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In a surprising twist, Kalyan Padala has become the fifth captain of the Bigg Boss 9 house. What shocked viewers even more was Tanuja’s unexpected decision to not only save Kalyan from the danger zone but also help him become captain—despite her own strong performance in the tasks.
This move raised many eyebrows inside the house. Contestants Bharani and Immu were left stunned, wondering:
“Is Tanuja playing for herself… or just for Kalyan?”
Why Did Tanuja Sacrifice Her Spot
When Divya and Immu questioned her, Tanuja revealed:
“Kalyan and I had an agreement. He told me in advance that if such a situation arises, he’d want me to choose safety for him. I gave him my word.”
Her explanation didn’t sit well with Divya and Immu, who felt she made a foolish and premature commitment. They questioned why she didn’t leave the choice open, or prioritize performance over promises.
Betrayed by a “Friend”: Bharani and Divya Feel Cheated
Bharani and Divya, who considered Tanuja close, were left feeling betrayed and manipulated.
Bharani said:
“We trusted her, supported her… and this is what she does?”
Immu added:
“She’s fallen completely for Kalyan’s game.”
Pool Task: “Fight for Survival” – A Battle Against Time and Water
Bigg Boss introduced a high-pressure survival task to save one contestant from elimination. Housemates in the danger zone had to lie down in water-filled pools, holding onto ropes, while ‘safe zone’ members chose who to support by emptying buckets of water from one pool to another.
Rules included:
- Contestants could only lift their heads, not any other body part.
- Lifting the body or letting go of the rope would lead to elimination.
- Last person remaining would win safety.
Who Supported Whom?
Here’s how the support lined up:
- Tanuja – supported by Bharani
- Ramu – supported by Suman
- Ritu – supported by Divya
- Sreeja – supported by Kalyan
- Sanjana – supported by Immu
Tanuja emotionally hugged Bharani and cried for his support, which he eventually gave.
Suman Shetty Argues Over Elimination
During the task, Suman Shetty was disqualified after Flora claimed his feet touched the tube.
Suman strongly denied the claim:
“How could my feet touch? I’m nowhere near the edges!”
Despite his protests, Flora didn’t change her decision. Housemates requested him to accept it for the sake of the game. Though frustrated, he eventually complied.
Tanuja Wins the Task, Saves Herself
One by one, contestants gave up. With no support, Demon was out first, followed by Ritu, who cried again after her elimination.
In the final stretch, Tanuja emerged victorious. A thrilled Bharani lifted her on his shoulders in celebration, and Divya also expressed partial support.
Thus, Tanuja safely exited the danger zone.
“Guess Who?” – The Captaincy Task
Bigg Boss introduced a fun and strategic “Guess Who” task among the safe contestants. Players sat blindfolded with a light above their heads. On cue:
- A “selector” would touch a contestant’s shoulder.
- That contestant would guess who turned off their light.
- A correct guess eliminated the light-turner.
Key Highlights:
- Ramu was the first to be eliminated.
- Bharani followed after being guessed by Kalyan.
- Tanuja turned off Divya’s light, but Divya wrongly guessed Kalyan, leading to her elimination.
- Immu turned off Tanuja’s light, but Tanuja correctly guessed him due to a prior agreement with Kalyan not to target each other
Kalyan vs Tanuja – Danger Zone Decides the Captain
In the final round, Kalyan and Tanuja were the last two remaining. Bigg Boss gave the power to decide the next captain to the contestants in the danger zone.
Support Tally:
- Kalyan: Demon, Ritu, Sreeja
- Tanuja: Suman, Sanjana
With the majority in his favor, Kalyan was declared the new captain. Ritu celebrated his win and even hugged him joyfully.
“You Betrayed Me” – Divya Confronts Tanuja
Later, Tanuja approached Divya and apologized:
“I’m really sorry, Divya… forgive me just this once.”
But Divya wasn’t convinced:
“You played me. Why did you tell me we’ll play together if you were going to backstab me?”
Tanuja replied:
“You’ve only been here for 2 weeks. Kalyan has been with me for 5 weeks.”
Divya retorted:
“That’s not loyalty… that’s manipulation.”
Kalyan Chooses Divya to Tie His Captaincy Band
As per tradition, the current captain had to pass on the captaincy band. Though Ramu volunteered, Kalyan insisted that Divya tie the band.
This left the house stunned. Later, Sreeja explained:
“It’s because Divya had once called Kalyan the ‘worst player.’ Now he wanted her to crown him as captain. It was his way of making a statement.”
Bharani and Immu Disappointed with Tanuja
Bharani, Divya, and Immu gathered at night, venting their frustration:
“I never trusted her,” Immu said. “But you all convinced me to give her a chance. Look what she did.”
Bharani added:
“She was in danger because of Kalyan, and we saved her. But she went right back to support him again in the captaincy task.”
Final Thoughts
Tanuja’s game has left the house divided. Her unpredictable decisions and strategic alliances—particularly with Kalyan—have not only secured his captaincy but also alienated her closest allies.
While she insists it’s loyalty, others see it as betrayal.
In Bigg Boss, though, loyalty and betrayal often walk hand in hand.Kalyan Padala Becomes the Fifth Captain of Bigg Boss 9
In a surprising twist, Kalyan Padala has become the fifth captain of the Bigg Boss 9 house. What shocked viewers even more was Tanuja’s unexpected decision to not only save Kalyan from the danger zone but also help him become captain—despite her own strong performance in the tasks.
This move raised many eyebrows inside the house. Contestants Bharani and Immu were left stunned, wondering:
“Is Tanuja playing for herself… or just for Kalyan?”