The latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 25, which aired on February 28, 2025, at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv, brought an intense showdown in the Overnight Black Apron Challenge. With two celebrity contestants in danger of elimination, the pressure was at an all-time high.
What happened in this high-stakes episode? Let’s break it all down in the full written update of Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 25!
Overnight Black Apron Challenge Begins
At the start of Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 25, the four unsafe contestants from the previous Healthy Food Challenge continued their Overnight Black Apron Challenge. Each contestant was assigned a slow cooking technique by special guest Chef Romy Gill, and they had to prepare ingredients overnight for their final dishes.
Unsafe Contestants & Their Slow Cooking Techniques:
- Archana Gautam – Fermentation
- Kabita Singh – Slow Cooking
- Gaurav Khanna – Confit
- Faisal Shaikh – Slow Cooking
While the tension was high in the kitchen, the safe contestants – Usha Nadkarni, Rajiv Adatia, Nikki Tamboli, and Tejasswi Prakash – watched from the balcony, relieved that they were not in danger of elimination.
Kabita Singh’s Injury Scare
During the preparation phase, Kabita Singh accidentally cut her finger while chopping. However, showing true determination, she received medical attention and continued working on her dish despite the injury. Her commitment impressed the judges and fellow contestants.
After 30 minutes of preparation, the contestants left their partially prepped ingredients overnight and returned the next morning for the final phase of the challenge.
Cooking Begins – 75 Minutes to Impress the Judges!
The next morning, the four unsafe celebrity contestants arrived back at the MasterChef Kitchen, where they were greeted by the three judges – Chef Vikas Khanna, Farah Khan, and Chef Ranveer Brar, along with special guest Chef Romy Gill.
The contestants were given 75 minutes to transform their overnight preparations into MasterChef-level dishes using their assigned slow cooking techniques.
Final Dishes in the Overnight Black Apron Challenge:
- Faisal Shaikh – Slow Cooking Chicken Ramen Bowl
- Archana Gautam – Chicken Slider
- Gaurav Khanna – Sour Bread Open Sandwich with Chicken Confit
- Kabita Singh – Slow Cooked Bihari Mutton Curry with Dhuska
As the clock ticked down, tension filled the kitchen. The contestants plated their dishes and presented them to the judges, hoping to avoid elimination.
Judges’ Tasting & Final Results
After the 75-minute cooking round, the judges and Chef Romy Gill began tasting the dishes. Each contestant’s cooking skills, flavors, and execution were evaluated.
Best Dishes:
- Gaurav Khanna
- Faisal Shaikh
- Kabita Singh
These three contestants impressed the judges with their flavours and techniques, securing their spots in the next round.
Weakest Dish:
- Archana Gautam
Her Chicken Slider failed to meet the judges’ expectations, making her the contestant at risk of elimination. As the tension in the room grew, the judges announced that Archana was eliminated from the competition.
Double Elimination Twist – Judges’ Prank on Archana!
Just as Archana Gautam started crying, the judges handed her a scroll and asked her to read it aloud. To everyone’s shock, the scroll revealed a twist:
🗣️ “No Elimination This Week!”
It turns out that the judges had played a prank on Archana, making her believe she was eliminated. In reality, no celebrity contestant was eliminated this week from Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1!
The contestants cheered with relief, and Archana laughed through her tears, realizing that she was safe. The episode ended on a light-hearted note, but the competition is far from over!
Final Thoughts on Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 25
Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 25 was packed with intense moments, culinary brilliance, and an unexpected elimination twist. The Overnight Black Apron Challenge tested the contestants’ patience and technical skills, while the judges’ prank added an emotional rollercoaster to the episode.
- Kabita Singh’s dedication despite her injury was commendable.
- Faisal, Gaurav, and Kabita excelled in the challenge, proving their culinary talent.
- Archana Gautam had the weakest dish but was saved by a twist!
With the competition heating up, what challenges will the contestants face next? Stay tuned for more exciting episodes of Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1!