The reality show The 50 found itself at the centre of controversy immediately after its first elimination, as contestant Vanshaj Singh lashed out at team captains Karan Patel and Prince Narula following his exit. Vanshaj, a YouTuber and digital creator, became the first participant to be eliminated, a decision that quickly sparked debate among viewers and fellow contestants.
Vanshaj Singh calls Karan Patel and Prince Narula `clowns`
Soon after the episode aired, Vanshaj took to social media to vent his anger. Expressing disbelief, he wrote, “WTF?” in response to his early elimination. His frustration soon escalated into direct criticism of the captains involved in the decision. In a series of posts, Vanshaj mocked Karan Patel, calling him “mandbudhi,” and added a harsh personal remark, saying, “Hope your weak old joints pain today. You deserve to be sent to an old-age home. You have made a lifetime hater.”
Vanshaj also trained his focus on Prince Narula, accusing him of manipulation and politics within the game. He described both captains as “absolute clowns” and claimed his elimination had little to do with performance. “I’ve seen him teach thousands of kids, but he’s a hypocrite. He manipulates and plays politics. I was eliminated just because I didn’t talk to him,” Vanshaj alleged in one of his statements.
The elimination took place after the first arena task, where the winning captains were given the authority to eliminate one contestant from the losing team. According to the captains, Vanshaj was selected because he had “the least interaction” with others in the house, a justification that surprised many viewers, given how early the show had begun.
Vanshaj Singh talks about his unfair eviction
Sharing his side of the story, Vanshaj later explained that he struggled to fit in socially. “Everyone belonged to the same industry or community. I was an outsider,” he said, adding that he had planned to build alliances gradually but was not given enough time.
The controversy has divided audiences, with some calling the elimination unfair and politically motivated, while others argue that social dynamics are a crucial part of the game. Regardless, the explosive fallout from the very first eviction has ensured that The 50 has already delivered high drama, setting the tone for a tense and unpredictable season ahead.
