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MTV Ace of Space
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| MTV Ace of Space | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ace of Space |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Vikas Gupta |
| Presented by | Vikas Gupta (2018—2019) |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Production company | Endemol Shine India |
| Original release | |
| Network | MTV India |
| Release | 20 October 2018 – 3 November 2019 |
MTV Ace of Space is an Indian reality competition television series that aired on MTV India. Created and hosted by Vikas Gupta, it premiered on 20 October 2018.[1]
Series
[edit]| Season | Host | Launch Date | Finale Date | Days | Housemates | Winner | Runner Up | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vikas Gupta | 20 October 2018 | 31 December 2018 | 71 | 20 | Divya Agarwal | Pratik Sehajpal | [2] |
| 2 | 24 August 2019 | 3 November 2019 | 72 | 24 | Salman Zaidi | Adnaan Shaikh | [3] |
Season 1
[edit]Ace of Space 1 is the first season of Indian reality competition television series, MTV Ace of Space. Hosted by Vikas Gupta, it aired from 20 October 2018 to 31 December 2018 on MTV India. After 71 days, Divya Agarwal emerged as the winner of the season.[4]
Contestants
[edit]| Sr. | Name | Entrant | Status | Entry | Exit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divya | Original | Winner | Day 1 | Day 71 | |
| 2 | Pratik | Original | 1st runner-up | Day 1 | Day 71 | |
| 3 | Varun | Original | 2nd runner-up | Day 1 | Day 71 | |
| 4 | Shehzad | Original | 3rd runner-up | Day 1 | Day 71 | |
| 5 | Faisal | Original | 4th runner-up | Day 1 | Day 71 | |
| 6 | Miesha | Original | 5th runner-up | Day 1 | Day 71 | |
| 7 | Fizah | Original | Semi finalist | Day 1 | Day 67 | |
| 8 | Abhiraj | Original | Semi finalist | Day 1 | Day 63 | |
| 9 | Danish | Original | Walked | Day 1 | Day 43 | |
| Re-Entrant | Rejected by Chetna | Day 51 | Day 58 | |||
| 10 | Chetna | Original | Evicted by Shehzad | Day 1 | Day 58 | |
| 11 | Omprakash | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 22 | |
| Re–Entrant | Evicted | Day 31 | Day 50 | |||
| 12 | Riya | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 43 | |
| 13 | Sambhav | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 22 | |
| Re–Entrant | Walked | Day 31 | Day 40 | |||
| 14 | Sankalp | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 22 | |
| Re–Entrant | Walked | Day 31 | Day 40 | |||
| 15 | Akanksha | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 35 | |
| 16 | Kamz | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 29 | |
| 17 | Nadia | Wild Card | Evicted by Abhiraj Varun & Fizah | Day 10 | Day 23 | |
| 18 | Pooja | Original | Evicted by Houseguests | Day 1 | Day 15 | |
| 19 | Deepak | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 8 | |
| 20 | Tenzin | Original | Ejected | Day 1 | Day 5 | |
- Male
- Female
Season 2
[edit]Ace of Space 2 is the second season of Indian reality competition television series, MTV Ace of Space.[5] Hosted by Vikas Gupta, it aired from 24 August 2019 to 3 November 2019 on MTV India. After 72 days, Salman Zaidi was declared as the winner.[6]
Contestants
[edit]| Sr. | Name | Entrant | Status | Entry | Exit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salman Zaidi | Original | Winner | Day 1 | Day 72 | |
| 2 | Adnan Shaikh | Wildcard | Runner-up | Day 35 | Day 72 | |
| 3 | Baseer Ali | Original | 2nd Runner-up | Day 1 | Day 72 | |
| 4 | Shruti Sinha | Original | 3rd Runner-up | Day 1 | Day 72 | |
| 5 | Krissann Barretto | Original | 4th Runner-up | Day 1 | Day 72 | |
| 6 | Prakruti Mishra | Original | 5th Runner-up | Day 1 | Day 72 | |
| 7 | Rashmi Jha | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 68 | |
| 8 | Khushali Vyas | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 68 | |
| 9 | Deepak Thakur | Re-entrant | Evicted | Day 27 | Day 64 | |
| Original | Injured | Day 1 | Day 7 | |||
| 10 | Yash Rajput | Re-entrant | Walked | Day 36 | Day 64 | |
| Original | Rejected by houseguests | Day 1 | Day 35 | |||
| 11 | Lucinda Nicholas | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 64 | |
| 12 | Khushi Chaudhary | Re-entrant | Evicted | Day 36 | Day 57 | |
| Wild-card | Rejected by houseguests | Day 34 | Day 35 | |||
| 13 | Manhar Seth | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 57 | |
| 14 | Luv Tyagi | Wild Card | Walked | Day 31 | Day 51 | |
| 15 | Nikita Bhamidipati | Original | Evicted by Yash | Day 1 | Day 49 | |
| 16 | Mandeep Gujjar | Wild Card | Evicted by Yash | Day 28 | Day 42 | |
| 17 | Ramiz King | Wild Card | Evicted by Pearl | Day 29 | Day 42 | |
| 18 | Pearl Almeida | Re-entrant | Evicted | Day 36 | Day 40 | |
| Wild-card | Ejected by houseguests | Day 22 | Day 35 | |||
| 19 | Ohm Kaliraman | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 35 | |
| 20 | Akshay Kakkar | Original | Evicted by houseguests | Day 1 | Day 28 | |
| 21 | Renu Bhati | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 20 | |
| 22 | Roshni Misbah | Re-entrant | Walked | Day 13 | Day 13 | |
| Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 13 | |||
| 23 | Nasir Khan | Original | Walked | Day 1 | Day 13 | |
| 24 | Rohit Singh Rajput | Original | Evicted | Day 1 | Day 7 | |
- Male
- Female
Production
[edit]Season 1
[edit]On 5 October 2018, Vikas Gupta released the first promo of Ace of Space 1.[7]
Eighteen contestants fought it out in six rooms to win the audiences' hearts and space in the house. They had to perform difficult tasks to ensure survival.[8] After 71 days, the contestant with the highest votes and space walked away with the title of Ace of Space.[9]
As the mastermind of the show, it will be pretty exciting to play with the minds of contestants and bring out the basic instinct of survival to mark one's territory using your heart and brain equally.
Season 2
[edit]On 3 August 2019, Vikas Gupta shared the first promo of Ace of Space 2.[11]
Eighteen contestants were divided into two sections: Team Kings, who had access to luxuries and Team Jacks, who did not have access to even basic necessities.[12] They had to perform tasks and manage survival for 72 days. Coupled with this, the season had an enhanced digital interaction.[13]
Ace of Space 1 was an experimental show which did extremely well, and we succeeded in making our way into our viewers heart, as we tested the houseguests and made them choose between head and heart. With the second season it’s going to be more tough and challenging as I will be testing their beliefs and conditioning.
Ace of Quarantine
[edit]A spin-off series Ace of Quarantine, hosted by Divya Aggarwal and Varun Sood was launched on 12 July 2020.[15]
References
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- ^ "MTV Ace of Space: Divya Agarwal is the WINNER of Vikas Gupta's show!". ABP Live. January 2019. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Ace of Space 2: Salman Zaidi bags the trophy". The Times of India.
- ^ "Divya Agarwal wins MTV Ace of Space". The Indian Express. 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Vikas Gupta to be back as mastermind of Ace of Space". India Today. 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Ace of Space 2: Salman Zaidi bags the winners trophy; Adnaan Shaikh, Baseer Ali declared runner-ups". Firstpost. 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Ace of Space promo: Here's a glimpse of Vikas Gupta's upcoming reality show". Times Now.
- ^ "'Ace of Space' is all about shrinking spaces, hearts and minds". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vikas Gupta: Ace of Space is tougher than Bigg Boss". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Vikas Gupta: It'll be exciting to play with the minds of contestants". Mumbai Mirror.
- ^ "Ace of Space 2 Promo: Host Vikas Gupta makes a comeback as evil mastermind; promises to scare the contestants". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ace of Space 2 premieres tonight. Here's all you want to know about Vikas Gupta's show". India Today. 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Ace of Space 2: 5 Reasons to watch the second season hosted by Vikas Gupta". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ace of Space 2: Shrinking walls, soaring courage; Witness the ultimate fight for survival with Vikas Gupta". India TV. 20 August 2019.
- ^ Bhasin, Shriya (3 July 2020). "This unlock, 'Ace the Quarantine' with Varun Sood and Divya Agarwal. Know how". www.indiatvnews.com.
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[edit]MTV Ace of Space
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Premise and format
MTV Ace of Space is an Indian reality television series broadcast on MTV India, in which a group of contestants are confined to a house divided into six rooms, challenging their survival instincts through physical, mental, and strategic tasks inspired by the dystopian survival themes of The Hunger Games. The core premise centers on the competition for basic space as a resource, with the house designed to simulate escalating confinement and pressure, forcing participants to navigate interpersonal dynamics and high-stakes decisions in isolation.[8][9] The format involves 18 contestants competing over several weeks for limited space and resources within the house, divided into "Haves," who enjoyed luxuries, and "Have-Nots," who faced deprivations. Weekly tasks dictate room allocations, resource distribution, and potential eliminations, with contestants nominating peers and audience voting through the Voot app playing a pivotal role in evictions and ultimately deciding the final winner based on public support. While cash prizes have been awarded to past winners—such as ₹7 lakh in the first season—the emphasis remains on earning the title of "Ace" and demonstrating personal growth amid adversity, rather than financial rewards alone.[10][11][12][4] Unique mechanics heighten the drama, including interventions from the mastermind host who manipulates challenges and reveals to steer the game's direction, alongside the periodic shrinking of rooms to intensify confinement. These elements underscore strategic gameplay and psychological endurance as central to the competition. The format evolved from an experimental setup in the first season, which introduced the shrinking house and core survival rules, to a refined version in the second season featuring additional twists, more intense contestant interactions, and adjustments to group dynamics for greater unpredictability.[2][13]Hosts and broadcast
Vikas Gupta served as the creator, mastermind, and primary host for both seasons of MTV Ace of Space, overseeing the show's dramatic twists and contestant interactions from 2018 to 2019.[1] Known for his interventions that heightened tension, such as revealing contestants' backstories and delivering impactful announcements, Gupta's hosting style emphasized emotional depth and strategic gameplay.[14] The series aired on MTV India, with Season 1 premiering on October 20, 2018, and Season 2 on August 24, 2019, both running daily at 6 PM IST.[4] Episodes typically lasted around 45 minutes, spanning approximately 70 to 80 per season to cover the full competition duration.[15] Viewers could stream episodes, participate in voting, and access exclusive content via the Voot platform, enhancing audience engagement.[16] International availability was primarily limited to India, with no major syndication deals abroad, though select clips and promotional segments were shared on YouTube for global access.[17] The show featured occasional celebrity guest appearances for special tasks, such as actress Sara Ali Khan, who participated in promotional activities and challenges during Season 1, but maintained no recurring co-hosts.[18]Production
Development
MTV Ace of Space was created by producer and television personality Vikas Gupta in 2018 as an experimental reality competition series for MTV India. Drawing inspiration from global formats such as The Hunger Games for its survival elements and shows like Survivor for endurance challenges, the concept blended psychological confinement akin to Bigg Boss with interpersonal drama reminiscent of MTV Splitsvilla. Gupta, who had recently appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss 11, pitched the show as a high-stakes game of manipulation and self-discovery, where contestants would be locked in a confined space under his oversight as the "mastermind" host.[8][19] The series was commissioned by MTV India, a Viacom18 channel targeting urban youth demographics through innovative, youth-centric programming. The initial pitch emphasized intense psychological tension and strategic gameplay over purely romantic narratives, aiming to captivate a Gen Z audience with its mix of drama, alliances, and betrayals in a controlled environment. This alignment with MTV's focus on engaging young viewers through bold, interactive content helped secure quick approval for production.[20][21] Season 1, airing from October to December 2018, served as a proof-of-concept that exceeded expectations in viewer engagement, prompting MTV to greenlight Season 2 within months. The second installment, launched in August 2019, featured 18 participants and intensified drama with reduced living space to heighten conflicts, reflecting the network's confidence in the format's appeal. Plans for a third season emerged in 2021, with Gupta initially approached but unavailable due to commitments on his directorial debut film; actor Sidharth Shukla, winner of Bigg Boss 13, was set to replace him as host. However, Shukla's sudden death in September 2021 halted development, and as of 2025, no further seasons were produced.[22][23][24] Production faced several challenges, including casting hurdles where high-profile figures like Karan Patel were approached to host but the role went to Gupta, and instances of contestants withdrawing mid-season due to interpersonal tensions. The 2020 spin-off, Ace the Quarantine, adapted the format for the COVID-19 lockdown by shifting to remote, audience-participatory tasks hosted by Season 1 winner Divya Agarwal and finalist Varun Sood, incorporating strict health protocols to ensure safe virtual engagement amid the pandemic.[25][26][27]Filming and locations
The filming of MTV Ace of Space was handled by production company Endemol Shine India in a custom-built house set located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[1][28] The house was intentionally designed with spatial constraints to heighten tension among contestants, featuring six themed rooms—including a Mastermind’s Room, Gymnasium Room, Servants Room, Living Room, Bathroom, and Kids Room—each offering varying levels of luxury and basic amenities, such as sleeping in bathtubs or on gym benches.[29] One of the rooms, such as the Gymnasium Room, measured approximately 18 feet by 18 feet, with elements like shrinking walls to induce conflict, and was equipped with surveillance cameras for comprehensive monitoring.[29] Filming occurred 24/7 with minimal crew presence to maintain an immersive environment.[29] Each season was shot continuously over 70-73 days, allowing for daily episodes that were edited overnight for broadcast.[30] Enhanced safety protocols were introduced following injuries during physical tasks in Season 2.[31][32] Technical production utilized high-definition cameras throughout the house for capturing footage, with select live feeds available on the Voot streaming platform to provide viewers real-time access to key moments.[33] Post-production emphasized dramatic editing techniques to underscore alliances, conflicts, and eviction sequences, ensuring episodes aligned with the show's survival theme.[33]Season 1
Contestants
Season 1 of MTV Ace of Space featured 18 contestants, comprising a mix of models, actors, influencers, and reality TV alumni aged between 18 and 30, entering the house in initial batches to form alliances and navigate the shrinking spaces.[34] The participants were divided into groups like the Haves and Have-Nots, fostering immediate rivalries and strategic gameplay influenced by their prior fame from shows like MTV Splitsvilla and Roadies.[35] Casting involved social media calls and auditions via Voot, targeting personalities with dramatic potential, including YouTubers, models, and crossover talents to intensify conflicts.[1] Two wildcard entries were introduced later to shake up dynamics: Nadiya Sheikh, an actor and model, and Akash Dadlani, a Bigg Boss 11 contestant and friend of host Vikas Gupta.[34] Notable contestants included Divya Agarwal, a Splitsvilla 10 participant known for her strategic gameplay; Varun Sood, a Roadies alum bringing athletic prowess; Pratik Sehajpal, from MTV Love School 3, noted for his competitive edge; Shehzad Deol, a Punjabi model and actor; Faisal Khan (Faizy Boo), a model and actor; Fizah Khan, a plus-size model; Riya Subodh, winner of India's Next Top Model Season 3; Danish Zehen, a popular vlogger; and Omprakash Mishra (OPM), a rapper and singer. Others like Sankalp and Sambhav Sharma (twin YouTubers), Akanksha Sharma (ex-Bigg Boss), Chetna Pandey (actress), Mayesha (model), Pooja Rathi, Tenzin Mariko (makeup artist), Deepak Tuteja (previous MTV contestant), and Kamz Inkzone (tattoo artist) added diversity from various backgrounds.[34][36] This eclectic group emphasized blending established reality stars with emerging talents to create high-stakes interpersonal drama.Events and winner
The first season of MTV Ace of Space aired from 20 October 2018 to 31 December 2018, lasting 71 days with daily episodes featuring evictions, tasks, and twists in the claustrophobic house.[3] Contestants participated in room battles for control and immunity, endurance tasks to unlock luxuries, and strategy games that tested alliances amid betrayals and emotional confrontations. Mid-season challenges included group nominations and shrinking room spaces to heighten tension.[35] Unique twists featured wildcard entries and host Vikas Gupta's revelations exposing personal secrets, disrupting established groups and boosting viewer engagement through social media.[37] The grand finale on 31 December 2018 involved a public vote among finalists, crowning Divya Agarwal as the winner, with Pratik Sehajpal as first runner-up and Varun Sood as second runner-up. Other finalists included Faizy Boo, Shehzad Deol, and Miesha Iyer. Agarwal's victory was attributed to her resilience, strategic alliances, and emotional intelligence in the intense environment.[38][39][40]Season 2
Contestants
Season 2 of MTV Ace of Space featured an expanded cast of 24 participants, up from the previous season, comprising a diverse mix of influencers, actors, models, singers, and athletes primarily aged between 18 and 35.[41] The contestants entered in batches, starting with an initial group of 18 divided into two factions—Team Kings with access to luxuries and Team Jacks facing basic deprivations—which immediately sparked factional divides and alliances shaped by the larger group size. Pre-existing fanbases from social media and prior reality shows, such as those of TikTok stars and MTV alumni, played a role in early interactions and voting influences.[42][43] The casting process emphasized broader outreach through social media platforms and online registrations via the Voot app, where applicants submitted 60-second videos explaining their fit for the show's high-stakes environment.[44] This approach attracted a wider pool of personalities known for dramatic potential, including viral influencers and crossover talents from other MTV programs, to heighten interpersonal conflicts.[45] Six wildcard entries were introduced progressively as surprises to disrupt dynamics, featuring social media sensations and returning faces to amplify unpredictability.[46][42] Notable original entrants included Salman Zaidi, a model and television personality from Hyderabad with a background in boxing, who brought a competitive edge from his small-town roots.[47][48] Adnaan Shaikh, a prominent TikTok influencer and member of the viral Team 07 group, entered as the sixth wildcard, leveraging his massive online following for instant visibility.[49][46] Other key participants were Baseer Ali, a fitness model and winner of MTV Splitsvilla 10 with prior Roadies experience; Deepak Thakur, a singer and Bigg Boss 12 finalist known for his YouTube presence; Shruti Sinha, a dancer and Splitsvilla 11 winner; and Lucinda Nicholas, an Australian model who had appeared as a padosi in Bigg Boss 11.[43][41] The wildcard batch added further diversity, with entries like Mandeep Gujjar, a strong contender from MTV Roadies Rising; Ramiz King as the second wildcard; Pearl Almeida as the third; and Khushi Chaudhary preceding Adnaan Shaikh.[50][51] Additional originals such as Krissann Barretto, a television actress from shows like Tu Aashiqui; Roshni Misbah, a social media-famous biker and student; Manhar Seth, a poet and writer; Nasir Khan, a young TEDx speaker and sarpanch; Renu Bhati, a YouTuber specializing in roaster content; and Om Kaliraman, a former Mr. India winner and wrestler's son, contributed to the eclectic mix of backgrounds.[43][52] This selection underscored the season's focus on blending established entertainers with emerging digital talents to foster intense group dynamics from the outset.[53]Events and winner
The second season of MTV Ace of Space aired from 24 August 2019 to 3 November 2019, lasting 72 days and featuring more frequent evictions to accommodate the expanded cast of 18 initial contestants.[54][7] Throughout the season, contestants engaged in intense room battles, where groups vied for control, resources, and immunity, often resulting in dramatic alliance shifts and heightened interpersonal conflicts. Mid-season luxury budget tasks challenged housemates to collaborate on endurance and strategy-based activities to unlock amenities like better food and comforts, further escalating tensions.[48][55] Unique twists included an increased number of wildcard entries—six in total, such as Mandeep Gujjar, Ramiz King, Pearl Almeida, Luv Tyagi, Khushi Chaudhary, and Adnan Shaikh—which introduced fresh dynamics and led to betrayals among established groups. Host Vikas Gupta implemented targeted challenges that frequently put fan favorites at risk, amplifying the unpredictability and viewer engagement.[56][49][42] The finale on 3 November 2019 incorporated live audience elements, culminating in a public vote that crowned Salman Zaidi as the winner and Adnan Shaikh and Baseer Ali as runner-ups. Zaidi's success highlighted his emphasis on strategic alliances and mental resilience over physical challenges.[30][57][47]Spin-offs
Ace of Quarantine
Ace of Quarantine was launched on 12 July 2020 as a digital spin-off of MTV Ace of Space, designed to provide light-hearted entertainment during the COVID-19 lockdown in India.[27] The series featured a shorter format with 7 episodes, airing from 12 July to 26 July 2020, shifting focus from the main show's survival challenges to everyday quarantine life skills and creativity.[58] It aired daily at 7 PM on MTV India and the streaming platform Voot, emphasizing positivity and adaptation to restricted living conditions.[27] The format involved nine contestants, all returning faces from previous MTV reality shows such as Roadies and Splitsvilla, competing in non-eliminatory tasks centered on home-based activities like cooking, dancing, poetry recitation, and fitness routines.[59] Hosted by Divya Agarwal, the winner of Ace of Space Season 1, and Varun Sood, a contestant from the same season, the show encouraged participants to demonstrate how they were "acing" quarantine from their own homes, simulating group interactions remotely due to pandemic restrictions.[27] Challenges were fun and interactive, with no evictions, allowing all contestants to remain throughout and fostering a sense of community during isolation.[59] The participants included:- Arun Sharma, known from MTV Roadies[27]
- Manhar Seth, an actor with MTV ties[27]
- Akshay Kakkar, a comedian from MTV shows[27]
- Yukti Arora, an influencer featured in MTV content[27]
- Sohil Singh Jhuti, a model from MTV reality formats[27]
- Tara Prasad, a contestant from MTV Roadies[27]
- Rowhi Rahi, a singer with MTV appearances[27]
- Nikita Bhamidipati, a model associated with MTV[27]
- Yukti Thareja, from MTV Splitsvilla[27]
