On MasterChef: The Professionals: “My partner Samira encouraged me to enter the competition. I felt that it was the right time, and I was confident in my abilities. I’m extremely proud to get to Finals Week. I’ve had my ups and downs throughout the competition and to get here and prove myself is a great honour and also super nerve wracking!”

MasterChef: The Professionals finale saw finalists Chiara, Dan and George present the judges with a three-course meal in an epic cook-off.

MasterChef: The Professionals viewers have said the right cook won as Dan Merriman was crowned the winner of the 2024 series.

MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 champion crowned in grand final - In Thursday’s episode, Dan Merriman, Chiara Tomasoni and George Birtwell were challenged to make three courses in three hours.

The Professionals has been announced as the show continued to air despite a storm of allegations of misconduct against judge Gregg Wallace

Gregg Wallace was shown on the BBC for what is potentially the last time in tonight's MasterChef: The Professionals final, where he praised winner Dan Merriman, 29, for his “dish after dish of absolute beauty”.

Dan Merriman, 29, has been awarded the prestigious title of MasterChef: The Professionals Champion 2024.