Overview
- - The BBC unveiled 15 contestants for the 20th series, including Alfie Boe, Alun Wyn Jones, Antony Costa, Ashley Cain, Chris Hughes, Dawn O’Porter, Gaz Choudhry, Ginger Johnson, Jaki Graham, Jamie Lomas, Jodie Ounsley, Katie McGlynn, Michelle Heaton, Noreen Khan and Uma Jammeh.
- - The series was filmed earlier this year and will air on BBC One and iPlayer this autumn/winter.
- - John Torode appears as a judge in the pre-recorded series, and Grace Dent features after replacing Gregg Wallace following misconduct findings from an external review.
- - Banijay UK consulted the celebrities, contestants and guests, and the BBC says all confirmed they are happy for the shows to be aired.
- - Two new Christmas specials are planned for this year, and Gregg Wallace’s separate High Court claim against the BBC is ongoing with the broadcaster disputing any entitlement to damages.