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Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 is now inching closer to its most awaited grand finale night. The top 5 finalists fighting for the trophy this year are Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Pranit More, Tanya Mittal and Amaal Mallik. With voting lines now open, audiences are casting their final votes to decide who will lift the trophy on December 7. While the spotlight usually shines on the winner, the first runner-up has always been an equally talked-about position in every season of Bigg Boss. Many popular contestants over the years have missed the trophy by just a few votes, sparking debates among fans about "deserving winners" and "unfair outcomes." From emotional exits to shocking final moments, Bigg Boss runner-ups have often created just as much buzz as the winners themselves. In this write-up, we take a quick look at all the runner-ups from Season 1 to Season 18, the contestants who came incredibly close but couldn't clinch the title. With the finale just around the corner, the big question now is: Who do you think will win Bigg Boss 19, and who will walk home with the first runner-up title?
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 19' saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. In Sunday's WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia's name for eviction. Just as the housemates gathered to bid her goodbye, Farah surprised everyone with another twist, revealing that Nagm ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) A high intensity showdown will be seen erupting in the upcoming episode of 'Bigg Boss 19' house after Nehal Chudasama calls Malti Chahar "a disgraceful woman." A new promo was shared on Instagram by the channel, which seems to be taking place post the nomination task. It was captioned: "Nehal aur Malti ke beech chidi zabardast fight! Malti ne keh diya Nehal ko 'fake aurat'." The promo begins with Nehal telling Malti: "This is grace and this is disgrace. You are a disgraceful woman." The argument escalates when Malti questions Nehal and Baseer Ali about their ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6 (ANI): Amaal Mallik's journey in Bigg Boss 19 has been full of ups and downs, with his bold personality and no-holds-barred approach making him one of the most talked-about contestants of the season. While Mallik continues to grab eyeballs inside the house for his bold personality and outspoken nature, he has received an adorable shoutout from his "proud" mom, Jyothi Malik. Jyothi took to her Instagram account on Sunday to share a proud message for her son, calling him "true and innocent at heart." She wrote, SOOOO PROUDDDD OF you my darling @amaal_mal ...Read More >
Mumbai: After a dramatic week on 'Bigg Boss 19', host Salman Khan returned on the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode to school the unruly contestants and clear misunderstandings. In the latest promo shared by the makers, Salman is seen defending Tanya Mittal and lashing out at Mridul Tiwari for misleading the housemates against her. Slamming Mridul, Salman stated that his false narrative turned the entire house against Tanya. Pointing out that Tanya was only trying to explain things to him for his good, Salman said, "Mridul, samajh mein game aa raha hai ya nahi? Tanya ne aapki bhalai ke liye samjhay ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The recent eviction episode of Bigg Boss 19's Weekend Ka Vaar left contestants and fans stunned, as Baseer Ali and Nehal Chudasama were evicted in a surprise double elimination on Sunday night. Following the eviction, social media platforms were flooded with reactions from fans who described Baseer's elimination as "unfair" and called him one of the most "deserving" contestants of the season. Among those expressing disappointment was singer and Bigg Boss 14 runner-up Rahul Vaidya, who said he was upset to see Baseer leave "so early." Sharing hi ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show Bigg Boss 19 saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week Weekend Ka Vaar was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. In Sunday WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia name for eviction. Just as the housemates gathered to bid her goodbye, Farah surprised everyone with another twist, revealing that Nagma would al ...Read More >
Mumbai: Netizens have hailed 'Bigg Boss 19's Farrhana Bhatt as the winner for the way she keeps her calm despite singer Amaal Mallik abusing her and even calling her mother B-grade during the captaincy task in the show. In the latest episode of 'Bigg Boss 19', all housemates are seen turning against Farrhana after she dares to shred Neelam Giri's letter from her family to secure her captaincy claim. For the captaincy task, several letters were dropped on the ground by a pigeon, and the contestants had to identify the letter of the Sanchalak announced by Bigg Boss. The one who finds the lett ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bigg Boss season 19 continues to keep audiences hopeful with its mix of clashes and unexpected moments of solidarity and warmth. In a video recently shared by the host channel's official social media account, contestant Neelam Giri and Shehbaz Badesha were seen engaging in a thoughtful conversation about housemate Kunickaa Sadanand. The two were seen defending her against the perception of being overly aggressive and dominating. The clip captured Shehbaz highlighting a recent confrontation in the house where Abhishek and Gaurav verbally charged at Kunickaa durin ...Read More >
Mumbai: It's been only two weeks since the 19th season of 'Bigg Boss' has gone on air, and fans have already started stirring controversies. After accusing the 'Bigg Boss' makers and host Salman Khan of being biased towards contestant Kunickaa Sadanand, haters are now circulating a video of Salman dancing with a woman, and even concluded that the mystery woman dancing with shirtless Salman in the bold viral video is none other than Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa. Sharing the video on X, a user named 'ItsRubiology' claimed, "So now I understand why #SalmanKhan takes #KunickaaSadanand." How ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 19' saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. Also Read | Emmy Awards 2025: Netflix Hit 'Adolescence' Wins 6 Major Awards at 77th Primetime Ceremony. In Sunday's WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia's name for eviction. Just as the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): The Diwali episode of 'Bigg Boss 19' may have brought excitement inside the house, but what has been catching attention lately is the growing closeness between contestants Baseer Ali and Nehal Chudasama.The recent episode saw singer Altaf Raja entertaining contestants inside the house on the occasion of Diwali. Housemates were seen dancing to his iconic songs and enjoying the festive night. However, it didn't take long for conversations to turn toward Baseer and Nehal's chemistry.During the celebrations, contestant Tanya Mittal was heard telling ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): 'Bigg Boss 19' contestant Awez Darbar has been evicted from the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. His elimination took place on Sunday, after he was nominated alongside Ashnoor Kaur, Pranit More, Gaurav Khanna, Mridul Tiwari, and Neelam Giri. Also Read | 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Box Office: Japanese Anime Smashes Records Worldwide, Becomes 7th Highest-Grossing Film of 2025!. Awez, a well-known social media content creator, could not survive the show despite having a strong fan base outside the house. His eviction came just a day after ...Read More >
Friends who were familiar with Gaurav prior to Bigg Boss 19, along with those he met during the program, gathered to celebrate the dual event -- his Bigg Boss 19 win and his birthday. Gaurav Khanna's latest achievement on Bigg Boss 19 resulted in a day-long celebration, as dear friends from TV and digital realms gathered for a cosy birthday (December 11) and victory bash. The evening event showcased Gaurav's rising fame following his Bigg Boss 19 victory and signified another personal achievemen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Kashmiri actor-activist Farhana Bhat, best known for her roles in Bollywood films such as "Laila Majnu" and "Notebook", is one of the 16 contestants in the popular reality show "Bigg Boss 19". Bhat, who is known to be a fearless voice against terrorism in the Valley, made her acting debut in 2016 with the comedy-drama film "Sunshine Music Tours and Travels". Her latest work includes the 2023 film "Country of Blind" from Rahhat Shah Kazmi. Speaking about her journey, well-wishers from the Valley have expressed how Bhat represents a new face of Kashmiri youth -- educate ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): It seems that Salman Khan has subtly taken a dig at his 'Dabangg' director, Abhinav Kashyap, who has been making serious allegations against him lately. In the latest episode of "Weekend Ka Vaar" on 'Bigg Boss 19,' the 'Sultan' actor appeared to make a jibe at the director. The episode began on a light note with Salman celebrating contestant Tanya Mittal's birthday. Feeling emotional, Tanya wished that Salman would become "like family" to her in Mumbai, so she wouldn't feel unsafe living in the city. Soon after, the host shifted the focus to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Social media is buzzing with updates and speculations about this week's elimination in Bigg Boss 19. Contestants Pranit More, Nehal Chudasama, Baseer Ali, and Gaurav Khanna were on the chopping block in week 9. The Weekend Ka Vaar episode, which was shot on Friday, has already sparked massive discussions online after inside reports revealed the name of the evicted contestant. As per reliable sources, Nehal Chudasama has received the least number of votes and has been eliminated from the show. However, another shocking rumour began circulating soon after that Baseer Ali, one of the mo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): Bigg Boss former contestant and actor Shehnaaz Gill penned a motivational note for her brother Shehbaz Badesha after losing against YouTuber Mridul Tiwari in Salman Khan's show 'Bigg Boss 19'. On Monday, Shehnaaz posted a picture on her Instagram Story where Shehbaz and Salman Khan can be seen hugging each other in the show. Also Read | 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra': Censor Board Report Confirms Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas and Sunny Wayne's Cameos - Check Deets. Shehnaaz felt 'proud' and wrote, "Doesn't matter if you enter or not, the dream alr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): Bigg Boss former contestant and actor Shehnaaz Gill penned a motivational note for her brother Shehbaz Badesha after losing against YouTuber Mridul Tiwari in Salman Khan show Bigg Boss 19. On Monday, Shehnaaz posted a picture on her Instagram Story where Shehbaz and Salman Khan can be seen hugging each other in the show. Shehnaaz felt proud and wrote, Doesnt matter if you enter or not, the dream already came true. Sharing the stage and that hug with Salman sir is priceless. Congratulations my boy, so proud of you!. Before the premiere, Bigg Bos ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): The makers of 'Jatadhara,' Sonakshi Sinha's first Telugu film, have unveiled a new poster from the movie. The poster introduces actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who is best known for her appearance on 'Bigg Boss Season 18.' Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Contestant Tanya Mittal Sparks Rift Between Captain Kunickaa Sadanand and Gaurav Khanna, Mother-Son Bond Tested in Early Episodes (Watch Promo). In the poster, Shirodkar is seen in the role of a tantrik. She is dressed in a black saree and sits in front of a fire pit, her mouth wide open with her tongue ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): 'Bigg Boss 19' is getting nothing short of explosive with each passing day, and the recent episode proved that tempers inside the house are only rising. The latest spat that had the internet talking was between contestants Malti Chahar and Nehal Chudasama, after Malti made a comment about Nehal's clothes that didn't sit well with anyone, inside or outside the house. It all began during a casual kitchen discussion when Captain Nehal Chudasama announced that "suji ka halwa" would be made for everyone. She even clarified that nobody should object ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Bigg Boss 19 continues to deliver high-stakes drama, with a new altercation between Awez Darbar and Neelam Giri capturing everyone's attention this weekend. During work, Awez and Neelam got into an argument. When Neelam called out Awez, the latter began telling the Bhojpuri actress to go make tea for everyone, as she is usually seen doing. However, the way he did it has become quite viral now. Ex-contestants Nagma Mirajkar - also Awez's girlfriend - and Natalia Janoszek recreated the scene togeth ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and former Bigg Boss 7 winner Gauahar Khan shared a heartfelt message of gratitude and also spoke about her appearance in the Weekend Ka Vaar episode. She stated that she never intended to bash anyone and was "just there to spit out facts". Post her appearance on the Salman Khan show, Gauahar took to her Instagram and shared a video of herself talking about "Bigg Boss". She said: "Oh my God, these three words were very famous on my season of Bigg Boss, and I thought if I'm making a thank-you video, I have to start with these three words. I am overwhelm ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): The trailer of Huma Qureshi-starrer 'Single Salma' has been unveiled. Directed by Nachiket Samant, the trailer of the comedy drama introduces audiences to a 33-year-old Salma Rizvi (Huma Qureshi) who is finally wanting to settle down into a arrange marriage setup with Sikandar (Shreyas Talpade), but life throws her into an unexpected love in London with Meet (Sunny Singh). What follows is a laugh out clash of two cities, two cultures, two baraatis culminating in one unforgettable wedding night. Also Read | ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Openi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Drama will be at its peak in the upcoming episode of "Bigg Boss 19" house as contestant Gaurav Khanna will find himself locking horns with fellow housemates over a seemingly trivial issue of washing spoons. A new promo was shared on Instagram by the channel and was captioned: "Chamach dhone ki duty par macha hungama! Gaurav aur gharwaalon ke beech shuru ho gayi zordaar behes." The drama began when Kunickaa Sadanand asked Gaurav for leaving his spoon unattended. Neelam Giri joined in, insisting that if utensils were not washed, then he should not be in the ute ...Read More >
Mumbai: Fear of elimination is once again looming over the Bigg Boss 19 house as another explosive Weekend Ka Vaar approaches. The contestants nominated for eviction in week 9 include Gaurav Khanna, Pranit More, Nehal Chudasama, and Baseer Ali. With voting lines open, fans are leaving no stone unturned to save their favourite contestants. However, according to the latest online polls and social media voting trends, Nehal Chudasama seems to be trailing behind. Yes, you read that right! As per insiders, Nehal has the highest chances of getting eliminated this week. Many viewers have also expre ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bigg Boss 7 winner and actress Gauahar Khan has come out in support of Bigg Boss 19 contestant Gaurav Khanna for his stance in favour of Abhishek Bajaj and Ashnoor Kaur in the latest episode of Bigg Boss 19. Taking to her social media stories, Gauahar said, "Did you see Gaurav Khanna last night? I think it takes a lot of courage to stand your ground and make a decision that's fair not just for yourself but for everyone. Logically, he had a very good point; everyone in the Bigg Boss house breaks the rules at some point. So how do you even decide who deserves puni ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Nehal Chudasama, who recently got evicted from "Bigg Boss 19," has addressed her remarks about composer-singer Amaal Mallik from her stint on the reality show. During her time in the house, Nehal had called Amaal "dual-faced," and now, even after her eviction, she stands by her opinion. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the model and actress said that what she observed inside the house truly reflected his nature, and nothing has changed her perspective since. When asked if her opinion about Amaal Mallik had changed after leaving the Bigg Boss 19 house, Nehal said she ...Read More >
Tanya Mittal has made her acting debut, and her first advertisement is out on social media. Tanya Mittal made waves with her stint in Bigg Boss 19, and even Ekta Kapoor offered to cast her in a daily soap. However, much before her show, Tanya's first is now out and is gathering everyone's attention. The ad is for a beauty service and has quickly gone viral on Instagram. In her signature over-the-top style, Tanya Mittal talks about how she likes to get Korean beauty treatments and how she has man ...Read More >
Mumbai: Well, well, another big shocking news is coming straight from the Bigg Boss 19 house! Week 11 has brought a major twist that's sure to leave fans stunned. A double elimination has taken place, and this time Neelam Giri and Abhishek Bajaj have been shown the exit door by none other than Salman Khan. The nominated contestants for this week were -- Gaurav Khanna, Abhishek Bajaj, Ashnoor Kaur, Neelam Giri, and Farrhana Bhatt. The Weekend Ka Vaar episode was shot on Friday and all the updates have already started doing rounds on the internet. Sources confirm that the third double eliminat ...Read More >