On Saturday, Salman Khan told the Bigg Boss 20 housemates that he would save the serious conversation for Sunday. He kept that promise. Episode 36, the Weekend Ka Vaar that streamed on JioHotstar on October 11, 2026, was dominated by the house's long-running "lollipop" controversy, a sharp rebuke for Scout OP and Yung DSA, and the arrival of the season's second wildcard, Nakul Dhull.
Getting to the root of the lollipop row
According to TellyReviews' detailed recap, Salman began by pointing out that the housemates kept returning to the same issue even though millions of people were watching. He said he had moved on, but they had not, so this time he wanted to understand exactly what happened.
He started with Arishfa Khan. She explained that Qazi Touqeer had told her he would take her out with his wife and children and buy her things, including lollipops, and that she did not take it negatively at first. Her view changed, she said, after Kanika Mann spoke about it. Kanika said the matter began as a prank, that she later became uncomfortable, and that she had since spoken to Qazi directly and they had moved past it.
When Salman asked why the word kept coming up, Mahhi Vij named Amrapali Dubey, Scout and Yung. Scout and Yung said they had used it to retaliate after Qazi started an argument near the washroom. Salman also asked Qazi to explain himself, made it clear that being unwell was no excuse for inappropriate remarks, and reminded him that children watch the show. Qazi apologised.
Salman's harshest words were for Scout OP
Times Now reported that Salman reprimanded the contestants over their use of abusive language and said he had already spoken to Scout and Yung separately about bullying. TellyReviews reported that he criticised the pair for swearing so often that curse words seemed to be in almost every sentence.
The strongest criticism concerned how Scout served food to Qazi while Qazi was sick. Per TellyReviews, Salman called the behaviour heartless and said that even people in jail are not served food that way. Scout apologised. Filmibeat had described Scout as being accused of bullying Qazi, who has been recovering from what was reported as dengue. Our earlier report, "Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeer's Team Says He Has Fever, Not Dengue Exit — Singer Still Inside," covers what his team said about his health at the time.
Salman also questioned Amrapali, reminding her that she had previously called Qazi a "pervert" during a task. She explained her reasoning and said she calls out Scout and Yung too when she thinks they are wrong.
Qazi breaks down, Uditi apologises
The mood changed when Qazi spoke about how he felt during his illness. TellyReviews reported that he described being in considerable pain when Kanika offered him four eggs, after which others began asking for one each, which hurt him deeply. Times Now reported that he broke down in tears.
Captain Uditi Singh told Salman she had not realised how sick Qazi was. Salman reminded her that Qazi had stood up for her when others disrespected her. During a break she apologised to Qazi in person, saying she would have given him her own eggs had she known, and he forgave her.
Salman also addressed a separate incident in which Scout was seen touching Love Gill with his foot. Times Now reported that he asked Love whether she was comfortable with that kind of playful contact, as she is with her brother; when she said yes, he said, "If you are okay then fine."
Nakul Dhull divides the house in one night
After the result, in which Mary Kom was safe and Aman Gandhi lost a lifeline, Salman brought out Nakul Dhull, the social media creator known as Mitthu Don, and sent him in. He follows actor Manish Goel, whose Saturday entry we covered in "Bigg Boss 20: Anupamaa Actor Manish Goel Storms In as the First Wildcard — and Another Entry Is Reportedly Next." ABP Live had earlier noted that Dhull has faced criticism online over past remarks about women.
His first night was busy. According to TellyReviews, Scout welcomed him and told his group that Dhull teaches chemistry and physics online. Love said her "dream guy" had arrived. Dhull told Mahhi she was pretty after Scout joked about her age, and later advised Scout to keep his distance from Love. Yung called him a "solid person," but Amrapali told Yung she did not like him.
What to watch next
The precap teased a heated fight between Arishfa Khan and Kanika Mann, and the Week 6 nominations are due. With two wildcards in and no one out, the house has never been more crowded.
FAQ
What is the lollipop controversy in Bigg Boss 20?
It began with a remark Qazi Touqeer made to Arishfa Khan about buying her lollipops. Other housemates later used the word repeatedly, and Salman Khan addressed it in the October 11 Weekend Ka Vaar.
Why did Salman Khan scold Scout OP?
He criticised Scout's abusive language and the way he served food to an unwell Qazi Touqeer, which he called heartless, according to episode recaps.
Who is the second wildcard of Bigg Boss 20?
Social media creator Nakul Dhull, also known as Mitthu Don, entered on October 11, a day after Manish Goel.
Where can I watch Bigg Boss 20?
On JioHotstar at 9 PM IST, and on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.
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