Celebrity MasterChef sign up glam BBC reality star for new series to join Love Island bombshell
CELEBRITY MasterChef has signed up RuPaul’s Drag Race star Ginger Johnson for the new series.
Ginger, 36, is set to join Love Island bombshell Uma Jammeh, 23, in the upcoming instalment, swapping the runway with the kitchen for her next challenge.
A source told The Sun: "Ginger’s signing is a real coup for Celebrity MasterChef.
"Known for her big personality on RuPaul’s Drag Race, she’s sure to bring that same energy to the competition.
"Fans can expect her to serve up some fierce dishes and maybe a few surprises."
Ginger shot to fame in 2023 as the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, series five, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the drag community.
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She says her drag persona is inspired by the "amazing, fiery redheaded women from the Golden Age of Hollywood", including Lucille Ball, Rita Hayworth, Carol Channing, and Kay Thompson.
Beyond her drag performances, Ginger has ventured into telly, co-presenting the online breakfast show Wakey! alongside Chris Taylor in 2020.
She has also written children's stories, such as Glamourous Gran and Other Tall Stories, which she has performed at the Southbank Centre.
In 2024, Ginger expanded her television presence by starring in the BBC Three series Ginger's House.
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We previously revealed Uma had been approached by bosses to take part too.
An insider told us: “Uma is a great get for the show, as not only is she stunning, she’s also funny and will appeal to younger viewers.
“It’s also the perfect next step for her career as it introduces her to a whole new audience who may not be familiar with her from Love Island.”
The Sun has contacted a MasterChef representative for comment.
