Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Splitsvilla 16 Contestant Alleges Groping, Threatens Legal Action
Anjali Schmuck, a contestant on the reality show Splitsvilla 16, has accused her fellow contestant Tayne De Villiers of groping her without her consent on the first day of the show.
This came after Tayne posted a video calling Anjali 'crazy' and 'delusional.'
Anjali responded by saying that she was told to approach Tayne by the channel and that his actions were inappropriate.
She also threatened to file a police complaint if Tayne continued to target her.
As of now, Tayne has not responded to the allegations, and the channel has not issued any official statement.
The show airs on MTV India and is available for streaming on JioHotstar.
Anjali Schmuck accused Tayne De Villiers of groping her without consent on the first day of Splitsvilla 16.
Tayne had previously called Anjali 'crazy' and 'delusional' in a video shared on Instagram.
Anjali claimed she was instructed by the channel to approach Tayne and threatened to file a police complaint.
Tayne has not publicly responded to Anjali's allegations, and the channel has not issued a statement.
Splitsvilla 16 premiered on January 9, 2026, and airs on MTV India and JioHotstar.
- Who
- Anjali Schmuck and Tayne De Villiers, contestants on Splitsvilla 16
- What
- Anjali alleges Tayne groped her without consent and threatened to file a police complaint
- When
- The incident occurred on the first day of the show, and the allegations were made public shortly after
- Where
- On the set of Splitsvilla 16 and through social media posts
- Why
- Anjali claims Tayne made a video calling her 'crazy' and 'delusional,' which prompted her to respond with her allegations
- Show Name
- Splitsvilla 16
- Contestants Involved
- Anjali Schmuck, Tayne De Villiers
- Allegation
- Groping without consent
- Platform
- MTV India, JioHotstar
- Premiere Date
- January 9, 2026
- Air Time
- 7 pm IST, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays