Bigg Boss 20 premiere: Fans vote for house entry

Bigg Boss will return for its 20th season on September 6, with host Salman Khan announcing that fans will vote to decide which of two contenders enters the reality show's house. The premiere will be streamed on JioHotstar at 9 pm and air on COLORS at 10:30 pm, marking the beginning of the Hindi edition's latest installment.

In a twist for the new season, the show has revived its "Fans Ka Faisla" segment, placing the power of selection directly in the audience's hands. Viewers are voting between two contestants, model and entrepreneur Rhiya Ahir and Punjabi actor Love Gill, for a single spot in the house. The winner will receive the "Vardaan of an Extra Jeevan Daan" and be welcomed by Salman Khan during the grand premiere. Voting opened on the JioHotstar app and will close on September 2 at 11:59 pm.

Both contenders have expressed enthusiasm for the fan-driven selection process. "To become a part of the Bigg Boss house through Fan Ka Faisla is just the perfect setup," said Rhiya Ahir. Love Gill echoed the sentiment, stating, "To have my entry into the house decided directly by the viewers is the ultimate Extra Jeevan Daan for my journey before the show even kicks off."