MasterChef India 9 elimination today: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, tighten up your seat belts as MasterChef India is all set to take you on a roller coaster ride filled with delectable food and lots of suspense. It’s time for an exciting edition of elimination episode in MasterChef India 2026.
MasterChef India 9 has returned with a twist, featuring home cooks competing in pairs. The contestants continue to battle for the trophy on the cooking reality show, trying to secure brownie points from the judges- Vikas Khanna, Ranver Brar and Kunal Kapur.
The season highlights teams linked by close family ties, including parents with children, siblings and in-laws. Contestant pairs have arrived from across India, such as Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh, adding regional food diversity.
Elimination Challenge In MasterChef India Season 9: What To Expect?
The MasterChef India 9 contestants faced yet another high-risk challenge that was curated by Chef Sanjyot Keer. The guest judge added a new twist to the challenge by surprising the participants.
Guess what? Chef Sanjyot’s dish left even the strongest cooks sweating as he incorporated a new style for the much-awaited elimination round in MasterChef India 9.
MasterChef India 9 Elimination: Who Will Get Evicted Today?
Last week, Vishnu and Harshini Purohit, who hail from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, got evicted from the show. The father-in-law and daughter-in-law team was eliminated on 30th January as they secured the 11th position. One week earlier, on 23rd January, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo Raksha and Kanchana Devi from Bir, Himachal Pradesh made an exit from the reality show. They bagged the 12th position in the cooking based show.
Other teams remain in the contest, including brothers Ajinkya and Vikram Gandhe from Nagpur and several sister duos from Mumbai, Mathura and Odisha. Parent-child teams like Parvati and Himang Soni, Venu and Avani Sharma, and Chandana and Sai Sri Rachakonda continue to compete.
| Contestants | Hometown | Relationship | Status | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya and Vikram Gandhe | Nagpur, Maharashtra | Brothers | ||
| Anju Pradhan and Manju Ojha | Puri, Odisha / Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Sisters | ||
| Anshmeet Singh and Prabhdeep Kaur | Ludhiana, Punjab / Jalandhar, Punjab | Brother-Sister | ||
| Archana Dhotre and Rupali Jadhav | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Sisters-in-law | ||
| Chandana and Sai Sri Rachakonda | Hyderabad, Telangana | Mother-Daughter | ||
| Deepali Bihani and Jamuna Somani | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Sisters | ||
| Mahfooz and Yasmin Ansari | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh / Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh | Brother-Sister | ||
| Parvati and Himang Soni | Bikaner, Rajasthan | Mother-Son | ||
| Simran and Himanshi Vohra | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh | Sisters | ||
| Venu and Avani Sharma | Kasaragod, Kerala | Father-Daughter | ||
| Vishnu and Harshini Purohit | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | Father-in-law and Daughter-in-law | Eliminated 30 January | 11th |
| Raksha and Kanchana Devi | Bir, Himachal Pradesh | Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law | Eliminated 23 January | 12th |
The MasterChef India 9 contestants are leaving no stone unturned to impress the judges and secure a spot in the grand finale of the show.
Saisri faced an early setback during the elimination challenge that could have been detrimental to her game. However, she managed to bounce back.
Chef Sanjyot praised her culinary skills, bringing a smile to her face.
The episode also showcased an emotional moment as Ratnam Tamang, a specially-abled contestant, received appreciation for his cooking and positive attitude.
MasterChef India 9 airs on Sony Entertainment from Monday to Friday at 8pm. The show is also available for streaming on SonyLIV.