Drama Unfolds: Ritu Rathee and Gaurav Taneja Request Privacy Amid Divorce Rumors—Fans Say 'You Chose the Limelight!
Social media influencers Ritu Rathee and Gaurav Taneja have recently asked their followers for privacy following a turbulent period in their marriage. In separate statements shared on Instagram, both Rathee and Taneja expressed their desire to keep discussions about their relationship away from the public eye.
Statements from Ritu Rathee and Gaurav Taneja
Gaurav Taneja addressed the swirling divorce rumors in his Instagram post, stating, “I will remain quiet for my kids and their mother. I am prepared to endure all the negativity and hate for the rest of my life. Please do not expect any public explanations.” He added, “Social media is not the right platform to discuss family matters. I have nothing more to say.”
Echoing his sentiments, Ritu Rathee released a video in which she criticized her followers for gossiping about their marriage. She emphasized that those outside the relationship have no understanding of what transpires within it and urged her audience to stop villainizing Taneja. Rathee also reacted to claims about her being the woman seen crying at a spiritual gathering with guru Premanand Govind Sharan.
Public Reaction and Backlash
However, their call for privacy sparked a significant backlash from fans who pointed out the couple’s history of sharing their lives publicly on social media. Rathee and Taneja gained fame through their widely popular YouTube channel, Flying Beast, which boasts over 9.2 million subscribers. Taneja also runs FitMuscle TV, which has more than 2 million subscribers.
Followers criticized the couple for seeking privacy after having built their careers on sharing intimate details of their lives, including pregnancy announcements and family trips. Many expressed their discontent on various platforms, with one viral post on X stating, “You chose this life, now deal with it,” reflecting the sentiment that the couple should accept the consequences of their public lifestyle.
In discussions on Reddit, users echoed similar frustrations, noting that Rathee and Taneja had profited from showcasing their personal lives and should recognize that fame comes with both positive and negative attention. Some even speculated whether the couple had fabricated the divorce rumors as a publicity stunt.