Bigg Boss 20 8th September 2026 Written Update: First Nominations Put Luv, Arshifa, Kanika and Uditi in Danger

The Bigg Boss 20 8th September 2026 episode brings the first major captaincy twist and the first nominations of the season. The captaincy task reaches its deciding stages as the contestants battle to stay in the game, while tensions between Qazi, Yung, Arshifa, Mahi and others continue to rise.

Bigg Boss then introduces the mysterious 2X room, giving the captaincy contenders the power to take away a life from another contestant. Later, the first nominations reveal four contestants in danger.

Qazi and Yung Clash During the Game

The episode begins with Yung and Qazi arguing during the ongoing game.

The tension increases as the captaincy task progresses.

Mahi, Luv and Rhiti are eventually eliminated from the round, and Qazi asks them to leave.

Luv becomes furious after Qazi points a finger at her.

She lashes out at him before walking away.

The competition is already becoming personal, and the first captaincy race is turning into a test of relationships as much as strategy.

Uditi, Mary Com and Rohedy Lose the Next Round

Day 2 – 8:15 PM

The next round begins with the plate capacity reduced to three pieces.

Uditi, Mary Com and Rohedy fail to survive this round and are eliminated.

As the competition continues, Asif encourages Luv.

The contestants now know that only a few people will make it to the captaincy stage.

Gullu, Asif and Yung Reach the Captaincy Round

Day 2 – 8:30 PM

Qazi announces that this is the deciding round.

Bigg Boss reveals another twist and reduces the plate capacity to just two pieces.

The competition becomes even more difficult.

Asif, Gullu and Arshifa are eliminated in this round.

Yung then argues with Qazi, accusing him of not performing his responsibilities properly as the Sanchalak.

Qazi subsequently disqualifies Arshifa, Kanika and Scout.

After the dramatic rounds, Gullu, Asif and Yung emerge as the three contestants competing for the first captaincy of the season.

Bigg Boss congratulates them for reaching the captaincy round.

Arshifa and Amrapali Clash Over the “Kid” Comment

Later, Amrapali talks to Arshifa and Yung.

She asks them whether they have watched the film Raaz.

Amrapali points out that the movie was released before they were even born.

Arshifa takes offence at the comment and argues with Amrapali for calling her a kid.

Qazi tries to break the tension by singing a song in the middle of their argument.

Nobody pays attention to him.

Arshifa and Amrapali continue their argument.

Mahi tries to intervene, but Arshifa ends up arguing with her as well.

The house atmosphere becomes increasingly tense.

Bigg Boss Introduces the 2X Room

Day 2 – 10:00 PM

Bigg Boss gathers Gullu, Asif and Yung.

He tells them that they have reached the first captaincy round because there is something special about each of them.

Then comes a major twist.

Bigg Boss announces the opening of a new room called 2X.

The room has the power to give life and take life.

If a contestant enters through the 2 door, they can give a life to another contestant.

If they enter through the X door, they can take a life away from someone.

Bigg Boss explains that every contestant currently has two lives.

Therefore, the captaincy contenders can only exercise the power to take a life.

He asks them to name the contestant whose life they would take if they became captain.

Asif Chooses Arshifa

Asif chooses Arshifa.

Gullu Chooses Uditi

Gullu chooses Uditi.

He later explains to Uditi that they do not talk much, which is why he chose her name.

He insists that there is nothing personal behind his decision.

Uditi, however, is not impressed.

She tells Gullu that she hopes he does not become the captain.

Yung Chooses Kanika

Yung chooses Kanika.

The choices reveal that the captaincy contenders are already thinking strategically about who could become a threat.

Scout and Mary Com Discuss Success

Day 2 – 12:30 AM

Scout talks to Mary Com and asks whether there is anyone who could achieve everything she has achieved.

Mary Com confidently says that nobody can simply replicate her journey.

She says people need the hunger and determination to achieve what she has achieved.

Her words reflect her competitive spirit and confidence.

Qazi’s Strange Behaviour Raises Questions

Day 2 – 3:30 AM

Qazi begins talking to himself.

Scout, Yung and the others eventually take him to bed.

Later, Scout and Yung discuss Qazi’s behaviour.

Yung says that he feels Qazi’s behaviour is not normal.

Day 3 – Early Morning

Qazi later approaches Scout, Aman and the others.

He claims that he felt Sylvester Stallone had possessed him.

His strange statement leaves the contestants confused.

Kanika Feels Unwell

Day 3 – 9:00 AM

Kanika tells Yung that she feels as though she has fever symptoms.

She talks about how she is feeling and appears concerned about her health.

Mahi and Amrapali Clash Over the “Bhabhi” Comment

Day 3 – 11:00 AM

Amrapali changes her saree.

Qazi compliments her and says that she looks good.

Mahi immediately teases Qazi, suggesting that he wants to watch Amrapali while she changes her dress.

Amrapali does not take the comment lightly.

She responds to Mahi regarding the earlier “Bhabhi” topic.

Later, Amrapali tells Yung and the others about what happened and explains how Mahi teased Qazi.

Mahi responds to the discussion.

Amrapali eventually asks Mahi to apologise to the audience for using the word “Bhabhi” negatively.

The exchange adds another layer to the growing tensions between the housemates.

Bigg Boss 20 First Nominations Begin

Day 3

Bigg Boss then makes an important announcement.

It is time for the first nominations of the season.

He asks the contestants to enter the nomination room one by one and select two contestants they want to see eliminated.

The voting begins.

Isha Nominates Scout and Qazi

Isha chooses Scout and Qazi.

Arshifa Nominates Mahi and Amrapali

Arshifa chooses Mahi and Amrapali.

Rhiti Nominates Uditi and Mary Com

Rhiti nominates Uditi and Mary Com.

After coming out of the nomination room, Rhiti apologises to Mary Com for taking her name.

She asks Mary Com to nominate her if she gets the opportunity.

Bigg Boss immediately reminds Rhiti that he had already told everyone that this is an open game.

He points out that nominating someone and then apologising for it does not amount to playing an open game.

Rhiti understands his point and takes back her apology.

More Nominations Follow

Amrapali nominates Gullu and Kanika.

Scout nominates Uditi and Arshifa.

Rohed nominates Kanika and Luv.

The nominations continue.

Four Contestants Face Elimination

Day 3 – 4:00 PM

Luv nominates Gullu and Kanika.

Mahi nominates Arshifa and Uditi.

Yung nominates Luv and Arshifa.

Mary Com nominates Arshifa and Gullu.

Uditi nominates Luv and Asif.

Qazi nominates Yung and Kanika.

After all the votes are counted, Luv, Arshifa, Kanika and Uditi are nominated for elimination.

Bigg Boss announces that one of the nominated contestants will lose a life, and the audience will decide who faces that consequence.

Luv is unhappy and looks towards the camera while complaining that Uditi has made a serious complaint against her.

Arshifa is also hurt.

She tells Yung that she considered him a friend and did not expect him to nominate her.

Yung simply says that he has no problem with his decision.

The first nominations have already created cracks in several friendships.

Yung Gets a Mysterious Answer From Isha

Day 3 – 8:30 PM

Later, Yung quietly asks Isha something in her ear.

Isha responds with just one word:

“X.”

Yung is visibly shocked by her answer.

What exactly did Yung ask Isha?

And what does her mysterious “X” mean?

The episode ends with the question hanging in the air.

Bigg Boss 20 8th September 2026 Precap

In the precap, Rhiti gets into an argument with Mary Com.

The nomination fallout continues to create friction, and the house appears to be heading towards another heated confrontation.

Episode Review

The episode successfully moves Bigg Boss 20 from introductory drama into actual game mode.

The 2X room is the standout twist. Giving the captaincy contenders the power to take away a contestant’s life forces them to reveal who they consider a threat. Gullu choosing Uditi and Yung choosing Kanika could have consequences for their equations in the house.

The first nominations are even more important because Luv, Arshifa, Kanika and Uditi now face the audience’s verdict.

Qazi continues to remain one of the most unpredictable contestants, with his arguments during the task followed by his bizarre confession about Sylvester Stallone.

Meanwhile, Arshifa’s clashes with Amrapali and Mahi show that the younger contestants are already refusing to quietly accept comments they dislike.

The biggest mystery is saved for the end: Yung asks Isha a question and gets the answer “X.” That small exchange could reveal another alliance or strategy brewing inside the house.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

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