Bigg Boss 20: Rohit Shetty to Host Next Weekend Ka Vaar as Salman Khan Steps Away for a Week

Bigg Boss 20 is set for a temporary change in its hosting lineup, with filmmaker Rohit Shetty expected to take charge of the next Weekend Ka Vaar in place of Salman Khan. Salman informed the contestants about his upcoming absence during the October 18 episode, according to published coverage of the show. Bollywood Hungama reported that the actor cited a prior professional commitment.

The change is limited to the upcoming weekend episode based on the information currently available. There is no indication that Salman is leaving the season permanently.

Why is Salman Khan missing the next episode?

Salman has been the central host of Bigg Boss 20, leading the weekend conversations in which contestants are questioned about their behaviour, arguments and decisions inside the house.

According to coverage by Bollywood Hungama and Moneycontrol, Salman announced that he would not be available for the next Weekend Ka Vaar and that Rohit Shetty would step in. While Bollywood Hungama attributed his absence to a prior work commitment, further details about the engagement have not been disclosed.

The announcement should not be interpreted as a permanent hosting change. The available reports concern the next weekend instalment, and there is no confirmed information indicating that Rohit will replace Salman for the remainder of the season.

What Rohit Shetty brings to Bigg Boss 20

Rohit Shetty is familiar to television audiences as the host of Khatron Ke Khiladi, a reality show built around stunts, risk-taking and physical challenges. His work as a filmmaker includes action-oriented franchises such as Singham and Simmba.

His approach to Bigg Boss could differ from Salman’s established style. The show revolves around interpersonal conflicts, alliances and contestants’ conduct rather than physical challenges, so the key question will be how Shetty handles the housemates’ disputes and the week's most contentious moments.

Shetty has previously stepped in for Salman on Bigg Boss, including during an earlier season, according to published entertainment coverage. His return as a temporary host is therefore not an entirely new arrangement.

Aman Gandhi’s eviction marked the latest Weekend Ka Vaar

The October 17 and 18 episodes also featured the eviction of actor Aman Gandhi. The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor was eliminated after landing among the bottom contestants, alongside Uditi Singh and Mary Kom, according to The Indian Express.

His exit added another shift to the competition as the remaining housemates continued to navigate nominations, friendships and disagreements. The next weekend episode will bring a new host into that environment, although the specific issues Shetty will address have not yet been confirmed.

The Celebrity Hour Take

A temporary host change can alter the tone of a reality show's most important weekly episode. Salman’s long association with Bigg Boss has made his confrontations with contestants a defining part of the format; Shetty’s experience with competitive reality television gives the makers an established alternative for a week.

The real test will be whether the change affects the way contestants are questioned and how the week's conflicts are addressed. Until the episode airs, it would be premature to predict a major change in the show's format or the contestants’ treatment.

For now, viewers should treat this as a one-week hosting switch-not an announcement that Salman Khan has exited Bigg Boss 20.

Sources & Verification

The article draws on Bollywood Hungama’s report, corroborating coverage from Moneycontrol, and The Indian Express report on Aman Gandhi’s eviction. The temporary hosting change is reported, while the precise duration of Rohit Shetty’s stint beyond the next weekend remains unconfirmed.