The reality show 'Engaged Season 2,' hosted by Elvish Yadav and Jiya Shankar, premiered on valentine's day 2026, gaining immediate attention with its seven released episodes currently streaming on Jio Hotstar. The show features a series of controversial and bold challenges, including lap dances, ice cube tasks, and mud challenges that have provoked backlash from audiences. Many users have taken to social media, expressing their disappointment and labeling the show as 'cheap'.

Viewers have particularly voiced their displeasure with specific tasks that seem to strip the dating show's essence, questioning its relevance. For instance, an early task required female contestants to throw mud at a male contestant they deemed 'fake', while the males were tasked with cleaning the female contestants' bodies. This dynamic has raised eyebrows, leading one user to question the nature of such tasks on the show and critique its direction.

One notable task that drew clamor was the lap dance challenge, where host Jiya Shankar prompted a contestant to perform a lap dance on another participant. Such bold and risqué activities have raised alarms, with some users recalling other canceled shows like Eijaz Khan’s 'House Arrest', suggesting that 'Engaged' should face similar scrutiny. The growing displeasure over the show's content signals a troubling trend in reality television that may adversely affect future programming decisions in the Indian entertainment industry.