Hugh Dennis, the star of BBC's Outnumbered, has landed his next television role in a returning ITV series.
The actor and comedian, who portrayed Pete Brockman in the beloved sitcom, is part of the roster for the fifth season of Cooking with the Stars, which sees eight celebrities take to the kitchen for a slew of "exciting battles".
Dennis will be joined by several famous faces, with ex-EastEnders actor Natalie Cassidy and Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu among the list of names. Also taking part is interior designer Kelly Hoppen, who had a stint on Dragons' Den.
The quartet will be joined by I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star and radio presenter Jordan North alongside former TOWIE cast member Jessica Wright. Rounding out the cast are media personality Jack Osbourne and footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Each celebrity will be paired with an "accomplished" chef who serves as a mentor, helping them in their quest for glory. Presiding over the action will once again be Emma Willis and Tom Allen, with the pair having hosted all previous seasons.
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"I'm absolutely delighted to be back in the kitchen for another series of Cooking with the Stars," said Willis in a statement. "Every year our celebrities throw themselves into it, and this new line-up is no exception.
"It's always a mix of nerves, excitement, and a few inevitable kitchen catastrophes which makes for brilliant tele. I can't wait for everyone to see what culinary delights (and disasters!) our new batch of stars cook up!"
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"The sheer nerve of these celebrities to step into our kitchen and attempt culinary greatness (or just, you know, edible food) is truly something to behold!" added Allen, who debuted alongside Willis on the series in 2021.
"I am absolutely delighted to once again join Emma to unleash another season of dazzling triumphs and utterly baffling disasters. Get ready for a delicious, slightly burnt and completely fabulous ride – that golden frying pan is waiting."
Cooking with the Stars will return on ITV this summer.
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