Mumbai: Reality show Lock Upp 2 witnessed another dramatic moment after contestant Pamela Serena made a startling confession during a recent episode, claiming she was once involved in high-stakes betting using insider information allegedly linked to international cricketers.
The revelation came after Pamela chose to reveal a personal secret in an attempt to save herself from elimination. As part of the show’s format, the theme of her disclosure was displayed as “Match Fixing,” immediately grabbing the attention of fellow contestants and viewers.
Clarifying her statement, Pamela insisted that the confession related to her past and said she was not proud of her actions. She described it as a mistake made during her younger years when financial difficulties pushed her towards quick ways of earning money.
According to Pamela, the incident dates back to her student life while she was living in London, where sports betting is legal. She claimed that a close acquaintance had connections with professional cricketers and would allegedly pass on confidential match-related information before games.
She alleged that the tips included predictions about match outcomes and even individual player performances, which she then used to place bets with bookmakers. Pamela said the strategy initially proved profitable and encouraged her to continue participating in betting activities.
The reality show contestant further claimed that the earnings became substantial over time, making the practice seem exciting at that stage of her life. However, she admitted that she now regrets those decisions and believes it was the wrong way to make money.
Pamela also stated that the betting network eventually came to an end after those allegedly providing the information were caught or the system itself collapsed. She maintained that she merely acted on the information available to her but acknowledged that her involvement was a serious lapse in judgment.
The episode has generated significant discussion on social media, with viewers debating the implications of her claims. As of now, no evidence has been presented publicly to substantiate the allegations, and no cricketer has been identified or officially linked to Pamela’s statements.
Neither the show’s makers nor any cricketing authority has issued an official response regarding the claims at the time of writing.
