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Monica, Marcus & Matt - judging 3 ways for Masterchef Pro

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Halsall · 04/02/2026 23:39

Sounding the klaxon - new series of Masterchef the Professionals starts Tuesday at 8.

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GrandTheftWalrus · 05/02/2026 00:06

Thanks for tag but I dont watch this one. Just celeb and normal. But I may give it a go.

Halsall · 05/02/2026 00:08

GrandTheftWalrus · 05/02/2026 00:06

Thanks for tag but I dont watch this one. Just celeb and normal. But I may give it a go.

Not to worry @GrandTheftWalrus - I wasn’t sure who watches what so I just tagged who I could remember. Hope you’re well though!

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GrandTheftWalrus · 05/02/2026 00:29

Yeah all good. Think ill set it to record and give it a go. Tbf I've never actually watched it.

Would you recommend?

TheDogsMother · 05/02/2026 00:34

Thanks for the tag @Halsall. Looking forward to seeing you all there next week.

ShamedBySiri · 05/02/2026 00:40

Who is Matt?

Halsall · 05/02/2026 00:48

ShamedBySiri · 05/02/2026 00:40

Who is Matt?

Chef Matt Tebbutt has been announced as the third presenter for Masterchef: The Professionals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/matt-tebutt-joins-masterchef-the-professionals

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Halsall · 05/02/2026 00:51

GrandTheftWalrus · 05/02/2026 00:29

Yeah all good. Think ill set it to record and give it a go. Tbf I've never actually watched it.

Would you recommend?

I think we usually enjoy it on here just as much, and you'd be surprised how many professionals come to grief in the first test! (A particularly gruesome sweetbreads challenge lingers in the mind)

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GrandTheftWalrus · 05/02/2026 00:57

You've convinced me. Recording set.

HaroldMeaker · 05/02/2026 01:19

The professionals is my favourite of all of them. Plus I think Matt Tebbutt is a brilliant choice. Wish he was on the regular show tbh.

ShamedBySiri · 05/02/2026 01:57

Halsall · 05/02/2026 00:51

I think we usually enjoy it on here just as much, and you'd be surprised how many professionals come to grief in the first test! (A particularly gruesome sweetbreads challenge lingers in the mind)

Who can forget the cod omelette? 🤢

RomainingCalm · 05/02/2026 06:52

Thank you @Halsall

Looking forward to this one - and Matt Tebbutt!

Davros · 05/02/2026 09:07

I’m excited! Thanks for the notice @Halsall I’d seen one trailer only and had been wondering when it’s starting 🍴

SunMootStars · 05/02/2026 09:59

I usually lurk on these threads but placemarking here. Very excited to see the new season. The long winter nights in November and December were very boring without Marcus and Monica!

Halsall · 05/02/2026 10:21

Welcome aboard @SunMootStars 😊

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Davros · 05/02/2026 14:40

I’ve reevaluated Marcus, having thought he was a bit of a dickhead with stupid hair. Seeing him more as himself on other programmes, I think he’s alright

soupyspoon · 05/02/2026 14:42

Im bored of Monica and never liked Marcus and cant stand that Matt Tebbut

LaMarschallin · 05/02/2026 15:28

Thank you - I'll be here 😊

TheAutumnCrow · 09/02/2026 10:41

I’m curious so I’ll give it a go.

BestIsWest · 09/02/2026 10:45

Thank you, I usually lurk.

bungobungobungo · 09/02/2026 11:19

Hello everyone will be watching. Matt Tebbut’s laugh annoys me - if I watch Saturday Kitchen I have to turn the sound off. Not keen on Marcus either and if he says 'awlmond' I think I'll scream! Monica is great though.

ilovesooty · 09/02/2026 14:55

See you tomorrow!

TheAutumnCrow · 09/02/2026 15:05

bungobungobungo · 09/02/2026 11:19

Hello everyone will be watching. Matt Tebbut’s laugh annoys me - if I watch Saturday Kitchen I have to turn the sound off. Not keen on Marcus either and if he says 'awlmond' I think I'll scream! Monica is great though.

How should almond be pronounced? I’m not from the UK originally and I never really know.

I think I mostly say al - mond, not all - mond.

PotterHead1985 · 09/02/2026 16:26

Well hello all. So excited for tomorrow. Watching MC with you lot is one of the things that's got me through these last 9 months. Miss MammyPotters quits, but Esma has filled that role nicely

bungobungobungo · 09/02/2026 16:27

I suppose ahmond would be closest?

Halsall · 09/02/2026 16:53

Hey @PotterHead1985 ! 👋

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