Mumbai: Television actor Karan Patel recently faced criticism on social media after his ‘good performance’ in the reality show The 50. His team has now revealed that the actor suffered rib fractures while performing a task.
Earlier many netizens were seen criticizing her for her disappointing performance, accusing her of being lazy and not giving her best in the tasks despite her confident claims before entering the show.
However, responding to the backlash, Karan Patel’s team has now issued an official statement clarifying the situation. According to the statement, the laziness that appeared to the audience was actually the result of a medical condition that Karan was quietly battling during the show, yet was trying his best to perform impartially so as not to disappoint his fans.
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The statement issued by his team said,
“Official statement regarding Karan Patel’s exit from The 50 and his poor performance in the game while in it
This statement is being issued to address the misinformation and misleading narratives currently circulating regarding Karan Patel’s involvement and subsequent exit from The 50.
It further reads, “From day one, Karan entered the show with complete commitment and professionalism. During the first major task, co-contestant Siddharth Bhardwaj applied significant force to him during the competitive round. He was initially suspected to have suffered a hairline rib fracture as a result of the impact.”
It reads, “Despite severe pain and physical trauma, Karan continued to function to the best of his ability, refusing to step back midway. However, due to increasing discomfort, he was later taken for medical consultation and X-ray. Medical reports confirmed that the injury was not just a minor hairline fracture, but a proper rib fracture.”
It further reads, “After medical assessment, he was advised temporary rest and was taken out of the competition for counselling. However, feeling responsible towards his fans and deeply disappointed by missing out on performing for them, Karan decided to re-enter the show despite the ongoing pain and medical risk – even as a wildcard.”
The team further ensured, “The upcoming episodes will clearly showcase his strong performance and full involvement in the tasks. It is important to clarify that the aired images and clips of Karan resting or lying down are being taken completely out of context. Those moments were not indicative of laziness or avoidance of tasks. They were moments of recovery.”
The team revealed, “Karan was taking prescribed oral painkillers and had to undergo intramuscular injections to manage the pain caused by the broken rib. After completing physically demanding and high-intensity tasks, he will take rest as per medical advice to prepare himself for the next challenge.”
The statement read, “Choosing dignity over drama, Karan did not indulge in shouting matches, unnecessary aggression or name-calling to take up screen time. His focus remained on performance and professionalism, not theatrics. Unfortunately, the constant physical stress from the intense tasks further aggravated the injury. Following strict medical advice, he was left with no option but to take a voluntary exit from the show. This was not a strategic decision – it was a health necessity.”
Karan’s team requested the media not to spread any misleading information about the actor.
“We request media houses and digital platforms to refrain from spreading misleading narratives that he was “sleeping during tasks” or “under-performing.” The truth is that he suffered a serious rib fracture to honor his commitment to the show and his audience. Karan Patel’s journey in The 50 ended not due to lack of hard work, but due to medical compulsion.
We appreciate the continued love and support from fans and urge everyone to allow facts, not speculation, to shape the narrative,” it concluded.