When is the Masterchef: The Professionals final?

MASTERCHEF: The Professionals is nearly over for another year.

But before the judges close their kitchen, there is the grand final to decide who will be crowned winner.

When is the Masterchef: the Professionals final?

The three finalists – who will be whittled down from five chefs next week on December 17 and 18 – will face one last challenge on December 19, 2019 in the big grand final at 8pm on BBC Two.

They are given three hours to cook a starter, a main course and a dessert.

Each of these dishes must showcase their culinary abilities to a whole new level, with flawless presentation and exciting flavours.

Who is favourite to win MasterChef: The Professionals?

Here’s who is favourite to win – odds supplied by Ladbrokes:

• Olivia Burt 2/1 – Claridge’s chef
• Yann Florio  3/1 – Mayfair chef
• Andrew Durham 9/2 – HMS Raleigh in Cornwall chef
• Exose Grant Lopo-Ndinga 9/2 – James Martin restaurant chef
• Stu Deeley 6/1 – Birmingham chef

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The original show of MasterChef returns next year.

An exact air date is yet to be revealed but it is likely to be in March 2020.

Unfortunately applications to be on the next series are now closed.