During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, filmmaker Rohit Shetty stepped in as the host in place of Salman Khan. He announced Mary Kom’s elimination after she lost both her lifelines. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the Indian Olympic boxer opened up about her stint, Love and Scout OP’s closeness, and Priyanka Chopra rooting for her.

Mary Kom on her journey in the show

During her stint on the show, contestants such as Uditi Singh, Arishfa Khan and Mahhi Vij claimed that Mary Kom’s contribution to the house was limited to cooking. Reacting to this, she said, “It’s a strategy. Even the other contestants must have come prepared. I am strong in my field, and so many people know that. I never felt bad about it.”