The 50 on OTT: From Bigg Boss 19 fame Nehal Chudasama to Nikki Tamboli and Arbaaz Patel, here are some new contestants who have joined the race towards the Lion’s den.

Last Updated: 02.24 PM, Jan 23, 2026
The 50 is gearing up for its awaited premiere on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium) and keeps fans intrigued with its hot updates on the contestants. After announcing Neelam Giri, Chahat Pandey, Hamid Barkzi, and several other popular contestants as part of the reality show, The 50 has unveiled some new faces who are now confirmed to join the intense game show. From Bigg Boss 19 fame Nehal Chudasama to Nikki Tamboli and Arbaaz Patel, here are some new contestants who have joined the race towards the Lion’s den.
The upcoming reality show titled The 50 has piqued the interest of fans with its enigmatic concept, magnificent palace, and Squid Game vibes. After announcing several popular faces of the internet, like Neelam Giri, Faisal Shaikh, Hamid Barkzi, and Karan Patel, the makers have revealed some other contestants. One of them is BB19 fame Nehal Chudasama, whose intense banter with the housemates like Tanya Mittal, Amaal Mallik, Farhana Bhatt, and others earned her fame. In a new promo shared by the streaming platform, Nehal is seen doing some rigorous workouts as she narrates how people have also doubted her and manipulated her personality. Nehal expresses her strengths and delivers a fierce attitude in the promo as she flaunts her The 50 invitation.
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Get ready to witness the power duo of Nikki Tamboli and Arbaaz Patel as they gear up to participate in the strategic games and survival battle in The 50. In the promo, Nikki says, “The 50 mein meri entry sirf participation ke liye nahi hui, mein aa rhi hu apni chaap chorghne. I am here to make noise, remember this face, the game just got interesting. 50 ho ya 500, ye sherni akeli kafi hai.” Arbaaz then joins the conversation and says, “Ye sherni akeli nahi hai.”
Apart from these popular names, The 50 is also bringing a variety of internet celebrities and actors like Shiny Doshi, Dushyant Kukreja, Karan Patel, Mr. Faisu aka Faisal Shaikh, Sapna Choudhary, Krishna Jackie Shroff, Divya Agarwal, Mona Lisa and her husband, Vanshaj Singh, and Vikrant Singh Rajpoot. Although the host for the reality game show is yet to be confirmed, there are speculations that Farah Khan might be the ultimate host.
The 50 is set to premiere on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) from February 1, 2026.
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.