Kadeena Cox, MBE was crowned Celebrity MasterChef 2021 champion on Friday as she reigned victorious against Joe Swash and Megan McKenna on the finale.
After four heat weeks, one week of semi-finals and an impressive final week, Paralympic sprinter Kadeena, 30, beat 19 stars to be awarded the coveted trophy by judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace on the final.
The Gold medallist, who has Multiple Sclerosis, said: 'I gave everything I could today. I am absolutely buzzing. This smile is not disappearing from my face for a while...
'I am just proud of myself for doing it. I didn't change who I was, I learnt along the way but I was still Kadeena right to the end. It has just been a great journey and one that I am never going to forget.'
Woo! Kadeena Cox, MBE was crowned champion on Friday as she reigned victorious on BBC One's Celebrity MasterChef 2021
On her win, judge John said: 'So many times during this year's competition I forgot Kadeena had Multiple Sclerosis and was not only battling for the trophy but had her own personal battle going on. She just never let up, she didn't stop!...
'For me she is a true inspiration. Her food is special, not just because it is technically brilliant but also because it has heart, it's got soul and it's got love.'
Gregg added: 'What a lovely, lovely final. Today from Kadeena we got very special dishes. It's not just the quality of Kadeena's cooking, it's the originality of the ideas. There is a reason she has a bedroom full of medals, she is a serious competitor.'
In the final episode, Kadeena, alongside other finalists Megan and Joe, had two hours to present a flawless three-course meal, cooked to the very highest standards to impress the judges.
Celebration: The Gold medallist, who has Multiple Sclerosis, said: 'I gave everything I
