Tension in Celebrity MasterChef after Nikki Tamboli storms out, slams Gaurav Khanna; watch

Tensions reached a boiling point on Celebrity MasterChef as contestant Nikki Tamboli stormed out of the set, demanding an apology from co-contestant Gaurav Khanna of Anupama fame.

A promo released by the broadcaster featured Nikki exiting angrily, demanding an apology from Gaurav Khanna before she would return. The clash stems from a series of conflicts during a high-pressure cooking task.

The Carrot Peel Incident Sparks Outrage

The feud escalated when Gaurav allegedly threw carrot peels at Nikki during a challenge, despite strict instructions against food wastage.

In an interaction with The Times of India, Nikki condemned his actions as ‘unprofessional and disrespectful,’ emphasizing her stance on self-respect.

“He is not my friend that he can behave this way with me, and I won’t tolerate such behavior in a competitive setting where rules and discipline matter,” she stated to the outlet, defending her decision to walk out.

Aaj kitchen ka mahaul hoga kaafi garam! 🔥 Kya lagta hai, yeh Nikki ki best dish hogi ya worst? 🤔

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— sonytv (@SonyTV) March 24, 2025

Bidding War Intensifies Rivalry

During a task where contestants bid for cooking time, Nikki accused Gaurav of deliberately reducing her allotted minutes. Judges, including Farah Khan, intervened as Gaurav slashed 15 minutes from Nikki’s schedule.

In return, she later claimed he acted out of insecurity while Gaurav defended it as ‘healthy competitiveness.’

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Judges and Social Media Reaction

Judge Ranveer Brar noted Nikki’s anger sharpened her focus, calling her dish a potential “best or worst” entry. Meanwhile, fans are divided online, with some applauding Nikki for standing her ground while others criticized her harsh remarks.

With Nikki vowing not to return without an apology and Gaurav standing firm, the rivalry threatens to disrupt team dynamics. As the season progresses, viewers await whether this clash will simmer down or boil over further.