Celebrity MasterChef guest judge admits ‘I’m a terrible cook’ and reveals family’s savage reaction to doing show

A CELEBRITY MasterChef guest judge confessed her kids were left baffled by the gig as she revealed she’s a “terrible cook.” Broadcasting legend Zoe Ball was welcomed into the kitchen during last night’s episode to set the celebs their final culinary challenge of the day. Zoe Ball appeared on Celebrity MasterChef last night Credit: BBC Radio star Zoe asked the celebrities to make her their ultimate pudding Credit: BBC The second round of heats saw five of the stars battle it out for a place in the quarter-final. During her confessional, Zoe told viewers the only way she could appear on the show was by guest judging because of her poor culinary skills. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “I am so honoured to be in the MasterChef kitchen,” gushed Zoe. “But, I am a terrible cook. I mentioned to my kids that I might be visiting the studio and the looks of horror.” Read more on Celeb MasterChef Zoe Ball revealed her kids were surprised they let her into the MasterChef kitchen Zoe is gearing up for her big return to radio next month Credit: Getty The 55-year-old then opened up on her family’s savage reaction. She said: “They went ‘What they’ve allowed you in,’ so the only way I could have ever come here was to be a guest judge. “So I’m thrilled and ready to be impressed.” Hosts Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli were thrilled by Zoe’s appearance on the show and fans were too. Most read in TV One fan wrote: “Loving Zoe’s positivity giving encouragement. She realises these celebs are not professional chefs.” Another fan penned: “Seeing Zoe Ball on Celebrity MasterChef just made me think, she should have been one of the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing. Meanwhile, a third viewer added: “Zoe’s like a breath of fresh air! Best celeb judge!” Zoe asked the celebrities to make her their “ultimate pudding.” She then revealed her motivations for the challenge was simply her love of sweet treats. “What is it about puddings that I don’t love. A meal is not complete without a pudding,” said Zoe. “I will often order a pudding before even looking at a main.” Comment now