Bigg Boss 20 Episode 3: Four nominated; Isha silent on relationship with Badshah

The third episode of Bigg Boss 20 brought the season’s first nomination process alongside the conclusion of the captaincy task. Tensions flared over an age-related remark between Aamrapali Dubey and Arishfa Khan, while a special room activity stripped contestants of their lifelines. The day ended with Isha Rikhi being tight-lipped about relationship with rapper Badshah.

Captaincy task continues with major eliminations

Episode 3 resumed with the ongoing captaincy task, where Qazi Ahmad Tauqeer was already sidelined following Kanika Mann’s use of her special taskmaster power. Isha Rikhi, Aman Gandhi, and Aamrapali Dubey were the first to be eliminated from the race. As the task progressed, Uditi Singh, Mary Kom, and Rohed Khan were knocked out, followed by Kanika Mann, Arishfa Khan, and Scout. The eliminations left Gullu, Aasif Khan, and Yung DSA ahead in the competition.

Aamrapali and Arishfa clash over 'age-shaming' remark

Prior to the next announcement, Aamrapali recalled the film Raaz while gathered in the living area, noting that several housemates were not even born when the movie was released. Arishfa took offense to the comment, accusing Aamrapali of age-shaming her by calling her a 'bachchi'. Although Aamrapali clarified that she had no intention to age-shame, the argument escalated. Aamrapali subsequently labeled Arishfa a 'sore loser' for overreacting, while Mahhi Vij also urged Arishfa not to stretch the issue further.

Special room twist costs lifelines

Bigg Boss then summoned Gullu, Aasif, and Yung into a dedicated activity room featuring two doors marked '2' and 'X'. While the '2' door offered an extra lifeline, the 'X' door signified losing one. Since the housemates already held two lifelines each, the 'X' door came into play. Selecting which contestant to target, Aasif stripped Arishfa of her lifeline over the 'bachchi' dispute, Gullu targeted Uditi, and Yung chose Kanika.

Bathroom banter leads to 'Bhabhiji' conversation

Amid the daily house activity, Mahhi teased Kanika about displaying 'Poo' energy and asked when her genuine personality would emerge. Later, while Aamrapali was getting dressed in the bathroom area alongside other female housemates, Qazi remained present in the space. Aamrapali requested him to step aside so she could drape her saree, prompting Mahhi to joke that Qazi wanted to see 'Bhabhiji' getting dressed. Aamrapali later addressed the joke, explaining that in Bhojpuri culture, a 'Bhabhi' holds a maternal status and deserved respect. She added that Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were her primary sources of income.

First nominations of the season finalised

• Isha: Scout and Qazi

• Arishfa: Mahhi and Aamrapali

• Rhiti: Uditi and Mary

• Gullu: Aamrapali and Love

• Kanika: Arishfa and Love

• Aasif: Kanika and Uditi

• Aman: Love and Aamrapali

• Aamrapali: Kanika and Gullu

• Scout: Uditi and Arishfa

• Rohed: Kanika and Love

• Love: Kanika and Gullu

• Mahhi: Arishfa and Uditi

• Yung: Love and Arishfa

• Mary: Arishfa and Gullu

• Uditi: Love and Aasif

• Qazi: Kanika and Yung

The house then underwent its very first nomination exercise. Nominations unfolded as follows:

At the end of the voting process, Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Arishfa Khan, and Love Gill stood nominated for the week.

In the final moments of the episode, Yung, Isha, and Rhiti gathered in the kitchen area. After Yung made a reference to being a ‘Badshah’, Isha kept a neutral composure. Questioned about the musician, she avoided naming him directly, simply stating ‘ex’ before adding, “Pata nahi. No comments.” Yung expressed surprise, noting he had previously been unaware of their relationship.

New episodes of Bigg Boss 20 stream on Jio Hotstar at 9 pm and air on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.