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The Traitors 2: Parul Gulati Faces Cheating Allegations After Krystle D’Souza, Shahneel Gill Claim ‘Information Leak’; Actor Responds
Samira Vishwas | August 24, 2026 7:24 PM CST

Parul Gulati emerged as one of the most talked-about players on The Traitors Season 2 after correctly identifying both traitors, Harman Singha and Krystle D’Souza, before her eventual eviction. Her seemingly accurate instincts sparked plenty of discussion among viewers, with some praising her ability to read the game while others questioned how she repeatedly managed to get her guesses right.

At one point, Parul even said she would quit her business if her instincts about the traitors proved wrong, making her confidence stand out even more. However, her gameplay has now come under the scanner after two former contestants alleged that she may have received information from outside the game.

What did Krystle D’Souza allege about Parul Gulati?

Krystle D’Souza recently addressed the controversy in a video, saying she was shocked to hear about an alleged information leak involving Parul. The actor questioned how Parul could repeatedly identify the traitors without, according to her, providing convincing reasons for her conclusions. Krystle argued that such an alleged leak would be unfair to both the innocent contestants trying to solve the mystery and the traitors attempting to survive.

She also questioned Parul’s claim that she was relying purely on her “gut feeling”, particularly when the actor had been confident enough to say she would put her business on the line if she was wrong. Krystle suggested that Parul’s confidence could have stemmed from the alleged information leak. However, these remain allegations and have not been independently established.

What did Shahneel Gill say about the alleged information leak?

Shahneel Gill also shared her version of events on Instagram, describing the alleged incident as “match fixing”. According to Shahneel, every contestant on The Traitors is assigned a “shadow” by production, a person responsible for looking after their day-to-day requirements. She alleged that the shadow of an innocent contestant was being paid to leak information from inside the game.

Shahneel claimed that what contestants initially believed was Parul’s “sixth sense” could have actually been information reaching her from outside the game. The allegations have sparked fresh debate among fans over whether Parul’s impressive reads were the result of strategy and intuition or something more.

How did Parul Gulati respond to the allegations?

Parul has not directly addressed the specific allegations in detail. Following Krystle and Shahneel’s videos, she shared a cryptic note on Instagram that appeared to respond to the controversy. It read: “This is circle of shaq all over and guess what I am an innocent, again.” Her response has since added another layer to the ongoing The Traitors 2 controversy, leaving viewers divided over the allegations and Parul’s gameplay.

About The Traitors Season 2

Hosted by Karan Johar, The Traitors Season 2 brings together celebrities and public figures in a high-stakes game of deception, strategy and trust. The cast includes Mallika Sherawat, Munawar Faruqui, Shweta Tiwari, Rhea Chakraborty, Krystle D'Souza, Shalini Passi, Soundous Moufakir, Harman Singha, Parul Gulati, Ansh Chopra, Shahneel Gill and Dalip Tahil.

Shiwani Kumari

Shiwani works as a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX, covering the entertainment beat. With a strong background in media, she is a true cinema buff who loves keeping up with the latest in pop culture and lifestyle trends. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Shiwani followed her passion and pursued a Master’s in Journalism from IIMC, choosing the road less travelled.

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