Anu Malik, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, may again be removed from Sony TV’s Indian Idol.

The veteran musician was brought back as one of the judges of the reality show, but owing to the recent backlash, the channel is reportedly reconsidering its decision.

It has been reported that Sony TV did not expect such strong reaction on getting Anu back on the seat, and now he might have to leave the show again soon.

Channel did not expect the backlash

“Anu Malik may be shown the door in the next few weeks. They thought the backlash against him had quietly died down. They never anticipated this new rising roar of protest against his return to the show,” The Asian Age quoted a source as saying.

Among many others, Anu was one of the celebrities who was accused of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement in India. Shweta Pandit and Neha Bhasinwere two of the other women who had made the allegations against him.