Celebrity Head Chef
2011 Irish TV series or programme
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Celebrity Head Chef is the second series of TV3's cookery series, Head Chef. The series features Conrad Gallagher, the youngest chef ever to win a Michelin Star[1][2] and stars Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho from The X Factor; Mary Burke, the mammy from Crystal Swing; Adele King (Twink); Geraldine from The Apprentice; Michael Hayes, the presenter from How Low Can You Go?; and former model Kohlin Harris.[3][4][5]
Wagner Carrilho
Mary Burke
Michael Hayes
Geraldine O'Callaghan
Kohlin Harris
Adele King
| Celebrity Head Chef | |
|---|---|
| |
| Starring | Conrad Gallagher Wagner Carrilho Mary Burke Michael Hayes Geraldine O'Callaghan Kohlin Harris Adele King |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Sideline Productions |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV3 |
| Release | 25 July – 29 July 2011 |
| Related | |
| Head Chef (2011–present) Junior Head Chef | |
Contestants
As there are no eliminations in the show, the series will begin and end with 6 contestants. At the conclusion of the final episode, Conrad will choose the winner.
Wagner Carrilho
Wagner Carrilho was an X Factor contestant known for his charismatic performances and his unique personality.[6][7][8] After being rejected in the audition round, Wagner was called back into the competition as Louis Walsh's Wild card. He was eliminated in the eighth week of X Factor after performing in the final showdown with Irish singer Mary Byrne.[9]
Mary Burke
Mary Burke is the mother and keyboardist of the popular family singing group, Crystal Swing.[10] The group has appeared on The Late Late on RTÉ and The Ellen DeGeneres Show in America.[11][12]
Michael Hayes
Michael Hayes was the presenter from How Low Can You Go? on RTÉ Two.[13] He is also the presenter of Animal A & E on TV3.[14]
Geraldine O'Callaghan
Geraldine O’Callaghan was a semi-finalist on The Apprentice on TV3.She was eliminated in the 12th week of the Apprentice competition.[15]
Kohlin Harris
Kohlin Harris was Ireland's first male supermodel, modelling for Calvin Klein and Versace who was scouted in Dublin aged 16.[16][17][18]
Adele King
Adele King is an entertainer better known as Twink formerly of a group called Maxi, Dick and Twink.[19][20] She has also been described as Ireland's panto queen.[21][22][23] She is also respected in the sugar craft world.[24]