CI5: The New Professionals based on Clemens' original intentions. Clemens intended for the original series to be an "ensemble" group, not just focusing on the three main characters. The new show was intended to return to this intended ideal, with the new 4.5 (originally Doyle) and 3.7 (Bodie) as part of a team effort. Of the original series' stars, Gordon Jackson died in 1990 and allegedly, though not verified, Wickes "never even thought" of approaching Martin Shaw. Since some of the co-financing for the show was derived from his association with American TV networks, he did, however, approach Lewis Collins to see if he
MasterChef: The Professionals Jamie Scott was crowned victor. The other two finalists were Brian McLeish and Sven-Hanson Britt. Series 8 began airing on 10 November 2015. It was won by Mark Stinchcombe. Series 9 began airing on 8 November 2016. Scottish chef and college lecturer Gary Maclean was crowned the winner. Series 10 began airing on 7 November 2017. In the final, aired on 21 December 2017, Craig Johnston was crowned champion. The other two finalists were Louisa Ellis and Steven Lickley. Series 11 began airing on 6 November 2018. Legend: MasterChef: The Professionals MasterChef: The Professionals is a BBC television competitive cooking