reality show ‘The 50’ (The 50) is a constant topic of discussion these days on TV and social media. Ever since this show started, it remains in the headlines. But now a new promo video has surfaced, which is so bold and controversial that it has created a lot of anger among the viewers and social media users. People are very angry after seeing this and are demanding to close the show. This show is a kind of big reality program in which many contestants are participating. This includes both celebrities and common people. The purpose of the show is to provide entertainment, but sometimes tasks are given which cross the limits.
In the recent promo, two main controversial tasks have been shown, which people did not like at all. The first task is related to Jiya Shankar. Jiya Shankar, who has previously appeared in shows like ‘Bigg Boss’, plays an important role in this show. In a viral clip of the show, it was shown that Jiah gave a lap dance task to female contestant Deepangana. Meaning, Deepangana had to dance sitting on the lap of a male contestant. Deepangana performed this task very boldly. She took the steps without any hesitation and the whole scene looked quite sensual. Seeing this, the audience felt that this was not entertainment but obscenity.
Demand for closure intensifies
People are writing on social media, ‘What are you showing? Not worth watching while sitting with the family. Many users said that by giving such tasks to girls, ratings are being earned at the cost of their respect. The second task is even more controversial. In this, the male contestant was given the task of melting ice on the body of the female contestant. In one scene in particular, it was shown that a male contestant melts his female partner by placing an ice cube on her neck. The camera takes very close-ups on her, and the whole atmosphere seems very intimate and sexual. Drops of water melting the ice fall on the body, and the expressions of both are shown as if it is a romantic or erotic scene. Viewers say that this task is not at all suitable for children and families. People are asking, “Why so many bad acts in the name of entertainment?
Is it worth watching?
This promo is becoming increasingly viral on social media. Thousands of posts have come on X, Instagram and Facebook. People are using hashtags like #BoycottThe50, #StopThe50, #AshleeltaBandKaro etc. One user wrote, ‘This show is not worthy of being on TV. What message are you giving by giving such tasks? Are girls only for body? Another said, ‘If an actress like Jiah Shankar is doing such things, then what else to expect?’ Many parents complained that their children were learning wrong things after watching this. Some people trolled the channel and producers and said that culture and morality have been put aside for the sake of ratings.
Controversy has happened before too
‘The 50’ show has been in controversies since its beginning. There are no rules, no safety, just mind games and drama. There were many tasks in the past too which people did not like, but this promo is the most talked about. Viewers say that drama is fine in reality shows, but it is going straight towards obscenity. The difference between entertainment and obscenity should be understood. Many social activists and common people are now demanding the show to be stopped. They are putting pressure on the channel by emailing them, tagging them on social media and starting petitions. Some say that if this continues, the censor board or the government will have to intervene. People are reminding how family friendly the content on TV should be.
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