Celebrity MasterChef has taken the entertainment world by storm, captivating audiences with its thrilling challenges and mouth-watering dishes. The show continues to dominate social media, with short clips from episodes going viral as fans eagerly discuss the competition. As the battle for the title intensifies, every contestant faces growing pressure.
With Farah Khan hosting and chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna serving as judges, the show boasts an exciting mix of star contestants. Among them, Gaurav Khanna, a well-known face from Anupamaa, has become a standout. Initially, his journey was rough as he faced sharp criticism from the judges for presenting a dish they found completely inedible. However, his relentless determination and refusal to give up allowed him to grow through the competition.
In a recent episode, the contestants fought hard for the immunity pin. The challenge was divided into two parts, first, they had to finely chop half a kilogram of onions. The second part required them to recreate Farah Khan’s signature roast chicken. The episode quickly became a hot topic in entertainment news, with viewers glued to their screens.
During the challenge, contestants got a chance to taste the original dish for reference. However, Gaurav, being a vegetarian, could not participate in this step. He relied on his fellow contestants to describe the taste to him. Despite this, he completed his dish but stumbled when it came to the presentation. The judges pointed out that he had chosen the wrong plate color, which made his dish look unappealing.
In response, Gaurav revealed that he is color blind. His statement caught Vikas Khanna off guard. Farah Khan, however, reacted with disbelief, exclaimed, “rubbish.” She then tested him by asking if he could see the color of Vikas Khanna’s jacket, which she claimed was red. Gaurav calmly responded, saying that he perceived it as somewhere between orange and red.
This exchange did not sit well with fans. Many took to social media to criticize the judges for their reaction, accusing them of insensitivity. A user on X expressed frustration, writing that the judges’ ignorance and dismissive attitude were troubling. The user clarified that they weren’t suggesting Gaurav deserved special treatment but felt the judges should have at least shown empathy, considering that color blindness is a condition many do not fully understand.
Another viewer pointed out that while the judges seemed unaware of Gaurav’s condition, they had full knowledge of another contestant’s personal life, hinting at an unfair bias. One fan, who shared a similar vision deficiency, noted that people often struggle to believe color blindness because it isn’t a visibly obvious condition. Another post called Farah’s behavior unacceptable, questioning how a judge could dismiss a contestant’s genuine challenge so easily.
The backlash didn’t stop there. A frustrated viewer said, “This lady #farahkhan needs to learn some manners before being a judge in any reality show. How insensitive one can be! Rubbish? Really? RB is extremely biased & rude towards #GauravKhanna . Replace them.”
As someone with a similar vision deficiency, I undrstnd why it is tough for ppl to trust wen someone says they are color blind, bcz its not a disability or a condition that is easily identified in a person or understood frm a person+#CelebrityMasterChefpic.twitter.com/TG2BtylFwM
— 𝒩𝒾𝓃𝒥𓂃🖊 (@OneHappyInsaan) February 24, 2025With emotions running high and competition getting tougher, Celebrity MasterChef continues to be a must-watch. But this latest controversy has left fans questioning the fairness and sensitivity of the judging panel.