{
  "id": 9971034,
  "title": "Rise And Fall Season 2 X Review: ‘Casting Looks Far Better Than Bigg Boss 20’; Netizens React To Virender Sehwag’s Hosting Debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/rise-and-fall-season-2-x-review-casting-looks-far-better-than-bigg",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T11:38:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/rise-and-fall-season-2-x-review-casting-looks-far-better-than-bigg-boss-20-netizens-react-to-virender-sehwags-hosting-debut"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rise And Fall Season 2 made its debut on September 26, 2026, with a new host, Virender Sehwag, and a fresh group of contestants. Viewers have been quick to share their opinions on the show's premiere, some praising its casting while others expressed mixed feelings about Sehwag's hosting debut.\n\nThe first episode introduced several familiar faces alongside personalities from various fields. Social media users have been tweeting their reactions to the show, comparing it to Bigg Boss 20. Some viewers found the contestant lineup of Rise And Fall Season 2 to be more appealing, with one user stating, \"Casting looks far better than Bigg Boss 20.\" Another user commented, \"Selection of contestants for #RiseAndFallS2 are soo good. Each & every contestants have their own Aura & personality & it can be seen on first episode itself.\"\n\nVirender Sehwag's hosting debut has also drawn attention from viewers. Some praised his initial attempt at the role, with one user saying, \"Also @virendersehwag on his first ever attempt at a reality show host gig - good job. I can see he isn't super comfortable yet but it's interesting to see how he grows in this role.\" However, not everyone was as impressed, with another user noting, \"I don't like to get to know any political personalities & their ideology so that part will be difficult for me.\"",
  "summary": "Rise And Fall Season 2 has premiered with a new host, Virender Sehwag , and a fresh lineup of contestants. The second season brings together several familiar faces along with personalities known for their work in different fields. The first episode of the reality show premiered on September 26, 2026, and viewers have already taken to social media to share their reactions.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}