59 year old Linda works as a medical secretary. Born in Liverpool she has lived both Turkey and Bidston on Wirral, now living in Prestatyn, North Wales with her husband and daughter.

How would you describe your style of cooking?

“I don’t have a certain type of cooking style as I enjoy making different foods from around the world. My husband is Moroccan, and the food of his country is a massive inspiration and something I love to cook. I also love to do desserts which I’m hoping Gregg will like!”

What is your earliest cooking memory?

“When I was younger I remember baking cakes and pies with my mum after school and I always looked forward to this. When I became a mum (I have five children) I wanted to pass this on, and started cooking meals for the whole family.”

Why did you enter MasterChef?

“I always watch and love MasterChef. John and Gregg are my favourite television presenters. I had just recovered from breast cancer and heading towards my 60th birthday and my daughter Kelly said why not apply. I thought what have I got to lose so I did and here I am.”

What is your food dream?

“I have always wanted my own small business a little bistro abroad, somewhere nice and hot. Creating a cookbook, travelling, exploring food, and cooking for people close to me, basically anything to do with food.”