Updated On: 02 February, 2026 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A promo from The 50 sparked outrage after contestant Rajat Dalal slapped Digvijay Rathee during a task. Viewers and reality TV figures condemned the violence, demanding accountability and questioning why such behaviour is allowed on reality shows

Digvijay Rathee and Rajat Dalal
A viral promo from the reality show The 50 has sparked massive outrage online after contestant Rajat Dalal was seen slapping fellow participant Digvijay Rathee during a heated task. The clip, released ahead of the show’s premiere, shows a verbal argument quickly escalating into physical violence, leaving viewers shocked and angry.
The confrontation reportedly began when Digvijay called out Rajat for his selective outrage during an earlier altercation. In the promo, Digvijay is heard saying, “Kal jab baaki log gaali de rahe the, tab tera muh khula nahi,” questioning why Rajat stayed silent when others were using abusive language. The remark appeared to trigger Rajat, who reacted aggressively by slapping Digvijay, grabbing him by the neck and pushing him back, as other contestants rushed in to intervene.