Uorfi Javed, the actress and content creator, has publicly expressed her admiration for Purav Jha following his exit from the reality game show, The Traitors. This comes after Uorfi's victory on the show sparked a wave of online hate and abuse directed at her from fans of other contestants, including Purav Jha.

Uorfi Javed emerged as one of the winners of The Traitors, alongside Nikita Luther. The show, an Indian adaptation of the international format, premiered on June 12, 2025, and features contestants divided into "Traitors" and "Innocents". Uorfi's win was met with a strong backlash from a segment of viewers who felt that other contestants, like Purav Jha and Apoorva Mukhija, were more deserving.

Following the finale, Uorfi shared screenshots of abusive messages, including death and rape threats, she received on social media. She highlighted the hypocrisy of the trolls, pointing out that she faces criticism regardless of her actions in the game. She stated that the hate she received wasn't about her clothing choices this time but simply because she won the show.

Despite the negativity, Uorfi took a moment to acknowledge Purav Jha's character. While the specific details of her statement calling him "a gem" aren't available in the provided context, it suggests that she holds him in high regard despite the competitive nature of the show and the subsequent reactions of some fans.

Purav Jha, who was considered a strong contender on The Traitors, also addressed the situation. He posted an emotional video expressing his disappointment at not winning but urged his fans not to spread hate or threaten the winners. He emphasized spreading love instead. Jha acknowledged his experience on The Traitors as a roller coaster and said that the love he received from supporters made him feel like a winner.

The online abuse Uorfi Javed faced after winning The Traitors highlights the dark side of reality television fandom. While passion for the game and favorite players is understandable, resorting to threats and hateful messages is unacceptable. Uorfi's response to the negativity, coupled with Purav Jha's call for positivity, serves as a reminder of the importance of respectful engagement, even in competitive environments. In a classy move, Uorfi gave away her share of the prize money to Nikita, as she felt Nikita played selflessly and deserved it more.