Last updated: 12 October 2026 (Week 6)
Bigg Boss 20 started on 6 September 2026 with host Salman Khan. Sixteen contestants entered on the premiere, and two wildcards joined in Week 5. Here is the full Bigg Boss 20 contestants list, with evictions and the lifeline twist.
Bigg Boss 20: Quick Facts
| Show | Bigg Boss 20 (Hindi) |
| Theme | Tathas-Two |
| Host | Salman Khan |
| Premiere date | 6 September 2026 |
| OTT | JioHotstar, 9 PM daily |
| TV channel | Colors TV, 10:30 PM daily |
| Language | Hindi |
| Total contestants | 18 (16 + 2 wildcards) |
| Evicted so far | 3 |
| Wildcards | Manish Goel, Nakul Dhull |
| Captain (Week 5) | Aasif Khan |
Bigg Boss 20 Contestants List
These 16 contestants entered the house on the grand premiere. Love Gill won her place through the Fans Ka Faisla public vote, beating Rhiya Ahir.
| No. | Contestant | Known for | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanika Mann | TV actress | In the house |
| 2 | Aasif Khan | Actor (Panchayat) | In the house |
| 3 | Qazi Touqeer | Singer (Fame Gurukul) | In the house |
| 4 | Amrapali Dubey | Bhojpuri actress | In the house |
| 5 | Love Gill | Punjabi actress | In the house |
| 6 | Yung DSA | Rapper | In the house |
| 7 | Mary Kom | Olympic medal-winning boxer | In the house (1 lifeline left) |
| 8 | ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh) | Esports player, streamer | In the house |
| 9 | Arishfa Khan | Actress, influencer | In the house |
| 10 | Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) | Roadies | In the house |
| 11 | Aman Gandhi | TV actor | In the house (1 lifeline left) |
| 12 | Uditi Singh | Actress | In the house |
| 13 | Mahhi Vij | TV actress | In the house |
| 14 | Rohed Khan | Model, actor | Evicted (Day 14) |
| 15 | Isha Rikhi | Punjabi actress | Evicted (Day 21) |
| 16 | Rhiti Tiwari | Singer | Evicted (Day 26) |
Bigg Boss 20 Wildcard Contestants
| Contestant | Known for | Entry | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manish Goel | TV actor | 10 October (Day 34) | In the house |
| Nakul Dhull (Mitthu Don) | Content creator | 11 October (Day 35) | Exit reported, not confirmed |
Both wildcards entered during the Week 5 Weekend Ka Vaar. A day later, social media posts claimed Nakul Dhull was asked to leave after a fight with Gullu. The makers have not confirmed this, and we will update the list once the episode airs. Read more: Nakul Dhull biography.
Bigg Boss 20 Eviction List
| Week | Contestant | Date | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | Rohed Khan | 20 September | Lowest public votes |
| Week 3 | Isha Rikhi | 27 September | Lowest public votes |
| Week 4 | Rhiti Tiwari | 2 October | Mid-week eviction by housemates |
Rohed Khan was the first contestant out. He was nominated with Aasif Khan and ScoutOP after Bigg Boss punished the house for discussing nominations.
Rhiti Tiwari left in a special mid-week task. Mahhi Vij, Uditi Singh and Yung DSA were asked to choose one housemate for immediate eviction, and they picked Rhiti.
Bigg Boss 20 Lifeline Twist
This season, every contestant starts with two lifelines. A contestant with the lowest votes loses a lifeline instead of leaving at once. Losing the last lifeline means eviction.
- Mary Kom lost one lifeline after getting the fewest votes in Week 4.
- Aman Gandhi lost one lifeline on the Week 5 Weekend Ka Vaar (11 October).
Both now have one lifeline left. The Week 5 nominees were Qazi Touqeer, Mary Kom, Mahhi Vij, Kanika Mann, Love Gill, Arishfa Khan, Gullu and Aman Gandhi.
Bigg Boss 20 Timing
New episodes stream on JioHotstar at 9 PM every day. The same episode airs on Colors TV at 10:30 PM. Weekend Ka Vaar episodes with Salman Khan air on Saturday and Sunday.
Bigg Boss 20 Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the contestants of Bigg Boss 20?
Bigg Boss 20 has 18 contestants, including Mary Kom, Aasif Khan, Qazi Touqeer, Amrapali Dubey, ScoutOP, Arishfa Khan, Gullu, Mahhi Vij and Kanika Mann. Manish Goel and Nakul Dhull joined as wildcards in Week 5.
Who was evicted from Bigg Boss 20?
Three contestants have been evicted so far: Rohed Khan (20 September), Isha Rikhi (27 September) and Rhiti Tiwari (2 October). Reports of Nakul Dhull’s exit are not yet confirmed by the makers.
Who is the host of Bigg Boss 20?
Salman Khan hosts Bigg Boss 20. He has hosted the Hindi Bigg Boss since season 4, and he appears in the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes every Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Bigg Boss 20 come on?
Bigg Boss 20 streams on JioHotstar at 9 PM daily and airs on Colors TV at 10:30 PM. The show premiered on 6 September 2026.
Who are the wildcard contestants in Bigg Boss 20?
TV actor Manish Goel entered on 10 October and content creator Nakul Dhull, known online as Mitthu Don, entered on 11 October. Both came in during the Week 5 Weekend Ka Vaar.
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