Iain Stirling, the comedian and voice of Love Island, has been crowned the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Champion 2025. The judges, Grace Dent and John Torode, praised his unique and delicious Ultimate Christmas Dinner, which included a whole cauliflower cooked with a bacon and cheese sauce, Chinese-style spicy chicken wings, and long-stem broccoli. His dessert, a banana and peach crumble with rum and raisin ice cream, impressed the judges with its dainty presentation. Stirling's win was a surprise to many, as he was competing against fellow celebrities GK Barry, Kola Bokinni, and Nikki Fox. The comedian's win has sparked a debate about the relationship between comedy and cooking, with some questioning whether his success is due to his comedic background rather than his culinary skills. Despite the controversy, Stirling's win has been celebrated by many, who have praised his creativity and ability to please a crowd. The final challenge of the competition saw the celebrities create their Ultimate Christmas Dinner, with Stirling's menu standing out as a true masterpiece. The judges' comments highlighted Stirling's talent and passion for cooking, with Dent describing him as a 'man who sticks to his guns' and Torode praising his understanding of how to please a crowd. The competition also featured a Secret Santa Mystery Boxes challenge, where each celebrity had to create a celebratory Christmas centrepiece with an Italian twist. Last year's winner, Vito Coppola, helped the judges choose the best offering from the stars. The competition can be watched on BBC iPlayer, and the full episode is available for streaming.
