The 50: Nikki-Rajat's Disagreement To First Elimination - 7 Things That Impressed And Disappointed

JioHostar’s new reality show, The 50, premiered today at 9 PM on the streaming platform. Celebrities from different walks of life participated in the show that promises drama, tension, fights and verbal

arguments. The competition kicked off with The Lion welcoming the 50 participants into the house. On the first day, the contestants had to face the fear of elimination. The masked ‘Lion’ announced five captains for the maiden task of the reality show. Karan Patel, Nikki Tamboli, Monalisa, Urvashi Dholakia, Ridhi Dogra, Rajat Dalal, Prince Narula, Krishna Shroff, Mr Faisu and Shiv Thakare had to choose their respective team of five members.

Meet The 50 contestants

The contestants of The 50 are Dimpal Singh, Jhanvi Killekar, Shrutika Arjun, Dushyant Kukreja, Bhavya Singh, Hamid Barkzi, Bebika Dhruve, Lakshya Kaushik, Archit Kaushik, Siwet Tomar, Vanshaj, Natalia Janoszek, Sumaira Shaikh, Khanzaadi (Firoza Khan), Lovekesh Kataria, Maxtern, Yung Sammy, Arbaaz Patel, Vikrant, Ridhi Dogra, Nikki Tamboli, Monalisa, Karan Patel, Neelam Giri, Faizu, Chahat Pandey, Archana Gautam, Divya Agarwal, Shiny Doshi, Nehal Chudasama, Digvijay Rathee, Urvashi Dholakia, Prince Narula, Yuvika Choudhary, Sapna Choudhary, Rachit Rojha, Tejasvi Madivada, Rajat Dalal, Faiz Baloch, Adnan Shaikh, Arushi Chawla, Shiv Thakare, Krishna Shroff, Kaka, Manisha Rani, Saurabh Ghadge, Aarya Jadhao, Dino James, Siddharth Bhardwaj, and Ridhima Pandit.

The 50 first task

Shiv chose Dino, Aarya, Lakshya and Saurabh as his team. Faisu picked Love, Nehal, Archana and Khanzaadi. Rajat’s team included Dushyant, Archit, Bebika and Shrutika. Natalia, Divya, Yung and Bhavya went to Krishna’s team. Ridhi chose Kaka, Shiny, Ridhima and Yuvika. Prince’s team comprised of Hamid, Arushi, Manisha and Siwet. Urvashi named Vanshaj, Sumaira, Siddharth and Adnan. Rachit, Sagar, Sapna and Chahat went to Karan’s team. Monalisa chose Vikrant, Dimpal, Neelam and Tejasvi. Nikki’s team had Arbaz, Jhanvi, Faiz and Digvijay.

Who was eliminated?

The task was played in teams. Each group was assigned a number. They had to complete a physical activity as soon as the number flashed on the screen. An upgraded version of musical chairs, it decided who would qualify to enter the house. Karan, Prince, Shiv, Faisu and Krishna’s teams won the task. With mutual agreement, they decided to eliminate Vanshaj. The 50 will end with a grand finale after 50 days. The contestants have entered the Mahal where tasks will test their friendships and strengths. The first episode of the reality show had its good moments. For fans of Bigg Boss, this one fills the void that it left until the new season gets greenlit. Most of the contestants are BB graduates and know reality shows better than some. Those who avoided Bigg Boss will now show their personalities in a game show that has a different concept. The 50 started on a dramatic note. Here are seven things about the series that impress and disappoint.

What Impresses

Spicy, lively and busy, The 50 is the chaos every reality show fan needs after a tiring day. The participants know what they have to offer. Competitive spirit in the contestants is worth appreciating. Instead of concealing their feelings and opinions, Nikki and Rajat use no filter to express themselves. Vanshaj calling Karan ‘moti buddhi’ set the tone for the show’s future. The episode is fast-paced, and there are no dull moments. The first task of the season looked simple but was thrilling and exciting due to time constraints and competitive energy. Beyond the task, the contestants were seen bonding over personal stories. This gave a deeper understanding of who they are.

What Disappoints

If Bigg Boss was chaotic, The 50 multiplies it by 2x. With 50 contestants under a roof, the reality show will try to make them fight and use the same tropes to gain attention on social media. Some participants are following a similar Bigg Boss pattern for visibility. At this stage, the series seems a rehash of the Salman Khan-hosted show. The 50 lacks newness, at least in the first episode. Seeing similar faces in every reality contest could work against the idea of bringing something fresh. The audience is accustomed to seeing them in almost every show. A few participants are appearing as complete misfits. Such as Urvashi Dholakia. Hoping the coming episodes change this. The elimination process in the first episode was unfair. If this is how it is going to be, social media outrages would become the norm. The 50 will air daily on JioHotstar and Colors channel. Did you enjoy the first episode? Do let us know.