The 50 (Episode 8), the consequences of Arushi Chawla’s “selfish” Golden Ticket decision came to a head as the “Black Monday” twist forced the first direct 1v1 duel of the season.
The Morning of Retribution
The episode begins with Prince Narula and Elvish Yadav isolating Arushi Chawla. The “Veterans” alliance is furious that she chose personal immunity over bringing back a team player like Arbaz. Arushi remains defiant, telling the cameras, “I am here to win 50 lakhs, not to make 50 friends.”
The “Black Monday” Selection
The Lion (the host) summons the players to the arena. As the Golden Ticket holder, Arushi is given a brutal task: She must nominate two players for an immediate “Face-Off Duel.” The loser is eliminated on the spot.
- The Choices: To everyone’s shock, Arushi doesn’t pick the big leaders. Instead, she picks Nikki Tamboli and Adnaan Shaikh.
- The Reason: She claims Nikki is a “vibe-killer” and Adnaan is the weakest link in Faisu’s group.
The Duel: “The Weight of Deceit”
Nikki and Adnaan are placed on high platforms over a pool of mud. They must hold onto a heavy rope that supports a 20kg weight.
- The Drama: Nikki starts trash-talking Adnaan, trying to break his mental focus. Mr. Faisu screams encouragement to Adnaan, while Prince stays silent, clearly still annoyed with Nikki after Uorfi’s video reveal yesterday.
- The Result: After 14 minutes, Nikki’s grip slips. Nikki Tamboli is officially eliminated from The 50.
Uorfi’s New Power
As Nikki exits the palace, Uorfi Javed intercepts her at the gates. Instead of a standard exit, Uorfi offers her a “Shadow Contract.” Nikki is taken to the Mischief Room, where she will now work with Uorfi to sabotage the players from the inside. The players in the palace think she is gone, but she is now their “Secret Enemy.”
Current Standings
| Status | Details |
| Eliminated Today | Nikki Tamboli (Moving to Mischief Room) |
| Players in Palace | 45 |
| Prize Pot | ₹5,10,000 (₹25k added for Adnaan’s win) |
| Immune Player | Arushi Chawla |
Major Highlights
- Arushi’s Tactical Strike: By picking Nikki, she removed a chaotic element from the game while keeping her own hands clean of the “Big 3” (Prince, Elvish, Faisu).
- Nikki’s Fall: A major personality leaves the main competition, but the “Shadow Contract” twist ensures her drama continues.
- The Faisu-Adnaan Bond: Adnaan’s win has solidified the loyalty of the “07” group.
Quick Info: Where to Watch
- OTT Platform: JioHotstar
- Release Time: 7:00 PM IST (Daily)
- Host: The Lion
Precap for Tomorrow (Tuesday):
The Lion introduces the “Silent Auction.” Players must bid their own portions of the prize money to buy “Advantages” like extra votes or luxury food. Elvish Yadav is seen bidding a massive amount, but Rajat Dalal tries to outbid him just to spark a fight.
