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Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal officially broke his silence on Jan. 13 regarding viral rumors linking him to a high-profile reality TV debut. For weeks now, entertainment portals have been abuzz with claims that the cricketer will appear in the upcoming Indian adaptation of a famous French show alongside several prominent social media influencers.
Yuzvendra Chahal responds to rumors of sharing screen with ex-wife Dhanashree Verma on reality show
Speculation has reached fever pitch following several reports that he might share the screen with his ex-wife. Dhanashree Verma, leading to an intense debate among fans over his future in professional cricket. However, Chahal has now issued a strong clarification through his representatives to protect his professional image and focus. As the cricketer prepares for the domestic season, he urged the media to refrain from airing unverified stories mixing his personal life with speculative career moves.
Putting all speculations to rest, Chahal shared an official statement released by sports management platform Legacy on his Instagram story to clarify his stance. The statement categorically denied reports that he participated in the reality show “The 50”, which is set to air on Colors TV and be streamed on JioHotstar.
The official note underlines that there is “no truth” in these claims and confirms that the cricketer has neither been approached nor engaged in discussions regarding the project. The statement read:
“There is no truth to the reports currently circulating about Yuzvendra Chahal participating in a reality show. These claims are speculative and incorrect. Yuzvendra is not associated with the show mentioned in recent reports, nor is there any such discussion or engagement. We request media platforms and social media users to refrain from spreading unverified information.” Chahal said in a statement.
This strong rebuttal aims to put to rest assumptions that the player is looking to explore the entertainment industry while remaining active on the domestic circuit.
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The chaos of the reality TV show: Farah Khan will host Indian “The Fifty”
The rumors gained momentum due to the controversial format of “The 50”, an Indian adaptation of the hit French series Les Cinquante, which is expected to be hosted by the filmmaker. Farah Khan. The premise of the show involves 50 contestants living together in a lavish, palace-like setting with no fixed rules, designed specifically to spark shifting alliances and unpredictable gameplay.
Speculation intensified when various media outlets suggested that Chahal and his ex-wife, Dhanashree, who officially ended their marriage in February 2025, could potentially be roommates. While Chahal called himself single and said that chapter was over, the media frenzy over a possible on-screen reunion necessitated this legal clarification. With the cricketer now confirmed to be out of the line-up, the show is expected to rely on its roster of social media influencers and former Bigg Boss contestants to provide the promised drama.
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