Elvish Yadav's Indirect Dig at Maxtern on Engaged Season 2 Amid Ongoing Slap Controversy
Elvish Yadav, the popular reality TV star who won Bigg Boss OTT 3 and is currently captivating audiences with Laughter Chefs 3, has taken on a new hosting role. He is co-hosting the reality dating series Engaged Season 2 alongside actress Jiya Shankar. The show premiered on Saturday, February 14, and features heartbroken couples who must reconnect, perform various tasks, and navigate emotional challenges to potentially rekindle their relationships.
Controversial Remarks During Second Episode
In the second episode of Engaged Season 2, Elvish Yadav made headlines by taking an indirect dig at Maxtern, amid their highly publicized slap controversy. Maxtern has been in the news recently for repeatedly discussing Elvish Yadav in interviews, particularly on the show The 50. During the Engaged episode, Elvish and former Splitsvilla contestant Nikhil Malik engaged in a lighthearted exchange that quickly turned pointed.
Jokingly, they stated, "Violence is not the solution, khaas-kar thappad marna… Main in cheezon ke khilaaf hoon." This comment, which translates to "Violence is not the solution, especially slapping… I am against these things," was met with laughter from the contestants but was widely interpreted as a veiled reference to Elvish's controversy with Maxtern. Elvish then added humorously, "Woh maine nahi maara, woh AI tha," meaning "I didn't slap him, that was AI," further fueling speculation and discussion among viewers.
Maxtern's Perspective on the Controversy
Maxtern has openly addressed his issues with Elvish Yadav in previous appearances. He shared a detailed account of events, revealing that Elvish unexpectedly transferred Rs 1 lakh into his account while he was offline. Maxtern expressed confusion over the transaction, stating, "I had no idea about this amount at all. I don't even know why Rs 1 lakh was sent to my account. Rs 1 lakh is nothing; money like that comes and goes."
He described how Elvish proposed working together and fostering brotherhood, which emotionally affected Maxtern during a lonely period. However, Maxtern clarified that allegations of him abusing Elvish's mother were false, emphasizing, "This is a completely false allegation. If I ever abuse anyone, it is only unknown people—and that too when I receive excessive abuse myself." He urged for responsible use of social media.
Reactions and Further Developments
Prince Narula, another reality TV personality, reacted to the situation by acknowledging his own past mistakes on social media. He said, "I made mistakes too. Ten years ago and even later, during rivalries, I showed things on social media as well. I did that because I was reacting the same way others do. I wanted to show that there is a huge difference between reel and real life."
Maxtern continued his narrative, explaining that discussions about a music video ensued. The video, already shot, faced delays due to the controversy. According to Maxtern, the video was intended to reduce pressure on Elvish, not to showcase him. He grew suspicious when a slapping scene was added, leading to consultations with his brother. After the video's release, negative memes flooded the internet, which Maxtern believed were coordinated.
He concluded by expressing frustration, "For the first time, I realised that even if I explained everything to the public, they would not believe it." Maxtern also revealed that he returned Rs 90,000 and Rs 10,000 via UPI after being asked to refund the Rs 1 lakh, but remains puzzled about the original intent behind the payment. "To this day, I am confused about why that Rs 1 lakh was sent. Whether it was sent to trap me or for some other reason, I still do not know. Only Lakshya can answer that. I will ask him," he stated.
Impact on Engaged Season 2 and Public Perception
The indirect references on Engaged Season 2 have added a layer of drama to the show, drawing attention from fans and media alike. Elvish Yadav's hosting role, combined with his ongoing controversies, continues to keep him in the spotlight. As the season progresses, viewers are keen to see if more such incidents will unfold, blending reality TV entertainment with real-life conflicts.
