic Kitten singer & television personality  | Third place
on 27 September 2022
Toby Aromolaran | Love Island contestant  | Runner-up
on 27 September 2022
Laura Tott | First Dates waitress | Winner
on 27 September 2022

### Series 2 (2024)

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In February 2023, it was announced that the show would return for a second series.[9] Danniella Westbrook was approached but turned it down, whilst Katie Price signed up to appear on the show but quit prior to filming.[10][11] Poppy O'Toole does not appear in this series.

Celebrity  | Known for  | Status

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Ann Widdecombe | Conservative Party politician  | Eliminated 1st
on 8 January 2024
Olivia Bentley | Made in Chelsea cast member  | Eliminated 2nd
on 9 January 2024
Nancy Dell'Olio | Lawyer & media personality  | Eliminated 3rd
on 11 January 2024
Scotty T | Geordie Shore cast member  | Eliminated 4th
on 11 January 2024
Spuddz | Comedian & internet personality  | Eliminated 5th
on 15 January 2024
Louie Spence | Dancer & television personality  | Eliminated 6th
on 16 January 2024
Nadia Rose | Rapper  | Eliminated 7th
on 17 January 2024
Ruth Codd | Actress  | Third place
on 18 January 2024
James "Arg" Argent | The Only Way Is Essex cast member  | Runner-up
on 18 January 2024
Blu Hydrangea | RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant | Winner
on 18 January 2024

## References

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1. ^ "E4 to turn up the heat with Celebrity Cooking School". Channel 4. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
2. ^ "E4 preps "Celebrity Cooking School"". RealScreen. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
3. ^ a b c "Celeb line up revealed for E4's Celebrity Cooking School (w/t)". Channel 4. 15 February 2022. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
4. ^ "Celeb Cooking School on E4". Channel 4. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
5. ^ "Channel 4 axes hit reality show that featured Kerry Katona, Sam Thompson and James Argent". uk.movies.yahoo.com. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
6. ^ "Giorgio Locatelli: what Brits still get wrong about food". The Times. 21 September 2022. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
7. ^ "Love Island and Made in Chelsea stars lead new Channel 4 cooking show". Digital Spy. 20 February 2022. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
8. ^ "Celeb Cooking School line up and next episode of E4 series". TellyMix. 19 September 2022. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
9. ^ "Channel 4 Serves Up Second Helping Of 'Celebrity Cooking School' For E4". Deadline. 3 February 2023. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
10. ^ "Katie Price quits E4's Celebrity Cooking School". The Argus. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
11. ^ "Katie Price causes 'major headache' for Channel 4 bosses as she 'quits' TV comeback at last minute". Metro. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.

## External links

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* Celeb Cooking School at IMDb

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