Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Vinny Arora Defends Dheeraj Dhoopar's Elimination Decision
Yogesh Rawat was eliminated from the reality show Lock Upp.
Dheeraj Dhoopar, who made the decision to eliminate Yogesh, chose to save Sufi Motiwala instead.
Vinny Arora, Dheeraj's wife, defended his decision, stating it was purely a game strategy and not personal.
However, many fans criticized Dheeraj's move, calling it cowardly and personal.
Some even accused Vinny of sending chits to influence the game.
The show's latest promo hints at the entry of a new contestant, Apoorva Mukhija, known as Rebel Kid.
The episodes air daily at 8 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
Yogesh Rawat was eliminated from Lock Upp Season 2.
Dheeraj Dhoopar chose to save Sufi Motiwala over Yogesh Rawat.
Vinny Arora defended Dheeraj's decision, calling it a game strategy.
Fans criticized Dheeraj's move, calling it personal and cowardly.
Allegations of Vinny sending chits to influence the game surfaced.
- Who
- Dheeraj Dhoopar, Vinny Arora, Yogesh Rawat, Sufi Motiwala, Harshad Chopda
- What
- Elimination of Yogesh Rawat from Lock Upp
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Lock Upp reality show
- Why
- Dheeraj Dhoopar chose to save Sufi Motiwala over Yogesh Rawat
Defenders of Dheeraj's Decision
Critics of Dheeraj's Decision
Nature of the Decision
Defenders of Dheeraj's Decision
The decision was purely a game strategy and not personal.
Critics of Dheeraj's Decision
The decision was personal and targeted at eliminating competition.
Bond with Contestants
Defenders of Dheeraj's Decision
Dheeraj had a consistent bond with Sufi throughout the season.
Critics of Dheeraj's Decision
Dheeraj's decision was influenced by insecurity and a desire to eliminate competition.
Allegations of Cheating
Defenders of Dheeraj's Decision
No evidence supports the allegations of sending chits.
Critics of Dheeraj's Decision
Vinny Arora is accused of sending chits to influence the game.
- Show
- Lock Upp Season 2
- Eliminated Contestant
- Yogesh Rawat
- Contestants in Bottom Three
- Harshad Chopda, Sufi Motiwala, Yogesh Rawat
- Decision Maker
- Dheeraj Dhoopar
- Defender
- Vinny Arora
- Allegations
- Sending chits to influence the game
- Upcoming Contestant
- Apoorva Mukhija (Rebel Kid)
- Show Timing
- 8 pm from Saturday to Thursday