Who will win Celebrity MasterChef? Finale countdown begins with Tejasswi Prakash & Gaurav Khanna as frontrunners

Tonight, at 8 PM on Sony TV and Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium), the highly anticipated season finale of Celebrity MasterChef will premiere, finally capping off weeks of fierce cook-offs and poignant moments. On what is sure to be a memorable evening of cuisine and drama, the five finalists—Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna, Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia, and Nikki Tamboli—will compete for the prize.

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Top contenders in the spotlight

Predictions and speculation have been flying around social media in the lead-up to the finale. Gaurav Khanna and Tejasswi Prakash, two of the top contenders for the title, have repeatedly impressed the judges with their ingenuity and refinement.

Both the aesthetic appeal and the controversy surrounding Gaurav's honey-dripping dessert earlier this week made it viral online. People on the internet wasted little time noticing how similar it looked to a dish made by Swiss chef Josia Reichen. Even though there was talk outside the show, judges Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna were brought to tears by Gaurav's nearly flawless reproduction. As a touching gesture, Ranveer gave Gaurav his limited-edition knife, something he had only done for Tejasswi Prakash before.

Sanjeev Kapoor's surprise appearance

Renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor was also there during finale week, offering the contestants both his culinary knowledge and words of encouragement. One of the most memorable parts of the week was his conversation with Tejasswi Prakash.

Tejasswi continued her long-standing desire to operate a restaurant with a Michelin star, a dream she has now realized— a feat she credits to Karan Kundrra. He always reassured her before meetings, saying, "Baby, I'll open it for you, and one day, I promise, you'll do so well that you'll get a Michelin star." It is because Karan supported her that she has this self-assurance and ambition.

Tejasswi Prakash's touching exchange with Sanjeev Kapoor

When Sanjeev Kapoor overheard this, he wanted to know if she had ever considered going into business for herself as a chef. Tejasswi said frankly that she never considered going it alone. She preferred to work as a franchisee or partner and gain experience as she went.

Sanjeev was so moved by her sincerity and determination that he gave her his business card and told her to call on him anytime she needed advice. Tejasswi stated, her voice filled with emotion, that she's going to hold on to the memory and call him to clear her doubts; this is monumental.

Final challenge and countdown begins

Fans cheered for their favourites in the episode before the finals, as well. To show his support for Tejasswi, Karan showed up with a jacket he referred to as her lucky charm and a meaningful memento from their time together on Bigg Boss.

Preparing a two-course lunch was one of the difficult pre-final tasks. But viewers are already counting down the days until the series finale because of the thrilling cliffhanger that finished the episode.

The judges of Celebrity MasterChef, including Sanjeev Kapoor, will use ratings that represent technical proficiency as well as creative genius to choose the winner.

Will Gaurav's precision or Tejasswi's passion prevail? The answer will be revealed tonight.