The first nomination round of Bigg Boss 20 has put Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Arishfa Khan and Love Gill at risk of eviction, while an argument between Aamrapali Dubey and Arishfa Khan and Isha Rikhi’s brief response about her past relationship with Badshah added to the episode’s drama.
The third episode of Bigg Boss 20 brought the first major shift in the game, with the housemates completing the captaincy task before taking part in the season’s opening nomination exercise.
By the end of the episode, Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Arishfa Khan and Love Gill had received enough nominations to enter the eviction zone.
The episode also featured a disagreement between Aamrapali Dubey and Arishfa Khan, a twist involving contestants’ lifelines and a brief conversation in which Isha Rikhi was asked about her former relationship with rapper Badshah.
Captaincy Task Reaches Its Final Stage
The captaincy task resumed with several contestants still competing for an advantage in the house.
Qazi Ahmad Tauqeer was already out of contention after Kanika Mann used her special taskmaster power against him.
As the competition continued, Isha Rikhi, Aman Gandhi and Aamrapali Dubey were among the early contestants to leave the task. Uditi Singh, Mary Kom and Rohed Khan were subsequently eliminated.
Kanika Mann, Arishfa Khan and Scout were then knocked out, leaving Gullu, Aasif Khan and Yung DSA in the final phase of the competition.
The task therefore became one of the episode’s key strategic battlegrounds, with contestants having to balance their individual ambitions against their relationships inside the house.
Aamrapali Dubey and Arishfa Khan Clash Over an Age Remark
Another tense moment developed between Aamrapali Dubey and Arishfa Khan.
While discussing the film Raaz, Aamrapali pointed out that some of the housemates were not even born when the film was released. The remark did not sit well with Arishfa, who felt that she was being treated like a child because of her age.
Arishfa accused Aamrapali of age-shaming her.
Aamrapali subsequently clarified that she had not intended to insult Arishfa over her age. However, the disagreement continued, with Aamrapali describing Arishfa as a sore loser.
Mahhi Vij also became part of the conversation and encouraged Arishfa not to prolong the disagreement.
The incident showed how quickly an apparently casual observation can become a source of tension in the Bigg Boss house, where contestants live together under constant scrutiny.
Bigg Boss Introduces a Lifeline Twist
The episode then introduced another strategic element.
Gullu, Aasif Khan and Yung DSA were called into a separate activity room, where they were presented with two doors marked ‘2’ and ‘X’.
The ‘2’ option offered an additional lifeline, while the ‘X’ option involved taking away a lifeline from another contestant.
The three contestants were given the opportunity to affect the game by selecting housemates whose lifelines would be reduced.
Aasif chose Arishfa, while Gullu targeted Uditi and Yung selected Kanika.
The decisions added another layer of strategy to the nomination phase, as contestants could now directly affect another housemate’s position in the game.
Mahhi’s ‘Bhabhiji’ Joke Leads to Another Conversation
The episode also featured a conversation involving Mahhi Vij and Aamrapali Dubey that later required clarification.
While Aamrapali was getting ready in a saree, Qazi remained nearby. Aamrapali asked him to move away so that she could get dressed comfortably.
Mahhi then made a light-hearted remark suggesting that Qazi wanted to see his ‘Bhabhiji’ getting ready.
The comment eventually prompted Aamrapali to explain why the term could be interpreted differently by viewers familiar with Bhojpuri culture.
She said that the word ‘Bhabhi’ carries a particular sense of respect and dignity in the cultural context she represents.
Rather than allowing the exchange to become a larger confrontation, Aamrapali explained her concern and Mahhi clarified that she had not intended to disrespect Bhojpuri culture.
The two contestants subsequently addressed the misunderstanding.
Four Contestants Face the First Eviction Test
The first nomination exercise of Bigg Boss 20 then put every contestant’s relationships and alliances to the test.
The nominations unfolded as follows:
- Isha Rikhi: Scout and Qazi
- Arishfa Khan: Mahhi Vij and Aamrapali Dubey
- Rhiti Tiwari: Uditi Singh and Mary Kom
- Gullu: Aamrapali Dubey and Love Gill
- Kanika Mann: Arishfa Khan and Love Gill
- Aasif Khan: Kanika Mann and Uditi Singh
- Aman Gandhi: Love Gill and Aamrapali Dubey
- Aamrapali Dubey: Kanika Mann and Gullu
- Scout: Uditi Singh and Arishfa Khan
- Rohed Khan: Kanika Mann and Love Gill
- Love Gill: Kanika Mann and Gullu
- Mahhi Vij: Arishfa Khan and Uditi Singh
- Yung DSA: Love Gill and Arishfa Khan
- Mary Kom: Arishfa Khan and Gullu
- Uditi Singh: Love Gill and Aasif Khan
- Qazi Ahmad Tauqeer: Kanika Mann and Yung DSA
After the votes were counted, Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Arishfa Khan and Love Gill emerged as the four nominated contestants for the week.
Their nomination now puts the focus on the audience vote and the alliances that could determine who survives the first eviction.
Isha Rikhi Keeps Her Response About Badshah Brief
The final portion of the episode brought attention back to Isha Rikhi.
While talking with Yung DSA and other housemates in the kitchen, a reference to the word ‘Badshah’ led to a question about the rapper.
Isha did not elaborate on her personal life. She referred to him as her ‘ex’ and then kept her response brief, saying, “Pata nahi. No comments.”
Her response comes after she and Badshah recently confirmed that they had decided to part ways.
Rather than discussing the details of the relationship inside the house, Isha appeared to maintain the boundary she had previously indicated—she is willing to talk about herself and her journey, but is not necessarily ready to discuss every aspect of her private life.
What Episode 3 Means for the Game
The third episode established several early storylines for Bigg Boss 20.
The first nominations have created an immediate contest between Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Arishfa Khan and Love Gill, while the captaincy task has begun revealing where individual loyalties may lie.
At the same time, disagreements such as the Aamrapali-Arishfa argument and the conversation around the word ‘Bhabhi’ show how quickly cultural and personal sensitivities can become part of the show’s larger narrative.
With the first eviction now approaching, the nominated contestants will need to rely not only on audience support but also on how they navigate relationships inside the house.
Bigg Boss 20 is hosted by Salman Khan. The show airs on Colors TV and streams on JioHotstar.
