Who won MasterChef 2026? Season 22 winner revealed after final cook-off

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After a challenging seven weeks, MasterChef 2026 has reached its conclusion. Tonight, one of the three talented finalists was crowned the winner.

Judges Anna Haugh and Grace Dent had specific reasons for selecting these three cooks, but winning the competition would require them to go above and beyond, exceeding all expectations.

For the final challenge tonight, each chef had three hours to create and present their best three-course meal. The dishes needed to not only taste amazing and be perfectly cooked, but also demonstrate a clear improvement and originality compared to anything they’d made before.

Following a thrilling finale and a showcase of incredible food, Jhané won MasterChef 2026!

Jhané won the competition tonight, defeating Kristen and Matt in the final round to claim the trophy.

She won the competition by wowing the judges with her flavorful dishes and a clear sense of culinary style, inspired by the festive gatherings of her childhood.

After winning MasterChef, Jhané shared her excitement, saying it still felt surreal to call herself a champion. She described being absolutely thrilled and happier than she’d ever been.

Being on this show has been an amazing experience, truly a dream come true, and I’m so excited about what the future holds. I hope this award proves that chasing your goals can lead to incredible results.

And there is plenty more MasterChef on the way, with the celebrity edition arriving this summer.

Giorgio Locatelli will be joining Grace Dent as a judge on the next season of Celebrity MasterChef, it was recently announced.

Marco Locatelli shared his excitement about co-hosting Celebrity MasterChef with Grace. He said it’s a privilege and promised viewers a thrilling season where the celebrity contestants will truly be challenged in the kitchen.

Dent shared his excitement about Giorgio Locatelli joining Celebrity MasterChef UK. He’s been a fan of Locatelli’s cooking for years and especially loved dining at Locanda Locatelli, which he considered a favorite restaurant.

I’m thrilled to share my love of food and cooking skills with everyone. I also enjoy bringing a bit of elegance to the MasterChef competition, and I think Giorgio will be a strong competitor.

The latest batch of celebrities taking part in the series will be announced in due course.

MasterChef is available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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2026-06-05 23:34