Mallika Sherawat Claims Tom Cruise Has a 'Crush' on Her on The Traitors 2
Mallika Sherawat, appearing on The Traitors Season 2, claimed that Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has a 'crush' on her and suggested she could show videos of them partying together if she had her phone. Her remarks sparked surprise and disbelief among fellow contestants. The show, hosted by Karan Johar, is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on August 13, 2026, featuring 21 contestants including Sherawat.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 11 Aug, 05:00 pm. Other outlets followed.