Just when viewers thought they had figured out what The 50 would look like, the makers pulled the rug out. The upcoming reality show, set to premiere on February 1, has revealed its first major twist,
and it is already stirring debate online. Despite early plans to shoot the show in Dubai, the production has now shifted entirely to Mumbai. That alone raised eyebrows. But the real shock came next.
There will be no kitchen.
Yes, no cooking zone at all. A bold move for a format that visually reminds many of Bigg Boss. Fans were quick to notice the similarity, then even quicker to react once word spread that contestants would not be chopping vegetables or fighting over gas burners.
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No Kitchen, No Chaos? Fans React
Reality TV veterans know this truth well. Most of the drama starts in the kitchen. So what happens when you remove it completely?
Social media lit up as soon as the details surfaced. One user wrote, “So they will get food, don’t need to do any cooking.” Another bluntly summed it up with, “Good.”
Not everyone was convinced. “Sari bhasad to kitchen se start hoti hai ab maja nhi aayega,” read one comment, echoing what many longtime reality show viewers were thinking. Others felt the outrage was overblown. “Not new, some shows are like that, no kitchen,” another user pointed out.
A few took the humour route. “Chulhe me banayege,” joked one commenter, while another questioned the visual gimmick itself, asking, “Who insists this mask?”
Interestingly, some fans were more disappointed about the location change. “It was to be shot in Dubai?… would have loved that,” one user commented.
Digvijay Rathee And Chahat Pandey Add Fuel To Hype
Beyond the format twist, casting news has kept the buzz alive. As per The Times of India, Digvijay Rathee and Chahat Pandey, both from Bigg Boss 18, are set to join the show.
The announcement instantly excited fans. “Super excited for Digvijay Singh Rathee,” one user wrote, while another added, “Excited for Chahat.”
The duo shared a close bond during Bigg Boss 18, especially after Digvijay entered as a wildcard. With the 50, promising a new format and constant pressure, viewers are curious to see whether that friendship survives or cracks under strain.
Some fans already have casting demands. “Asim Riaz lao,” one comment read, followed by, “Please Asim Riazzz”.
Farah Khan Promises Zero Comfort
The show will be hosted by Farah Khan, who has judged and hosted multiple reality formats over the years. Speaking about The 50, she made it clear that this one is different.
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“Comfort zone jasi cheez yahan exist hi nahi karti,” Farah said, explaining that the scale, the number of contestants, and the pressure are designed to push everyone to their limits.
With 50 celebrities locked in for nearly 50 episodes, no kitchen to hide behind, and viewers playing an active role in deciding outcomes, The 50 is clearly aiming to rewrite the usual reality TV playbook. Whether that gamble pays off is something audiences will soon find out.
