Dipika Kakar Ibrahim quits Celebrity MasterChef due to health issues: Report

Comedian Chandan Prabhakar and singer Abhijeet Sawant have already been eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef. As the audience braces for another eviction, rumors are swirling that actor Dipika Kakar will be taking a voluntary exit from the show due to health issues.

Earlier this week, Dipika was missing from an episode and the judges -Ranveer Brar, Farah Khan, and Vikas Khanna shared that she was unwell. Although Dipika resumed work the next day, she revealed to Chef Vikas, when he inquired about her health, that she had developed lymph nodes below one of her shoulders. She added, “I have been prescribed anti-inflammatory medicines by the doctor. I am doing okay now.” Farah also jokingly asked Dipika if she was pregnant for the second time. Farah said, “Will we have to feed you pickles, Dipika?” Responding to this, Dipika laughed and said no.

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This marks the second health issue Dipika Kakkar has faced on Celebrity MasterChef. In a video on her YouTube channel, Dipika shared that she suffered a minor muscle injury. While the actor clarified that it wasn’t caused by the show, she admitted the pain was intense, to the point where even breathing aggravated it.

While her fans are shocked by her untimely exit from Celebrity MasterChef, many have been wishing Dipika a speedy recovery. The show marked the actor’s return to the small screen after a long sabbatical.