The first wild card contestant of Bigg Boss 19 was teased in the most recent episode, but is it really happening? Will Shehnaaz Gill's brother Shehbaz Badesha finally enter?

Last Updated: 07.47 PM, Sep 03, 2025
Bigg Boss 19 played a big tease at the Grand Premiere with Salman Khan. The makers had left all curious with the concept of Fans Ka Faisla, where Mridul Tiwari and Shehnaaz Gill's brother Shehbaz Badesha had to fight for a spot inside the house. While Mridul won the spot, Shehbaz's entry on the show was constantly teased and the rumours were shut down by Shehbaz himself. Now, with speculations about wild card entry, the rumours about Shehbaz being the first wild card entry are running wild again. Is it the truth? Here's what we know so far...
There is no official confirmation about a wild card entrant on Bigg Boss 19. The rumours began with an incident where a few contestants gathered and demanded a handsome wild card.

Nehal Chudasma and Farhana Bhat discussed how they felt single since forever and wished to have a man match up to their standards. Thus, they looked at the camera and pleaded to Bigg Boss to get a 'handsome wild card entrant' in the house. Ashnoor Kaur joined them as well. This has raised speculation that a wild card contestant might enter Bigg Boss 19.
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Shehbaz Badesha's fans continue to keep their hopes up. However, he has clarified that so far, Shehbaz is not participating on Bigg Boss 19. What now appears to be a morphed photo of Shehbaz in the Secret Room had also gone viral, after which Shehbaz shared a video from his house, clearing that he is inside his house and not in the Secret Room with Farhana Bhat. Shehbaz is not yet introduced to the show and from his confession, he is unlikely to even participate on Bigg Boss 19. Shehbaz might aim for Bigg Boss 20 or another season, from the looks of it. But, never say never.
Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, streams on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium. The reality show is out at 9 pm everyday.
Q: Who was evicted from Bigg Boss 19?
A: Bigg Boss declared Farhana evicted after the majority voted against her. She, however, made her comeback in the house after staying in the Secret Room.
Q: When does Bigg Boss 19 premiere?
A: Bigg Boss 19 premiered on August 24, 2025, at 9 PM on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) and 10:30 PM on COLORS TV.
Q: What is the theme of Bigg Boss 19?
A: The theme of Bigg Boss 19 is ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’, where contestants get the power to make decisions in the house, turning it into a mini Parliament-style battleground.
Q: Who is hosting Bigg Boss 19?
A: Salman Khan has returned as the host for Bigg Boss 19, bringing his signature humour, wit, and authoritative style.