Samantha Ruth Prabhu says watching MasterChef with her mother as a child made the cooking show special to her. She now hosts Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, which features three judges and 12 contestants and premieres on Sony VIZHA and Sony LIV
Published Date – 19 October 2026, 02:02 PM
mumbai: Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu has turned host for the cooking reality show ‘Celebrity MasterChef Tamil’. As the show is all set to reach audiences on Monday, Samantha shed light on her long-standing connection with the show.
The ‘Yashoda’ actress revealed that she used to watch ‘MasterChef’ with her mother during her childhood. Samantha also admitted that she had always wished to be a part of the show.
She shared, “It’s definitely an extra-special moment for me. When I was little, ‘MasterChef’ was like a family event. My mom and I would always watch ‘MasterChef’ together, and it was our bonding time. So, many years later, to be a celebrity judge on ‘Celebrity MasterChef Tamil’ is something I never imagined. I never, ever thought this would happen. So, it’s extremely special.”
“I’ve always wanted to be part of a show that offers wholesome family entertainment on television. And this is the perfect show for me. I’m extremely happy to be a part of it,” she added.
Chefs Venkatesh Bhat, Sashi Cheliah and Shreeya Adka will serve as judges this season. The contestants include Abi, Balaji Murugadoss, Dheena, Janani Ashok, Maria Juliana, Mathichiyam Bala, Ravi Mariya, Reshmi Menon, RJ Deepak, Shiyara, Siddhartha and Vinothini.
Talking about the show, Samantha had earlier said that food has a unique way of bringing people closer.
“I’m incredibly excited to finally share this with everyone. ‘Celebrity MasterChef Tamil’ is unlike anything I’ve done before, and that’s exactly what made it impossible to say no. Food has a wonderful way of bringing people together, creating memories, and revealing a side of you that the cameras don’t usually get to see,” she said.
Backed by Banijay Asia, ‘Celebrity MasterChef Tamil’ is slated to premiere on Sony VIZHA and Sony LIV on Monday at 8 pm.
