i think that was the plan , no idea whether of dimpy or creative team
always the most significant twist is brought about by the wild cards
here also she got gautham into confessing he instigated praneet deliberately so that he leaves the task , it was his game plan
the team can work on these two's conversations to have more such twists , she is a good addition to the contestants for one she is constantly reminding him of the viewer's liking also he would never talk about anything like this to puneet as he's mutual friends with praneet