With the Celebrity Masterchef finale just days away, the competition has reached an intense level. Every contestant is pushing their limits to secure a spot in the final round. In the most recent episode, the judges introduced a thrilling international street food challenge, testing the contestants’ ability to craft global flavors with precision.
For this task, the top six contestants were split into pairs, each assigned a different cuisine. Gaurav paired with Tejasswi to create an Indonesian dish. Nikki and Faisu teamed up to prepare Dutch street food, while Archana and Rajiv took on British-style street food.
The challenge came with a twist. Fans of the contestants were invited to the show to taste and vote for the best dish. Each fan received gold coins, which they could award to their favorite dish, making the competition even more unpredictable.
Once the cooking ended, the voting began. Tejasswi and Gaurav secured 26 points, tying with Archana and Rajiv. Nikki and Faisu took a slight lead with 27 points. However, the judges had their own golden coins, each worth 10 points, which could change the entire game.
Vikas Khanna awarded his coin to Tejasswi and Gaurav. Farah Khan, on the other hand, backed Archana and Rajiv. With the scores tied once again, it was Ranveer Brar who held the deciding vote. He gave his golden coin to Tejasswi and Gaurav, securing their victory in the challenge and making them the first two finalists of the season.
The episode had another unexpected highlight. Gaurav Khanna’s wife, Akanksha Chamola, made a surprise visit to the show. Her entry left Gaurav stunned and overjoyed. Expressing her thoughts, she playfully remarked that Nikki Tamboli’s presence on the show ensured that Gaurav didn’t have time to miss her. She also reminded everyone that she and Tejasswi had worked together in a show and were still best friends.
Fans of Tejasswi and Gaurav erupted with excitement at their win. Social media buzzed with praise for their performance and teamwork. One of them wrote, “Teju and Gaurav’s both got Gold coins from Chef Vikas and Chef Ranveer . Both of them are The First FINALIST’S of #CelebrityMasterChef. So happy and Proud of you @itsmetejasswi . Congratulations Teju and Gaurav.”
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Teju and Gaurav are first finalists of Celebrity MasterChef 👩🏻🍳
Super proud @itsmetejasswi ❤️#CelebrityMasterChef #TejasswiPrakash #TejRan
— SatyavadiLadki (@SatyavadiLadki) April 1, 2025Their journey to the finale has been marked by dedication and perseverance, and their supporters are now eagerly waiting to see if they can clinch the ultimate title.