The latest “Chain-Reaction” nomination task on Bigg Boss 19 has taken social media by storm. While the task was meant to add excitement and unpredictability to the show, it has instead triggered widespread debate about fairness, transparency, and the possibility of manipulation inside the Bigg Boss house.
In this week’s nomination round, contestants had to participate in a locker-based “chain-reaction” task. Each locker contained a photo of another housemate, and whoever opened it had to decide whether to save or nominate that contestant.
The task began with Kunickaa Sadanand drawing Gaurav Khanna’s name, giving him the power to start the chain. Gaurav nominated Nehal Chudasama, who then saved Amaal Mallik. Amaal saved Shehbaaz Badesha, who nominated Pranit More. Pranit saved Abhishek Bajaj, who went on to nominate Baseer Ali. Finally, Baseer nominated Gaurav, completing the sequence.
By the end of the task, the contestants nominated for eviction were Nehal, Baseer, Gaurav, and Pranit.
The task’s format immediately drew criticism from former contestants and fans. Hina Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out what she described as “fixed nominations”.
Her post suggested that producers might have influenced the task’s outcome by changing the photos or manipulating who got to start the chain.
Similarly, Manu Punjabi shared his skepticism on YouTube, hinting that not everything on Bigg Boss is as spontaneous as it appears.
After the episode aired, fans flooded social media with mixed reactions. While some praised the twist as an innovative way to keep the show interesting, many others echoed Hina’s doubts.
On Reddit and X, several users speculated that the order of contestants and photo reveals may have been pre-decided to create more drama and specific rivalries. One comment read:
The discussion quickly became one of the top trending topics related to Bigg Boss 19, with hashtags like BiggBoss19Fixed and ChainReactionTask gaining traction.
Despite the controversy, the episode turned out to be one of the most talked-about of the season. The Chain-Reaction Nomination Task generated massive online buzz, proving once again that unpredictability — real or perceived — keeps Bigg Boss at the center of TV discussions.
For producers, the goal was simple: create a format that forces contestants to take quick decisions, reveal alliances, and ignite conflicts. From that angle, the task succeeded spectacularly.
Whether the Chain-Reaction Nomination Task was fair or not, one thing is clear — it got people talking. The episode reignited debates about transparency in reality shows, with many demanding that future tasks be conducted more openly.
As Hina Khan said, “The audience deserves to know.” Fans are now waiting to see if the makers of Bigg Boss 19 will respond or let the controversy fade as the season continues.