What do you tell yourself to help cope with nerves in the competition?
I usually shout at myself in my head like: "Come on Sam, concentrate. You can do this!"
What are you learning about yourself during the competition – any strengths or weaknesses you were not aware of?
I'm learning that I definitely have a style of cooking. I think the stuff I cook is very classic, no nonsense food.
Which heat two contestants will give Sam a run for his money?
What is the secret of good cooking, for you?
I've definitely learnt that it doesn't matter how many ingredients you put into a dish, it's care and love that makes a dish taste really good. Its sounds really cheesy, but I now truly believe that.
What’s your best cheat tip in the kitchen?
Similar to my answer above. My top tip is to be passionate about what you are cooking. Cook to your strengths and it will come out good.
Sam Nixon is a presenter and Celebrity MasterChef contestant.
Celebrity MasterChef continues on Thursday, 25 June at 9pm on BBC One. Each episode will be available in BBC iPlayer for 30 days after broadcast on TV.
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