September 20th 2024.
After six grueling weeks of competing in the kitchen, the Celebrity MasterChef 2024 champion has finally been crowned. The three finalists, Craig Doyle, Rochenda Sandall, and Vito Coppola, battled it out for the coveted trophy. In the end, it was Vito, the 31-year-old dancer from Strictly, who emerged as the winner, beating out the 53-year-old This Morning presenter and the 36-year-old Line of Duty actor.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Vito exclaimed, "I cannot believe it! Look at this beautiful trophy. People may think that food is just food, but for me, it's life. It's my first love, and I can't wait to share this victory with my family." And the first person he called to share the good news with was his beloved Nonno, whom he lovingly refers to as his grandfather. In Italian, he joyfully told him, "Nonno, I won! I won with your ingredients. I came in first place! I love you."
Judge Gregg Wallace was impressed by Vito's creativity and described him as "someone quite special." Fellow judge John Torode praised Vito for showcasing his life on a plate and introducing them to the food he loves and grew up with. "That's what good food is all about," he declared.
For the final challenge, the contestants were given just two hours to cook their ultimate dinner party menu. Vito's winning menu included Scialatielli Allo Scoglio, a delightful Italian seafood pasta dish, and Babà Di Vito, a delectable cake soaked in rum and served with zabaione, a marsala wine cream, and cherries in syrup.
Vito's victory was not an easy feat, as he competed against a total of 19 celebrities this year. Some of the notable names include Diane Carson from The Traitors, Love Island star Chloe Burrows, model and TV personality Christine McGuinness, and Sugababes singer Mutya Buena. Others who joined the competition were make-up artist and TV judge Dominic Skinner, BBC Radio 2 presenter OJ Borg, comedian Jamie MacDonald, and The X Factor star Jake Quickenden.
The show has a history of producing talented winners, including last year's champion, Strictly star Wynne Evans, and previous winners such as TV and radio presenter Lisa Snowdon, Olympian Greg Rutherford, former The Pussycat Dolls member Kimberly Wyatt, and soap star John Partridge.
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