On MasterChef: The Professionals: “My partner Samira encouraged me to enter the competition. I felt that it was the right time, and I was confident in my abilities. I’m extremely proud to get to Finals Week. I’ve had my ups and downs throughout the competition and to get here and prove myself is a great honour and also super nerve wracking!”

MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 champion crowned in grand final - In Thursday’s episode, Dan Merriman, Chiara Tomasoni and George Birtwell were challenged to make three courses in three hours.

Gregg Wallace was shown on the BBC for what is potentially the last time in tonight's MasterChef: The Professionals final, where he praised winner Dan Merriman, 29, for his “dish after dish of absolute beauty”.

Dan Merriman, 29, has been awarded the prestigious title of MasterChef: The Professionals Champion 2024.

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MasterChef fans wanting to find out who has won the final of The Professionals will have to wait an extra day. The BBC confirmed that the last few episodes of the series would air as planned despite the Christmas specials being cancelled.

MasterChef: The Professionals finale saw finalists Chiara, Dan and George present the judges with a three-course meal in an epic cook-off.

The 29-year-old took took home the trophy after whipping up an 'outstanding' menu that reminded the judges what 'good cookery is about'