Bigg Boss 19 shocker: Neelam Giri’s post-eviction talk hints at truth behind Gaurav Khanna’s one-hour captaincy rule? Details here

The Bigg Boss 19 house witnessed a major shake-up over the weekend as Bhojpuri actress Neelam Giri was evicted after surviving 11 weeks in Salman Khan’s reality show. Her exit came during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, where Salman pointed out that despite her long stay, Neelam hadn’t been able to establish her individuality strongly in the game.In her post-eviction interview, Neelam opened up about her journey, friendships, and how contestants are treated once they leave the house. She also spoke about the surprising captaincy change and her thoughts on the recent mid-week eviction that left the house unsettled.Neelam described her initial days in the house as overwhelming. “In the first week, I was really scared. I didn’t understand much about the game,” she said, adding that over time, she became more comfortable and started expressing herself naturally.She credited Bigg Boss 19 for giving her recognition and new opportunities. “The show has brought me a lot of fame. I hope to get more work in television and films now,” Neelam said.Reacting to Abhishek Bajaj’s eviction, she called it “unexpected” but refused to believe that the makers were biased. “Pranit could have saved Abhishek, but he came under pressure. I don’t think the eviction was planned,” she said.Neelam also clarified that contestants are not guided by producers. “We never get any script. Salman sir only explains what is shown,” she stated.Throughout the season, Neelam was often linked with influencer Tanya Mittal, with many calling her Tanya’s sidekick. She defended the bond, saying it did not affect her performance. “Tanya is a true friend. She played her game, I played mine,” she said.Neelam addressed viral moments involving Tanya, including her comments about travelling to Agra for coffee. “I never encouraged such claims. I even told her to end our friendship when I got irritated, but she is harmless,” she clarified.She also spoke about Tanya’s closeness with Amaal Mallik, saying it was mostly friendly. “Tanya never told me she liked him. She just has a caring nature and goes overboard sometimes,” Neelam said.While Neelam’s eviction grabbed headlines, another major change inside the Bigg Boss house created tension. Gaurav Khanna’s captaincy lasted only an hour before Shehbaz Badesha took over following an assembly voting task among housemates.The shift came after a crucial decision in the APP Room, where Gaurav had to choose between becoming captain with only 30% ration for the house — putting everyone at risk of nomination — or allowing Shehbaz to take charge with full safety and food supplies. Gaurav chose the first option, prioritising his captaincy, which angered fellow contestants.This decision led to visible tension, new alliances, and heated confrontations among housemates. Contestants accused Gaurav of being self-centered, while others saw the move as a risky game strategy.Adding to the chaos, Mridul Tiwari faced a surprise mid-week eviction, leaving contestants in shock. His unexpected exit heightened the sense of unpredictability, with speculation growing over the next elimination and the changing dynamics inside the house.As Bigg Boss 19 heads into its next phase, the competition appears tighter than ever. Neelam expressed her support for Shehbaz, Amaal, Tanya, Gaurav, and Kunickaa, predicting they have the strongest chances to reach the finale.With shifting power equations and unexpected exits, the coming weeks promise more dramatic turns before the finale.