Riteish Deshmukh slams Yogesh Rawat, ends Lock Upp journey

A dramatic turn of events unfolded on Lock Upp after contestant Yogesh Rawat returned to the reality show by defeating Dheeraj Dhoopar in a challenge. However, his comeback was short-lived as co-host Riteish Deshmukh confronted him over remarks about the show’s popularity and ultimately asked him to leave the competition.

After re-entering the jail, Yogesh was seen interacting with fellow contestants Akanksha Choudhary, Ram Kapoor, Akanksha Chamola, and Pamala. During the conversation, he claimed that the show’s TRP had dropped after his eviction and suggested that the makers had no choice but to bring him back because of his popularity.

His comments did not go unnoticed. Riteish Deshmukh, who had been listening from outside, addressed the contestants and questioned Yogesh over his statements. The actor appeared visibly upset and challenged Yogesh’s claim that the show depended on his presence.

Riteish reminded him of the exact remarks he had made, saying that Yogesh had implied the show suffered after his exit and that his fans had forced the makers to bring him back. He strongly objected to the attitude behind those comments and asked Yogesh whether he genuinely believed the show existed because of him.

The host further clarified that Yogesh’s elimination had not been a personal decision. He pointed out that the contestant had lost a task and was evicted based on the format of the game, not because of any individual choice made by the hosts or the platform.

When Yogesh tried to explain that he had merely expressed his personal feelings, Riteish interrupted and stressed that every statement made on the show reflected not only on the contestants but also on the hosts, the streaming platform, and the program itself. He said that claiming the show’s ratings had fallen and would rise again because of one contestant showed an inappropriate level of arrogance.

Riteish then delivered a firm response, telling Yogesh that the show did not need him and announcing that he was being terminated from the house. He added that contestants must take responsibility for every word they speak and understand the impact of their public statements.

The confrontation marked the climax of an already tense episode. Earlier, Yogesh had also clashed with Riteish during a separate exchange. As the contestant questioned the way events had unfolded, saying, “Sir, if this was what you wanted to do, then…,” Riteish immediately cut him off.

The host firmly replied, “Don’t tell me. Don’t put this act with me,” making it clear that he was not willing to entertain further arguments.

The heated exchange quickly became one of the episode’s biggest talking points among viewers, with fans reacting strongly to the unexpected termination. Yogesh’s dramatic return, bold claims about the show’s ratings, and his confrontation with Riteish Deshmukh ensured that the episode remained packed with controversy and intense emotions, making it one of the most talked-about moments of the current season of Lock Upp.