The programme needs a lift after rumours that eight of the ten contestants who were dropped in the jungle last Saturday have packed their bags and are ready to leave following Akashdeep Saigal’s first task which left his face swollen after being bitten by bugs. Actress and contestant Shweta Tiwari said, “We are all actors and if I had gone for this task and got scratched, what would have happened? My entire career would have been at stake.” The contestants are rumoured to be demanding more money and better food in order to remain with the show.

Meanwhile, Akashdeep is suggesting that Shweta is hitting on fellow contestant Marc Robinson in an effort to grab the viewers interest and remain on the show longer. “The way she jumped to hug Marc, it was clear what her intentions were, he says, “She is doing all this to become hot property on the show. By creating a love angle, she’ll be able to stick around for longer.”