Masterchef fans convinced they know who will WIN this series as they go wild for contestant

MASTERCHEF fans are convinced they have worked out the winner of the 18th series as the last eight were announced on Tuesday night.

To kick off semi-finals week, the ten remaining cooks were given their first taste of what it's like to work in a restaurant setting, with judge John Torode running the pass.

And one cook, in particular, quickly stood out as a winning candidate after wowing with her divine cooking talents.

So far this series, Pookie - a retired beauty salon owner - has consistently impressed judges John and Gregg Wallace with her imaginative dishes.

And tonight, the 45-year-old sailed through to the final eight, with viewers equally impressed by her efforts.

Alongside an array of red love heart emojis, one person penned: "Can we just end MasterChef now and declare Pookie as the winner? Love her."

Echoing their comments, someone else said: "I hope Pookie will have her own show soon, no matter the outcome on MasterChef. Reckon she will win, though."

While a third remarked: "Pookie is a national treasure in the making."

After sailing through to the semis, fellow finalist, Sarah Rankin, said: "I'm feeling totally blown away. I think Pookie and I are gonna go out tonight and celebrate.

Grinning like a Cheshire cat, Pookie cheekily chimed in, as she whispered: "Cocktail time."

Pookie has quickly cemented herself as a fan favourite after some rather notable moments in the kitchen.

Just last month, the lovable cook created a fish-based dish called Shallow Sea-Bed Life.

But instead of drooling over the dish, viewers were left more distracted by one of her comments.

As she struggled with an element of her main course, Pookie rather innocently told the camera: "I’m trying to get my starfish out."

Alongside an emoji of a laughing face, one person penned: "If Pookie gets her starfish out, I'm calling the police."

MasterChef continues on Thursday, April 26 at 8pm on BBC One.