The very first week of Bigg Boss 19 has been nothing short of explosive. Within just seven days, true personalities, friendships, rivalries, and shifting loyalties have already surfaced. As the weekend arrived, Salman Khan stepped in to review the contestants’ performance, conduct high-voltage tasks, and even shake up the nominations.
Salman Questions the Nominated Contestants
The episode began with Salman asking the seven nominated housemates, Pranit, Zeeshan, Gaurav, Neelam, Natalia, Abhishek, and Tanya, to raise their hands. He reminded them of Awez’s earlier comment that nominated contestants often try harder to prove themselves. Heated discussions followed, with Nagma admitting she was confused at the start of the show. Salman, however, reminded everyone that this isn’t a vacation but a reality competition where they must entertain, play, and stand their ground.
Task Time: Leaders vs Followers
Salman then introduced a unique task where housemates had to decide who they saw as a leader and who as a follower.
- Zeeshan received strong support as a natural leader from contestants like Basir, Nagma, and Abhishek.
- On the other hand, Neelam was repeatedly called out as a follower, which left her visibly upset.
- Other names like Kunickaa, Tanya, and Basir also entered the leader-follower debate, sparking arguments and emotional confrontations.
Neelam, feeling cornered, broke down and reminded everyone that friendship does not equal blind following.
Awez’s Funny Task with Salman
To lighten the tense atmosphere, Salman challenged Awez to answer questions while performing a quirky pole-dance. His hilarious responses left everyone, including Salman, laughing out loud.
Verdict Room: Tanya vs Ashnoor
Salman introduced the powerful “Verdict Room,” a place where crucial judgments will be made in the future. Ashnoor and Tanya were called inside for a face-off while housemates debated who displayed more superiority complex.
- Tanya received the majority of votes against her.
- Ashnoor had fewer fingers pointed at her, showing stronger support from the house.
The tension inside the cage task hinted at brewing rivalries.
Salman Reveals the Safe Contestants
By the end of the weekend review, Salman announced that Natalia, Zeeshan, Gaurav, Tanya, and Pranit were safe. This left Neelam and Abhishek in suspense. However, Salman finally revealed that there would be no eviction this week, but warned that next weekend would not spare anyone.
Abhishek vs Amal: A Clash Over Space
A major highlight of the episode was Abhishek’s ugly spat with singer Amal Malik. The fight began when Abhishek insisted on eating in Amal’s sleeping area, despite repeated requests not to. The disagreement quickly escalated into heated arguments, insults, and even abusive language. While other housemates tried to calm things down, both refused to back off.
Amal crossed the line by mocking Abhishek, calling him names, and taunting him with offensive remarks. Zeeshan and Basir, though present, chose to remain silent during the exchange.
Kunickaa Steps Down as Captain
Later, Kunickaa shocked everyone by resigning from her captaincy. She announced she would no longer cook or take responsibility for household duties. Her dramatic exit from leadership triggered more chaos, with housemates refusing to elect a new captain for now. Some, including Zeeshan and Basir, discussed giving Abhishek the captaincy instead.