BBC Celebrity MasterChef semi-finalists confirmed in tense Birmingham stand-off

NewsShowbizBBCFour remaining stars were whittled down to three21:24, 04 Sep 2026Melvin Odoom, Sue Cleaver, Lauren Steadman and Max Fosh were all figting for a place in the semi-final(Image: BBC)Celebrity MasterChef has unveiled its three semi-finalists in line to win the 2026 series after a tense quarter final.‌The four remaining stars - former Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver, gold medal paralympian Lauren Steadman, Radio 1 DJ Melvin Odoom and Youtuber Max Fosh - were all fighting to remain in the competition during Friday night's episode on BBC One, filmed in Birmingham at Digbeth Loc. Studios.‌And with only three places up for grabs in the semi final, one had to be sent home at the end of the episode.‌Read more: Teen who lost most of her hands wins The Piano as Birmingham Symphony Hal