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Nikki Tamboli breaks silence on staying in The 50 after Arbaz’s exit
Updated On: 11 March, 2026 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nikki Tamboli hit back at trolls questioning her decision to stay on The 50 after Arbaz Patel’s exit. She said leaving emotionally might seem dramatic, but she chose to honour her commitment to the show despite criticism

Nikki Tamboli, Arbaz Patel
Nikki Tamboli, who is currently seen in the reality show The 50, has finally opened up about why she chose to continue the show despite criticism and questions surrounding her performance. Taking to Instagram, Nikki shared a long note explaining the real challenges she was facing while filming and why quitting was never an option for her.
Nikki Tamboli on not quitting the show
Sharing the reality behind her journey, Nikki revealed that she had entered the show shortly after recovering from dengue and was still dealing with its after-effects. She wrote, “Many people judged my performance without knowing the reality of what I was going through. I had just recovered from dengue, and my body was still dealing with constant fatigue, weakness and exhaustion. Even the smallest things felt heavier than usual, but I still chose to step into the show and face every day with courage.”

