Reality show star Nikki Tamboli has spoken out about her unexpected exit from Celebrity MasterChef, revealing details about an altercation with Anupama actor Gaurav Khanna that led to her departure. The actress alleged that Khanna’s actions on the set were disrespectful and crossed a line she was unwilling to tolerate.
Nikki Tamboli calls Gaurav Khanna ‘unprofessional’ and ‘disrespectful’; says, “I won’t tolerate such behaviour”
The incident reportedly took place during a cooking challenge where contestants were expected to follow strict guidelines, including avoiding food wastage. According to Tamboli, Khanna ignored the director’s instructions and threw carrot peels on her face, which she found highly disrespectful. The confrontation escalated as Tamboli refused to accept such behavior, leading to her decision to walk out of the show.
In an exclusive statement to ETimes, Nikki Tamboli detailed the initial incident, saying, “He threw carrot peels on my face! Despite being clearly instructed by the director not to waste food. I have always been particular about taking a stand for myself, and I couldn’t ignore this. It wasn’t just about the mess – it was about basic respect. His actions were unprofessional and disrespectful. 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.”
For the unversed, the incident happened during a challenge where Gaurav managed to secure a two-hour cooking advantage, while others, including Nikki, had between 90 to 55 minutes. As he started working on his dish, the contestants teased him about getting extra time just for aloo puri. Gaurav playfully threw carrot peels at them, but Nikki found it disrespectful and stormed off, demanding an apology before returning. However, Gaurav paid no attention, and after a while, Nikki decided to rejoin the challenge, determined to prove herself through her cooking.
However, Nikki later made a dramatic comeback on Celebrity MasterChef, determined to prove herself through her cooking. Her dedication paid off when the judges, including Chef Kunal Kapur and Farah Khan, praised her dish. Ultimately, Nikki won the challenge and secured the coveted white apron.
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