Which celebrities are on Cooking with the Stars tonight?

Cooking with the Stars returns to ITV1 tonight (7.30pm) as four more famous faces step into the kitchen for another competitive cooking challenge, hoping to impress the professional chefs and secure their place in the quarter-finals.

Hosted by Emma Willis and Tom Allen, the series sees celebrities paired with some of the UK’s most talented professional chefs as they learn new culinary skills and put their cooking abilities to the test.

Tonight’s episode features the second four-way cooking battle, with Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer, Olympic cycling champion Dame Laura Kenny, documentary presenter Zara McDermott and television favourite Scarlett Moffatt going head-to-head.

But with no time for extensive preparation, the four celebrities face a particularly demanding challenge.

Who is cooking on Cooking with the Stars tonight?

Tonight, Karen Hauer, Laura Kenny, Zara McDermott and Scarlett Moffatt must each prepare a delicious dish using a recipe they have not received any training for.

The challenge will test their ability to follow instructions, manage their time and deliver something impressive under pressure.

With four celebrities competing against one another, there is plenty at stake. The two contestants who impress the most will automatically secure their places in the quarter-finals.

For the remaining two, however, the pressure will increase as they face the dreaded cook-off, where their place in the competition will be on the line.

Will Karen’s determination, Laura’s competitive spirit, Zara’s creativity or Scarlett’s enthusiasm give them the advantage?

Only two can progress safely, making this another important night in the competition.

Cooking with the Stars 2026: Who is taking part?

This year’s series is bigger than ever, featuring 10 themed episodes packed with delicious recipes, cooking inspiration and clever kitchen shortcuts.

A host of familiar faces are hoping to swap their usual day jobs for aprons and chopping boards, as they work alongside some of the country’s most respected chefs.

The celebrity and chef pairings taking part in this year’s competition include:

JB Gill and Poppy O’Toole
Caroline Quentin and Michael Caines
Bez and Kate Austen
Harry Aikines-Aryeety and Rosemary Shrager
Joey Essex and Nokx Majozi
Karen Hauer and Angelo Sato
Dame Laura Kenny and Tony Singh
Lesley Joseph and Jean-Philippe Blondet
Mark Charnock and Shelina Permalloo
Scarlett Moffatt and Jack Stein
Seann Walsh and Sam Holland
Zara McDermott and Elliot Grover

With such a varied line-up, viewers can expect plenty of entertaining moments, unexpected culinary discoveries and some serious competition as the celebrities attempt to prove they have what it takes to become accomplished home cooks.

Can you recreate the recipes at home?

There is good news for viewers inspired by the dishes featured in the series.

Every recipe showcased on Cooking with the Stars can be recreated at home using ingredients available from M&S.

Whether you are looking for family favourites, something different for a midweek meal or an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party, the programme offers plenty of inspiration.

All the recipes are available online, while the ingredients can be purchased from your local M&S Foodhall or ordered through Ocado.

You can find the recipes here:

Cooking with the Stars recipes – M&S

When is Cooking with the Stars on ITV?

Tonight’s episode of Cooking with the Stars airs at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

Join Emma Willis and Tom Allen as Karen Hauer, Laura Kenny, Zara McDermott and Scarlett Moffatt battle it out in the kitchen, with two hoping to book their places in the quarter-finals and two facing the pressure of the cook-off.

Choose an article to read now…