ITV has commissioned a new food and travel show, starring Loose Women panellist Judi Love.
The comedian and presenter made her love of culinary pursuits known when she won Celebrity MasterChef in 2021.
Now she is taking her skills on tour, and setting sail across the Mediterranean in a new series called Judi Love’s Culinary Cruise.
A camera crew will follow Judi as she travels to five different destinations in luxury yacht Emerald Azzurra.
Once she touches down in each of the towns, she will be tasked with making a dish that is renowned in each region.
The cruise is set to leave from Kotor in Montenegro.
Judi’s first destination will be the Greek village of Parga, followed by Kerkira, Kefalonia and Itea.
The Loose Women host is facing quite the challenge as she will have to cook the local cuisine on board the Emerald for all the other passengers – so let’s hope she’s not prone to seasickness!
Judi shared her excitement for the new show, gushing: “I am so excited to be setting sail on this new adventure with ITV. Growing up within a Jamaican family, food was always at the heart of any function and occasion. So I’m truly excited to experience the culture, people and food of the beautiful Mediterranean.
“I’m looking forward to exploring all of the different destinations as food has such a way of telling a story for many, especially in the Mediterranean where it’s about sharing love, traditions and identity.
“I have always loved watching loved ones cook and I truly love serving up a hearty plate of food for my family and friends. So I’m thrilled to be able to embrace this with ITV and the audience at home… I can’t wait to get started.”
ITV’s Director of BE Studios Bhavit Chandrani added: “We’re delighted that BE Studio has played a role in bringing this incredible campaign to ITV.
“Emerald Cruises is the perfect partner and we can’t wait to see Judi Love on a luxury yacht, travelling to beautiful, scenic locations and tasting some mouth-watering dishes.”
There will be five episodes in the series, but a release date has not been confirmed yet.
Regular Loose Women panellists
Katie Piper – Former Strictly Come Dancing star, activist, model and author
Sunetra Sarker – Also a former Strictly Come Dancing star, and known for acting in Casualty
Kaye Adams – Scottish journalist and one of the original Loose Women
Christine Lampard – ITV presenter
Ruth Langsford – Presented Loose Women on and off since 1999
Jane Moore – Former columnist for The Sun
Coleen Nolan – Became known for her family girl band called The Nolans and went on to compete on Celeb Big Brother
Nadia Sawalha – Former EastEnders star and Celebrity MasterChef winner
Stacey Solomon – Known for her reality show Sort Your Life Out and winning series 10 of I’m a Celeb