Bigg Boss 18 has been buzzing with controversies since its premiere. Recently, a chaotic task led to contestant Karan Veer Mehra sustaining facial injuries, causing significant drama in the house. While the incident received considerable attention on-air, it also prompted Umar Riaz, a former Bigg Boss 15 contestant, to express his frustrations on social media.
Umar Riaz Calls Out Favoritism
In an Instagram story, Umar Riaz accused the Bigg Boss team of favoritism, claiming his injuries during the show were never aired. Sharing a post about Karan Veer Mehra’s injuries, Umar wrote, “Face injury bollocks! I wish I could have shown my forehead scars during my task. I am sure the channel didn’t show, coz I was never their nepo child!” He ended the statement with a middle finger emoji, highlighting his discontent.
Vivian Dsena Defends Karan Veer
The controversy unfolded after Karan Veer Mehra injured his face trying to stop fellow contestant Rajat Dalal during a task. Actor Vivian Dsena supported Karan, emphasizing that injuries are particularly unfortunate for actors. This backing from Vivian seemingly intensified Umar’s reaction, as he pointed out the lack of similar support during his time on the show.
As tensions rise, this week’s eviction nominations include Karan Veer Mehra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Chum Darang, Shrutika Arjun, Chaahat Pandey, Yamini Malhotra, Rajat Dalal, and Digvijay Rathee. The dynamics of the house remain uncertain as contestants grapple with growing competition and interpersonal conflicts.
Umar Riaz’s statement highlights long-standing accusations of bias in Bigg Boss. Whether his claims will impact the show’s viewership or prompt a response from the makers remains to be seen.
