Celebrity MasterChef 2016: contestants in round two, from Simon Webbe and Laila Morse to Reverend Richard Coles

The second round of heats includes the former Blue singer and EastEnders’ Big Mo
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Ben Travis29 June 2016

Last week saw the new series of Celebrity MasterChef go off with a bang.

After Gregg Wallace and John Torode survived Sinitta service up raw meat (twice!), they sent TV presenter Alexis Conran and legendary comedian Tommy Cannon through to the next stage of the competition.

Now five new familiar faces will be stepping in, but only two can make it through to the next stage.

Meet the new round of hopefuls.

Simon Webbe

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The former Blue singer has already teased in interviews that he isn’t the most natural cook – it might not be a case of 'No Worries' after all.

Neil Back

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Retired rugby player Neil Back was a force on the field, but will he be as competitive in the kitchen?

Reverend Richard Coles

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The Church of England priest is also known for his time in Eighties group The Communards, known for their take on Don’t Leave Me This Way. No he’s a regular host on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live.

Laila Morse

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Best known as EastEnders’ Big Mo, can actress Laila Morse stand the heat of the kitchen as well as the pressure-cooker of Albert Square?

Amelle Berrabah

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Singer Amelle joined the Sugababes in 2005, replacing a departing Mutya Buena. In 2014 she took part in the BBC’s celebrity gymnastics competition Tumble, and is working on a solo album.

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