Who is Vanshaj Singh?
Vanshaj Singh is a digital creator and YouTuber who became widely known as the first contestant eliminated from the Indian reality show “The 50.”
Before the show, he had already built a strong online presence with lifestyle and gaming content, connecting with a young, mostly social-media-first audience rather than traditional TV viewers.
Hailing from Dehradun, he brought a classic “small-town creator making it big online” vibe into a high-stakes mainstream reality format, which many fans found relatable.
On “The 50,” Vanshaj walked into the Lion’s Palace as part of Urvashi Dholakia’s team and, for a brief moment, looked like the typical silent-but-focused contestant who might grow on viewers over time.
Instead, his journey turned into a talking point in the very first episode, not because of the drama he created, but because of the way his exit was decided and the fairness questions that followed.
The 50 First Elimination
The first elimination on “The 50” belonged to Vanshaj Singh, who was evicted in the premiere episode itself after landing in the danger zone. Unlike many reality formats where the audience votes, his exit was decided by the captains of the winning team, with final approval from the show’s mysterious figure, “The Lion.”
The captains' names, like Karan Patel, Prince Narula, Shiv Thakare, Krishna Shroff, and Faisu, reportedly felt that Vanshaj did not connect enough with other contestants and had comparatively lower interaction, which made him an easier name to pick when a quick decision was needed.
The twist is that he wasn’t portrayed as lazy or uninterested; in fact, he had helped his captain, Urvashi Dholaki, during the task, and some housemates felt the vote against him was harsh for Day 1.
After the eviction, Vanshaj shared strong reactions on social media, calling out Karan Patel and Prince Narula, and many viewers joined the debate, arguing about whether early-game politics had overshadowed performance.
In that sense, his short stay did exactly what reality shows secretly want: it started a controversy, made people pick sides, and turned the “first elimination” into a trending topic rather than a forgettable footnote.
Vanshaj Singh Career
Vanshaj Singh’s career is rooted in digital content creation, especially on YouTube and Instagram, where he built a sizeable following through lifestyle and gaming videos.
Reports mention that he launched his YouTube channel several years ago and gradually converted consistent uploads and collaborations into a community of hundreds of thousands of subscribers, along with over a million followers on Instagram.
That kind of slow, steady audience-building is typical of creators who learn the algorithm the hard way, experimenting with formats, thumbnails, and trends until something clicks.
Before “The 50,” he had already tested the reality-show waters as the runner-up of MX Player’s Playground Season 4, a gaming and creator-focused competition that gave him both visibility and credibility in the influencer circuit.
“The 50” was supposed to be the next level: a mainstream, high-drama format on TV and OTT, where social media faces share screen space with well-known actors and reality veterans.
Even though his journey on the show ended early, the elimination drama, interviews, and leaked chats with other contestants’ teams have pushed his name further into public conversation and for a creator, that kind of recall often feeds right back into views, followers, and new opportunities.
Disclaimer
The information about who is Vanshaj Singh, his age, career, and elimination from “The 50” is based on recent media reports, interviews, and publicly available social content. It is intended for general entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, professional, or defamatory commentary.
Details around reality shows can change with new episodes, edits, or statements from the makers and contestants, so readers are encouraged to cross-check key points with official broadcasts or verified social handles. Any opinions mentioned are general observations about public coverage and not personal judgments about Vanshaj Singh or any other individual.
