The 50: Archana Gautam goes from Ranis of The Jungle to dealing with ‘The Lion’ – Announcement

Archana Gautam, who had participated in Bigg Boss 16, also participated on Reality Ranis of The Jungle, and she has finally confirmed herself as a contestant on The 50!

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Bigg Boss 16 participant Archana Gautam, last seen in Ranis of The Jungle on Discovery Plus (OTTplay Premium), is now a part of The 50. She has been invited to deal with ‘The Lion’ this time around, and Archana is ready to take on the challenge with 49 others competing against her. The reality show contestant, who is famous for claiming that she won Miss Bikini India in 2018, shared a video confirming the same. Here it is…

How did Archana Gautam confirm she’s a part of The 50?

Archana Gautam confirmed she’s a part of The 50 by sharing a video where she was seen opening a huge package which consisted the golden ticket to The 50. She was seen discussing the same with her staff, including her make-up artist. She opened the package and flaunted her ticket confirming her participation. Interestingly enough, Archana’s name was among the first to be confirmed for the reality show but she shared her announcement only a little than a week before the release date.

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Where did Archana Gautam participate after Bigg Boss 16?

After her popular stint on Bigg Boss 16, Archana Gautam associated with the Discovery Plus reality show, Ranis of The Jungle season 2 (can be streamed via OTTplay Premium). Hosted by Varun Sood, she was among the 12 contestants who had to survive in the wild by taking on various tasks. The TV series commenced in 2024 and the last season ran in 2025. Irina Petrova Adamatzky won the season.

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What is The 50, and when and where can one stream it?

The 50 is an idea borrowed from the French reality television program Les Cinquante (The 50), conceived in 2022, then remade as the reality television program Los 50 with American-Spanish production. This reality game was conducted among 50 players in the presence of the castle environment; however, the players are not treated as royalty. They are governed according to the principles set. Therefore, the players are not sure of the defined principles regarding the game. Intensity of the game can be set according to the demands of ‘The Lion.’ Strategy and elimination are necessary in the reality television program; the winner of the grand cash prize is the topic of the reality television program.

The reality show will commence on February 1, 2026 on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).

The 50 FAQs:

Q. When will The 50 reality show release?

A. The 50 reality show is set to premiere on ColorsTV and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) from February 1, 2026.

Q. Is The 50 inspired by a French reality show?

A. The 50 is reportedly inspired by the French reality show titled Les Cinquante. The concept of the show is surviving the odds in an intense show down between the eponymous contestants.

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