An "overwhelmed" Angellica Bell has reflected on being crowned the Celebrity MasterChef 2017 champion.

The Kingston TV Presenter and broadcaster defeated 19 other celebrities to be awarded the trophy by judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

Angellica said: “It has been one of the most stressful yet rewarding experiences I've ever been through! I didn't realise just how passionate I was about food and how much I thrived on learning more.

"When John and Gregg announced my name, I was beyond thrilled and I want to thank them and the show for allowing me to have this experience.”

The final challenge, which aired on BBC One on Friday (September 22), was to produce a three-course meal for the judges in two-and-a-half hours.

Dev Griffin and Ulrika Johnsson were the other finalists.

Angellica's winning meal consisted of a camembert, fig and onion tart for starter, a main of pan-fried halibut and king prawns with a creamy vermouth sauce and a desert of pear bourdaloue.

Gregg described the desert as "nothing short of brilliant" with John labelling it as "perfect in every way, shape and form".

John added: "Angellica makes sure everything that she does is done to absolute perfection. Throughout this competition Angellica has pushed herself.

"Give her an opportunity to learn she sucks it up and does it brilliantly. She has done herself proud.”

Previous winners of the show include Kimberly Wyatt, Jayne Middlemiss and Matt Dawson.

Michael Underwood, husband to Angellica, was a finalist in the competition in 2012.

Looking back on her MasterChef journey, Angellica said: "There have been some incredible moments. It is those moments where you just say 'wow' - they will stay with me forever."