An Edinburgh MasterChef contestant performed exceptionally on the BBC cookery show last night - however viewers weren't discussing the dishes after many pointed out a noticeable celebrity lookalike.
Dean, 41, from Portobello in Edinburgh, is a multiple sclerosis ambassador and lives at home with his three sons, aged 9, 14, and 22.
He prepared a pan-roasted venison loin, fondant potatoes, a carrot puree and a pancetta and black pudding crumble, served with a masala wine and blackberry jus.
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Impressing both John and Gregg, Dean was awarded a MasterChef apron, and a pass into the next round of the BBC culinary show.
However, as much as many viewers were excited for the Edinburgh participant, others noticed something else interesting about Dean.
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Fans flocked to social media to point out the celebrity comparison, with one Twitter user writing: "Dean is played by James Cordon… #MasterChef"
Another said: "Expecting some Corden Bleu cooking from Dean....#MasterChefUK #MasterChef"
And a third wrote: "Dean looks like James Cordon #MasterChef"
Another user even tweeted a photo of the TV personality, stating: "Master chef #MasterChef Dean?"
Other social media users were congratulating the local on his work, with one Twitter user saying: "Dean’s dish looked very scrummy!… #MasterChef"
A second wrote: "Decent work for Dean. Looked lush #MasterChef"
And further comments said: "Dean's venison and fondant potatoes looks bloody lovely. Venison looks perfectly cooked. I'd sooo smash that. #MasterChefUK #MasterChef"
Masterchef UK continues on Thursday, April 21 on BBC One at 8pm.