Sam Quek, John Barnes among star-studded line-up on Celebrity Masterchef

Sam Quek and John Barnes are among the stars taking part in the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef

John Barnes, Sam Quek, Sir Matthew Pinsent and Judy Murray are among the star names who will take part in the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef.

Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will preside over another series of the cooking show.

The five-week long test of their culinary skills was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe.

Barnes, who was a leading light for England and Liverpool, will hope he has what it takes to bring home the trophy.

He certainly wasn't alien to success during his career, but the same can be said for some of his competitors.

Quek is an Olympic gold medalist after helping the Great Britain hockey team win the top prize at Rio de Janerio in 2016.

Pinsent is another British Olympian who claimed gold.

The former rower did so on four occasions, three of which were alongside Steve Redgrave.

Murray has been a huge part of her son's success and continues to be an influential figure in tennis.

The sporting quartet will also go up against actor Phil Daniels, blind travel presenter Amar Latif, RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Baga Chipz and Rak-Su singer Myles Stephenson.

Carla-Maria Lawson, commissioning editor for the BBC, said: "The 20 celebrities who've taken up the MasterChef challenge this year are an exciting, ambitious and brave bunch.

"There's been no holding back in their pursuit of the coveted Celebrity MasterChef title and their efforts will be a real treat for viewers in the BBC One summer schedule."

Katie Attwood, series editor at production company Shine TV, added: "This series we've got another fantastic line-up of willing celebrities ready to commence battle.

"And for the first time in the heats we kick off with the Market Test which throws up some pretty unusual creations for John and Gregg to say the least - it promises to be full of fun, surprises and some great food."