The Bigg Boss 19 house is bracing for a high-octane weekend as host Salman Khan skips the crucial Weekend Ka Vaar episodes this week. In a major twist, action supremo and Khatron Ke Khiladi host Rohit Shetty has officially stepped in to take the helm, promising a fiery and uncompromising session with the housemates.
Salman Khan is currently in Doha, Qatar, for his massive live stage show, Da-Bangg The Tour Reloaded, scheduled for today, November 14, 2025. His packed international schedule prevents his return to Mumbai for the weekend shoot, creating a vacancy that the makers have decisively filled with the celebrated filmmaker.
The need for a replacement host arose directly from Salman Khan’s international commitments. The superstar, who also recently dedicated time to filming his upcoming war drama The Battle of Galwan, is currently leading his all-star troupe—including Jacqueline Fernandez, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Sonakshi Sinha—for the highly anticipated Da-Bangg concert at the Asian Town Amphitheatre in Doha.
With today being the show date, the logistics of returning to Mumbai immediately to shoot the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes on Friday and Saturday proved impossible.
Sources from the production team, Endemol Shine India, confirmed the scheduling clash, necessitating a guest host for this pivotal episode, which typically sets the tone for the coming week in the controversial reality show.
Speculation earlier in the week had strongly suggested that filmmaker and former Bigg Boss host Farah Khan would take over the duties, as she has done successfully in previous seasons. Farah Khan is known for her straightforward approach, often blending humour with stern criticism, making her a fan favourite stand-in.
However, sources reveal that while Farah Khan was approached, she ultimately backed out due to prior professional commitments. The makers swiftly turned to Rohit Shetty, whose style perfectly complements the intensity currently gripping the house.
Rohit Shetty is no stranger to the Bigg Boss universe, having previously appeared in multiple seasons for various tasks and even famously entering the house in Season 13 to mediate a major feud between contestants. His experience hosting the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi makes him uniquely qualified to handle the drama, providing contestants with a perspective rooted in discipline and clear direction.
This weekend’s Weekend Ka Vaar is set to be one of the most explosive of the season, fueled by several major incidents inside the house:
- Captaincy Controversy: The intense fallout following Gaurav Khanna’s controversial captaincy choice, which saw housemates like Amaal Mallik and Shehbaz openly challenge Bigg Boss itself, calling the process “unfair.”
- Recent Evictions: The seemingly unjust evictions of contestants like Abhishek Bajaj, Neelam Giri, and Mridul Tiwari have polarized viewers and housemates alike, demanding a clear explanation from the host.
Viewers are now eagerly waiting to see if Shetty will bring the same uncompromising firmness he uses on Khatron Ke Khiladi to address the housemates. Fans expect him to specifically call out the lack of sportsmanship and the direct defiance of the Bigg Boss rules, issues that have plagued the house this past week.
Furthermore, tradition dictates that Khatron Ke Khiladi often recruits contestants from Bigg Boss. Viewers anticipate that Rohit Shetty might subtly test the housemates’ nerve and potentially scout a contestant for the upcoming season of his own reality show, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the episode.
Despite Salman Khan’s absence, Rohit Shetty’s presence guarantees a gripping and no-holds-barred Weekend Ka Vaar, ensuring the housemates will not miss out on their much-needed “class.”
