Celebrity MasterChef is reaching its grand finale, and the competition has never been fiercer. With the top five contenders,Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna, Nikki Tamboli, Rajiv Adatia, and Faisal Shaikh, giving their all, the excitement is at its peak. In the latest episode, the judges scrutinized each dish carefully, determining who would advance further. Nikki was named the third finalist, soon followed by Rajiv and Faisal, completing the top five.
Tejasswi and Gaurav had already secured their spots in the finale earlier, leaving just one contestant to bid farewell. The moment of elimination was emotional as Archana Gautam’s journey came to an end. Farah Khan walked up to her, embracing her warmly. She kissed her forehead and hands, calling her the heart of the show. She admitted that the upcoming week would feel incomplete without her presence. Archana, though emotional, accepted her fate gracefully. She acknowledged making small errors but expressed pride in her journey and efforts.
Farah candidly shared that in the early weeks of the show, she hadn’t expected Archana to make it this far. But as the competition progressed, she proved everyone wrong with her growth and resilience. Archana listened intently, holding back tears, overwhelmed by the appreciation.
Expressing her emotions, Archana spoke about her father, revealing that his perception of cooking had changed entirely because of the show. She recalled how her grandfather would taunt her father about his profession, calling him a mere cook. But now, everything had shifted. Archana shared that whenever she asked her father if he had any regrets, his response filled her with pride. “‘Mai bawarchi tha aur hu,’” he would say, standing tall in his profession. Her words moved everyone, including the judges, as they watched her transformation with admiration.
Ranveer Brar encouraged Archana to look straight into the camera as he applauded her and her father’s journey. His admiration was evident, as he acknowledged the significance of what she had achieved. Meanwhile, Vikas Khanna couldn’t help but admit that in his 15 years with MasterChef, he had never laughed as much as he did during this season. His words reflected the impact Archana had on the entire team and the joy she brought with her infectious personality.
As the moment of farewell arrived, emotions ran high. Archana wiped away tears, trying to hold herself together as she said her goodbyes to the judges and fellow contestants. The atmosphere was bittersweet, while the competition moved closer to its final chapter, it was difficult to part ways with someone who had contributed so much to the show’s spirit. With her head held high, she exited the stage, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, determination, and an inspiring journey that had changed perspectives both on and off the screen.