Love Gill, Arishfa Khan, Kanika Mann and Uditi Singh Face First Nomination After Bigg Boss 20 Housemates Reveal Their Targets

New Delhi: Bigg Boss 20 has started the season with plenty of drama. After the grand premiere on September 6, 2026, hosted by Salman Khan and streamed first on JioHotstar before its Colors TV telecast, Day 2 took the tension inside the house to another level. The episode featured the season’s first captaincy task, a major personal fight, the introduction of the strategic ‘2X’ room linked to the Tathas-two lifeline system, and the first nomination round that put four contestants at risk.

For viewers who want to catch up on the latest developments, here is a complete look at the major events, house dynamics, nominations and strategies that have shaped the game so far.

The Tathas-Two Theme: Why the Lifeline Twist Matters

Bigg Boss 20, which also uses the “Tathas-two” or Vardaan concept, gives every contestant two lives or lifelines when they enter the house.

If a contestant loses one life, usually because of an eviction, they do not leave the game completely in the traditional way. They still have a second lifeline. This new system changes the way contestants must play the game because a nomination and eviction may not permanently remove a rival.

The twist could encourage contestants to play more aggressively while also forcing them to build stronger alliances.

Kanika Mann received a special power on Day 0/1 connected to this system. She used the power to name Qazi Touqeer as the contestant she disliked the most. As a result, Qazi could not take part in the captaincy race.

The season features a mix of sports stars, regional cinema personalities, television actors and digital creators. The cast includes Olympic boxing legend MC Mary Kom, Bhojpuri superstar Amrapali Dubey, television actors Kanika Mann and Mahhi Vij, Aasif Khan of Panchayat fame, Aman Gandhi and Isha Rikhi, influencer Arishfa Khan, Punjabi personality Love Gill, content creator and rapper Yung DSA (Harsh Machare), Kushal Tanwar (Gullu), singer Qazi Touqeer (Tauqeer), Rhiti Tiwari, daughter of Manoj Tiwari, Uditi Singh, ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh), Rohed Khan and others.

Love Gill entered the house after winning a public vote against Rhiya Ahir on the premiere night.

This diverse group has already created clashes between different generations, backgrounds and personalities.

Early House Dynamics Before Day 2

Day 1 already showed the kind of conflicts that could shape the season.

Mahhi Vij attracted criticism after she started giving instructions to other contestants. She asked for help with her luggage without using the word “please” and also commented that a woman should know how to make tea. Arishfa Khan and some other housemates expressed discomfort with her comments and behaviour.

The contestants also shared personal stories.

Mary Kom spoke about her wish to have a daughter and revealed that she adopted after having twin sons. Mahhi also started a conversation about second chances in life with Isha Rikhi and Mary Kom as part of a “divorcee special” discussion.

Meanwhile, viewers and housemates began speculating about possible connections, including one between Gullu and Kanika. Contestants also recreated some memorable moments from earlier Bigg Boss seasons.

At the same time, Kanika’s decision to use her special power against Qazi directly changed the captaincy race before it even began.

First Captaincy Task Turns Into a Fight Between Qazi and Yung DSA

The first captaincy task quickly turned intense.

Qazi could not compete in the task because of Kanika’s power, but he took on the role of sanchalak, or moderator. His clash with Yung DSA soon became one of the biggest confrontations of the episode.

Qazi told Yung not to climb over him and tried to assert his authority as the sanchalak. The disagreement quickly became personal, with both sides exchanging sharp comments.

Other contestants had to step in as the argument grew more heated. The fight also included personal and family-related remarks.

As the task continued, including a birthday-cake element linked to the show completing 20 years, several contestants dropped out of the competition.

The final three contenders for the captaincy emerged as Aasif Khan, Gullu (Kushal Tanwar) and Yung DSA.

The three now remain in the race to become the first captain of the Bigg Boss 20 house, a position that could give the winner considerable power and influence.

Arishfa Khan and Amrapali Dubey’s Major Fight Over the “Kid” Remark

The episode’s biggest personal fight involved Arishfa Khan and Amrapali Dubey.

The argument began after Amrapali spoke about younger contestants in the house and said that some of them might not remember the 2002 film Raaz.

Arishfa felt that Amrapali had directed the comment at her and strongly objected to being treated like a “kid.”

Arishfa defended herself and said that people should not underestimate her because of her age. She also claimed that she had a sharper mind.

Amrapali refused to back down. She called Arishfa a sore loser and mocked the situation with references to reel-cutting.

Mahhi Vij also joined the discussion and questioned Arishfa over her accusations of hypocrisy against other housemates.

The argument soon became more heated before the contestants eventually calmed down.

Later, Arishfa apologised, while Amrapali clarified that she never intended to belittle her.

The fight highlighted the age and generation gap inside the house. The contestants have already used several Gen Z references, and the clash showed how quickly differences in age and perspective can turn into personal arguments.

The ‘2X’ Room Twist and the Loss of Lifelines

Bigg Boss then introduced another major twist for the three captaincy finalists.

The three finalists received access to a special room with two doors marked ‘2’ and ‘X’.

The ‘2’ represented an additional lifeline, while the ‘X’ allowed a contestant to remove one lifeline from another housemate.

Since every contestant already enters the house with two lives, the decision forced the finalists to choose between gaining an advantage and hurting another player.

Aasif chose to take one lifeline from Arishfa.

Gullu targeted Uditi.

Yung DSA chose Kanika.

The decision immediately connected the captaincy competition with the season’s main Tathas-two lifeline system. It also put three contestants under additional pressure as the first nominations approached.

First Nominations: Who Nominated Whom?

For the first nomination round, every contestant named two housemates.

The nomination breakdown was:

• Isha Rikhi: Scout, Qazi
• Arishfa Khan: Mahhi, Amrapali
• Rhiti Tiwari: Uditi, Mary
• Gullu: Amrapali, Love
• Kanika Mann: Arishfa, Love
• Asif Khan: Kanika, Uditi
• Aman Gandhi: Love, Amrapali
• Amrapali Dubey: Kanika, Gullu
• ScoutOP: Uditi, Arishfa
• Rohed Khan: Kanika, Love
• Love Gill: Kanika, Gullu
• Mahhi Vij: Arishfa, Uditi
• Yung DSA: Love, Arishfa
• Mary Kom: Arishfa, Gullu
• Uditi Singh: Love, Asif
• Qazi Touqeer: Kanika, Yung, among others reported

After the votes were counted, Love Gill, Arishfa Khan, Kanika Mann and Uditi Singh emerged as the four nominated contestants.

Under the two-lifeline system, the four now face the possibility of losing one life instead of leaving the show immediately.

The first nomination round also revealed early alliances, personal grudges and strategic targeting among the contestants.

Quieter Moments That Revealed More About the Housemates

Not every important moment involved a fight.

While talking with Isha Rikhi, Yung DSA and Rhiti Tiwari brought up rapper Badshah.

Isha referred to him simply as her “ex” and chose not to discuss the relationship further. She gave a clear “no comments” response and made it clear that she did not want to revisit the subject inside the house.

Yung handled the topic respectfully, and some viewers appreciated his response.

Meanwhile, other housemates continued to observe each other’s habits, including their approach to hygiene, household duties and daily responsibilities. These small observations could become important as contestants begin deciding whom they can trust and whom they want to target.

What Day 2 Means for the Game Ahead

Day 2 established several important storylines for the season.

Mahhi Vij has already developed a negative image among some housemates because of her directive-style behaviour.

Arishfa Khan has shown that she has a strong personality and will not remain quiet if she feels that someone treats her like a child.

Kanika Mann has already used her special power strategically and has also become a target because of her decisions.

Aasif Khan, Gullu and Yung DSA have emerged as the three contestants competing for the first captaincy.

At the same time, the two-lifeline system has changed the traditional elimination format and added another layer of strategy to the game.

The combination of an Olympic champion, regional cinema stars, television actors and digital creators has already created clashes between different age groups, backgrounds and personalities. It could also lead to unexpected friendships and alliances.

What Happens Next?

Public voting will now decide the fate of the four nominated contestants.

The Weekend Ka Vaar episodes with Salman Khan are expected to increase the pressure on the housemates, address major controversies and possibly bring more twists into the game.

Viewers can watch new episodes daily on JioHotstar at 9 PM, while Colors TV airs the show at 10:30 PM. Weekend timings may vary slightly.

For viewers who have just started watching Bigg Boss 20, the season has already delivered the key ingredients associated with the reality show: personal clashes, strategic moves, emotional conversations, power struggles and major twists.

The dual-lifeline system could make early eliminations less final than they were in previous seasons. It could allow rivalries to continue for longer and create opportunities for contestants to get a second chance in the game.

As the housemates settle into the competition and the show prepares to name its first captain, the real battle for survival, popularity and control is only beginning.

The early reaction suggests that the combination of strong personalities and the Tathas-two format has placed Bigg Boss 20 on a high-drama path from the very beginning.

Fans already have several major topics to discuss, including the Arishfa-Amrapali fight, the Qazi-Yung clash, Kanika’s power play, the four nominations and the captaincy battle between Aasif, Gullu and Yung DSA.

With the game still in its early stages, the coming episodes could push these rivalries and alliances even further.