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Rohit Naidu’s Exit Sparks Debate Over Bigg Boss Telugu 10’s Voting System

By T Maruthi Acharya

Rohit Naidu Patnam was eliminated from Bigg Boss Telugu 10 after seven housemates voted against him. The decision has raised questions about audience voting, internal rivalries and equal treatment. Rohit, who has been criticised for his temper, inappropriate language, personal remarks and frequent clashes with Thrigun, has been a polarising figure. Some viewers who wanted him out feel justified, while others question whether his early exit was fair.

Bigg Boss Telugu has traditionally relied on audience participation, with viewers voting for their favourites. Season 10, which introduced the Dashavataaram concept, added several format changes, including elimination through housemates’ votes. Rohit is not the first contestant to face this method; RJ Charan, Chaithra Rai and Shalini Damera Patel have also been eliminated this way.

The show’s makers can experiment with the format, but viewers have spent weeks campaigning for contestants. When a decision made inside the house can override audience votes, many question the purpose of public voting. Rohit was reportedly among the top three in audience support and had significant backing throughout the season. His elimination, therefore, surprised many.

The competition is described as a personality show, built on relationships, friendships, grudges and perceived threats. In such an environment, housemates voting on who leaves can raise fairness concerns. Personal equations often influence decisions, as seen in Rohit’s rivalry with Thrigun and other celebrity contestants.

The celebrity‑commoner divide is another recurring theme. Celebrity contestants enter with established identities and public recognition, while commoners must build their reputation from scratch. This can create numerical advantages for celebrities in group decisions. Rohit’s elimination highlighted this imbalance: seven contestants voted against him, while four chose Ramakrishna.

Critics also point to inconsistent treatment of contestants. Rohit’s aggressive behaviour and language have drawn scrutiny, while similar conduct by Thrigun and Mukesh has been perceived as less harshly judged. Incidents such as Rohit being forced to apologise for a perceived offence have added to the debate.

Some viewers speculate that the makers may be reluctant to allow another commoner to win, given past victories by Pallavi Prashanth (Season 7) and Kalyan Padala (Season 9). No evidence confirms any deliberate bias, but repeated concerns about internal voting, weekend treatment and the celebrity‑commoner divide have fostered a perception of an uneven playing field.

Rohit’s exit followed the rules of the task, but it has prompted broader questions about the show’s structure and how contestants are judged. If winning over fellow contestants matters more than winning over the audience, the relevance of public voting may need reconsideration. The show’s future format changes will likely continue to spark debate among its long‑time viewers.