# Bigg Boss 20 Wildcards: Manish Goel and Nakul Dhull Shake Up Salman Khan’s House

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Published: 2026-10-12  
Updated: 2026-10-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Just when the housemates thought they had settled in, *Bigg Boss 20* delivered a twist. Two wildcard contestants, **Manish Goel** and **Nakul Dhull**, entered during Weekend Ka Vaar, and the house will likely never be the same. Here’s what we know about the new arrivals, according to Pinkvilla’s report.

## Bigg Boss 20 Wildcards : Overview

| Detail | Manish Goel | Nakul Dhull |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entry order | First wildcard | Second wildcard |
| Profession | Actor | Social media influencer |
| Known for | Long career in Hindi TV and reality shows | Over 1 million followers online |
| Entry moment | Introduced as a guest, then revealed as a contestant by Salman Khan | Entered after Manish during Weekend Ka Vaar |

## Who Is Manish Goel?

Manish entered as a surprise. He was first presented as a guest, and then host **Salman Khan** revealed he would be staying as a contestant. The actor has decades of experience and has appeared in popular Hindi shows including *Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii*, *Kasautii Zindagii Kay*, *Bhagyalakshmi* and, most recently, *Anupamaa*, where he played Raghav Singh.

![Bigg Boss 20](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bigg-boss-20-nn.jpg)

He’s also a reality TV veteran. Manish and his wife, Poonam Narula, finished as runners-up on *Nach Baliye*. He has appeared in *Zara Nachke Dikha* and *Ustaadon Ka Ustaad*, won the cooking show *Welcome- Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki* in 2013 and later hosted *BIG Memsaab*.

## Who Is Nakul Dhull?

Nakul brings a very different background. After entering, he told housemates that he gives tuition classes to students in Classes 11 and 12, while fellow contestant **ScoutOP** pointed out that he creates content online. His arrival also revived attention to an older controversy involving a viral prank video that drew heavy criticism online.

## Why These Entries Matter?

Wildcards often change the house’s balance. A seasoned television actor and a social media creator could form new alliances or challenge existing ones. The house is also coming off a dramatic Weekend Ka Vaar, so fresh faces arrive at a tense moment.

## Where to Watch?

| Platform | Time |
| --- | --- |
| JioHotstar | Daily at 9 PM |
| Colors TV | 10:30 PM |

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## FAQs

Q1. Who are the new wildcard contestants in Bigg Boss 20?

Actor Manish Goel entered first, followed by social media influencer Nakul Dhull.

Q2. Where can I watch Bigg Boss 20?

New episodes stream daily on JioHotstar at 9 PM and air on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.