As Celebrity MasterChef comes closer to its grand finale, the competition is getting tougher day by day. The top five contestants—Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna, Nikki Tamboli, Rajiv Adatia, and Faisal Shaikh—are giving their full effort to win the trophy.
In the latest episode, Gaurav Khanna truly stole the limelight. He made an amazing dessert that looked beautiful and tasted even better. The judges were very impressed and couldn’t stop praising him. His dish became the highlight of the show and left everyone in shock (in a good way)!
Gaurav’s dessert was nothing short of a visual treat. Served in a stylish wine glass, it had syrup gently flowing over a pavlova that was crafted to resemble a honeycomb. The surprise element? Ginger as the star ingredient. His innovative use of flavors and the artistic presentation left the judges speechless. They called the dish “alive” — a perfect blend of taste, texture, and creativity that truly stood out.
I felt like I had seen it all,” said Vikas Khanna, clearly touched, “and then you go ahead and make something like this.” Even before tasting, Gaurav’s dish had already created magic on the MasterChef stage. Vikas was so impressed, he actually dropped his spoon in disbelief. Farah Khan, filled with admiration, blew a chef’s kiss towards the dish, while Ranveer Brar gave an approving tap of his spoon—an unspoken sign of respect.
Farah couldn’t stop praising it, saying, “I just feel like taking this glass home and placing it in my showcase.” The moment was so special that Vikas took a photo of the dessert, saying it was a creation that truly deserved to be remembered.
Farah Khan didn’t hold back her excitement and said, “If today was the grand finale, Gaurav would have taken the trophy home without a doubt.” The moment was so special that all the contestants were called in to take a look at Gaurav’s stunning creation. It was clear to everyone that this dish had set a new benchmark in the competition and would be remembered as a turning point on the show.
Adding to the respect he earned, Gaurav had earlier shown great sportsmanship by choosing not to use the time advantage he won in a previous round. He had the chance to cut down cooking time for the other contestants, but he politely refused, saying, “All five of us have worked really hard to reach this stage. It doesn’t feel right to take anyone’s time away.”
With his honesty, creativity, and passion shining through, Gaurav Khanna is clearly emerging as the strongest contender to watch as the finale week approaches.