MasterChef winner Pankaj Bhadouria team shares an update post her breast cancer surgery; says, 'She's out, she's safe'

MasterChef winner and celebrity chef Pankaj Bhadouria shared a health update with her followers after undergoing surgery, reassuring fans that she is safe and recovering.

Taking to her social media story, her team shared a photograph showing herself resting in a hospital bed. The update, which seemed to be posted by her team, read, “She’s Out, She’s Safe. Surgery successful. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria is resting and recovering. She loves you all.”

Fans and followers were further informed to leave messages for the chef, with the note adding that she would read them once she wakes up. On Friday, Pankaj had shared a post-revealing that she was heading for surgery.

In a brief video message posted by the MasterChef on her social media account, the celebrity chef thanked her fans for their unwavering love throughout the tough times.

“Thank you so much for all the love and support that you have showered on me. Today I am going for surgery and I know I will bounce back. So, once again keep me in your prayers,” she said.

Taking to her social media account, on May 28, Pankaj had shared a picture of herself from the hospital where she was seen lying on a hospital bed dressed in a patient gown with medical wires attached to her.

Sharing the post, she wrote, “I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Need your prayers and support." For the uninitiated, talking about Pankaj Bhadouriya, before entering the culinary world, she worked as an English teacher and reportedly left her 16-year-long teaching career to participate in the cooking reality show.

Following her big win, she went on to become one of India’s most popular celebrity chefs and television hosts. She hosted several cooking-based shows including ‘Chef Pankaj Ka Zayka’, ‘Kifayati Kitchen’, ‘3 Course with Pankaj’, and ‘Rasoi Se Pankaj Bhadouria Ke Saath’.

Apart from television, Pankaj has also built a strong digital presence through her YouTube channel and social media platforms where she regularly shares cooking recipes, kitchen tips, and food-related content with millions of her followers.