Harry Maguire Wins MasterChef with 'Magical' Final Meal

MasterChef Crowns Harry Maguire as Champion

In the MasterChef kitchen finale, copywriter Claire Syrenne, post-production worker Sophie Sugrue, and fishmonger Harry Maguire competed in a cook-off in front of judges John Torode and Anna Haugh. Harry, 32, emerged as the winner, securing his place among past champions.

Harry expressed his joy at winning, calling it one of the happiest days of his life. He described the experience as surreal and exhilarating, emphasizing the high standard of competition and how MasterChef has transformed his approach to cooking.

Judges John and Anna praised Harry's determination, skill, and culinary style, with John commending Harry's three-course meal as "absolute magic." Anna marveled at the quality of Harry's dishes, noting that his cooking surpassed what many professional chefs could achieve.

Before his win, Harry traveled to Athens to explore Greek cuisine as part of a final challenge. He impressed judges with his menu, which they described as magical. Harry also had the opportunity to cook at renowned restaurants and showcase his skills to esteemed chefs.

In the final challenge at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in London, Harry prepared a celebrated dish for Alain and other Michelin-starred chefs. His dishes, including a modern prawn cocktail and a poached brill main course, received high praise from the judges for their quality and creativity.

Harry, originally from London but now living in London, credited his girlfriend Katie for her unwavering support throughout the competition. The show's former host, John Torode, was axed from the show before the finale due to allegations of racist language, which he denies. The show has introduced new hosts for future seasons.

Grace Dent and Anna Haugh have been announced as new judges for the show, replacing the former hosts. Viewers can catch up on MasterChef Series 21 on iPlayer.