Bigg Boss 14: 'Mastermind Is Back'- EX Contestants REACT To Vikas Gupta's Entry & Nikki Tamboli's EVICTION

Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli was eliminated from the popular reality show during the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode.

New Delhi: The 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episodes of 'Bigg Boss 14' are always special as host Salman Khan grills the contestants for their antics. Ardent fans of the show eagerly waited for the new 'WKV' episode to know which four finalists will advance to the next stage of the game. Nikki Tamboli, who became the first 'confirmed' contestant of 'Bigg Boss 14', was eliminated from the show on Saturday's episode. Her eviction left the fans surprised as the Marathi Mulgi was considered as one of the most popular contestants of 'Bigg Boss 2020'.

Nikki Tamboli ELIMINATED From Bigg Boss 14

Several former contestants including Kamya Panjabi lauded Nikki Tamboli for her game plan and said that she was the one, who added the much-need tadka in the reality show. Kamya, who was part of 'Bigg Boss 7', tweeted, "I really really really enjoyed watching you #NikkiTamboli. Lots of love n luck for ur future.. stay blessed girl." The 'Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki' actress wished Nikki best of luck for her future and said that she enjoyed watching her in the show.

'Bigg Boss 13' contestant Devoleena Bhattacharjee also praised Nikki while responding to Kamya's tweet. The 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' actress said that Tamboli might have irritated her but she raised the entertainment quotient in the show. "Though she annoyed me a lot... Irritated like hell but wohi toh cahiye ghar k andar baaki sabki neendh uda de...So yaa well played girl," Devoleena wrote.

"Was sad seeing you go @nikkitamboli you played like a true lioness & you are what you are.... straight forward & muphat !!!! From the start to end. Good luck for a bright future," 'Bigg Boss 8' contestant Diandra Soares tweeted after Nikki Tamboli's elimination.

Former Bigg Boss Contestants Cheer For Vikas Gupta In BB 14

Vikas Gupta, who participated in 'Bigg Boss 11', will enter the 'Bigg Boss 2020' house as a challenger. The TV producer was called as the 'mastermind' of 'BB 11' because of his impactful strategies. Kamya Panjabi expressed her excitement after seeing Gupta share the stage with Salman Khan.

Devoleena also cheered for Vikas on Twitter and said that he and Arshi Khan will 'surely rock' the season.

Vikas Gupta mentioned Shefali Bagga while talking to Salman on the stage. Bagga, who was part of 'Bigg Boss 13' posted the clip on her Twitter handle.

Interestingly, the makers have assigned Vikas Gupta five challenges, out of which he has to complete at least three to gain the 'Joker Cards'. Gupta will have to perform the given tasks by Wednesday in order to secure the two 'Joker Cards'. Watch this space for more updates!