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Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2 Features Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Chaudhary and Other Contestants

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Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2 Features Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Chaudhary and Other Contestants

Analysed 25 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2 Features Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Chaudhary and Other ContestantsPreviousNext

Netflix's reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, will premiere on June 27. The second season features fourteen contestants, including ex-Splitsvilla participants Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary, whose controversial relationship continues on the show. Other confirmed contestants include Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Pamala Serena, and Dheeraj Dhoopar. Yogesh and Akanksha expressed eagerness to share their stories and connect with fans through the series.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 40/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 25 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on entertainment news without political content, presenting information about the show's contestants and production details. Both sources highlight the participation of reality TV personalities and their motivations, maintaining a neutral tone centered on celebrity and show promotion without political framing.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall sentiment is positive and anticipatory, emphasizing fan excitement and the contestants' enthusiasm for the show. Coverage includes supportive fan reactions and contestants' statements about sharing their stories, reflecting an upbeat tone typical of entertainment announcements.

How 2 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
news18Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Choudhary Confirmed As Lock Upp 2 Contestants: 'Fans Still Want Answers' WatchCenterPositive
freepressjournalLock Upp Contestants: Splitsvilla's Yogesh Rawat Akanksha Chaudhary Join Netflix's Show; Fans Call Them 'TRP King Queen'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 25 Jun, 06:07 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal25 Jun, 06:07 am
    Lock Upp Contestants: Splitsvilla's Yogesh Rawat Akanksha Chaudhary Join Netflix's Show; Fans Call Them 'TRP King Queen'
  2. 2
    news1825 Jun, 06:30 am
    Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Choudhary Confirmed As Lock Upp 2 Contestants: 'Fans Still Want Answers' Watch

Lens Score breakdown

40/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
NetflixBalaji Telefilms LtdColosceum

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
25 Jun 2026
Key entities
Yogesh RawatLock Upp: Badass Jail, Atyaachari Khel!NetflixDheeraj DhooparMTV SplitsvillaRam KapoorRiteish DeshmukhYogesh (actor)Farah KhanReality televisionMunawar FaruquiOver-the-top media service