The elimination of actor and reality TV star Baseer Ali, fondly known as Baseer Bob, has become the center of social media buzz. His unexpected eviction at 13th place left fans in disbelief, as many believed he was a strong contender for the top five.
He has candidly admitted that he regrets participating in the show this year. Speaking exclusively to Pinkvilla, Baseer revealed, “Yes… I regret taking this decision this year. Jab mujhse bataya gaya tha ki democracy hai, yeh hai, woh hai… sab ko maine aake kaha ki this is not for me.” (When I was told about how the show works and that it’s democratic, I realized this isn’t for me.)
He added that the quality of contestants didn’t meet his expectations, saying, “Pata nahi tha naa andar jaake kya hoga. Maine toh pehle hi hafte bol diya tha ke the quality of contestants is bulls**t. Kuch dekho, samjho aur feel karke bulao. I’m happy to see ke bahar aane ke baad, har ek insaan agrees with me.” (I had no idea what it would be like inside. I said it in the first week itself, the quality of contestants is bulls**t. Choose participants who make sense. I’m glad that after coming out, everyone agrees with me.)
When asked about his predictions for the winner, Baseer Ali pointed to Gaurav Khanna as a frontrunner, alongside Farrhana and Tanya, based on audience perception. “For sure, Gaurav Khanna ko chances hain. Either him, or Farrhana, Tanya… I guess. According to jitna mein abhi bahar dekh raha hoon, kaise log show ko perceive kar rahe hain, kaun unke favourites hain.” (As far as I can see from outside, based on how people are perceiving the show and who their favorites are.)
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He also commented on other contestants, stating that Amaal may not be favored currently, Shehbaz is just surviving the game, and Abhishek Bajaj is going through a negative phase despite earlier presenting a “good boy image.”
He on to add, “Also, Shehbaz… I don’t think he’s playing a winner’s game. He’s just surviving… surviving. Bajaj (Abhishek), I don’t think he has contributed much to the show. Abhi jo Bajaj ka phase chal raha hai, he’s very negative. Jo mujhe shuru mein dikhta tha, beech mein woh good boy image aa gaya tha, but the reality always prevails. Baaki sab log toh bas kaat rahe hain din.”
(Shehbaz isn’t playing to win; he’s just surviving. As for Bajaj, he hasn’t contributed much. Right now, he’s in a very negative phase, though earlier he had a good-boy image; the reality has shown through, which I always knew. Everyone else is just passing their days.)
More about Bigg Boss 19
Baseer and Nehal Chudasama were evicted in a double elimination, while Pranit More had to leave the house due to health complications. However, recent buzz suggests that he might make a return to the show.
As of now, the contestants in the house are: Farhana Bhat, Amaal Mallik, Neelam Giri, Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Abhishek Bajaj, Tanya Mittal, Kunicka Sadanand, Shehbaz Badesha, Malti Chahar and Mridul Tiwari.
