Duncan James was completely stunned when he was crowned winner of the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook Off on Wednesday.
The 45-year-old singer blew the judges away with his sensational Christmas dinner as he served an outstanding turkey wellington.
The judges were amazed when they cut open the package and found the perfectly cooked turkey and stuffing. Gregg Wallace even compared the meal to a dish worthy of a restaurant.
And it seemed the star's whole Christmas had come at once as presenter John Torode and Gregg Duncan announced this year's festive winner.
It seemed as if Duncan couldn't believe the news as he looked visibly shocked and shouted: “Are you serious?!”
Duncan James, 45, held back tears as he was crowned MasterChef winner with a restaurant-quality Christmas meal on Wednesday
The 45-year-old singer blew the judges away with his sensational Christmas dinner as he served an outstanding turkey wellington
After appearing on the show in 2021, Duncan couldn't wait to call his mother after securing the win.
The star then told the cameras: “I'm just so happy.” This is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.
“I haven’t won anything in years and now I’ve won MasterChef at Christmas, which is one of the biggest awards you can get.”
He added: “I'm just really thrilled and so grateful. 'I'm a bit emotional.'
As he bit into Duncan's turkey, John asked, “Duncan, I'm coming to your house for Christmas next year.”
While Gregg told him: “This is stunning. “I'm not kidding when I say I would expect to find food of this quality in a really good restaurant.”
John continued: “Duncan's food was elegant, sophisticated and captured the flavor and spirit of Christmas,” and Gregg added: “Today he demonstrated skills that I would normally associate with a professional chef.” And that's why Duncan is our champion.”
Duncan followed his main course with a spiced toffee pudding with brandy-soaked dates and a toffee sauce, served with clotted cream and berries.
It seemed like the actor couldn't believe the news as he looked visibly shocked and shouted: “Are you serious?!”
Duncan was joined on the show by his former fellow contestants Love Island star Faye Winter, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt and actor and presenter Richard Blackwood
The star then told the cameras: “I'm just so happy.” This is one of the best things that has ever happened to me
Duncan rushed over to hug Judge Gregg Wallace, who said of Duncan's food: “I would expect to find food of this quality in a really good restaurant.”
The star also hugged John, who asked Duncan if he could come for Christmas next year
Duncan first appeared on the series in 2021 and returned for this year's Christmas special
Fans of the blue pop icon shared their support on Twitter
Duncan was joined on the show by his former fellow contestants Love Island star Faye Winter, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt and actor and presenter Richard Blackwood.
Fans of the blue pop icon shared their support on Twitter.
One wrote: “Duncan James is a great old sweetheart, isn't he?” “The food looked phenomenal.”
A second added: “Awww Duncan James, so cute! And such a good cook” and a third penned: “Duncan James doing well to win.”
Referring to Duncan's stylish festive jumper, another joked: “Does anyone know where I can buy Duncan James' Christmas tree jumper?”