The 50 contestants: Chahat Pandey and Hamid Barkzi join reality show and the intense showdown

The 50 is among the most-awaited reality shows on JioHotstar. Many fans are already excited with the stunning lineup of contestants, who are confirmed to participate in the show. Now, the makers have shared some new names that will add more drama to the thrilling reality show. After announcing Bigg Boss 19’s Neelam Giri as a confirmed contestant, The 50 has added two more popular names that will be entering the Lion’s opulent palace and showdown. Chahat Pandey and Hamid Barkzi are among the new contestants for the upcoming reality show. Here’s more about the latest promos and the contestants.

Are Chahat Pandey and Hamid Barkzi joining The 50?

The makers of JioHotstar’s upcoming show titled The 50 have revealed two new names and internet personalities who will be joining the reality show.  After Neelam Giri’s confirmation and a golden ticket of The 50, TV actress Chahat Pandey has also greenlit the series. “To muje aaya hai Lion ka Bulawa aur mein ja rahi hu The 50 mein,” Chahat shares in the promo clip. Fans quickly showered the post with red hearts. 

A few moments later, MTV Splitsvilla X4 winner Hamid Barkzi also confirmed his entry in the reality show. He introduced himself as a proud winner of several reality shows as he gears up for The 50. “Ab kya jeetu, ab kya jeetu? (What should I win next? Bulava aaya hai Lion ke mahal ka,” Hamid says in the clip. For the unversed, Hamid Barkzi also emerged as the winner of Roadies Revolution.

Check out the promo here:

Who are the confirmed contestants of The 50?

The 50 is loosely inspired by the French show, Les Cinquante, and will center around the eponymous contestants as they battle against the odds to stay at the Lion’s opulent palace. Previously, the makers had also confirmed Shiny Doshi, Dushyant Kukreja, Karan Patel, Mr. Faisu aka Faisal Shaikh), Divya Agarwal, Mona Lisa and her husband, and Vikrant Singh Rajpoot. There are also speculations that Farah Khan might host the reality show since she appeared in some promos. Get ready to witness The 50 and its dramatic showdowns between contestants on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) from February 1, 2026.

The 50 FAQs:

Q. When and where to watch The 50 reality show?

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

Q. Is The 50 based on a French reality show?

A. Yes, The 50 is reportedly inspired by the French reality show titled Les Cinquante. The concept centers around an intense show down between the various contestants.