The February 2, 2026 episode of the reality discussion show The 50 brought renewed attention to the long-running dispute between content creator Maxtern and influencer Elvish Yadav, placing the spotlight squarely on an intense studio exchange rather than past online clips. During the episode, Maxtern revisited the conflict and alleged that Elvish continued to invoke his name for attention in public appearances, a point that drew immediate reactions from fellow participants. Prince, another panelist, aligned himself with Maxtern’s view during the discussion, reinforcing the sense of a divided room. As the exchange escalated, Maxtern went further by criticizing the nature of Elvish’s online following, characterizing sections of it in derogatory terms while Prince again appeared to support his broader argument. The debate shifted tone when Maxtern addressed a financial detail, explaining on the show that Elvish had previously given him ₹1 lakh and later asked for it back without explanation, a claim he raised directly with Elvish’s associates Laksh and another friend present on the set. The conversation grew heated enough that Rajat Dalal was credited on air by Maxtern for intervening and preventing the disagreement from turning physical, while Siwet entered the discussion and steered it away from the original topic as tensions rose.
Maxtern’s exact words about Elvish’s fans
During the episode, Maxtern used several pointed phrases while addressing Elvish and the surrounding controversy, and the show presented these remarks without editing them into softer language. He alleged that Elvish repeatedly used his name for attention and said this behavior made little sense to him, before turning his criticism toward Elvish’s online following. In the course of the argument, Maxtern referred to Elvish’s audience using the exact terms “low IQ” and “reel gangster,” and later repeated his criticism by calling them “gawar” during the escalating exchange on set. The program framed these remarks as part of a heated confrontation rather than a settled position, with other participants reacting immediately and the discussion being redirected to prevent further escalation.
From the Gurgaon Mall Assault Case to the Televised Reconciliation and Aftermath
The background to the discussion traces back to March 2024, when a public altercation between Maxtern and Elvish in a Gurgaon mall led to viral videos and a police case. According to Maxtern’s posts on X and the FIR filed at the time, he alleged assault and intimidation, while Elvish later claimed provocation. Gurugram police summoned Elvish for questioning, and videos circulated widely before an Instagram Live session mediated by YouTuber Rajat Dalal showed both parties reconciling, after which the complaint was withdrawn. Police sources later described the incident as staged, and Elvish was granted bail.
