The moment the camera caught the fracas was already a headline‑maker—Shehzad Poonawalla, the former BJP national spokesperson, and Siwet Tomar, a veteran of MTV Roadies and Splitsvilla, collided during the "Ultimate Ruler" task. The clash was a mix of shouted accusations, a torn shirt, and a sudden physical shove that left the studio buzzing.
Poonawalla’s team did not mince words in their Instagram response. "They abused him, he was silent. They mocked him, he was silent. Then they hit him, he was silent," the post read—an unapologetic defense that turned the narrative into a battle of pride. The statement also hinted at personal tragedy, citing Poonawalla’s early loss of his father and a strained family relationship, framing the fight as a moment of vulnerability.
Tomar countered with his own spin, insisting he was only "holding him by the collar" and that the confrontation was staged. "I was just holding his collar. It was a constant provocation for at least 20 minutes," he said in a vlog, claiming he never intended to strike. His comments drew a mix of sympathy and skepticism from viewers.
The clip exploded on social media, with users debating whether the fight was staged or a genuine altercation. Comments ranged from calls for fairness to accusations of exploitation. The viral video amassed millions of views in a day, turning the show into an overnight talking point for reality‑TV enthusiasts.
With Tomar officially evicted after a review by the production team, the show’s next phase is set to focus on the remaining contestants. Poonawalla, meanwhile, has pledged to "rise again"—a promise that fans are watching closely as the series continues to push its contestants to the brink.