New Delhi: The 50 has been consistently garnering attention among the audience for its unique format and star-studded lineup of contestants. However, the latest promo of the show has sparked controversy following the tense argument between Sapna Choudhary and influencer Adnan Shaikh. A particular comment made by Adnan has sparked a huge reaction on social media.
Adnan Sheikh and Sapna Choudhary’s fierce fight in The 50
In the promo, the contestants are tasked with finding 40 cards. During the challenge, participants had to destroy objects to ensure their safety and pick up a card found inside. However, Arbaaz Patel, Adnan Sheikh and a few others tried to take shortcuts.
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Such patriarchal and misogynistic comments on national television in 2026? The level of this reality show is below ground
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Although the rules state that each contestant can only choose one card, Arbaaz reportedly picked five and distributed them among others. Sapna Chaudhary objected to this violation and alleged fraud.
This led to a heated argument between Sapna and Adnan. Sapna was seen abusing him, to which Adnan replied, “Why are you abusing like men? You are a woman, live like a woman.”
(Why are you abusing like men? You are a woman, behave like a woman.)
Sapna retorted sharply and said, “Don’t make me remember whether I am a woman or a man. You are nothing. Every day I see a man like you.”
(Don’t remind me whether I am a woman or a man. You are nothing. I see men like you every day.)
The statement sparked controversy and widespread outrage online.
Netizens react
One Reddit user criticized the influencer, writing, “Adnan is absolutely disgusting and not a man at all. His behavior is too childish to be called manly.”
Another commented, “‘Be a woman, be a woman’ – what else? Saying this in 2026? I’m so angry seeing this. On top of that, the girls were berating Adnan. Are you serious?”
A third user wrote, “I got excited when I heard him say that. How small minded you are, and how are you in real life? Absolutely disgusting behaviour. The level is very low.”
One user said, “I hate people who claim they respect women but never treat them as equals. For them, a woman is acceptable as long as she stays within limits. Both Faiz and Adnan have this disgusting mentality.”
Another said,
“It reminds me of the Prince Narula-Karan Kundra brand of so-called feminism – behaving more effeminately while still sticking to respectability politics and not seeing women as equals.”
Another comment said, “It’s so disappointing how being a girl is used like a curse. So disappointed, especially at other girls who have to endure this.”
One viewer wrote, “This show of mine is over. I thought it would be different, but alas!”
about 50
The 50 is the Indian adaptation of the popular French reality series Les Cinquante. The show premiered on 1 February and streamed on JioHotstar with television telecast on Colors TV.
The contestant lineup includes Karan Patel, Monalisa, Vikrant Singh Rajput, Shiney Doshi, influencer Faisal Shaikh (Faisu) and reality star Divya Agarwal. New episodes stream on JioHotstar at 9 PM, while the TV telecast airs on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.