Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Karan Patel has left the series after objecting to recurring fights, with sources saying he has been home for two days and a potential wildcard return being discussed but not confirmed by the producers.
- Recent episodes captured physical confrontations, including Archit Kaushik striking Maxtern after a rant about Elvish Yadav and a separate clash in which Rajat Dalal slapped Digvijay Rathee.
- YouTuber Shreya Kalra alleges the casting invited contestants to submit friends’ names, suggesting recommendation-driven selections tied to Prince Narula, a claim that drew Reddit criticism branding the process a “group insurance scheme.”
- On camera, Prince Narula, Karan Patel and Ridhi Dogra disparaged influencers’ acting and ethics, intensifying the TV-versus-digital divide playing out on the show and online.
- Industry reaction escalated as Suyyash Rai described the program as a “badly managed zoo,” while the Banijay Asia production continues daily on JioHotstar and Colors TV.