Things are reaching a boiling point inside the Bigg Boss 20 house, and it has definitely spilled outside the reality show. After Salman Khan grilled ScoutOP (real name Tanmay Singh) over and his girlfriend, Kaashvi Hiranandani, the gamer has received support from his team.
After the heated exchange on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, ScoutOP’s team shared a strong message on Instagram, standing by the gamer amid the controversy.
ScoutOP’s team shares cryptic message after Salman Khan’s criticism
On November 1, 2026, Scout’s team posted a lengthy note on his official Instagram handle, reflecting on his journey and urging fans to continue supporting him. Without directly addressing anyone, the message focused on the challenges Tanmay has faced and praised his resilience. They highlighted ScoutOP’s journey over the years, crediting the hard work and perseverance that shaped the man that people are seeing now. The statement reads:
“ScoutOP wasn’t built overnight. He built himself from nothing, with consistency, sacrifice, resilience, and a heart that has always stayed true to the people who believed in him…This isn’t just about supporting a contestant. It’s about standing for a person who has inspired millions by never giving up, no matter how tough the road became. Every high has been earned. Every low has been faced head-on. Every setback has only made him stronger.”
The gamer’s team encouraged fans to remain united in their support throughout the Bigg Boss journey. Without naming anyone directly, the statement emphasised the team’s support as the controversy continued to generate buzz among viewers. The message concluded by saying:
“This isn’t just about supporting a contestant. It’s about standing for a person who has inspired millions by never giving up, no matter how tough the road became. So let’s do what we’ve always done. Stand together. Stand louder. Stand stronger… Because storms don’t define legends. They reveal them. We stand with ScoutOP. Always.”
Salman Khan questions ScoutOP’s loyalty during Weekend Ka Vaar
Viewers who have been following the show know well what Scout’s controversy is about. The gamer’s friendship and so-called “brother-sister bond” with actress Love Gill has been heavily criticised due to their on-screen proximity. Their closeness became a bigger talking point after filmmaker Rohit Shetty questioned their equation during the previous Weekend Ka Vaar episode.
The situation intensified when and accused Love of manipulating him. Her remarks upset Love, who felt that she was being unfairly blamed for the dynamics between the gamer and his girlfriend.
During the episode that aired on October 31, 2026, Salman returned to his hosting duties and addressed the issue directly, questioning why Scout had failed to defend Love when Kaashvi confronted her. He pointed out that ScoutOP had previously described Love as a sister-like friend but had remained silent when their friendship came under scrutiny.
Salman grilled the gamer over his treatment of Love, questioning his later claim that Love had not manipulated him. Accusing him of making a false commitment to impress someone else, Salman pointed out that Scout had failed to maintain distance from Love. He also called the Bigg Boss 20 contestant an “idiot” and questioned why he was shifting the blame onto others.
Meanwhile, ScoutOP attempted to explain his silence, saying that he had struggled to handle the situation emotionally and was worried about how it would be perceived outside the house. Love also expressed her disappointment over the episode, maintaining that her intentions had been clear from the beginning and that Kaashvi had no right to make personal accusations against her.