Celebrity MasterChef has quickly become a favorite among audiences. Hosted by Farah Khan and judged by chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna, the series has reached its final leg. This week marks the finale, and the competition is tight. The five celebrities left in the race are Gaurav Khanna, Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia, Tejasswi Prakash, and Nikki Tamboli.
In the most recent challenge, Faisal Shaikh emerged as the winner. He outperformed Gaurav Khanna, who had walked into the task with a significant advantage. Gaurav had earned the right to get help from guest Chef Rahul Rana during a difficult part of the cook. Despite this, he couldn’t beat Faisal, who impressed the judges with better execution.
But this episode was about more than just cooking. It was also about friendship, kindness, and sportsmanship. One contestant who quietly made a lasting impact was Rajiv Adatia. His actions during the cook didn’t go unnoticed. While everyone focused on their own dishes, Rajiv found time to help both Gaurav and Faisal.
Gaurav Khanna, dealing with color blindness, found it tough to identify certain ingredients. Rajiv stepped in to assist, guiding him with the colors. He also lent support to Faisal when needed. Though Rajiv was a competitor, he didn’t hesitate to support his fellow participants. It was a rare moment of empathy in a high-pressure environment.
Social media exploded with appreciation. Fans admired Rajiv’s actions and called out his kindness. One comment summed up the sentiment beautifully: “Rajiv is very sweet, he helped both Gaurav & Faisu. And shout out to Chef Ranveer for helping everyone too!” The energy online was positive and warm, showing how viewers value humanity just as much as skill.
Rajiv later reacted to the outpouring of love. He expressed his feelings with heartfelt words. “Bhai hai dono! Success is better when it’s shared! If they win I win! That goes for all of us!!” he wrote. He also added that both Faisal and Gaurav are like brothers to him, and it was natural for him to support them. He seemed proud of his own dish too, saying, “I thought my dish was really good! Looked fab on TV! Well done Faisu!!”
I thought my dish was really good! Looked fab on tv! Well done Faisu!! People thanking for helping gaurav and Faisu! Bhai hai dono! Success is better when it’s shared! If they win I win! that goes for all of us!! ❤️❤️ #CelebrityMasterChef
— Rajiv Adatia (@TheRajivAdatia) April 8, 2025
As for the challenge itself, it was one of the hardest yet. The contestants were asked to prepare six different dishes representing six tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent, and astringent. Together, the dishes included around 150 elements. It was a test of focus, skill, and endurance.
Tejasswi Prakash couldn’t meet the expectations this time. Her dish deviated from the original idea. Nikki Tamboli also fell behind. Rajiv Adatia, however, did better and stood third. His dish wasn’t the top, but it was well-received by the judges.
The final comparison came down to Faisal and Gaurav. Both their plates looked similar and showed technical strength. But Faisal had the edge. His attention to detail and clarity of flavors won him the round. The judges praised him, and fans showered him with support online.
But amidst all this, Rajiv Adatia reminded everyone of something deeper that kindness still matters, even in a competition.Top of Form