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Celebrity MasterChef has revealed two more semi-finalists after one contestant said goodbye.
Tonight's (August 23) episode saw Olympian Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, EastEnders star Danielle Harold, and Line of Duty's Rochenda Sandall prepare a two-course menu for last year's finalists Luca Bish, Amy Walsh and reigning champion Wynne Evans.
After failing to impress judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace and the 2023 finalists, Danielle was eliminated and Rochenda and Harry moved on to the semi-finals.
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Starting the episode off, Rochenda, Harry and Danielle were tasked with creating two courses in one hour and fifteen minutes.
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Harry chose to make an asian sticky chicken with jasmine rice and broccoli for his main dish. For dessert, he made a maple syrup plantain cake with caramelised mango and ice cream.
Last year's contestants said Harry's main dish was "beautifully cooked," while Gregg called it a "crowd-pleaser."
Danielle made a Thai green curry with chicken and rice as well as caramelised pineapple with coconut ice cream. "I'm so nervous, I don't think I've ever been this nervous, ever," she said, before revealing that Celebrity MasterChef was more challenging than being in the I'm A Celebrity Jungle.
Danielle's chicken was described as "chewy" and "dry" by judges. Her caramelised pineapple with coconut ice cream was praised for its combination of flavours, but the ice cream didn't set.
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Meanwhile, Rochenda made a South American scallop ceviche with avocado puree, which wowed judges, with Wynne saying: "I have died and gone to heaven." She won equal praise for her main dish of chicken and mushroom with cavolo nero, pancetta and sweetcorn puree.
After Gregg and John announced that Rochenda and Harry had made it through to the semi-final, Danielle said: "I'm gutted to go home, I really am."
On reaching the semi-final, Rochenda said: "I'm a semi-finalist of MasterChef, no one can ever take that away from me." Harry said: "I thought quarter-finalist felt good, but semi-finalist feels even better."
Celebrity MasterChef continues on Thursday at 8pm on BBC One, while this week's episodes are available now on iPlayer.
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