Salman Khan loses cool on BB 20 contestants over body-shaming trolls
Synopsis
Salman Khan's weight-gain trolling finally boiled over on camera — the Bigg Boss 20 host stripped off his hat and jacket live in a promo, daring critics to keep trolling him. With the season's first elimination also set for this weekend, the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode may be the most-watched of the season so far.
Key Takeaways
Salman Khan dramatically removed his hat and jacket in a 'Bigg Boss 20' promo after recalling body-shaming comments about his weight gain.
He confronted contestant ScoutOP over a move to invite his YouTube community to critique his remarks on the show.
Contestant Mahhi Vij was questioned over alleged verbal abuse aimed at Yung DSA ; Salman later clarified she had not specifically targeted Yung DSA.
The upcoming 'Weekend Ka Vaar' will feature 'Bigg Boss 20' 's first elimination, with Aasif Khan , ScoutOP , and Rohed Khan nominated.
The current season has 14 contestants , including Mary Kom , Kanika Mann , Arishfa Khan , and Amrapali Dubey .
Salman Khan confronted trolling head-on during the promo for the second 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode of 'Bigg Boss 20', dramatically throwing off his hat and jacket after recalling comments about his weight gain. The clip, released ahead of the weekend episode, shows the host in one of his most unfiltered moments on the reality show.
What the Promo Shows
The preview opened with Salman directing pointed remarks at contestant ScoutOP (real name Tanmay Singh), referencing the gaming influencer's move last week of inviting his YouTube community to call him out if he said anything wrong on the show. 'Agar main kuch galat bolu toh mujhe bhi dekhle,' Salman said, making clear he had taken note of the gesture.
The host then shifted to recalling what online users had written about him. Citing comments such as 'bhai mota hogaya hai', Salman visibly lost his composure. 'Karlo na troll, ye lo,' he said, pulling off his hat and jacket before adding, 'Karlo trolling' — and then apparently attempting to remove his black T-shirt while saying, 'Ye sab nikal lo.' The moment underscored how deeply body-shaming remarks had affected him, even in a public setting.
The Mahhi Vij–Yung DSA Controversy
A second promo from the same episode features Salman questioning contestant Mahhi Vij over allegations that she verbally abused co-contestant Yung DSA. Mahhi denied using any abusive language, saying, 'Slang mein agar kuch bola... par usko related nahi boli.'
Salman himself later clarified the situation, stating that Mahhi had not, in fact, directed an abusive word specifically at Yung DSA. 'Gaali jo baki gayi thi vo situation par tha. Yung aapke naam se nahi bola tha,' he said, effectively settling the controversy in Mahhi's favour.
First Elimination on the Cards
The upcoming 'Weekend Ka Vaar' is set to mark 'Bigg Boss 20''s first elimination of the season. Three contestants — Aasif Khan, ScoutOP, and Rohed Khan — have been nominated this week and face the prospect of being evicted from the house.
The current season features a diverse lineup including Kanika Mann, Arishfa Khan, Mahhi Vij, Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Uditi Singh, Gullu Qazi Touqeer, Yung DSA, Amrapali Dubey, ScoutOP, Rohed Khan, Love Gill, Aasif Khan, and Olympic boxer Mary Kom.
Why It Resonates
Salman's reaction to trolling sits within a broader cultural conversation in India around body image and celebrity scrutiny on social media. Notably, this is not the first time the 'Ek Tha Tiger' actor has addressed public commentary about his appearance — but his on-camera response at this scale, in a live-promo context, is rare and is already drawing wide attention online. The first elimination this weekend is expected to add to the episode's viewership stakes.
Point of View
Blurring the line between the game and external audience manipulation. The first elimination this weekend arrives at a moment of heightened drama — and the show's makers clearly timed these promos to maximise appointment viewing. Whether the outburst helps or hurts Salman's image with a younger, troll-savvy audience remains the more interesting question that mainstream coverage is not asking.
NationPress
19 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Salman Khan throw off his hat on Bigg Boss 20?
Salman Khan removed his hat and jacket in a 'Bigg Boss 20' promo after recalling body-shaming comments from social media users who had written things like 'bhai mota hogaya hai' about his weight gain. He responded by saying 'Karlo na troll, ye lo', daring critics to continue trolling him.
What happened between Salman and ScoutOP on Bigg Boss 20?
Salman confronted contestant ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh) for previously asking his YouTube gaming community to call him out if he said anything wrong on the show. Salman took issue with the move, implying it was an attempt to use an external online audience to pressure him.
What is the Mahhi Vij and Yung DSA controversy on Bigg Boss 20?
Contestant Mahhi Vij was accused of verbally abusing co-contestant Yung DSA. She denied it, saying she may have used a slang word but not directed at Yung DSA specifically. Salman Khan subsequently clarified that Mahhi had not, in fact, used an abusive word targeting Yung DSA.
Who is getting eliminated on Bigg Boss 20 this weekend?
The upcoming 'Weekend Ka Vaar' will see 'Bigg Boss 20's first elimination of the season. The three nominated contestants are Aasif Khan, ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh), and Rohed Khan, one of whom is expected to leave the house.
Who are the contestants on Bigg Boss 20?
The current season features 14 contestants: Kanika Mann, Arishfa Khan, Mahhi Vij, Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Uditi Singh, Gullu Qazi Touqeer, Yung DSA, Amrapali Dubey, ScoutOP, Rohed Khan, Love Gill, Aasif Khan, and Olympic boxer Mary Kom.
