The Traitors 2 is at the center of a major cheating controversy. Contestant Parul Gulati faces serious allegations of getting secret information about the Traitors during the game. She has denied all claims. Now, fellow contestant Abhishek Malhan, also known as Fukra Insaan, has made a shocking statement that adds a new twist to the ongoing drama.
Malhan revealed that during the filming of the show, the contestants were told that one of the 21 “shadows” assigned to players was removed from the production. This revelation has left fans and contestants questioning the fairness of the game. The controversy started when Shahneel Gill and Krystle D’Souza accused Gulati of paying a shadow to leak information about the hidden Traitors.
Abhishek Malhan Shares His Shock Over the Allegations
During a recent livestream, Abhishek Malhan opened up about the cheating claims. He admitted that he was completely shocked when he first heard about the controversy. Malhan said, “When I found out about the controversy that Shadow had revealed who the traitor was, I was like, ‘Bro, what the hell?’ I totally flipped out”.
At first, Malhan thought the allegations might be a marketing stunt to promote the show. But after talking to people, he realized the controversy was real. He stated, “This is not a marketing campaign, I actually asked everyone”.
Malhan made it clear that he was not taking anyone’s side in the dispute. However, he shared important information that the contestants received while they were still shooting the show.
“First of all, if this has happened, then a major betrayal has taken place against us. Secondly, while we were on the show, we received information that one of the ‘Shadows’ had been eliminated.”
He further explained that he did not know which contestant the removed shadow belonged to. But he said there was talk among the contestants that it was Parul Gulati’s shadow. “I personally don’t know whose shadow it was. People say it was Parul’s shadow,” he added.
What Is a ‘Shadow’ on The Traitors?
The controversy has brought attention to the role of “shadows” in the reality show. A shadow is a production team member assigned to each contestant. Their job is to help the participant with their needs during filming.
The allegation is that one of these shadows may have passed sensitive game information to a contestant. This would give that player an unfair advantage in identifying the Traitors. The show’s format depends on secrecy and deception, so any outside help could ruin the fairness of the competition.
How the Cheating Allegations Started
The cheating controversy gained attention after Shahneel Gill, who was also a contestant on the show, posted a video on Instagram. She alleged that there might have been “match-fixing” involved in the game. Gill explained that every contestant had a production team member, or shadow, who stayed with them during the shoot.
According to Gill, one of these shadows was allegedly paid to pass information from inside the game to a contestant. This would give them an unfair advantage. While Gill did not name Parul Gulati directly, she questioned how one contestant seemed to repeatedly identify the Traitors correctly.
Gill recalled how the other contestants had started believing that this person had an almost supernatural ability to read the game. She said, “Every morning, I have a gut feeling this person is a traitor. Where does this gut feeling come from? I also wanted it. I also wanted such a gut feeling. And boom, it’s correct”.
She added, “We genuinely thought that we were witnessing some crazy sixth sense intuition. Turns out the gut had a source”.
Krystle D’Souza Questions the Fairness of the Game
Krystle D’Souza, another contestant on the show, has also spoken out about the allegations. She was one of the people Parul Gulati suspected of being a Traitor. D’Souza said the possibility of anyone getting information from outside the game would be unfair to all the contestants.
She said, “It is so unfair on the rest of the 20 contestants, the innocents who want to use their brains to play the game and catch the traitors, and the traitors who are trying to survive and play their game”.
D’Souza recalled how Parul had suspected her early one morning. She said she had asked Parul to explain why she felt that way. However, the reasons given did not seem convincing at the time. D’Souza was even more surprised when she heard the allegations about a contestant getting information from their shadow. She questioned how someone could repeatedly make such confident calls based only on what appeared to be instinct.
Parul Gulati Denies All Cheating Claims
Parul Gulati has firmly denied all allegations of cheating. After her elimination from the show, she took to Instagram to address the controversy. She called the backlash a “digital witch-hunt”. She wrote, “This is a circle of shaq all over and guess what, I am INNOCENT, AGAIN!”.
Gulati has continued to deny receiving any information from her shadow or being involved in any form of cheating. She has rejected the accusations and maintained that she did not receive any unfair assistance during the competition.
Malhan’s Reaction to Parul’s Social Media Post
Abhishek Malhan also addressed Parul Gulati’s social media post in which she wrote, “I am innocent again”. While clarifying that he was not taking anyone’s side, Malhan revealed that the contestants had received some information while they were inside the show.
He said, “Agar ye hua hai toh hum logon ke saath bahut betrayal hua hai, first of all. Secondly, jab hum show ke andar the, toh humein ek information aayi thi ki 21 shadows mein se ek shadow ko nikaal diya gaya” (If this has happened, then a major betrayal has happened to us. Secondly, when we were inside the show, we received information that one of the 21 shadows was removed).
Malhan further clarified that he personally did not know which contestant’s shadow had allegedly been removed. However, he added, “Mujhe personally nahi pata kiski shadow thi. Logon ka kehna hai ki Parul ki shadow thi” (I personally don’t know whose shadow it was. People say it was Parul’s shadow).
Fans React to the Growing Controversy
The cheating allegations have sparked heated debates among fans of the show. Many viewers have taken to social media to express their opinions. Some fans are questioning the integrity of the game, while others are defending Parul Gulati.
One fan wrote, “If the allegations are true, then the whole game is a joke. This is not fair to the other contestants who played honestly.” Another fan commented, “Parul has always been smart and intuitive. Maybe she really did have a sixth sense about the Traitors.”
The controversy has also led to discussions about the show’s production and whether the makers should have done more to prevent such incidents. The show’s format relies on trust and deception, but the allegations of cheating have cast a shadow over the entire season.
About The Traitors 2
The Traitors 2 is a reality competition show hosted by Karan Johar. The show divides contestants into two groups: Innocents and Traitors. The Innocents must identify the hidden Traitors and eliminate them before becoming their victims. Meanwhile, the Traitors secretly target other contestants while attempting to remain undetected.
The second season premiered on Prime Video in India on August 13, 2026. New episodes are released every Thursday. The celebrity line-up this season includes Aaditya Kulshreshth (Kullu), Abhishek Malhan (Fukraa Insaan), Ansh Chopra, Dalip Tahil, Harman Singha, Ikka Singh, Karan Singh Magic, Mallika Sherawat, Munawar Faruqui, Rhea Chakraborty, Krystle D’Souza, Parul Gulati, Ranveer Brar, Shahneel Gill, Shweta Tiwari, and others.
The show has been a hit among viewers, but the cheating controversy has now become the biggest talking point of the season. With former contestants now discussing what happened behind the scenes, the controversy has added an unexpected storyline outside the actual game.
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What This Means for the Show
The revelations from Abhishek Malhan have added a new layer to the ongoing debate. While the allegations remain unproven, they have certainly intensified the conversation around the season. Parul Gulati has continued to deny any wrongdoing, but the claims from Shahneel Gill and Krystle D’Souza, combined with Malhan’s revelation, have left many viewers questioning the fairness of the competition.
As the season continues to air on Prime Video, fans will be watching closely to see if any further details emerge. The controversy has already become one of the biggest talking points in Indian reality television this year.
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