"The one thing MasterChef has done for me is really allow myself to see what I'm capable of," she said.

"Now that I've tasted that, I don't see how I could possibly go back!"

Yasmine was supported throughout her MasterChef journey by chef lecturers from the University's Birmingham College of Food, as well as being able to train within the specially-designed competition kitchen at Summer Row, which is also used by contestants preparing for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or contest.

Reflecting on Yasmine's performance in the series, chef lecturer Mat Shropshall said: "Yasmine produced her own food on MasterChef to the standards our chef lecturers teach in the kitchens, but she has added her own style and influences.

"I thought once the nerves had gone from the first challenge, she went for it!"

Chef lecturer Richard Taylor added: "Yasmine has been an excellent student and a great ambassador for the Professional Chef FdA course.

"She has always given 100%, been inspirational for all students and a true professional in all she does. She fully deserves all the success in life whatever path she now takes, and I wish her all the best for the future."