What time does MasterChef: The Professionals start tonight, who are the contestants and what is the prize?
A new group of professional chefs from across the nation are doing their best to impress our favourite trio, Gregg Wallace, Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing on MasterChef: The Professionals.
Here’s all you need to know before the fun begins TONIGHT on BBC Two…
What time does MasterChef: The Professionals start on BBC?
MasterChef: The Professionals series 12 kicks off TONIGHT (November 5) at 8pm on BBC Two.
The show runs for seven weeks and the first stage of the competition is called the heats.
Episodes usually airs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the same time each week, with the final being on the 24 December.
You can watch episodes and catch up online via the BBC iPlayer here.
Who are the MasterChef: The Professionals contestants?
The BBC hasn’t revealed the full names and job titles of the MasterChef: The Professionals contestants just yet.
However, viewers can expect a mix of levels from across the UK.
A total of 48 chefs are entering the kitchen in the hopes that they can follow in the footsteps of last year’s champion Laurence Henry.
In the first four weeks, 12 chefs will be introduced, divided into two groups of six for heats on Tuesday and Wednesday’s episodes.
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What is the MasterChef: The Professionals prize?
The winner of the show gets to be awarded the prestigious title and a snazzy trophy for their troubles.
Plus they get to boast about the fact they were most impressive in the eyes of Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, renowned chef Monica Galetti and MasterChef’s seasoned judge Gregg Wallace.