Reports suggest that Nabil Abdulrashid, a standout contestant from Britain’s Got Talent, is gearing up to join the latest season of Celebrity Masterchef.
The 35-year-old comedian previously stirred controversy with his politically charged routine during the ITV talent show’s finale last year, attracting over 3,000 complaints to Ofcom.
However, it seems Nabil is poised for a television return, this time trading punchlines for culinary creations as he aims to win over judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode with his cooking prowess.
From comedy to cooking? Britain’s Got Talent contestant Nabil Abdulrashid has reportedly signed up for the new series of Celebrity Masterchef
Nabil, who earned the Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon, is reportedly not just skilled in comedy but also quite talented in the kitchen.
A source revealed to The Sun, “While Nabil is celebrated for his humor, he has a knack for cooking as well.”
“He enjoys preparing Nigerian cuisine and plans to honor his heritage by crafting dishes that reflect his cultural roots,” the source added.
‘But Nabil has also proved he’s a pretty good all-rounder. It’s worth keeping an eye on him in the competition.’
New venture? It appears Nabil could be making a TV comeback as he’s set to show off his skills in the kitchen in a bid to impress judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode (pictured)
MailOnline have contacted representatives of Nabil, Masterchef and Britain’s Got Talent for comment.
The funnyman will reportedly join the likes of Melanie Sykes, Happy Mondays’ Bez and Megan McKenna on the BBC cooking show.
While stars including Katie Price, Love Island’s Kem Cetinay, Joe Swash, former footballer Dion Dublin and Coronation Street actress Melissa Johns are being tipped for the series.
In October last year, Nabil Abdulrashid laughed off the backlash sparked by his political routine as he branded himself a ‘hero’.
Drama: The comedian, 35, famously sparked backlash from his political routine during the final of the ITV talent show last year, which racked up over 3000 Ofcom complaints (pictured in October)
Hoping to impress: ‘Nabil is known for his comedy but he’s also a dab hand in the kitchen. ‘He loves cooking up Nigerian dishes and in a nod to his heritage, he will be rustling up dishes that compliment his roots’
The comedian took to Twitter to joke he’s kept ‘Ofcom workers from being made redundant’ after his performance in the final sparked 2,055 complaints, with the number rising to over 3000 shortly after.
Despite the backlash Nabil has brushed off the controversy by insisting he came on the show to ‘make a point,’ and viewers praised his performance for ‘pushing boundaries.’
Laughing off the drama Nabil tweeted: ‘I’m just happy I’ve kept workers at Ofcom from being made redundant. I’m a hero and should be appreciated from my contribution to the economy.’
During his routine, the comedian addressed his previous performance getting 733 Ofcom complaints and Diversity receiving 24,500 for their Black Lives Matter inspired performance as he hit back at critics.
What backlash? In October last year, Nabil Abdulrashid laughed off the backlash sparked by his political routine as he branded himself a ‘hero’
No drama here! The comedian took to Twitter to joke he’s kept ‘Ofcom workers from being made redundant’ after his performance in the final sparked thousands of complaints
Media watchdog Ofcom later rejected complaints against Nabil and took the freedom of expression into account when making the decision not to launch an investigation.
A spokesperson said at the time: ‘The comedian’s satirical take on his life experiences as a black Muslim was likely to have been within audience expectations.’
Sadly Nabil missed out on being crowned BGT champion, finishing in fourth place, with singer Jon Courtenay winning the series.
Taking to the social media platform following his defeat, Nabil said: ‘Thanks for all the support guys. Didn’t get the ”W” today but don’t worry.. the marathon continues. Love you all #teamnabil #nabilarmy I came to make a point and I think I did.’
Cleared: Media watchdog Ofcom later rejected complaints against Nabil and took the freedom of expression into account when making the decision not to launch an investigation
