Celebrity MasterChef has captured the audience’s attention, becoming one of the most talked-about shows in entertainment and TV news. While its online popularity soars, the TRPs tell a different story. Despite this, the celebrity contestants are giving their best, proving that stars can indeed cook.
This season marks the first time celebrities have stepped into the MasterChef kitchen. Farah Khan hosts the show, while Chef Ranveer Brar and Chef Vikas Khanna judge the competition. The contestants include Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna, Nikki Tamboli, Dipika Kakar, Archana Gautam, Usha Nadkarni, Rajiv Adatia, Kabita Singh, Faisal Shaikh, Abhijeet Sawant, Ayesha Jhulka, and Chandan Prabhakar.
A new week has begun, and the competition is heating up. This time, the focus is on winning the coveted immunity pin. Dipika Kakar secured the pin last time, and now the contestants are eager to claim it. A recently released promo revealed Farah Khan and the judges announcing two intense rounds, leading to one winner.
The first challenge caught everyone off guard. Contestants were given a simple but demanding task, chopping onions. Not just a few, but 500 grams, and that too with precision, within 20 minutes. Chef Ranveer Brar amazed everyone by chopping onions blindfolded, demonstrating flawless technique. He then revealed they wouldn’t need to be blindfolded but emphasized that speed and accuracy would determine who moved forward. Chef Vikas Khanna called it the “perfect challenge of quantity and quality.” Contestants had to rush, knowing only the fastest and most precise would proceed.
Gaurav, Tejasswi, and Rajiv struggled as tears streamed down their faces. The pungent onions tested their resilience. Faisu faced an even bigger hurdle when he accidentally cut his finger. Despite the setback, he pushed through.
Faisal Shaikh, despite his injury, remained determined. After treatment, he returned to the task with even more focus. He later shared that setbacks are part of the journey and that persistence is key. “Kitchen accidents happen, but you can’t let them slow you down. I had to keep going, stay focused, and power through,” he said. His fighting spirit intensified the competition.
In a previous episode, Faisal revealed his fears during an elimination challenge. He realized he wasn’t ready to leave the kitchen yet. The pressure became clear when he had to redo his plating twice. He viewed it as a learning experience and vowed to improve.
The second challenge brought another twist. The contestants had to recreate Farah Khan’s iconic roast chicken but with a twist. They needed to use the idea to craft a unique dish of their own. To add to the difficulty, the cooking stations weren’t powered by gas alone. The flames would only stay on if their partner pedaled a stationary cycle. This unexpected element made teamwork essential. One contestant had to keep pedaling, while the other cooked under pressure.
The challenge pushed contestants beyond their limits. Every decision mattered, seasoning, timing, and coordination. Those who adapted quickly gained an advantage. The intensity continued to build as contestants raced against time. With the immunity pin at stake, the drive to win was stronger than ever.
Celebrity MasterChef continues to keep viewers on edge with its unpredictable twists. With each episode, the competition grows fiercer. The celebrity contestants prove that cooking is more than just a skill, it’s a test of patience, precision, and perseverance.