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John Torode and Gregg Wallace will no longer present MasterChef but the winner for 2025 has been announced(Image: PA)<\/p>\nThe 21st amateur cook to take home the MasterChef crown has been announced for 2025 after a tense final.John Torode and Gregg Wallace will no longer present MasterChef but the winner for 2025 has been announced(Image: PA)<\/p>\n
Following a nail-biting finale and series, the champion of BBC’s MasterChef <\/a>was announced this evening. Fishmonger Harry Maguire emerged as the 21st amateur chef to claim victory on the cooking programme.<\/p>\n The 32-year-old, Harry, who grew up in Edinburgh <\/a>but now lives in London, triumphed over fellow finalists Claire Syrenne, 47, and Sophie Sugrue, 26, in a dramatic final showdown.<\/p>\n The concluding episode featured departed judge John Torode<\/a>, recorded prior to his exit, whilst Gregg Wallace had already vanished from earlier programmes this week.<\/p>\n Tonight, Friday, September 26, saw him substituted by Irish chef Anna Haugh, who will present upcoming series alongside Grace Dent, reports the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n Marking his triumph, Harry declared: “Champion isn’t something I’ve ever called myself before. I can start celebrating now! This is one of the happiest days. It’s been incredible. I really cherish the memories. You can’t put into words what we’ve had the opportunity to do, and to top it off with the trophy is everything I ever dreamed of.”<\/p>\n During the final week, Harry took the judging panel on a revelatory journey to Athens, immersing himself in Greece’s vibrant culinary heritage. And tonight , he surpassed expectations with his ‘Past, Present and Future’ menu.<\/p>\n Showcasing his current role as a fishmonger, Harry’s centrepiece featured poached brill encased in courgette, crowned with potato croissant and sauce vierge, accompanied by braised fennel and burnt leek sauce.<\/p>\n His menu concluded with an apple and cinnamon jelly, wrapped in an apple and white chocolate mousse featuring a white chocolate cocoa butter mirror glaze, presented on an almond shortbread biscuit<\/a>.<\/p>\n Judge John voiced his praise for Harry and his culinary creations at the episode’s conclusion, asserting: “Harry stepped up today – the determination, the skill, the style, three courses of absolute magic.<\/p>\n “Throughout the competition, Harry’s been determined. He has strived for perfection and his food will stay with me for a very, very long time.”<\/p>\n Anna Haugh, who ‘quietly took over’ from dismissed presenter Gregg Wallace <\/a>for the series finale, remarked: “There are restaurants across the country trying to do food like that and not succeeding.<\/p>\n “For an amateur cook, I’ve never seen anything like that. Harry today cooked food that no amateur should be able to do. That’s a magical gift, and Harry has it.”<\/p>\n Following Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s removal from the programme, it was revealed that Anna Haugh and Grace Dent would be taking over from the pair for upcoming series.<\/p>\n Though Gregg and John both began this year’s series as a team, Gregg, who was sacked after an investigation into misconduct allegations confirmed 40 complaints against him<\/a>, ‘quietly vanished’ from the BBC programme during this week’s episodes. The programme made no reference to his exit, with John taking the helm solo.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Earlier this year, Torode was also let go from the show following allegations of using racist language, which came to light during an investigation into his former co-star.<\/p>\n John claimed he had no recollection of making such a remark and vehemently denies it.<\/p>\n![\"f\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_finalist-harry.jpg\")
Fishmonger Harry Maguire became the the 21st amateur cook to take home the crown on the culinary show(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_harry-winner-trophy.jpg\")
Harry impressed judges as he embarked on an eye-opening trip to Athens(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757547611_692_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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