The latest episode of Lock Upp Season 2 witnessed an emotional twist when Harshad Chopda made a surprising move involving Shivangi JoshiRiteish Deshmukh reacted to the decision while discussing the impact it could have on the competition.
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Riteish Deshmukh responds to Harshad Chopda’s selfless sacrifice for Shivangi Joshi (PC: Twitter)
Lock Upp Season 2 has reached its most emotional stage as contestants fight for a place in the grand finaleA major twist during the latest episode changed the game when Harshad Chopda gave up his finale position to save Shivangi Joshi from eliminationThe decision created a debate among viewers with some praising his friendship while others questioned the moveAmid the reactions, host Riteish Deshmukh has finally shared his thoughts on Harshad and Shivangi’s bond and explained why such decisions are difficult inside the reality show.
Riteish Deshmukh explains Harshad Chopda’s decision
Riteish Deshmukh opened up about Harshad Chopda’s sacrifice and said that relationships formed inside the show often influence the way contestants play the gameAccording to him, supporting a friend does not always mean ignoring personal goals.
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Talking about Harshad’s decision on Variety India, Riteish said, “I guess, when you care for someone as a friend, then you support themIt is not a one-way thing on the showEven Shreya and Shilpa look out for each otherYou make partners in the game to figure out how to playIt is difficult, as at times you want to play together and at times, you need to play for yourselfThese are calls you need to takeEventually, there will be only one winner.”
Harshad Chopda’s sacrifice creates debate among fans
The latest twist came after Harshad won a task and became the first contestant to secure a place in the finaleHowever, the game changed when Shreya Kalra used her advantage to eliminate Shivangi Joshi.
Instead of continuing his journey as a finalist, Harshad decided to give up his spot and save Shivangi from eliminationHis decision removed him from the competition while Shivangi remained in the race for the trophyThe emotional moment received mixed reactions onlineWhile many viewers appreciated Harshad’s loyalty and friendship, some felt that the decision changed the direction of the game.
Riteish Deshmukh talks about staying neutral as host
Apart from discussing Harshad and Shivangi’s bond, Riteish also spoke about maintaining fairness while hosting the reality showHe said he does not pick favourites because every contestant experiences different highs and lows during the competition.
“I have enjoyed everyone’s journeyEveryone has had their own ups and downs, had great two-three weeks, followed by quieter one or two weeksBut I think towards the finale, almost all rose to the occasionThey gave their best and it has been wonderfulI like all of themI like Shreya Kalra, Shilpa Shinde, Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Chaudhary, Ram Kapoor, Pamala Serena, everyoneI miss having Sunita Ji (Sunita Ahuja) in the show,” Riteish said.
Lock Upp Season 2 moves closer to the finale
With the finale approaching, Lock Upp Season 2 has entered its most unpredictable phaseHarshad’s exit and Shivangi’s survival have added another emotional layer to the competition.
The show now moves forward with contestants fighting individually for the final prizeAs alliances break and personal choices become more important, the remaining episodes are expected to bring more unexpected turns before the winner is announced.
