MTV Splitsvilla X6: Creators make a special format change for contestant Simran Behl

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• Splitsvilla 16 debuts new format with Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra as hosts
• Simran Behl joins as Insider, bringing fresh energy and perspective
• Anuj Sharma and Simran Khan eliminated after mischief box directive

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Splitsvilla 16: Pyaar Ya Paisa, which launched on January 9, 2026, features an updated format, with Sunny Leone reprising her role as the Queen of Hearts and Karan Kundrra taking on the role of the King of Hearts. This season, Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed have joined as the Mischief Makers.

In addition to these changes, the show  has also made minor adjustments to its typical format by featuring Simran Behl as an Insider. Historically, this position has been filled by past Splitsvilla contestants, but this season the producers chose to add Simran, given the type of charisma and involvement she contributes to the programme.

Filmibeat quoted her as saying, "I'm truly thrilled and thankful to join Splitsvilla 16 as an Insider. I truly wasn't anticipating it. I was previously invited to be a contestant but had to refuse for personal reasons. When I was subsequently contacted for the Insider position, it seemed like a fantastic chance. Having this connection with the show feels meaningful, and I appreciate the confidence the team has placed in me.”

Simran Behl is recognised for her roles in Murder Meri Jaan! (2021), Gutar Gu (2023), and Hawao Ki Tarah (2023). Her addition brings a new energy to the season and provides audiences with a somewhat distinct viewpoint within the show's recognizable structure.

More recently, a major argument broke out between Yogesh, Himanshu, Tayne, and Harshit during the dome session on MTV Splitsvilla X6. Frustrated by the constant comments and ongoing conversations, Tayne left the set. Subsequently, the host of the show, Karan Kundrra, grew extremely angry and reprimanded Tayne along with the other contestants.

Karan gave a stern warning to all, saying, “Tayne and everyone, if anyone departs from the set again, we will guarantee they won’t be allowed back.”

In a conversation with Tayne, Karan remarked, “You mention these individuals acting immaturely; what actions did you take? Avoid doing that. No one here is permitted to leave the set; that’s the ultimate disrespect.”

Tayne later expressed regret for his actions, and Karan accepted it. Though Tayne and his partner Sadhaaf had the opportunity to evaluate their relationship, they ultimately proved not to be a perfect fit.

Also read: MTV Splitsvilla X6: Karan Kundrra gives a stern warning to Tanye as he storms out of the set; Anuj and Simran get evicted

As per the directive from the mischief box, Anuj Sharma and Simran Khan were eliminated from the show.