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Prime Video and Banijay Asia officially unveiled the contestants of their upcoming reality competition Alliance on Tuesday. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, the show will feature 16 celebrities entering the game with someone they already know, trust, or share a personal connection with. However, those relationships could soon be tested as the competition unfolds.
Here's a look at all the contestants who will be part of Alliance:
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Ravi Kishan and Rivva Kishan
Actor and politician Ravi Kishan will enter the game alongside his daughter Rivva Kishan. Their father-daughter bond will be under the spotlight as they navigate a competition built around shifting alliances.
'Bas Fingers Crossed': Uorfi Javed To Be Seen In Kunal Khemmu's Show Alliance? The Traitors India Winner's Cryptic Post Leaves Fans GuessingKushal Tandon and Arslan Goni
Close friends from the entertainment industry, Kushal Tandon and Arslan Goni are among the most recognisable faces in the lineup. Their friendship could play a key role, especially in the early stages of the game.
Mini Mathur and Nikhil Chinapa
Television host Mini Mathur joins the show with presenter and DJ Nikhil Chinapa. The duo share a long-standing association in the entertainment space and will now test their teamwork in a competitive setting.
Zaid Darbar and Daisy Shah
Social media personality Zaid Darbar and actor Daisy Shah will also be seen competing together. Their existing connection will be put to the test as the game's dynamics continue to evolve.
Ruhee Dosani and Niti Taylor
Digital creator Ruhee Dosani and television actress Niti Taylor enter the show as a pair. Both have strong fan followings and will be looking to adapt to the show's strategy-driven format.
Vanshaj Singh and Armaan Khera
Actors Vanshaj Singh and Armaan Khera will be among the contestants competing for the title. Their understanding of each other may help them navigate the challenges ahead.
Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming) and Sabby Suri
Popular gaming creator Payal Dhare, known as Payal Gaming, joins forces with content creator Sabby Suri. The duo brings digital influence and a younger audience base to the competition.
Delbar Arya and Dollyy Javved
Actress Delbar Arya and social media personality Dollyy Javved complete the contestant lineup. Their partnership will be tested as alliances continue to shift throughout the season.
What Is Alliance About?
Along with revealing the contestants, the makers have also released the show's first promo. Unlike conventional reality shows, Alliance revolves around relationships that are designed to break rather than strengthen.
The competition begins with contestants entering in pairs based on existing bonds, friendships, family ties, or personal connections. However, the twist is that these alliances won't remain intact for long. The show's format constantly reshuffles dynamics, forcing contestants to rethink their strategies.
The makers shared the promo with the caption, "Yahaan Alliance banti hai, tootne ke liye! #AllianceOnPrime, New Show, Daily from 26th June at 12 Noon!"
Lock Upp Release Date & Time On Netflix: Ekta Kapoor's Reality Show Gets A Grand Street-Style Reveal; Here's When It PremieresAccording to the format, the game is controlled by "The System," which dictates twists, challenges, and key decisions. Alliances will change regularly, while eliminations and new entries are expected to keep contestants on edge throughout the season.
Alliance will stream on Prime Video. New episodes will be released daily from June 26 at 12 pm.
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Miami real estate developer George Pino was found not guilty in connection with a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that killed one teenager and left another with permanent disabilities.
The verdict was handed down on Monday acquitting Pino, 55, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen, Katy Puig, now 21, with life-changing injuries, according to NBC 6.
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The verdict comes after an emotional eight days of testimony in South Florida.
During closing arguments, prosecutors argued that Pino was reckless when he crashed his boat into a channel marker during Labor Day weekend in 2022, while the defense maintained that the collision was an accident.
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"We are grateful to the jurors for their careful consideration of the evidence and for reaching a just verdict," lead defense attorney Howard Srebnick said in a statement after the verdict, according to the outlet. "From the beginning, we have maintained that the events of September 4, 2022, were a tragic accident, not a crime. The testimony presented at trial—including unrebutted accounts from eyewitnesses who saw no signs of impairment—confirmed that Mr. Pino was not under the influence, was not operating the vessel recklessly, and that he did everything he could to protect his passengers after the accident."
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, who prosecuted the case, said she was disappointed with the verdict but accepts the jury's decision.
"While everyone in our community and beyond recognizes the tragedy surrounding the Labor Day 2022 boating death of Lucy Fernandez and the permanent disabling of Katy Puig, my prosecutors and I have believed that the totality of George Pino's actions on the waters of Biscayne Bay were reckless and constituted a crime as defined by Florida's criminal statutes," she said in a statement.
"Sadly, I know that this verdict brings no comfort to the Fernandez and Puig families who forever must live with the tragedy of what happened. In a case like this, there are no winners or losers," she added. "Mr. Pino must live with what he did, while the Fernandez and Puig families will grapple with the consequences of his actions."
On Sept. 4, 2022, Pino and his wife hosted a birthday celebration for their daughter on their boat.
Investigators said Pino was operating the family's 29-foot boat as it returned to the dock when it hit a channel marker near Boca Chita Key. Pino told investigators that another boat had passed by and created a large wake. He said he turned to check on the teenagers after the wake, which caused him to collide with the marker.
The impact of the crash caused everyone on board to fall overboard and into the water. The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
Eleven of the 14 passengers were injured, including six who were transported to a hospital. Fernandez later died from her injuries and Puig suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her with a lifetime of disabilities.