The latest episode of Bigg Boss 18 unveiled a dramatic twist as the once-unbreakable bond between Shrutika Arjun and Chum Darang crumbled. Their friendship, cherished since the season’s beginning, is now marred by emotional turmoil, shocking both housemates and viewers. Though in the latest nomination also Shrutika chose to nominate herself over Chum, this differences between them looks serious.
This fallout was caused on a disagreement over leftover food spiraled into a heated argument. Shrutika accused Karan of neglecting Chum’s well-being and criticized Chum for always taking his side. The tension escalated when Shilpa defended Karan, prompting Shrutika to accuse Chum of covering up their mistakes. Karan retaliated, blaming Shrutika for inciting conflict among housemates.
The rift became apparent when Shrutika and Chum engaged in a tense confrontation. Chum, who had recently grown closer to Karan Veer Mehra and Shilpa Shirodkar, appeared distant, further fueling the conflict. Shrutika requested a private conversation to resolve their differences, but Chum refused, intensifying the clash. Shilpa stepped in, urging Shrutika to calm down, but her intervention only escalated the argument. Chum, visibly frustrated, lost her composure and raised her voice.
Later, Shrutika vented her frustration to Digvijay Rathee and Chahat Pandey, referring to Shilpa’s nurturing attitude toward Karan. She said, “I’ve only seen such behavior in TV serials. It feels so fake.” Sara Arfeen Khan, joining the conversation, reminded Shrutika of a similar incident she had faced, underscoring the emotional complexity of the situation.
When Chum asked Shrutika why she was fighting, she questioned Chum in return that why is it so difficult for her to hold Karanveer accountable for that extra portion of meal. Chum, visibly shaken, tried to end the fight, telling Shrutika, “Don’t do anything for me anymore. Don’t fight for me.” However, her words only deepened the divide. Chum eventually broke down in the washroom, sobbing uncontrollably. Though previously Karan refused to go to Chum later, Karan and Shilpa rushed to console her on Chahat’s call, but their efforts couldn’t mend the fractured friendship.
In an emotional breakdown, Shrutika clung to Tajinder Bagga, sobbing uncontrollably and declaring, “I want to leave the show.” When Chum approached to mend the situation, Shrutika rejected her, sparking a dramatic moment as Chum pulled her in, pleading for reconciliation. The scene left the house in stunned silence.
Kamya Panjabi’s sharp critique on Twitter captured the chaos. She posted, “Is this a reality show or a daily soap? #BiggBoss18,” highlighting the heightened emotions that have become the hallmark of this season.
As the episode closed, Shrutika’s plea to leave the house remained unresolved, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next development in this turbulent saga.