Shehbaz Badesha was evicted from Bigg Boss 19 in a dramatic double elimination on Sunday night, just days before the grand finale, leaving both housemates and viewers in tears. Host Salman Khan, joined by Riteish Deshmukh on Weekend Ka Vaar, announced that Shehbaz had received the lowest public votes, making him the second contestant to exit in the episode after Ashnoor Kaur. The eviction came as a shock to many fans who believed the wildcard entrant had built strong momentum in recent weeks.
The house turned emotional as Riteish asked contestants to name the likely evictee; several pointed to Shehbaz, a prediction that soon proved correct. Singer Amaal Mallik broke down, while others hugged Shehbaz tightly as he prepared to leave. In his farewell speech, Shehbaz expressed gratitude for fulfilling his long-cherished dream of entering the Bigg Boss house and apologized for earlier accusing the makers of bias. Salman Khan offered words of encouragement, telling him, “From now on, the world will know you as Shehbaz, not just as Shehnaaz Gill’s brother.”
Moments after the episode aired, Shehnaaz Gill took to Instagram Stories to show unwavering support for her brother. Sharing a photo of Shehbaz, the Bigg Boss 13 icon wrote, “Mera bhai winner hi hai (My brother is a winner). Well played, Shehbaz. So proud of you always ❤️.” Her message quickly went viral, with fans hailing the sibling bond and many agreeing that Shehbaz had indeed won hearts despite the midweek eviction.
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Shehbaz had entered the season as its first wildcard contestant and faced an early public vote against Mridul Tiwari during the premiere, which he lost but was later brought back. Over the weeks, he carved a distinct identity through his calm demeanor, fitness routines, and growing friendships inside the house.
The surprise double eviction has narrowed the race to the Bigg Boss 19 trophy to the remaining finalists, with the grand finale now just days away. While Shehbaz’s journey ended short of the final stage, the overwhelming fan reactions and Shehnaaz’s heartfelt endorsement reaffirmed that, for many, he leaves the show as a true winner in spirit.
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