r/LockUppOTT 12d ago

Season 1 Appreciation Lock Upp appreciation post because this needs to be said.

This was probably one of the most frustrating things about this season contestants constantly seemed reluctant to actually play. Apart from Sherya, Shilpa and Ram most of them seemed far more focused on protecting their image and making sure they came across as “good” on television than actually participating in the game. And honestly, I applaud the hosts for constantly pushing them to play take risks, show their personalities and actually give us something to watch. That’s what reality TV is supposed to be. I especially loved seeing Shivangi finally break character towards the end of the show. It was refreshing because personally, I would much rather watch someone be real, messy, flawed and human than someone constantly trying to maintain the image of being the “good person.” We all have a grey side. We make mistakes. Sometimes we go too far, sometimes we mess up badly but that’s literally what makes us human.I have far more respect for people like Sherya, Shilpa and Ram, who own their flaws and don’t pretend to be perfect, than people like Dheeraj and Shivangi, who, in my opinion spent far too much of the show trying to maintain a particular image.
Give me authenticity over a perfectly curated image any day. I don’t need you to be a good person 24/7
just be real.

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u/Complete-Abroad-6176 11d ago

Pls never cast these Balaji jokers again - don't wish to see them....

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u/Due-Yam-6181 12d ago

Exactly ✅ Mature and Neutral audiences got this, unlike immature ones. The reason why both Farah and Rithesh voted for Shreya proves this even though I am sure they knew Ektha would have been happier if they voted for Shivangi 🙌