{
  "id": 7246979,
  "title": "Salman Khan addresses Bigg Boss 20 line-up backlash, calls hosting contestants a ‘privilege’ in sarcastic dig",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/salman-khan-addresses-bigg-boss-20-line-up-backlash-calls-hosting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:59:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-addresses-bigg-boss-20-line-up-backlash-calls-hosting-contestants-a-privilege-in-sarcastic-dig-1.500673554"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Salman Khan, the host of Bigg Boss 20, recently addressed the backlash over the contestant lineup in a sarcastic manner during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode. Responding to Amrapali Dubey's query about any missing elements in the Bigg Boss 20 house, Khan explained that even a carefully considered selection can have its shortcomings. He emphasized that hosting the contestants was a privilege, and it was due to their prayers, contributions, misbehavior, and emotional involvement that he felt proud. The Bigg Boss 20 house now comprises a diverse mix of actors, singers, digital creators, and personalities, including Mahhi Vij, Aasif Khan, Aman Gandhi, Amrapali Dubey, Qazi Touqeer, Rhiti Tiwari, Yung DSA, ScoutOP, Arishfa Khan, and Mary Kom. Despite some criticism, the first week of the show has generated significant discussion about the contestants' interactions and the season's twist of having two lives to protect them from nominations.",
  "summary": "The Bigg Boss 20 contestant line-up has faced mixed reactions since the season premiered, with some viewers pointing to a lack of familiar faces in the house. Host Salman Khan addressed the chatter during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, in a conversation with actor Amrapali Dubey. Salman Khan begins Bigg Boss 20 shoot ahead of grand premiere 'Salim Khan sent his son to apologise to me':…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}