With the airing of the first episode of season 2 of The Traitors, the first shock has come in the form of the elimination of Munawar Faruqui, who became the first one to get voted out of the show. He turned out to be an Innocent in the show when he got eliminated from the Circle of Shaq due to suspicions from various contestants, such as Abhishek Malhan and Harman Singha.
Munawar Faruqui Takes An Indirect Dig At Abhishek
In the wake of his expulsion, Munawar made a seemingly veiled reference to those contestants who had ganged up against him. Thinking about the significance of alliances in the competition, Munawar posted on a social networking site that whoever wants to win must concentrate on making alliances as teamwork is an important aspect of the reality TV show.
The posting was made soon after Munawar’s sudden departure from the show and appeared to target how the contestants had united against him. Munawar had started the show in high-profile style with much anticipation about his participation in the competition.
Abhishek Malhan Hits Back After Munawar's Exit
It seems like Abhishek Malhan did not ignore the comments made by Munawar. In fact, taking to the social media space, Abhishek posted a photo of himself in the costume for The Traitors and seemed to be mocking Munawar after he was evicted from the show. In yet another Instagram story, he asked who is crying, and it appears that Munawar got hurt by the whole situation. Their debate has now taken the shape of an entertaining blame game after eviction.
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Munawar Calls Contestants An 'Insecure Bunch'
Munawar had expressed his views during the Circle of Shaq episode before he left the show. In defense of himself, he admitted that he had anticipated facing such circumstances and had the ability to detect the insecurities of those contestants who were out to get him.
When asked by Karan Johar to indicate whether he is a Traitor or an Innocent player, Munawar indicated that he is an Innocent player. The players who voted against him, he called an “insecure bunch” because they had been afraid of what he might do if he stayed on the show.
What Happens Next In The Traitors 2?
With the early departure of Munawar, the dynamics of The Traitors Season 2 have already undergone a transformation. This exit further highlighted how fast the alliances could be formed once the players start doubting each other. Importantly, the early exit of Munawar did not imply the end of his contribution to the storyline. His social media fight with Abhishek continued the feud between the two outside the show, while the rest of the contestants have to cope with the fact that they got rid of an Innocent. The actual Traitors are Kullu, Krystle D'Souza, and Harman Singha, whereas Shahneel Gill joined the group later on.
Final Take
Munawar Faruqui’s dismissal was certainly an early one, but the impact is already enough for one of the most discussed rivalries in the show so far. His talk of alliances and insecurity and then the social media reaction of Abhishek Malhan have turned his dismissal into one of blame that might even continue long after his dismissal.
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