Priyanka Tiwari
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The popular cooking reality show Celebrity MasterChef is set to conclude with an intense final showdown. Gaurav Khanna and Tejasswi Prakash have secured their spots in the finale. Meanwhile, Nikki Tamboli, Archana Gautam, Faisal Shaikh (Faisu), and Rajiv Adatia are competing in a high-stakes elimination challenge to join them.
In the challenge, they must recreate a complex Egg Matcha Cheesecake—a dessert requiring precision and creativity. This critical round will determine which three contestants will continue to the final stage.
Judges Share Encouragement During Intense Challenge
In the black apron challenge, judge Vikas Khanna revealed that only three of the four contestants would move forward. The high-pressure moment created visible anxiety among the participants. Judge Farah Khan offered words of motivation, recalling her career shift from choreographer to director. She credited Shah Rukh Khan’s support and encouraged contestants to believe in themselves just as she once did.
Judge Vikas Khanna also shared a personal story about how a dessert transformed his view on pastry, saying, “That’s your challenge today—On Cloud 9.”
Emotional Moments and Personal Struggles Surface
The cheesecake task featured detailed sugar work and a sugar cloud garnish. Contestants had no recipe, requiring them to depend solely on their intuition and technique.
During the round, Faisal Shaikh appeared emotionally strained. Judges Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna spoke with him, offering support. Faisu admitted to facing personal issues outside the kitchen. Ranveer reminded him to focus on the present, while Vikas urged him to concentrate, noting he seemed distracted. The judges encouraged him not to fall short at the final hurdle.
The Journey Nears Its End
With the final just ahead, the tension continues to rise. Each remaining contestant must demonstrate their best skills under pressure. The grand finale promises a display of exceptional culinary talent and determination. Only the most consistent and creative will earn the chance to compete for the title.
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