- Mary Kom reportedly evicted from Bigg Boss 20 reality show.
- Her comment on female athletes caused controversy and criticism.
- Ongoing legal dispute with former husband drew show attention.
Olympic medallist Mary Kom has reportedly been evicted from Bigg Boss 20 after spending seven weeks in the reality show’s house. She is said to have received the fewest audience votes among the nominated contestants, with her exit expected to feature in an upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode hosted by Rohit Shetty. Her stint on the show drew attention not only for her presence but also for several controversies during her time inside the house.
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Mary Kom Reportedly Evicted From ‘Bigg Boss 20’
Mary Kom was nominated for eviction this week alongside Uditi Singh, Amrapali Dubey, Manish Goel, Arishfa Khan, Love Gill and Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu.
Following the vote count, Mary Kom reportedly received the lowest number of votes, bringing her seven-week journey on Bigg Boss 20 to an end. Her eviction is expected to be shown in an upcoming episode of Weekend Ka Vaar.
Mary Kom’s Remark About Female Athletes Sparks Backlash
One of the major controversies during Mary Kom’s time on the show followed a conversation with fellow contestant Qazi Touqeer about prominent Indian sportswomen, including Sania Mirza and Saina Nehwal.
During the discussion, Mary Kom reportedly said, “Lekin mere jaisa koi achieve nahi kiya”. The remark drew criticism from viewers, who felt it undermined the achievements of other female athletes.
Following the backlash, her official team issued an apology, clarifying that her words had been misunderstood and mentioning that every athlete’s medal matters.
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Legal Dispute With Former Husband Onler Kom
Mary Kom’s appearance on the reality show also brought attention to her ongoing legal dispute with her former husband, Karung Onkholer, popularly known as Onler Kom.
Onler reportedly filed a criminal defamation case against her under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The legal dispute became another talking point during her time on the show.
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