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On Thursday 12 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts MasterChef: The Professionals!

Season 17 Episode 21 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “MasterChef: The Professionals” promises to be an exciting finale. This episode will air on BBC One and marks a significant moment for the three finalists. After weeks of intense competition, everything they have worked for will come together in this high-stakes challenge.

In this final round, the contestants will have just three hours to impress the judges. They must prepare three exceptional courses that showcase their skills and creativity. The pressure is on, as each dish needs to be flawless to stand a chance of winning the coveted title of champion.

Viewers can expect to see the finalists push their culinary boundaries. Each contestant will aim to present their best work yet, demonstrating everything they have learned throughout the season. The judges will be looking for precision, taste, and presentation, making this an unforgettable showdown.

On Tuesday 10 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts MasterChef: The Professionals!

Season 17 Episode 20 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode of “MasterChef: The Professionals,” the excitement reaches new heights as finals week continues. Only three talented chefs remain in the competition, each eager to showcase their skills and creativity. This episode promises to be a thrilling experience as the remaining contestants face one of their most challenging tasks yet.

The chefs will cook in a stunning remote setting that is sure to inspire them. The breathtaking scenery adds an extra layer of pressure, as they aim to impress not just the judges but also a special guest. This guest is known as one of the world’s most exciting culinary talents, making the stakes even higher for the competitors.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect to see intense cooking challenges and innovative dishes. The remaining chefs will have to push their limits...

The culinary gauntlet intensifies on MasterChef: The Professionals as the final three contenders brace themselves for a high-stakes challenge amidst the dramatic Irish landscape. Forget the cozy confines of the MasterChef kitchen; this week, the pressure cooker moves to Baltimore, County Cork, home of Dede, a two-Michelin-starred Turkish restaurant helmed by the formidable Ahmet Dede. […]

MasterChef: The Professionals Season 19 Episode 20...

On Monday 9 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts MasterChef: The Professionals!

Season 17 Episode 19 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode of “MasterChef: The Professionals,” excitement reaches a peak as it is finals week. Just four talented chefs remain in the competition, each vying for the prestigious title. This episode promises to be a thrilling showcase of culinary skills and creativity.

The remaining chefs will face one of the biggest challenges of their careers. They will cook for a panel of industry giants, who are sure to have high expectations. This moment is crucial, as it could determine who advances in the competition. The pressure will be intense, and viewers can expect to see some remarkable dishes as the chefs pull out all the stops.

After impressing the industry experts, the chefs will go head-to-head in a final showdown. Only three will make it through to the grand finale. With so much at stake,...

Finals week on MasterChef: The Professionals always brings the heat, but this year’s installment looks particularly scorching. Four chefs remain, each vying for the coveted title, and the pressure is palpable. In this penultimate episode, the culinary gladiators face two daunting challenges that will test their skills, creativity, and nerves of steel. First, they’ll cook […]

MasterChef: The Professionals Finals Week...

The BBC has U-turned from its original position on MasterChef by pulling Christmas episodes following the Gregg Wallace allegations.

The corporation had initially said that all filmed eps would still air, despite the fact that Wallace has stepped away from the show as producer Banijay UK investigates allegations of inappropriate behavior. Today, it has told BBC News that the Christmas eps will not air.

This comes after more than a dozen women accused Wallace of inappropriate behaviour and sexually inappropriate comments, including ex-Newsnight host Kirsty Wark.

Following that BBC News investigation last week, the BBC’s initial position was that it would continue to roll cameras, satisfying concerns from the likes of broadcasting union Bectu that pausing the show would lead to a loss of work for freelancers in a difficult market.

A BBC press release issued on Friday – after the Wallace allegations were made public – said a Celebrity MasterChef...

The penultimate episode of MasterChef: The Professionals finds our culinary gladiators facing off not in a coliseum, but amidst the serene, if deceptively challenging, landscape of Rhs Garden Wisley. This semi-final showdown, marking the Royal Horticultural Society’s bicentennial, forces the remaining five chefs to unearth their resourcefulness, creating three-course menus sourced directly from Wisley’s World […]

MasterChef: The Professionals “Season 17 Episode 18”...

Gregg Wallace, the presenter for the U.K. version of “MasterChef” who is currently under investigation, apologized for disparaging comments he made about his accusers.

Wallace has been accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period. The misconduct allegations led to the BBC launching an investigation into Wallace’s past behavior and to him stepping down from “MasterChef.” On Sunday, Wallace dismissed the claims against him, suggesting that they’re from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age.”

“I want to apologise for any offense that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people,” Wallace said in an Instagram Story he posted on Monday.

The star went on to defend himself, saying that he “wasn’t in a good head space” when he originally made the post due to the fact...

Gregg Wallace, co-host of the wildly popular BBC show MasterChef, has apologized on social media for his response to the misconduct allegations that have been leveled against him.

“I want to apologise for any offence that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people. I wasn’t in a good head space when I posted it. I’ve been under a huge amount of stress a lot of emotion. I felt very alone, under siege yesterday when I posted it,” Wallace said in a video posted on his Instagram page.

Ahead of the weekend, Wallace was asked to step down from his TV presenter role while allegations of historical misconduct were investigated. Production company Banijay U.K. said the 60-year-old was co-operating with the internal investigation after BBC News reported accusations that Wallace made inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over...

“MasterChef” U.K. host Gregg Wallace has apologized after a Downing Street spokesperson called his response to misconduct allegations against him “inappropriate and misogynistic.”

“I want to apologize for any offense that I caused for my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people,” Wallace said in a video on his Instagram Story. “I wasn’t in a good head space when I posted it. I’ve been under a huge amount of stress, a lot of emotion. I felt very alone, under siege yesterday when I posted it. It’s obvious to me I need to take some time out now while this investigation is underway. I hope you understand and I do hope that you will accept this apology.”

According to BBC News, who received the statement from the government, culture secretary Lisa Nandy has also talked with executives for the BBC,...

The excitement builds as “MasterChef: The Professionals” reaches its thrilling Season 17 Episode 19. With finals week upon them, only four exceptional chefs remain in the competition, each one eager to prove their worth. This episode promises to be a pivotal moment in their culinary journeys, as they prepare to showcase their skills to some of the industry’s most influential figures.

In this high-stakes challenge, the remaining chefs will face their biggest test yet. They must create dishes that not only impress the judges but also captivate the palates of industry giants. The pressure is on as they strive for a coveted place in the final three. Each chef brings their unique style and creativity to the table, making the competition fiercer than ever.

As the clock ticks down, viewers can expect to see intense moments in the kitchen, showcasing both the triumphs and struggles of these talented chefs. With so much on the line,...

The “MasterChef: The Professionals” kitchen, a crucible of culinary ambition, is about to get even hotter. Six semi-finalists remain, each harboring dreams of glory, but only five will survive this week’s double-barreled culinary gauntlet. First, Michelin-starred chef Victor Garvey, a New Yorker who’s made a name for himself reinventing American cuisine in London at his […]

MasterChef: The Professionals Season 17 Episode 17...

So, eight chefs remain. Eight. Remember when there were, like, a hundred of them? Ok well maybe not a hundred but we are of course getting to the sharp end of the competition. Now, in the semi-finals of MasterChef: The Professionals, the wheat has been separated from the chaff, the culinary titans from the merely […]

MasterChef: The Professionals Season 17 Episode 16...

Gregg Wallace has earned a fair reputation as an English broadcaster, writer, and entrepreneur, thanks to his having co-presented MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef, and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One and BBC Two. But, as of late, something has been garnering him a lot more attention than all his performances: The inappropriate conduct allegations from Rod Stewart.

Gregg Wallace. | Credits: MasterChef / BBC.

While Wallace was already under fire due to all the recent allegations of s-xual misconduct over him and had reportedly announced in the wake of the same that he would be stepping away from the U.K.’s MasterChef, the British rock and pop singer cum songwriter didn’t hold back while blasting the ‘bald-headed’ presenter for alleged mistreatment of his wife, Penny Lancaster.

Rod Stewart Didn’t Hold Back While Blasting Gregg Wallace Rod Stewart. | Credits: @sirrodstewart / Ig.

As much as Rod Stewart is famous for his music,...

The BBC is pushing on with MasterChef production despite the ream of Gregg Wallace allegations that emerged yesterday, as a conversation is kickstarted around “open secrets” in TV.

Wallace, a fixture on BBC TV screens for decades, has stepped away from presenting MasterChef after producer Banijay UK, which owns MasterChef maker Shine, launched an external review into his behavior.

The BBC published an initial report of 13 people saying Wallace had made inappropriate sexual comments – with former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark coming on the record to say he told “sexualised jokes” during filming on at least two occasions – and since then more people have come forward.

Last night, Rod Stewart took to Instagram accusing Wallace of “humiliating” his wife Penny Lancaster when she was on MasterChef. Others told the BBC Wallace down the years talked openly about his sex life, took his top off in front of a female worker and...

Gregg Wallace, co-host of the wildly popular BBC show MasterChef, has been asked to step down from the role while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.

Production company Banijay U.K. said the 60-year-old is co-operating with the internal investigation after BBC News reported accusations that Wallace made inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period came from 13 different people.

One of those includes broadcaster Kirsty Wark, a U.K. Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011. She said that on two occasions, the presenter made jokes of a “sexualized nature” in front of cast and crew.

Wallace’s lawyers have said the accusations that he behaves in this nature are entirely false. His rep did not immediately respond to comment from The Hollywood Reporter.

The TV host is a household name in Britain having appeared alongside fellow presenter John Torode in MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One and BBC Two.

Television host Gregg Wallace is to step down as the presenter of the U.K. version of “MasterChef,” which airs on public broadcaster BBC, while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.

Wallace, who has been a co-host and judge on the cooking show since 2005, is “committed to fully co-operating throughout the process,” the show’s production company Banijay UK said.

Wallace has appeared on a number of BBC shows in the past, including “Saturday Kitchen,” “Eat Well for Less,” “Supermarket Secrets,” “Celebrity MasterChef” and “MasterChef: The Professionals,” as well as being a “Strictly Come Dancing” contestant in 2014.

Last year, Wallace received a national honor – becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire – for services to food and charity.

A BBC spokesman said: “We take any issues that are raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place to deal with them.”

According to BBC News, it...

Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC MasterChef amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

In a statement, MasterChef producer Banijay UK said it was launching the external review after complaints were made to the BBC this week about Wallace’s behavior.

BBC News has published allegations Wallace made “inappropriate sexual comments” on five shows across a 17-year period. One of 13 people who made the allegations included Kirsty Wark, the former BBC Newsnight presenter who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011.

Wark said Wallace told stories and made jokes of a “sexualized nature” on at least two occasions in front of colleagues and contestants. “People were uncomfortable,” she said.

In a letter to BBC News, Wallace’s lawyers denied he engaged in behavior of a “sexually harassing nature.” His spokesperson declined to comment beyond the Banijay UK statement.

“Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations...

The heat is on—literally and figuratively—as MasterChef: The Professionals barrels toward its semi-finals. Tonight’s episode, the final knockout round, finds five aspiring culinary titans facing challenges designed to separate the Michelin-starred wheat from the, well, slightly less-seared chaff. First, the pressure cooker setting: a pop-up restaurant. One lucky chef will bypass the next round entirely, […]

MasterChef: The Professionals Season 17 Episode 15...

The heat is on in the MasterChef kitchen, or rather, outside of it, as the remaining ten chefs find themselves thrown into the chaotic world of London’s pop-up food scene. This week’s challenge? Impress some of the city’s most discerning palates – the very pioneers who turned street food into a culinary empire. Five of […]

MasterChef: The Professionals “Season 17 Episode 14”...

So, “Knockout Week” on MasterChef: The Professionals has arrived. That hushed, reverent tone you hear? That’s the sound of twelve accomplished chefs quietly panicking. They’ve sailed through the heats, but now, in Episode 13, the real pressure cooker begins. These aren’t your average home cooks whisking up a slightly soggy meringue. These are seasoned professionals, […]

MasterChef: The Professionals Season 17 Episode 13...

The “MasterChef: The Professionals” kitchen is about to turn a vibrant shade of magenta. Yes, it’s beetroot time again in the quarter-finals, a culinary curveball designed to separate the culinary wheat from the chaff (or maybe the beetroot tops from the roots). These remaining chefs, having survived the previous gauntlets of culinary combat, now face […]

MasterChef: The Professionals Season 17 Episode 7...

The heat is on in the MasterChef: The Professionals kitchen as the quarter-finals arrive. This week’s top chefs return, ready to prove their mettle and secure a coveted spot in knockout week. But the path forward is paved with daunting culinary challenges. The first hurdle? A demanding invention test centered around a pungent protagonist: garlic. […]

MasterChef: The Professionals “Season 17 Episode 6” – Quarter-Final Culinary Challenge...

The culinary intensity reaches its peak in Season 16 Episode 15 of “MasterChef: The Professionals,” airing on BBC One at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, November 23, 2023. As the hunt for the next superstar chef continues, professional cooks face a relentless challenge orchestrated by the hosts and guest judges. Viewers are in for a thrilling episode that tests the mettle of these kitchen maestros, separating those who can thrive under pressure from those who might crack.

The culinary competition intensifies as Knockout Week continues. The final ten talented contenders have been divided into two groups, with the first group already having battled for their place in the semi-finals, resulting in one chef’s journey coming to an end.

Now, it’s time for the second group of five chefs to face the real-world challenges as they take control of the prestigious MasterChef: The Professionals pop-up restaurant located in the heart of central London. The...

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on BBC One, Season 16 Episode 14 of “MasterChef: The Professionals” unfolds in the ongoing quest to discover the next superstar chef. In this episode, professional cooks undergo rigorous challenges orchestrated by the hosts and guest judges. The ultimate objective is to identify who can endure the intense pressure and who may falter in the crucible of culinary competition.

The remaining 10 chefs are divided into two groups, and over the course of two nights, they will venture out of the familiar MasterChef kitchen for the first time as they vie for a spot in the semi-finals.

The first group of five chefs embarks on a culinary adventure to central London, where the MasterChef: The Professionals pop-up restaurant reopens its doors. Pop-up restaurants have become a vibrant part of the urban dining scene, offering a diverse array of culinary experiences in unique settings. For chefs, pop-ups provide...

Get ready for Season 16, Episode 12 of “MasterChef: The Professionals,” set to air on BBC One at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The show continues its quest to discover the next exceptional professional chef.

The culinary competition reaches its intense quarter-final stage. The four top chefs from this week’s heats are back in the MasterChef kitchen, ready to face two challenging tasks set by judges Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing.

The episode begins with an Invention Test, where the chefs are tasked with creating a dish that embodies the essence of sunshine – a bright, light, and colorful creation that transports diners to sunnier climes. To aid them in this endeavor, the larder is stocked with an array of fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and summer vegetables. The chefs must showcase their inventiveness and technical skill to craft a dish that captivates the judges and brings warmth and flavor to the table.

Attention food enthusiasts! Season 16, Episode 9 of “MasterChef: The Professionals” is coming your way. Tune in on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on BBC One.

The episode kicks off with the notorious Invention Test, where the quarter-finalists are tasked with creating a standout tart, whether sweet or savory. They must craft a pastry masterpiece that not only impresses but also complements their dish with a perfect side accompaniment. The chefs are granted creative freedom as they scour the MasterChef larder for the ideal ingredients to elevate their pastry creations.

Following this intense challenge, the chefs face one of the most dreaded rounds in MasterChef history – preparing their own two-course menu for three of the UK’s most seasoned food critics: Tom Parker Bowles, Jimi Famurewa, and Grace Dent. With just one hour and 15 minutes on the clock, they must deliver four identical portions of each dish, meeting the highest culinary standards on every front.

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on BBC One, “MasterChef: The Professionals” continues with Season 16, Episode 6. This popular cooking competition series is all about finding the next superstar chef.

The four best chefs from this week’s heats return to the MasterChef kitchen, where they face two challenging tasks that will push their culinary skills to the limit.

The first challenge, an Invention Test with a twist, puts the chefs’ creativity and resourcefulness to the test. They must craft a dish that prominently features one of four ingredients that are among the most wasted in the UK: bread, milk, potatoes, or bananas. With only an hour and 10 minutes to create a stunning and inventive dish, the pressure is on. The judges demand nothing less than excellence, and at the end of this round, one professional will be forced to bid farewell to the competition.

Following the Invention Test, the remaining...

Peter Langenberg, the newly appointed COO of Banijay following the Endemol Shine takeover, will be ramping up the company’s content strategy in key territories, notably in Benelux, Germany and India.

In Benelux, where Banijay just bowed the new label SimpleZodiak, a merger of Simple Media and Zodiac Nederland, the company is developing a packed slate of shows under the new leadership of Peter Lubbers, who was tapped as CEO of Banijay Benelux, the new umbrella spanning the region and its production activities stemming from nine labels.

The Benelux slate includes the gameshow “The Road to a Million”; immersive reality show “Next E-Talent,” produced for the streaming service Videoland; “Doodstil,” a drama mini-series that’s a spin-off of the hit Dutch thriller “Penoza: The Final Chapter”; web series “Hunted VIP’s”; and the documentary series “Human Playground,” about sport, culture and tradition.

“We are already well-established in Benelux as we...

The BBC and production company Shine were forced to edit out a contestant on an episode of MasterChef: The Professionals due to what a spokeswoman described as “unforeseen circumstances.”

Season 13, episode seven of BBC One’s cookery show was preceded by the message: “This program has been edited and features 3 of the original 4 contestants who took part.”

The notice sparked speculation online about why the chef was removed from the show, but a spokeswoman said it was related to a private matter. Deadline understands that the issue was health-related.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances concerning one of our contestants, the programme was edited to remove their appearance,” the spokeswoman said. She declined to comment further.

Deadline revealed back in July that the MasterChef franchise was back in production for the BBC in the UK following the coronavirus production shut down. Filming took place at 3 Mills Studios.

Exclusive: Fox’s food competition format MasterChef was forced to shut down in March having filmed half of its 11th season.

The show, which is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, is now eyeing an October return to filming.

Deadline understands that the current plan is for production to pick back up around mid-to-late October. This would hopefully allow star and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, one of the judges, to return to LA from his home in the UK. As to be expected with all shows, this schedule remains flexible depending on the impact of the virus over the next few months.

The show, which will feature 18 episodes, will be produced with health and safety protocols front and center. Crew will wear PPE equipment and there will be the, now standard, Covid-19 testing and social distancing.

Danny Schrader and Natalka Znak are showrunners and exec produce alongside Ramsay,...

Exclusive: MasterChef is officially back in production in the UK after Shine got cameras rolling on spin-off show MasterChef: The Professionals last week.

Filming is underway on Season 13 of the professionals’ franchise at 3 Mills Studios in London, with Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace resuming their hosting and judging duties — albeit with a socially distanced twist.

MasterChef: The Professionals is the first of the UK MasterChef brands to go into production in the pandemic era. Celebrity MasterChef is currently broadcasting on BBC One but wrapped just before lockdown in March.

3 Mills Studios has been MasterChef’s home in the UK for a number of years and it is understood that the large studio space used to house the show has been an advantage in getting production underway.

A MasterChef spokeswoman said: “We are ensuring that all Covid-19 filming protocols are being adhered to as set out in industry-wide filming guidelines published last week.

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The first trailer for MasterChef season 11 has been revealed.

Presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode get a military singsong going in the 'food bootcamp' clip.

The new series of the BBC One cooking contest will premiere later this year.

MasterChef's Wallace recently announced that he is to marry for the fourth time.

Wallace was among the celebrities to take part in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, but was the first star to be voted out of the BBC One competition.

Celebrity chef Michael Roux Jr previously criticised the "hypocritical" and "two-faced" BBC after he was replaced as a presenter of MasterChef: The Professionals.

The Royle Family was the most-watched peak time programme last night (December 23) outside of soaps, according to overnight data.

The Christmas special - which first aired in 2012 - entertained an average of 4.22m (19.2%) on BBC One from 9pm and peaked at 4.46m.

Earlier in the evening, 4.14m (20.2%) tuned into Celebrity Mastermind, while a repeat of Mrs Brown's Boys' 2012 Christmas episode was watched by 3.34m (22.1%).

On BBC Two, Masterchef: The Professionals tempted an average of 3.59m viewers from 8pm (16%), followed by 1.87m (8.5%) who stayed for The Wrong Mans.

Meanwhile, ITV showed the latest episode of Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears to 2.13m (10.4%) at 7.30pm (88.7k/0.4% on +1).

1.79m (7.8%) joined Christine Bleakley and Michael Scott for a look at Roman Britain from the Air at 8pm (128.5k/0.6%), which was followed by 1.90m (8.7%) who tuned into Lottery Stories: Be Careful What You Wish For at 9pm (202.7k/1.1%).

Over on Channel 4, festive favourite...

The second series finale of The Fall climbed in the ratings on Thursday, overnight data reveals.

The Jamie Dornan series rose by around 500,000 from last week to an average 2.54 million (12.7%) at 9pm. Earlier, MasterChef: The Professionals appealed to 2.74m (12.8%) at 8pm.

BBC One's Diy Sos: The Big Build topped the ratings outside soaps with 3.71m (17.3%) at 8pm, followed by Panorama with 2.24m (10.8%) at 9pm. The Apprentice: Why I Fired Them gathered 1.83m (15.8%) at 10.35pm.

On ITV, The Sun Military Awards 2014 attracted 2.48m (11.9%) from 8.30pm.

Channel 4's Amazing Spaces brought in 1.21m (5.7%) at 8pm (195k/0.9% on +1), followed by the final 24 Hours in A&E with 1.92m (9.2%) at 9pm (299k/1.8%). Babylon concluded with 347k (2.2%) at 10pm (160k/1.7%).

On Channel 5, The Railway was seen by 662k (3.1%) at 8pm, followed by Britain's Bloodiest Dynasties with 443k (2.1%) at 9pm.

ITV2's Release the Hounds thrilled 457k (2.2%) at 9pm (116k/0.7%), while Celebrity Juice entertained...

The Apprentice climbed back to its third-highest-rated episode of the series on Wednesday, overnight data reveals.

The interview stage of the BBC One competition rose by around 800,000 viewers from last week to 6.38 million (28.3%) on average at 9pm. BBC Two's You're Fired! brought in 2.42m (13.5%) at 10pm.

Earlier on BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals continued with 3.10m (14.4%) at 8pm, followed by Secrets of the Castle with 1.64m (7.3%) at 9pm.

On ITV, Surprise, Surprise entertained 3.05m (14.1%) at 8pm (173k/0.8% on +1), while documentary Hit & Run interested 1.76m (7.8%) at 9pm (196k/1.2%).

Channel 4's Posh Pawn appealed to 1.64m (7.7%) at 8pm (148k/0.7%), followed by the 2014 Comedy Awards with 1.27m (6.6%) at 9pm (119k/1.0%). This is down slightly from last year's ceremony, which brought in 1.34m.

On Channel 5, Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun was seen by 629k (2.9%) at 8pm. Benefits Britain attracted 1.27m (5.6%) at 9pm (135k/0.8%), while My Crazy Christmas Obsession brought in 661k (4.2%) at 10pm.

The inaugural BBC Music Awards topped the ratings outside soaps on Thursday (December 11), overnight data reveals.

The awards ceremony brought in an average 3.94 million viewers (18.3%) at 8pm. In comparison, this year's Brit Awards attracted an overnight rating of 4.20m (18.4%) in February.

Later, Russell Brand and Nigel Farage's appearance on a heated edition of Question Time intrigued 3.40m (29.2%) at 10.35pm, up by over a million viewers from last week.

On BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals continued with 2.38m (11.1%) at 8pm, followed by the latest episode of The Fall with 2.08m (9.7%) at 9pm and Russell Howard's Good News with 1.17m (6.7%) at 10pm.

ITV's For the Love of Dogs appealed to 3.57m (16.4%) at 8.30pm (152,000/0.7% on +1). The second part of The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries was seen by 2.88m (14.1%) at 9pm (229k/1.6%).

On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces brought in 1.33m (6.2%) at 8pm (204k/0.9%), followed by 24 Hours in A&E with 1.76m (8.2%) at...

The Apprentice bounced back in the ratings on Wednesday (December 10), according to overnight data.

The BBC One series benefitted from I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! leaving the schedules, rising by around 700,000 viewers to an average 5.54 million (24.0%) at 9pm. BBC Two's You're Fired followed with 2.12m (11.1%) at 10pm.

On BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals appealed to 2.71m (12.1%) at 8pm, followed by The Great Continental Railway with 1.81m (7.9%) at 9pm.

ITV's I'm a Celebrity: Coming Out special entertained 5.42m (24.1%) at 8pm (426k/1.8% on +1), while drama The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries was seen by 3.11m (14.2%) at 9pm (253k/1.8%).

Channel 4's Posh Pawn gathered 1.24m (5.5%) at 8pm (109k/0.5%), followed by Bear's Wild Weekend featuring Ben Stiller with 1.40m (6.0%) at 9pm (210k/1.2%).

On Channel 5, Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun gathered 862k (3.8%) at 8pm. Benefits Britain attracted 1.18m (5.1%) at 9pm (131k/0.8%), followed by My Crazy Christmas Obsession with 719k (4.3%) at 10pm.

The Missing climbed back to over 5 million viewers on Tuesday, overnight data reveals.

The BBC One drama benefited from I'm a Celebrity leaving the schedules, rising by over 600,000 viewers from last week to an average 5.31m (22.8%) at 9pm.

On BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals appealed to 2.79m (12.0%) at 8pm, followed by Secrets of the Castle with 1.49m (6.4%) at 9pm.

ITV's Champions League coverage of Liverpool's draw with Basel scored 4.14m (18.2%) at 7.30pm.

On Channel 4, Kirstie's Handmade Christmas interested 1.81m (7.8%) at 8pm (252k/1.1% on +1), followed by My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas with 1.95m (8.4%) at 9pm (332k/2.1%). A Gogglebox repeat amused 1.30m (8.3%) at 10pm (229k/2.8%).

Channel 5's repeat of Michael Bublé's Christmas Special entertained 799k (3.5%) at 8pm (118k/0.5%), while Kids' Hospital at Christmas gathered 1.04m (4.4%) at 9pm (115k/0.7%).

On BBC Three, documentary Our War fascinated 404k (1.9%) at 9pm.

On Sky1, the latest episode of The Flash was seen by 518k (2.2%) at 8pm,...

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! stayed top of the ratings on Thursday, overnight data reveals.

The ITV series climbed slightly from Wednesday night to an average 7.48 million viewers (32.6%) at 8.30pm (351,000/2.0% on +1). ITV2's spinoff show brought in 710k (4.6%) at 10pm.

On BBC One, Watchdog interested 3.42m (15.4%) at 8pm, followed by Crimewatch with 2.61m (11.5%) at 9pm. Question Time intrigued 2.32m (22.2%) at 10.35pm.

BBC Two's Snooker UK Championship coverage scored 1.08m (5.6%) at 7pm, while MasterChef: The Professionals appealed to 2.39m (10.8%) at 8pm. The latest episode of The Fall thrilled 2.10m (9.2%) at 9pm, followed by Russell Howard's Good News with 1.12m (6.5%) at 10pm.

On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces fascinated 1.18m (5.3%) at 8pm (154k/0.7%), followed by 24 Hours in A&E with 1.27m (5.6%) at 9pm (325k/2.1%) and Babylon with 411k (2.7%) at 10pm.

Channel 5's Railway: The First Great Western gathered 664k (3.0%) at 8pm, while Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty attracted 514k (2.3%) at 9pm...

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! dropped over 1 million viewers on Tuesday evening, overnight data reveals.

The ITV show still easily topped the night after Jimmy Bullard's departure on Monday, attracting an average 7.25m (29.6%) at 8.30pm (449,000/2.4% on +1). ITV2's spinoff show brought in 755k (4.7%) at 10pm (99k/0.4%).

On BBC One, The Missing fell by nearly a million viewers from last week to 4.66m (19.0%) at 9pm.

BBC Two's Strictly: It Takes Two entertained 1.89m (9.8%) at 6.30pm, followed by the Great Interior Design Challenge finale with 1.83m (8.9%) at 7pm.

MasterChef: The Professionals attracted 3.05m (13.1%) at 8pm, while Secrets of the Castle was seen by 1.53m (6.2%) at 9pm.

On Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners fascinated 1.00m (4.3%) at 8pm (99k/0.4%), followed by 17 Kids and Counting with 1.29m (5.2%) at 9pm (257k/1.6%).

Britain's Craziest Christmas Lights wowed 1.08m (4.7%) at 8pm on Channel 5, while Autopsy: Elvis Presley intrigued 977k (4.0%) at 9pm (175k...

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! climbed back up to over 8 million viewers on Wednesday, overnight data reveals.

The ITV show rose to an average 8.14m (34.6%) at 9pm, with an added 572,000 (3.6%) on +1. ITV2's spinoff show entertained 780k (4.9%) at 10pm.

On BBC One, Watchdog appealed to 3.52m (15.7%) at 8pm, followed by Life Story with 2.78m (11.8%) at 9pm. Question Time gathered 2.50m (22.1%) at 10.35pm.

BBC Two's Strictly: It Takes Two attracted 1.78m (9.4%) at 6.30pm, while MasterChef: The Professionals brought in 2.75m (12.3%) at 8pm. The latest episode of The Fall was seen by 2.01m (8.6%) at 9pm, while Russell Howard's Good News amused 1.29m (7.2%) at 10pm.

On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces intrigued 1.35m (6.0%) at 8pm (197k/0.8% on +1), while 24 Hours in A&E fascinated 1.21m (5.1%) at 9pm. Babylon continued with 419k (2.7%) at 10pm.

Channel 5's Underground Britain was seen by 652k (2.9%) at 8pm, followed by Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty with 694k (3.0%) at...

The Apprentice bounced back slightly from last week on Wednesday, overnight data reveals.

The BBC One competition was up by around 250,000 viewers to an average 5.35 million (20.9%) at 9pm. BBC Two's You're Fired gathered 2.20m (10.5%) at 10pm.

On ITV, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! easily topped the night, dipping by around 200k from last Wednesday to 7.77m (32.0%) at 9pm (563k/3.7% on +1). Earlier, Surprise, Surprise entertained 3.53m (15.1%) at 8pm (99k/0.4%).

BBC Two's MasterChef: The Professionals appealed to 3.06m (13.9%) at 8pm, followed by Great Continental Railway with 2.00m (7.8%) at 9pm.

On Channel 4, Posh Pawn brought in 1.34m (6.1%) at 8pm, while Liberty of London attracted 838k (3.3%) at 9pm (175k/0.9%).

Channel 5's Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun was seen by 889k (4.1%) at 8pm, followed by Benefits Britain with 1.34m (5.2%) at 9pm (156k/0.9%).

On the multichannels, ITV2's I'm a Celebrity... Now! interested 604k (5.0%) at 10.30pm. Sky1's Champions League coverage scored 588k (2.5%) at 7.30pm.

The Missing bounced back to top the ratings on Tuesday outside soaps, overnight data reveals.

The BBC One drama gained back over 500,000 viewers from last week - when it went up against the England vs Scotland match - climbing to an average of 5.54 million (24.6%) at 9pm.

ITV's Champions League coverage scored 4.33m (18.5%) from 7.30pm.

On BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals cooked up 2.83m (12.6%) at 8pm, followed by Secrets of the Castle with 1.56m (6.9%) at 9pm.

Channel 4's Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners appealed to 1.45m (6.5%) at 8pm (274k/1.2% on +1), while The Paedophile Next Door fascinated 1.33m (5.9%) at 9pm (313k/2.0%). A Gogglebox repeat amused 1.32m (8.4%) at 10pm (168k/2.0%).

On Channel 5, Countdown to Murder brought in 967k (4.3%) at 8pm, followed by Miracle Babies with 927k (4.1%) at 9pm.

BBC Three's Life is Toff entertained 417k (2.4%) at 10pm. On ITV2, I'm a Celebrity... Now! attracted 702k (4.5%) at 10pm.

On Sky1, The Flash's latest episode thrilled 435k (1.9%) at 8pm.

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! bounced back in the ratings on Thursday, overnight data reveals.

The ITV show gained back around 400,000 viewers from Wednesday's episode, topping the night with an average of 8.38 million (35.6%) at 9pm (437k/2.8% on +1). ITV2's spin-off show entertained 873k (5.5%) at 10pm.

Earlier, Paul O'Grady's For the Love of Dogs appealed to 4.52m (20.5%) at 8.30pm (99k/0.4%).

On BBC One, Watchdog intrigued 3.45m (16.0%) at 8pm, followed by Life Story with 2.89m (12.3%) at 9pm. Question Time brought in 2.76m (24.7%) at 10.35pm.

BBC Two's MasterChef: The Professionals gathered 2.64m (12.3%) at 8pm, while The Fall continued with 2.16m (9.2%) at 9pm. Russell Howard's Good News amused 1.10m (6.2%) at 10pm.

On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces fascinated 1.49m (6.9%) at 8pm (147k/0.6%), followed by 24 Hours in A&E with 1.29m (5.5%) at 9pm (467k/2.9%). Babylon dipped to 340k (2.2%) at 10pm.

Channel 5's Underground Britain was seen by 626k (2.9%) at 8pm, while...

The Apprentice dropped around 1.3 million viewers after going up against I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, overnight data reveals.

The BBC One series fell to an average 5.10m (21.0%) at 9pm, down from last week's 6.4m score. BBC Two's You're Fired! was seen by 2.02m (9.6%) at 10pm.

ITV's I'm a Celebrity entertained 7.96m (34.3%) at 9pm (512,000/3.4% on +1) after a day away. This is down by around 1.2m from its last episode on Monday.

Earlier, Surprise, Surprise brought in 3.76m (18.1%) at 8pm (148k/0.6%). On ITV2, I'm a Celebrity... Now! attracted 950k (7.7%) at 10.30pm.

BBC Two's MasterChef: The Professionals gathered 3.27m (15.7%) at 8pm, followed by The Great Continental Railway with 2.04m (8.4%) at 9pm.

On Channel 4, Posh Pawn appealed to 1.37m (6.6%) at 8pm, followed by Liberty of London with 618k (2.5%) at 9pm (209k/1.2%) and Confessions of a Copper with 465k (2.7%) at 10pm (146k/1.8%).

Channel 5's Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun interested 801k (3.9%) at 8pm,...

The Missing dropped to below 5 million when it went up against live football on Tuesday, overnight data reveals.

The BBC One drama lost around 800,000 viewers from last week, falling to 4.98 million on average (20.9%) at 9pm.

ITV's coverage of the Scotland vs England friendly scored 6.19m (26.8%) from 7.30pm.

On BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals continued with 2.66m (11.1%) at 8pm, followed by Secrets of the Castle with 1.24m (5.2%) at 9pm and The Walshes with 484k (2.7%) at 10pm.

Channel 4's Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners attracted 1.21m (5.0%) at 8pm (247k/1.0% on +1), followed by You Can't Get the Staff with 952k (4.0%) at 9pm (149k/0.9%) and Gogglebox with 1.04m (6.5%) at 10pm (170k/2.1%).

On Channel 5, Miracle Babies brought in 821k (3.4%) at 9pm.

ITV2's I'm a Celebrity... Now! entertained 973k (5.9%) at 9pm (105k/1.3%). On Dave, Storage Hunters UK amused 437k (1.8%) at 8pm and 519k (2.1%) at 8.30pm.

The Fall returned to BBC Two with just under 2.5 million viewers on Thursday, overnight data reveals.

The Gillian Anderson drama brought in 2.48m (11.8%) at 9pm, which is down by over 1m viewers from last year's opener and finale - which both attracted around 3.5m in the spring.

Earlier, It Takes Two entertained 1.88m (10.0%) at 6.30pm, followed by The Great Interior Design Challenge with 1.62m (8.1%) at 7pm and MasterChef: The Professionals with 2.68m (12.1%) at 8pm. Russell Howard's Good News amused 870k (5.1%) at 10pm.

On BBC One, Watchdog appealed to 3.77m (17.0%) at 8pm, while David Attenborough's Life Story amazed 3.16m (15.0%) at 9pm. Question Time brought in 2.26m (20.7%) at 10.35pm.

ITV's For the Love of Dogs topped the night outside soaps again with 4.04m (18.0%) at 8.30pm (128,000/0.6% on +1), followed by the Neil Diamond special with 2.83m (13.8%) at 9pm (247k/1.7%).

On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces attracted 1.33m (6.0%) at 8pm (214k/1.0%), while 24 Hours in A...

The Apprentice rose to its second-highest viewership this series, overnight data reveals.

The BBC One show climbed by around 300,000 viewers from last week to 6.41 million (28.1%) at 9pm. BBC Two's You're Fired gathered 2.28m (12.6%) at 10pm.

Earlier, Panorama interested 2.52m (12.1%) at 7.30pm, while Children in Need special Looking After Mum was seen by 1.21m (11.8%) at 10.35pm.

BBC Two's Great Interior Design Challenge interested 1.43m (7.0%) at 7pm, followed by MasterChef: The Professionals with 2.91m (13.8%) at 8pm and The Great Continental Railway with 2.29m (10.0%) at 9pm.

On ITV, Surprise, Surprise entertained 3.45m (16.3%) at 8pm (183k/0.8% on +1). The second part of Broadmoor fascinated 2.25m (9.9%) at 9pm (184k/1.2%).

Channel 4's Posh Pawn brought in 1.38m (6.6%) at 8pm (123k/0.5%), followed by the return of Liberty of London with 1.04m (4.6%) at 9pm (297k/1.9%).

On Channel 5, Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun attracted 865k (4.1%) at 8pm, while Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away continued with 1.22m...