The latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef brought not just culinary excitement but also intense drama. Nikki Tamboli appeared on edge throughout, her frustration surfacing over what she felt was unfair treatment. The root of the issue began when Gaurav Khanna won a task, earning the advantage of more cooking time. While Gaurav had 120 minutes to prepare his dish, Nikki was left with only 90 minutes, leaving her visibly annoyed.
Tensions heightened as Rajiv Adatia attempted to playfully distract Gaurav. His light-hearted jabs and comments about Gaurav’s puri-bhaji presentation added a humorous touch. In response, Gaurav, unfazed by the antics, peeled carrots dramatically, ensuring the discarded peels landed near Rajiv. Unfortunately, Nikki, standing nearby, felt targeted. Furious, she stormed out, accusing Gaurav of intentional disrespect. Expressing her anger, she stated, “Mera dimaag out hogaya. Gaurav aur mera aisa bond nahi hai ki tum dosti mein mere muh pe kuch aise chilo.”
Her outburst shocked the contestants. She continued, explaining how she perceived the act as offensive. “At the end, it’s a garbage. Aap jab gajar ko chilte ho, to jo kachra hota app wo nikalte ho. Woh mere muh pe karne laga purposely,” she asserted.
While Nikki exited the kitchen, the others were left bewildered. Archana Gautam commented on the brewing tension, hinting at underlying ego clashes. Usha Nadkarni, however, sided with Gaurav, defending his actions as harmless fun. Rajiv, maintaining his humorous stance, reiterated that it was all in good spirit. Meanwhile, Tejasswi Prakash appeared unconvinced, her disapproval subtly visible.
Not one to hold back, Gaurav responded to Nikki’s reaction with a biting remark. “Let her go, usko footage nahi mil rahi toh kuch toh karegi na,” he said, implying that her outburst might have been a bid for attention.
Despite the commotion, Nikki eventually returned to the kitchen, determined to complete her dish. Gaurav, undeterred by the incident, focused on his cooking. His resilience paid off as the judges commended him for his preparation.
However, fans are in split. Siding with Gaurav one bashed Nikki writing, “Nikki is dramebaaz,she back in few minutes.” On the other hand one user reprimanded Gaurav stating, “Disgusting behaviour by Gaurav.”
So called heated argument between GK and Nikki 😂😂
Carrot Peel (bomb) thrown on Nikki and she walked off from the set
Khud hi gayi khud hi wapas aa gayi 🤷
Bahan tu GK ke level tak jaa bhi nhi sakti
Loved the way everyone supported GK #GauravKhanna #CelebrityMasterChef pic.twitter.com/iFkBfSjWHW
— Isha Bharadwaj (@Isha8093) March 24, 2025The episode was a testament to the mix of personalities in the competition, showcasing how moments of light-heartedness can quickly spiral into drama. As the finale inches closer, the stakes are higher, and so are the emotions. The intense dynamics only add to the anticipation of who will emerge victorious on Celebrity MasterChef.