Who won Celebrity MasterChef? Strictly's Vito Coppola is crowned the 2024 winner after tough final

Celebrity MasterChef has announced the winner of the 2024 season.

Vito Coppola, a 31-year-old professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing, triumphed in a tense finale, overcoming tough rivals including 53-year-old presenter Craig Doyle and 35-year-old actress Rochenda Sandall to claim victory.

Vito wowed judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace with his menu influenced by Italian cuisine. His standout dessert reminded him of the ones his cherished mother and grandmother used to prepare.

After his victory, the amazed Italian dancer said, "I can't believe this! Just look at the trophy—it's absolutely stunning!"

Many people view food as simply a necessity, but I believe it’s so much more than that—it's a vital part of existence. Food is my first true passion, and I’m excited to share everything I love about it with my family.

Celebrity MasterChef has announced its new champion for the 2024 season.

Vito Coppola, a 31-year-old professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing, overcame tough competition from 53-year-old presenter Craig Doyle and 35-year-old actress Rochenda Sandall to win the thrilling finale.

As soon as he won, Vito called his thrilled grandfather to share the wonderful news. He excitedly said in Italian, "Nonno, I did it! I won using your ingredients. I came in first place! I love you."

Viewers of the series were deeply moved by Vito's 'well-deserved victory,' expressing their feelings on X.

Fans shared their thoughts: "I just added 'Vito won MasterChef' to my list of things that make me tear up."; "I can't believe I'm emotional over Vito winning Celebrity MasterChef."; "Way to go, Vito! You totally earned it!"; "I never thought I'd be in bed, feeling teary-eyed while watching MasterChef."

"Congratulations to the kindest and most down-to-earth dancer who also happens to whip up amazing meals for winning MasterChef! Vito truly deserves this victory; he’s earned every bit of recognition."

John Torode commented on Vito, saying, "Vito entered this competition with a clear goal: he aimed to present his life through his dishes. He shared his background, the cuisine that holds a special place in his heart, and the reasons behind his passion for it. In doing so, he has made us appreciate it as well. That's the essence of great food."

Gregg Wallace commented, "He has a passion for creativity. He is truly remarkable."

Vito and his fellow finalists faced a challenging yet exciting final week as they demonstrated their outstanding cooking talents to the judges.

Vito wowed judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace with his Italian-inspired dishes, particularly his unique dessert that reminded him of the ones his cherished mother and grandmother used to prepare.

After his victory, the amazed Italian dancer exclaimed, "I can’t believe this! Just look at the trophy—it’s stunning!"

Many believe that food is simply sustenance, but I truly believe it’s much more than that—it's a vital part of life. Food is my first passion, and I am eager to share this love and all my culinary experiences with my family.

To begin with, they were given the responsibility of overseeing the lunch service on the elegant British Pullman train.

Prior to that, they prepare a meal inspired by an important person in their life.

The most intimidating and difficult challenge they faced was their next-to-last task - The Chef's Table.

The three of them had to elevate their skills and create a remarkable dish for a group of six culinary pioneers, one of whom held two Michelin stars.

In the last cooking challenge, Vito, Craig, and Rochenda were tasked with creating their Ultimate Dinner Party Menu. They were required to prepare two courses that showcased the finest dishes they had ever made.

To make an impression, Vito chose to present Scialatielli Allo Scoglio as the main course, a traditional Italian seafood pasta dish brimming with clams, mussels, and shrimp.

His dessert was called Babà Di Vito, a tiny cake drenched in rum and accompanied by zabaione, a creamy mixture made with marsala wine, along with cherries in syrup.

Vito talked about his menu and recalled a memorable day: "My family and I visited Positano, where we enjoyed Scialatielli Allo Scoglio while sitting by the sea. It was one of the happiest days of my life, and I want to recreate that experience on MasterChef."

The dessert is Babà, just like the ones my mom and grandmother would prepare for me on Sundays.

Viewers of the show felt moved by Vito's 'hard-earned victory' and expressed their feelings on X.

Vito and the other finalists faced a challenging yet exciting final week where they had the opportunity to display their outstanding cooking talents to the judges.

The three of them needed to elevate their cooking skills to create a remarkable meal for six culinary pioneers, one of whom held two Michelin stars.

In the last cooking challenge, Vito, Craig, and Rochenda were tasked with creating their ideal dinner party menu. They had to prepare two courses that showcased the finest dishes they had ever made.

Vito’s dedication and enthusiasm have truly been rewarded as he follows in the footsteps of renowned figures like Wynne Evans, Lisa Snowdon, Greg Rutherford, and Lisa Faulkner, becoming part of the esteemed group of past winners of Celebrity MasterChef.

Vito's dedication and enthusiasm truly shone through, allowing him to join the esteemed company of previous Celebrity MasterChef champions such as Wynne Evans, Lisa Snowdon, Greg Rutherford, and Lisa Faulkner.

Vito's win follows a frustrating evening for Celebrity MasterChef fans on Wednesday, as Harry Aikines-Aryeetey was eliminated from the competition, even though Craig Doyle made a significant error.

In the newest episode of the BBC program, Gladiator Harry, host Craig, along with Vito and Rochenda competed for a chance to be among the top three. Their challenge was to create a dish that reflected their feelings for someone important in their lives.

This follows the frustration expressed by fans of Celebrity MasterChef on Wednesday night when Harry Aikines-Aryeetey was eliminated from the competition, missing a spot in the finals, even though Craig Doyle had made a significant error. [L-R: Rochenda Sandall, Harry, Vito Coppola, and Craig]

While preparing his dish, Craig mistakenly added salt to his dessert instead of sugar. The Irish celebrity later mentioned that he had come to terms with his elimination and had even scheduled a round of golf for that afternoon.

Harry, 36, prepared a dish featuring apples and plums as a homage to his mother, while Craig, 53, chose to make a lemon tart topped with four meringues in honor of his four kids. Unfortunately, the This Morning host made a significant mistake in his recipe.

While cooking, Craig mistakenly added salt to his dessert instead of sugar. He later commented that he had come to terms with his elimination and had even scheduled a round of golf for that afternoon.

Despite the error, hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace decided to eliminate Harry, which left Craig and the audience at home in disbelief—many of them were quite unhappy with the decision.