: Shekhar Suman appeared in his "Bigg Bulletin" segment, acting as a fortune teller. He used tarot cards to mock various contestants' habits, such as Shalin Bhanot and Tina Datta’s complicated relationship and Shiv Thakare’s labeling of other housemates.
Reviewers from platforms like YouTube (Kirti Sharma Says) and VJ Andy noted that while the episode had its dramatic peaks—particularly Archana's outbursts—the overall pacing felt "boring" to some. However, the extension announcement provided a necessary "jolt" to the contestants, forcing them to re-evaluate their long-term strategies. : Shekhar Suman appeared in his "Bigg Bulletin"
: Archana Gautam was at the center of multiple conflicts, most notably a heated argument over "atta" (flour) and duties with Soundarya Sharma and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. The tension escalated to a point where Archana had an emotional breakdown. : During the segment, Salman Khan addressed the
: During the segment, Salman Khan addressed the week's events, specifically targeting Sajid Khan for his "diplomatic" behavior toward Abdu Rozik. He also criticized Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia for her perceived hypocrisy during recent captaincy tasks. : During the segment
: Bigg Boss officially announced that the show would be extended for four additional weeks , pushing the finale to February. This news was celebrated with a house pizza party, though it also heightened the contestants' anxiety about the remaining time.