Table of Contents
In Bigg Boss Season 9, one contestant who completely flipped the game on its head is none other than Suman Shetty. Initially dismissed as a quiet and passive player, Suman surprised everyone with his sharp gameplay and sense of timing. After earning the captaincy, he became one of the most-discussed names on social media and this week, he took his game a notch higher with a series of smart moves during the Rebel Task.
Unexpected Twist: The Phone Call That Shocked the House
The episode began with housemates noticing a telephone placed mysteriously in the garden area. Tanuja picked up the ringing phone, only to hear Bigg Boss himself. He informed her that the Captaincy Contender Task had officially started and asked her to convey the message. However, most contestants brushed it off as another secret prank, unaware that a major twist was about to unfold.
A Secret Rebel Among the Contestants
Moments later, Bigg Boss spoke to Rithu and revealed a shocking twist a Rebel was secretly operating inside the house. This rebel would attempt to sabotage others’ chances of becoming captain.
Contestants were told that completing special challenges could earn them a Safety Card granting temporary immunity. Their mission: survive the tasks and uncover who the Rebel was before it was too late.
Suman Shetty Revealed as the Hidden Rebel
The twist deepened when Bigg Boss called Suman Shetty and informed him that he was the Rebel. He was given a secret chit with specific missions hidden around the house.
His first task was concealed beneath the bathroom wash basin a challenge Suman managed to retrieve without drawing attention. If he completed multiple tasks successfully, he would gain the power to eliminate others from the contender race.
Divya Joins as the Second Rebel
Soon after, Bigg Boss added another layer to the game. Divya was chosen as the second Rebel, partnering with Suman for covert missions. Her first secret task was to make three housemates vacate their seats so she could sit in those places. Divya cleverly executed this with Bharani, Kalyan, Gaurav, and Rithu, earning praise for her quick thinking.
Together, the Rebels decided to remove Kalyan from the contender race a move confirmed by Bigg Boss himself through a dramatic phone call that left the housemates stunned.
Team Battle: Orange Team Triumphs
Housemates were divided into three color-coded teams:
- Orange Team: Tanuja, Immu, Gaurav, Ramu
- Blue Team: Rithu, Bharani, Nikhil, Demon
- Pink Team: Divya, Kalyan, Sai, Suman
A balancing challenge was set up where teams had to use dumbbells to build a tower using only their knees for support. The Orange Team, represented by Ramu and Immu, completed the task first and received the Safety Card, which they later awarded to Immu.
Heated Moments: Rithu and Demon Break Rules
The tension didn’t stop with the tasks. A lighter moment between Rithu and Demon quickly turned into controversy when they were spotted interacting despite being instructed not to speak for a week as part of a punishment. Divya intervened, reminding them of the rule, but the situation escalated into a heated exchange that even drew Kalyan into the argument.
The Milk Mission: Suman’s Late-Night Masterstroke
In the final twist of the episode, Bigg Boss placed a new secret chit under a pillow in the jail area. The task required the Rebels to drink an entire tetra pack of milk and hide all other milk packets in the storeroom all without being noticed.
At around 3 a.m., Suman stealthily crawled under the kitchen table and gulped down the milk, then discreetly stashed the remaining packets away. His flawless execution left viewers impressed and the housemates clueless.
Strategy Wins Over Noise
With both secret missions completed successfully, Suman Shetty and Divya emerged as the real masterminds of the day. Their ability to stay calm under pressure, play smart, and outwit everyone else has made them strong contenders in the Bigg Boss 9 journey proving once again that strategy, not volume, defines a true player.