A major storm has erupted on the sets of MTV Splitsvilla 16 (Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa) as contestant Anjali Schmuck has leveled serious allegations of sexual misconduct against fellow participant Tayne De Villiers.
The Allegations
The controversy began with a social media spat that quickly escalated into a legal threat.
- The Groping Claim: In a series of Instagram stories, Anjali alleged that Tayne groped her without consent on the very first day of filming.
- Police Complaint: Anjali stated, “I can literally file a police case right now,” warning Tayne to stop calling her “crazy” or “delusional” in his own videos.
- The Scripting Claim: Anjali further alleged that her initial romantic pursuit of Tayne was not organic, claiming the channel (MTV) instructed her to “go for him.”
How It Started
The tension spilled over from the show’s recent episodes:
- On-Screen Tension: Anjali expressed that she was “crazy” about Tayne, who was already building a connection with Sadhaaf Shankar.
- Tayne’s Reaction: Tayne posted a video calling Anjali “absolutely delusional” and “crazy in general,” which prompted Anjali’s explosive retaliation.
- Anjali’s Defense: Anjali dismissed Tayne’s comments as a play for followers, noting that unlike him, she is not an influencer and has a career beyond social media.
Key Players in the Controversy
| Contestant | Background | Status in Show |
| Anjali Schmuck | Indo-German model & actress | Pyaar Villa |
| Tayne De Villiers | MMA Fighter (South Africa); Ex of Nikita Bhamidipati | Pyaar Villa |
| Sadhaaf Shankar | Connection of Tayne | Pyaar Villa |
Official Response
As of January 25, 2026, neither MTV India nor the show’s hosts (Karan Kundrra and Sunny Leone) have issued an official statement regarding the allegations of non-consensual contact. Tayne has also not publicly responded to the specific accusation of groping.