The drama surrounding Bigg Boss continues to spill beyond the house, with former contestant Umar Riaz recently taking to Instagram to voice his displeasure with the show’s alleged favoritism. Umar, known for being vocal, slammed the makers for bias and called out their selective portrayal of contestants’ struggles.
Umar Riaz Accuses Makers of Bias
On his Instagram Stories, Umar criticized Bigg Boss for not airing his injuries during his stint on Bigg Boss 15, while pointing out that Karan Veer Mehra’s recent facial injuries during a task in Bigg Boss 18 were highlighted prominently. Re-sharing a post that praised Vivian Dsena for supporting Karan Veer, 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 them because I was never their nepo child!”
The post also featured a middle finger emoji, signaling his strong disapproval of what he described as preferential treatment for so-called “nepo kids” on the show.
The Karan Veer Mehra Injury Incident
The controversy stems from a task where Karan Veer Mehra injured his face while attempting to stop Rajat Dalal. The incident became a focal point of discussions in the house, with Vivian Dsena and Sara Arfeen Khan stepping in to defend Karan. Vivian called the injury unfortunate, especially given Karan’s profession as an actor, hinting at the physical risks contestants face during these tasks.
Meanwhile, Sara and others engaged in a heated debate about Karan’s approach to the game, which many felt bordered on reckless.
Umar Riaz vs. Bigg Boss: History of Allegations
Umar’s recent comments align with his longstanding criticism of Bigg Boss for favoritism. During Bigg Boss 15, he faced backlash for being aggressive during tasks, an issue he believes was unfairly highlighted to damage his reputation. Umar has frequently claimed that the platform shows undue favoritism towards contestants with industry connections, calling them “nepo kids.”
#UmarRiaz saying,”KV colors ka nepo child hai” #VivianDsena #BiggBoss18 #BB18 #LiveFeed pic.twitter.com/RWlaBwzya7
— (@_hana_1116) December 18, 2024
We saw, we know & we remember @realumarriaz !!
You & @imrealasim were not “Nepo-child” but still you became “Audience Favourites” because of the damn spirit that you guys had!!❤️#UmarRiaz #AsimRiaz #BiggBoss18 pic.twitter.com/VHopGhGs4k
— Nisha Rose (@JustAFierceSoul) December 18, 2024