TWO Thurrock lads will take on a host of household names in the latest series of Celebrity Masterchef.

X-Factor favourite and now popular television presenter Rylan Clarke, from Stanford-le-Hope, and Orsett’s former Paralympic medallist Danny Crates will don their aprons and whip up a collection of what they will hope will be tasty treats.

The duo will join names including singers Chesney Hawkes and Sarah Harding, comedian Syd Little and Emmerdale star Sheree Murphy.

Previous winners have included England rugby legend Phil Vickery and TV presenter Lisa Faulkner.

A broadcast date is yet to be confirmed.