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Lock Upp Season 2 Premieres with New Hosts, Contestants, and Surprise Entries

Analysed 27 Jun 2026·3 sources analysed·Entertainment
Lock Upp Season 2 Premieres with New Hosts, Contestants, and Surprise EntriesPreviousNext

The second season of the reality show Lock Upp premiered on June 27, featuring 15 celebrity contestants confined in a high-pressure jail setting. Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, replacing Kangana Ranaut, the show airs on Netflix and involves contestants completing tasks to earn in-game currency for essentials. The season includes new twists, shifting alliances, and surprise entries, such as Munawar Faruqui returning with two new inmates, Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 27 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents entertainment-focused coverage without evident political framing. Sources emphasize the show's format, hosts, and contestant dynamics, reflecting neutral reporting on a reality TV event. There is no indication of political viewpoints or partisan perspectives, focusing instead on celebrity participation and show developments.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement around the show's return, new hosts, and unexpected contestant additions. The coverage emphasizes entertainment value and viewer engagement, with no negative or critical sentiment apparent in the reporting.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatvnewsLock Upp Season 2 Premiere Live: Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh step into Kangana Ranaut's shoes - India TV NewsCenterPositive
timesnowMunawar Faruqui's Surprise Lock Upp Return Comes With A Big Reveal Of Two New InmatesCenterPositive
hindustantimesLock Upp season 2 premiere live updates: Meet the 'inmates' of the showCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 27 Jun, 12:58 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes27 Jun, 12:58 pm
    Lock Upp season 2 premiere live updates: Meet the 'inmates' of the show
  2. 2
    timesnow27 Jun, 01:46 pm
    Munawar Faruqui's Surprise Lock Upp Return Comes With A Big Reveal Of Two New Inmates
  3. 3
    indiatvnews27 Jun, 02:09 pm
    Lock Upp Season 2 Premiere Live: Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh step into Kangana Ranaut's shoes - India TV News

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
27 Jun 2026
Key entities
Lock Upp (season 1)Riteish DeshmukhFarah KhanKangana RanautDramaReality televisionNetflixMunawar Faruqui