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MTV Splitsvilla 16: Show Gets First 'Ideal Match', Who Got Dumped this Weekend?

MTV Splitsvilla 16: Show Gets First 'Ideal Match', Who Got Dumped this Weekend?

OG Hosts Sunny Leone and Karan Kundra, along with the Mischief makers, have turned the tables, merging the two villas. Get your popcorn and be seated, as the drama has just begun. Read below to know the updates on the first Ideal Match, Elimination, and More!
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Updated:- 2026-02-23, 15:08 IST

Splitsvilla 16, with the theme "Pyaar ya Paisa" (Love or Money), has caught everyone's eyes for its high-voltage drama, intense competition, alliances, and romance. Hosted by evergreen Sunny Leone and Karan Kundra, the show has spiced up, first by swapping the boys and now by merging the two villas. The season also features Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma as 'Mischief Makers' to shake things up between the pairs, saying ‘Do Behen, Nahi Karegi Kisi pe Rehem.’

With a luxurious casino-themed beach setting, the show has its first 'Ideal Match' in episode 21, acquiring great power and immunity.

Splistvilla 16: Who is the First Ideal Match?

Reports suggests quiet many possibilities, but after shattering them all, the Oracle decided its first 'Ideal Match' as Akanksha Choudhary and Gauresh Gujral. The first couple to be seated on the Pyaar Villa throne received immunity from elimination and the power to dump the contestant standing in the danger zone.

They are also the first pair to go to the 'love den' to spend some quality time and get to know each other better. The couple made some drastic comments about their previous connections, Yogesh and Zalak, which created repercussions in the Paisa Villa.

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Splistvilla 16: Who Got Dumped this Weekend?

As romance wins for a pair, the other pair, Ron Kariappa and Anjali Schmuck, got dumped standing in the danger zone. However, after choosing to open the mischief box, Akanksha and Gauresh eliminated Anjali, bringing Ron back to the game.

ALSO READ- Splitsvilla X6: Full Confirmed Contestants' List Of 'Pyaar Villa' And 'Paisa Villa'

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Splistvilla 16: Why did Keona exit the Show?

After an emotional breakdown, Keona Walke chose to leave the show voluntarily. When fellow contestants Diksha Pawar and Himanshu Arora got into a conflict, Keona felt targeted and created a ruckus during the dome session. She decided to leave rather than continue under pressure.

 

 

 

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Splitsvilla 16: Pyaar and Paisa Villa Merger

Splitsvilla 16 has given the audience a sneak peek of the long-awaited part, the merger of Pyaar Villa and Paisa Villa. Now the contestants will have a direct competition for the throne, making the game more intense and creating new pairs. The merger will have a 'blindfold' task following the exes' face-off and many revelations.

ALSO READ- Splitsvilla Season 16: First Ideal Match Names Revealed; Fans Speculate, Here’s What We Know

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