By SRTeam MTV Splitsvilla 15, also known as Splitsvilla X5: ExSqueeze Me Please, premiered on 30 March 2024 on MTV India and JioCinema. Filmed in Udaipur, this season was packed with drama, romance, challenges, and unexpected twists.
The season was hosted by the popular duo Sunny Leone and Tanuj Virwani. Adding extra spice to the show, Uorfi Javed played the mischievous role of the official Mischief Maker, stirring up drama and surprises inside the villa.
MTV Splitsvilla 15 Winners: Jashwanth Bopanna & Akriti Negi
On the grand finale held on 11 August 2024, Jashwanth Bopanna and Akriti Negi were crowned the winners of Splitsvilla X5. The couple impressed the judges and audience with their strong chemistry and strategic gameplay, narrowly defeating the runner‑up duo in a dramatic final task by just a few seconds. They took home the trophy and a cash prize of around ₹15 lakh.
Runner‑up: Harsh Arora & Rushali Yadav
Finishing as the first runner‑up were Harsh Arora and Rushali Yadav. They impressed everyone with their emotional bond and performance in tasks, fighting till the very end. Despite giving their best, they narrowly lost to the winners in the finale showdown.
Contestants Overview
This season featured a massive cast of 31 contestants, including main Splitsvillains and Ex-Isle participants—ex-partners and spoilers brought into the game for added drama.
Some notable participants:
- Jashwanth Bopanna – Roadies fame, eventual winner
- Akriti Negi – Influencer and strong competition (winner)
- Harsh Arora – Model‑entrepreneur (runner‑up)
- Rushali Yadav – Model (runner‑up)
- Digvijay Singh Rathee – Fan favourite, Ex-Isle star eliminated before finale due to partner’s twist
- Kashish Kapoor – Chose ₹10 lakh over competing, exiting mid‑finale
- Siwet Tomar, Anicka Sharma, Arbaz Patel, Nayera Ahuja among other names added to the mix of romance and strategy.
Many ex‑partners entered via Ex-Isle twist—for example Sachin Sharma (Akriti’s ex), Deekila Sherpa (Aniket’s ex), and more—shaking up alliances and love bonds in the villa.
Highlights & Twists
- The Ex-Isle twist brought contestants from past relationships into the villa as unexpected players, intensifying both drama and emotional moments.
- A major turning point occurred when Kashish Kapoor opted for a ₹10 lakh cash prize, stepping out of the finale. This meant Digvijay Rathee, who was supposed to compete with her, became ineligible and exited—leading to disappointment and tears.
- The final three couples—Jashwanth & Akriti, Harsh & Rushali, and Digvijay & Kashish—fought for the trophy, but the final showdown between the first two pairs decided the winners.
Conclusion
Splitsvilla 15 (X5) delivered a thrilling season filled with love, betrayal and strategy. Jashwanth Bopanna and Akriti Negi emerged as winners, showing a strong connection and smart game sense. Close behind were Harsh Arora and Rushali Yadav as worthy runner‑ups. With Sunny Leone and Tanuj Virwani helming the show and Uorfi Javed stirring the pot, the season stood out as an emotionally charged and memorable edition of MTV Splitsvilla.