The 50 Premiere: A brand-new reality show called The 50 is all set to start on February 1, 2026, and it is already generating a lot of talk among TV and OTT audiences. The 50 brings together a large group of 50 well-known personalities from different entertainment and social media backgrounds. These participants will live together in a grand palace-like setting, far from the outside world. Over several episodes, they will take part in tough challenges and strategic games, all designed to test their physical strength, teamwork, and decision-making skills. The competition is expected to be intense and fast-moving, with surprises and twists planned by the show’s creative team.
What makes The 50 different from many existing reality shows is its unique format. Instead of just competing for votes, the series blends strategy, alliances, and survival elements into each task. A mysterious figure known as The Lion will oversee the challenges, adding an unpredictable edge to the competition. As the premiere date approaches, social media is buzzing with predictions and excitement. Fans are curious to see how the participants handle the pressure, form alliances, and navigate unexpected turns in the game. With its large scale and dramatic format, The 50 aims to be one of the standout reality shows of the year.
Who Is The Lion In The 50?
As The 50 grand premiere is around the corner, there have been speculations about who is the lion in the show. After all, the lion has been the mascot and face of the show and speculations around him is quite obvious. As per the media reports, either Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insan or Elvish Yadav are said to be the lion. The speculations surfaced after Abhishek was recently spotted wearing a jacket where the The 50 lion mascot dropping hints of being the lion on the show. On the other hand, fans have also been guessing that the lion is likely to be Elvish Yadav given his overall presence and swag. To note, no official announcement about who is the lion on the show.
Who Is The Host Of The 50?
Meanwhile, it is also reported that Farah Khan is likely to host The 50. In fact, the initial promos including Farah had even got the audience excited. However, as per a report by Vickey Lalwani, Farah Khan will not anchor The 50 as initially believed. The report states that Farah Khan’s work on the project remained confined to promotional shoots. It also suggests the show’s final format has changed during development, which may have influenced the hosting choice. While Shah Rukh Khan’s name has also been rumoured for being the host of The 50, no official confirmation about the host name has been made so far.
The 50 Contestants’ Names
For the uninitiated, The 50 will be having 50 celebrity contestants. These include Karan Patel, Faisal Sheikh (Mr Faisu), Divya Agarwal, Vikrant Singh Rajpoot, Shiny Doshi, Dushyant Kukreja, Urvashi Dholakia, Riddhi Dogra, Shiv Thakare, Neelam Giri, Chahat Pandey, Hamid Barkzi, Dimpal Singh, Sagar Thakur, Sumaira Shaikh, Lovekesh Kataria, Siwet Tomar, Nehal Chudasama, Krishna Shroff, Sapna Choudhary, Nikki Tamboli, Arbaz Patel, Vanshaj Singh, Prince Narula, Yuvika Chaudhary, Archana Gautam, Bebika Druve, Rajat Dalal, and Jahnavi Killekar, among others.