The Bigg Boss house is set for more drama, with heated clashes and shifting equations already defining the competition. The makers have now added a fresh twist to the long-running reality show by bringing in a wild-card contestant.
Bigg Boss 20’s First Wild-Card Contestant
On Saturday, October 10, during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, host Salman Khan introduced Manish Goel to the housemates as a new wild-card contestant. Goel initially pretended to have come on the show to promote an upcoming project. Khan later revealed that he would be entering the house as a contestant, leaving the housemates shocked and excited.
At the end of the episode, the makers released the promo for Sunday’s episode, which hinted at a second wild-card entry. Since the promo went live, netizens have speculated that the contestant could be content creator Nakul Dhull.
Who Is Manish Goel?
Manish Goel is a well-known Indian television and film actor who rose to recognition through the TV industry. Before taking up acting, he first drew public attention in 1998 as the lead model in the chart-topping Punjabi music video “Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di”.
He is widely known for playing Tilak Chopra in the hit show Bhabhi and Tushar Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. He has also had notable roles in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and other shows, establishing himself as a household name.
Goel also appeared in the popular TV show Anupamaa as Raghav Singh. He has moved into films as well, playing Vikas Dubey in the crime film Hanak, and has acted in and produced the internationally acclaimed short film Azaan.
About Bigg Boss 20
Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, with Salman Khan returning as host for his seventeenth consecutive season. Rohed Khan, Isha Rikhi and Rhiti Tiwari have been eliminated from the house so far. The show streams daily at 9 p.m. on JioHotstar and airs at 10:30 p.m. on Colors TV.