Okay, we know this is shocking and saddening!

Manoj Punjabi aka Manu, who was rooted as one of the strongest contenders in Bigg Boss 10 (Colors and Endemol), had to make an urgent adhoc exit from the show.

Reasons?

Unfortunately, Manu’s mom passed away and the makers had to thus get him out of the house.

Shares a source, “Manu was shooting with Salman Khan when the team received this sad news. Manu was called in the confession room and asked to leave at the same time stating family emergency.”

There is still no clarity over his return as of now.

Here is an old picture of Manu with his mom (and sister)...

Last season, Keith Sequeria had left the show midway after his brother died in an accident. 

Karishma Kotak too had to move out after her father succumbed to prolonged illness. Both the contestants had comeback later.

Our condolences to Manu and his family.