16 September,2026 12:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
ScoutOp and Arishfa Khan (Pictures via X)
Bigg Boss 20 has witnessed yet another heated clash, and this time, ScoutOp is facing heavy backlash over his remarks against fellow contestant Arishfa Khan. An argument between the two during a task escalated quickly, with ScoutOp making comments that viewers found threatening and inappropriate.
During the heated exchange, ScoutOp was heard telling Arishfa, "Yahi patak ke fek dunga side mein." He also took a dig at her profession, saying, "Reelo ke gaane bajadu trending vaale, nachoge ta-ta-thaiya nachaniya." His remarks soon triggered criticism online, with several viewers accusing him of crossing the line during a reality-show task.
The situation escalated further when ScoutOp appeared to address the gaming and YouTube community while looking towards the camera. He said, "Main khule aam gaming community ko bolta hoon, achhe YouTube community ko bolta hoon... khatam kar do." The clip quickly made its way across social media, with viewers questioning the impact such statements could have outside the Bigg Boss house.
One viewer called the remarks "genuinely disturbing", arguing that ScoutOp appeared to understand the influence he holds over his gaming and YouTube audience. Another social media user criticised him for allegedly using phrases such as "patak ke marunga" and "khatam kar do isko" during an argument over a task. Some viewers even urged Salman Khan to address the matter during the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar.
ScoutOp later discussed the confrontation with Qazi Touqeer and attempted to explain his reaction. He claimed that Arishfa had hit him twice during the game and recalled telling her, "Mereko touch mat karna, nahi to main patak ke marunga."
Qazi, however, maintained that such language was not appropriate. ScoutOp defended himself by saying that he does not differentiate between men and women during a task. "Task mein ladka ladki nahi hai mere liye," he said.
Isha Rikhi also intervened in the discussion and called out the physical aspect of the argument. "Ye thappad wali baat galat hai," she told ScoutOp.
The episode has since sparked a strong reaction online, with viewers debating whether competitive behaviour inside the Bigg Boss house can justify such remarks. While tasks often lead to heated confrontations, ScoutOp's comments have clearly struck a nerve with a section of the audience, putting the spotlight on the boundaries contestants should maintain even amid intense gameplay.
