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Laughter Chefs 3: Ankita Lokhande to enter the show soon, confirms Krushna Abhishek

Ankita had explained that she is not included in Season 3 because the creators did not reach out to her this time. Nonetheless, Krushna introduced a captivating twist, claiming that the show “cannot continue without her”.

December 12, 2025 / 10:33 IST
Ankita Lokhande

The beloved culinary-comedy reality series Laughter Chefs has returned triumphantly with its eagerly awaited season 3, delighting viewers once more with its ideal combination of cooking contests, star interactions, and hilarious moments.

A reliable BARC Top 10 contender, the programme persists in leading prime-time television with its entertaining challenges, clever humour, and a remarkable cast of stars who inject captivating energy into each episode.

Both viewers and critics are lauding the new season for preserving its distinctive blend of humour and entertainment, rendering it a must-see.

In a recent vlog, Krushna Abhishek addressed the burning question that everyone has been asking — why Ankita Lokhande is absent from the new season.

Conveying his longing for her company, Krushna remarked, which was quoted by TellyChakkar as, “I truly miss you on the show. There can only be one sister-in-law on Laughter Chefs, the original one, and that’s you. I’m spending Christmas with you this year!”

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Addressing fan enquiries, Ankita explained that she is not included in Season 3 because the creators did not reach out to her this time. Nonetheless, Krushna introduced a captivating twist, claiming that the show “cannot continue without her” since she is the essence of Laughter Chefs.

He also disclosed that the creators have purposely featured her as a surprise factor, suggesting that when fans yearn for her, she will return. He encouraged fans to "be prepared", as Ankita's comeback is definitely a possibility.

Following this thrilling announcement, audiences are now eagerly looking forward to Ankita Lokhande’s return, which is poised to bring even more energy and allure to the already lively season.

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More recently, Ankita was spotted at Bharti Singh’s baby shower ceremony, where she connected with the Laughter Chefs 3 contestants, and she also gifted Bharti a hamper of 16 types of snacks and 7 types of pickles from her mother's brand.

Shachi Tapiawala
first published: Dec 12, 2025 10:33 am

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