MTV Roadies Season 21 continued its Week 3 audition phase with Episode 6, titled “New Dawn, New Day!”, on October 31, 2026. The episode brought emotional stories of survival, heated disagreements over contestant selections and another round of intense OGs vs NewGs rivalry. From a doctor's account of overcoming addiction to a controversial discussion about LGBTQ+ identity, the auditions explored the contestants' journeys beyond their physical abilities.

Prince Narula Questions Neha Dhupia's Snatch Button Strategy

Day 3 of the auditions began with Rannvijay Singha asking the gang leaders about their strategies after two days of bidding. Abhishek Malhan pointed out how the OGs had dominated the previous day's proceedings by using their experience and resources effectively.

However, the discussion soon turned into a disagreement between Prince Narula and Neha Dhupia over the Snatch Button. The feature allows a gang leader to hijack a contestant selection, potentially taking away an aspirant another leader is trying to secure. Prince questioned Neha's strategy and the fairness of her moves, leading to a heated discussion about how the mechanism was being used.

The clash highlighted the growing divide between the two groups:

With the Snatch Button capable of changing a selection at the last moment, the bidding room continued to be a battleground of tactics, disagreements and unexpected moves.

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Doctor's Addiction Recovery and Prastik's Story Bring Emotional Moments

The episode's most moving auditions came from contestants who spoke about overcoming personal struggles. Their experiences reflected the season's central theme of rebirth and the determination to start again after difficult chapters in life. One young doctor shared his experience of surviving a near-fatal drug overdose. He also spoke about the drug epidemic affecting border villages in Punjab and its devastating consequences for young people.

Recalling how close he had come to losing his life, he said, "I almost saw death." His account brought attention to the seriousness of addiction and the difficult journey of rebuilding one's life after such an experience. Prastik also shared an emotional story about the trauma and challenges he had faced. His journey of overcoming hardships to reach the Roadies audition stage made his appearance another significant moment. Both stories added a different dimension to the auditions. They showed how the contestants' determination to move forward could be just as important as their physical strength.

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LGBTQ+ Identity Debate Turns Rupali's PI Into a Heated Confrontation

One of the most intense moments came during a Personal Interview involving a contestant who shared her experience of undergoing a sex change, facing rejection from her family and dealing with the challenges of transitioning. The conversation took a controversial turn when Rupali faced questions about her own views on the LGBTQ+ community.

Nikhil Chinapa challenged her over statements perceived as homophobic and questioned how she had managed to clear the initial Group Discussion rounds. The discussion became increasingly tense as the gang leaders expressed their disagreement with her attitude. The confrontation stood out because it shifted the focus from the usual questions of strength, confidence and team selection to acceptance and the way contestants view other people's identities. It also became one of the episode's most polarising audition-room exchanges.

Shubhi Joshi's Entry Brings Baseer Ali's Splitsvilla Connection Into Focus

Former Splitsvilla X5 contestant Shubhi Joshi entered the audition room, immediately drawing attention to her past association with Baseer Ali. Given the dating rumours and public speculation surrounding the two, viewers were naturally curious about how Baseer would react to her appearance.

Baseer addressed their equation, clarifying that they were just friends. He eventually selected Shubhi for the NewG camp, bringing their familiar connection into the Roadies team dynamics. The NewG camp also shared a lighter moment when Abhishek Malhan performed a playful push-up apology to Bani J. It offered a brief break from the disagreements and bidding pressure surrounding the leaders.

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Husnain Impresses the Panel During the Physical Challenge

Alongside the emotional interviews and team-selection drama, physical strength remained an important part of the auditions. Contestant Husnain stood out during the physical evaluation, impressing the gang leaders with his upper-body strength and push-up performance. His determination, particularly in light of the hardships he had faced, earned him appreciation from the panel. His performance added another strong contender to the episode's lineup of memorable auditions.

Final Take

Episode 6 brought together the competitive and emotional sides of Roadies Rebirth. While Prince and Neha's disagreement exposed the growing tension between the OGs and NewGs, the doctor's recovery story and Prastik's journey gave the auditions a powerful human element. The LGBTQ+ debate added another layer of confrontation, while Shubhi Joshi's selection and Husnain's performance kept the competition moving. As the audition phase progresses, the gang leaders will have to navigate both strategic rivalries and increasingly difficult choices about whom they want on their teams.

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