MasterChef is back for a brand new series this spring and will see 45 new chefs entering the competition.
The contestants will be hoping to win over judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode in the hope of being crowned this year's champion.
Series 18 kicks off with nine chefs cooking a signature dish, three of which will go through to the next round.
The other six will need to cook something else before two are sent home.
The series has also seen a major change, which includes the Audition Round.
Here's everything you need to know about MasterChef 2022.
Who are the contestants for Heat 1 of MasterChef 2022?
Clive
Age: 50
Job: School facilities manager
From: Chafford Hundred, near Grays
Eddie
Age: 30
Job: Marine pilot
From: Beverley, Yorkshire
Haylee
Age: 29
Job: Events manager
From: London
Laura
Age: 32
Job: Politics student
From: Bath
Lisa
Age: 39
Job: Cleaning business owner
From: Killearn, north of Glasgow
Paul
Age: 53
Job: Builder (ex police officer)
From: Christchurch, Dorset
Pookie
Age: 45
Job: Beauty salon owner
From: Solihull
Rachel
Age: 22
Job: Beer bike tour guide
From: Belfast
Rishi
Age: 26
Job: Dentist
From: Pinner, Harrow
When is MasterChef 2022 on TV?
MasterChef starts on BBC One at 8pm on Wednesday, March 23 and will be available on BBC player.
Episodes two and three will be on Friday, March 25 at 8pm and 9pm respectively.
Next week, the show will be on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm and Friday at 8.30pm.
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