In this first heat, nine artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge. There's everything to play for as the winner will receive a £10,000 prize commission to paint Cuban ballet icon, Carlos Acosta, for the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncuti Gatwa | Guest Star | ||
| Lady Glenconner | Guest Star | ||
| Fay Ripley | Guest Star |