The 50 Controversy: Prince Narula's Dig At Influencers Sparks Intense Backlash Online; Fans Call Him 'Jealous'

The 50 (India) Updates: The Indian adaptation of the French reality show Les Cinquante (The Fifty) has barely just premiered, yet it has already become one of the most talked-about reality shows online. The 50 made its debut on Sunday, February 1, and within just three days, the show has ignited massive buzz, thanks to its high-octane drama and mounting controversies.

From intense games and strategic alliances to heated arguments and rising tension among contestants, The 50 has wasted no time in pulling viewers into its chaotic world. The competitive format and clashing personalities have kept the drama quotient consistently high, making every episode a talking point on social media. Adding fuel to the fire, reality show veteran Prince Narula has found himself at the centre of an online storm.

The 50 Episode 4 Release Timings (Tonight): At What Time Will The 50 New Ep Be Out On TV & OTT?

The much-awaited Episode 4 of The 50 is set to hit screens tonight, Wednesday, February 4. Television viewers can catch the new episode on Colors TV at 10:30 PM, as the drama inside the house continues to intensify.

Meanwhile, OTT audiences get an early advantage. Episode 4 will premiere first on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM, allowing digital viewers to watch the latest twists and confrontations before it airs on television.

The 50: Prince Narula Takes Dig At Influencers; What Did He Say?

Even before its premiere, The 50 had sparked chatter over the celebrities vs influencers divide among the contestants. Now, inside the palace, the debate has escalated after Prince Narula made a controversial remark targeting influencers.

Prince's comments were directed at Team 07, which includes Mr. Faisu, Adnaan Shaikh, and content creator Faiz Baloch. While speaking to Karan Patel, Ridhi Dogra, and his wife Yuvika Choudhary, Prince remarked, "Jab se inko industry mein laya gaya hai na, tab se industry khatam ho gayi hai," taking a clear dig at influencers entering mainstream entertainment. His statement was backed by both Karan Patel and Ridhi Dogra during the conversation.

Later, Prince was seen taking another swipe, saying, "12 second se upar ye acting nahi kar sakte. Camera ke aage leke aao toh bol nahi pate," further questioning influencers' acting abilities. Echoing his stance, Ridhi Dogra added that the one thing she felt influencers lacked was "ethics," intensifying the controversy surrounding the remarks.

The 50 Celebs Vs Influencers Controversy: Prince Narula Faces Intense Backlash From Fans

Ever since the episode aired, Prince Narula has been facing intense backlash from viewers online, with fans slamming his remarks and accusing him of unnecessarily targeting influencers. Social media platforms have been flooded with criticism. Sharing ex-Bigg Boss contestant Manu Punjabi's video, one of the users called Prince 'jealous'. The user tweeted, "Exactly Manu, That Conversation of Ridhi,Karan, And Prince and Prince ka ye Statement towards SM influencers is Bullshit nd pure jealousy nothing else. (sic)"

With drama escalating both on-screen and off-screen, The 50 has clearly struck a chord with audiences.