Strictly s Craig Revel Horwood wins Celebrity MasterChef Christmas special
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig, 55, managed to wow Gregg Wallace and John Torode after cooking up a fabulously festive menu
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Craig Revel Horwood reigned supreme as he became the second Celebrity MasterChef Christmas champion this evening.
The only problem was, they had to work on separate sides of the kitchen and prove their communication skills. They were given five minutes to look over the instructions together, before moving behind their divides and executing their meals within an hour.
Finally, the contestants were encouraged to get creative with some of the winter season s most beloved ingredients.
Griffin cooked up a glazed ham and a gingerbread latte tiramisu with mascarpone cream for a dessert, while Pattison aimed high with a decadent turkey wellington. Biggins conjured up roast duck, roast potatoes and varied vegetables, as Street-Porter attempted to dazzle the judges with her venison and damson Christmas pudding with caramelised carrots.
Janet Street-Porter has been crowned the first of two champions of BBC One s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off.
The broadcaster and journalist, 73, could not believe she won as she said that this is one for the pensioners! on the show which will aired on Monday at 9pm on BBCOne.
She competed against actor Christopher Biggins, Radio 1 DJ Dev Griffin and TV personality Vicky Pattison for the title.
Winner! Janet Street-Porter has been crowned the first of two champions of BBC One s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off in scenes set to air at 9pm, BBC One on Wednesday
Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace returned to the MasterChef kitchen for the Christmas specials, bringing festive cheer to our screens.
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