06/07/2026
Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary (popularly dubbed "Yoganksha" by fans) have quickly become one of the most talked-about, controversial, and dramatic reality TV duos. Their journey spans a whirlwind of romantic connections, shocking cheating allegations, and a highly anticipated transition to jail-themed confinement. Here is the full breakdown of their trajectory from MTV Splitsvilla X6 (Season 16) to Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa (Season 2). Yogesh and Akanksha first crossed paths on the dating reality show MTV Splitsvilla 16. The two hit it off almost immediately on the show, establishing a strong mutual connection and deciding to play the game together. They quickly became a fan-favorite couple due to their chemistry and protective dynamic. The grand finale was completely hijacked by "Yoganksha" drama. Fellow contestant Suzanne dropped an absolute bombshell, bringing forward video screenshots and chats alleging that Yogesh had secretly met up with Akanksha outside the show while still being tied to Ruru. The allegations sparked massive online trolling against Akanksha. Yogesh fiercely defended her on social media. Their entry into the cage was officially confirmed in a high-octane promo featuring Season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui. They enter the show alongside major TV names like Ram Kapoor and Shivangi Joshi. Upon entering the jail, Yogesh stated that viewers will see the "raw and real" version of him that they initially connected with. Akanksha, on the other hand, explicitly mentioned that Lock Upp will finally give her the personal, unscripted space to share her side of the story and answer all the lingering questions her fans have regarding the cheating scandal. While rumors suggested the two were no longer on great speaking terms post-Splitsvilla-with Yogesh allegedly wanting to patch things up and Akanksha keeping her distance -Lock Upp serves as the ultimate battleground for them to clear the air.
