When Star Plus announced <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/slideshow/masterchef-gets-its-fab-five>Master Chef</a> Season 2 sans <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/interviews/akshay-kumar-walks-talk>Akshay Kumar</a>, many feared that the ratings might come down with no star name to back the series. And that is exactly what happened, this culinary reality show which is now reaching its finale week is averaging around 2.1 much below its last years’ performance.