Lock Upp 2 witnessed one of its biggest twists just before the grand finale when Harshad Chopda gave up his place in the finale to save Shivangi Joshi from elimination. The emotional decision has become one of the most talked about moments of the season and has sparked mixed reactions from fans across social media.
The drama began after contestant Shreya Kalra received a special power that allowed her to choose one contestant for elimination. She selected Shivangi Joshi, putting the actor’s journey in the competition at risk just before the finale. At that point, Harshad Chopda, who had already secured his place as a finalist, made an unexpected decision. He chose to leave the competition and allowed Shivangi to take his place, making her the first finalist instead.
Harshad’s decision received praise from many viewers, who described it as a selfless gesture. However, the moment also triggered fresh discussions outside the show. Actor Aanchal Khurana made claims about Shivangi Joshi, alleging that she had once sent her a threatening message over a former boyfriend. These allegations quickly spread online and led to debates about Shivangi’s public image.
The controversy divided fans into two groups. Some viewers felt that the criticism against Shivangi was unfair because the allegations were unrelated to the reality show. Others questioned her actions during the competition and claimed she benefited from Harshad’s support before later distancing herself from him. These differing opinions led to heated discussions across social media platforms.
OMG
— alsh (@alshaymaics) August 4, 2026
JUST noticed Harsahd did rejected this way of playing & he said you didn’t give me another option …
Baba he is so smart in seeing it …even ritish stopped him from continuing his word before exposing them that the show is UNFAIR#HarshadChopda #lockupp #lockupp2 pic.twitter.com/YGjpawt75a
As the online debate intensified, Harshad Chopda reportedly deleted an earlier Instagram post in which he had spoken positively about Shivangi. According to reports, the move was made to prevent further trolling and reduce the growing negativity surrounding both contestants. Neither Harshad nor Shivangi has publicly addressed the latest round of social media discussions.
With the grand finale approaching, Lock Upp 2 continues to generate attention both for its dramatic twists and the conversations taking place outside the show. Harshad Chopda’s decision to sacrifice his place in the finale has become one of the defining moments of the season, while the ongoing debate surrounding Shivangi Joshi has added another layer of discussion among viewers. Whether the controversy affects the final outcome remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly kept the reality show in the spotlight.
The audacity of Shivangi to blame Shreya for Harshad’s elimination. But I’m glad Shreya shut her down by saying, “You did nothing in this show ,Harshad deserved that spot more than you
(@Nahyan_here) August 3, 2026
Thank you Shreya. #ShreyaKalra #LockUpp2 #HarshadChopda pic.twitter.com/nMhhFkrWhA