The highly anticipated finale week of Celebrity MasterChef 2025 has arrived, and the competition is heating up like never before. The show, which premiered on January 27, is nearing its grand conclusion, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. This week, stand-up comedian and reality show favorite Munawar Faruqui makes a surprise appearance, adding his sharp wit and humor to the already intense atmosphere.
Faruqui, known for his clever jokes and unfiltered style, decides to stir the pot by addressing the rumors circulating on the internet about celebrity contestants not cooking their own dishes. His playful teasing adds a new twist to the finale week, as he challenges the remaining contestants to prove their cooking skills. “There are fans who don’t believe that contestants are cooking themselves,” Munawar jokes, making light of the controversy.
The challenge intensifies when the finalists are tasked with creating a dish using one of the ingredients they struggled with the most during the season. With tensions running high, Gaurav Khanna seizes the opportunity to tease Munawar. “Today everyone will get to know the truth as you all trust Munawar. Please come and check under our tables,” Gaurav says, daring Faruqui to uncover the mystery. Munawar, ever the sport, accepts the challenge, inspecting the contestants’ stations and responding, “I believe you, but these days, the internet trusts honest people less.”
As the drama unfolds, it’s revealed that the show’s top 5 finalists have been determined. The remaining contestants include Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna, Nikki Tamboli, Faisal Shaikh, and Rajiv Adatia. However, before this, fan favorite Archana Gautam, who had been a part of the show from the start, was eliminated. Her departure came with heartfelt praise from judge Vikas Khanna, who said, “MasterChef mei 15 saal mai itna kabhi nahi hasa jitna tune muje hasaya hai” (“In 15 years of MasterChef, I’ve never laughed as much as I did this season thanks to you”).
The finalists now face their toughest challenge yet as they battle for the title in front of judges Farah Khan, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar. Celebrity MasterChef airs Monday to Friday at 8 PM, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as they watch the remaining contestants go head-to-head for the coveted title.
