Overview
- Mridul Tiwari was eliminated during a special task that brought a live audience into the house to cast secret ballots.
- Times Now reports Gaurav Khanna and Shehbaz Badesha received the highest vote totals as captaincy frontrunners, with Mridul finishing last.
- News18 says the tally aired with Gaurav appointed captain and Mridul removed in a mid-week twist to the usual format.
- A woman identifying as an audience member alleges voters believed they were selecting a captain rather than deciding an eviction, intensifying social media criticism and calls for redress.
- Coverage notes emotional scenes among contestants, particularly Gaurav’s reaction, as debate continues over pre-set groupings and perceived production influence this season.