Vijay Sethupathi was in fine form as the host of Bigg Boss Tamil 8 this weekend. Veteran actor and director Ranjeet was thrown out of the show. Sethupathi and the housemates criticized VJ Vishal’s captaincy and pointed out how he was biased towards some of them. He also criticized Anshida for her choice of words and double standards during the task last week.

Saturday’s episode started with some highlights from Friday (December 20).

Vijay Sethupathi called Anshida

Vijay Sethupathi started the Saturday (December 21) episode by appreciating the effort of the contestants during the task last week. He also reminded them that they have completed 75 days inside the house. He then praised the contestants individually, while calling Vishal the ‘Fraud Captain’. He also interrogates Raanv and Arun about their injuries.

Sethupathi then called out Anshida for being too aggressive and calling everyone names during the task. While Anshida tried to justify her action, he silenced her saying that all the housemates felt the same and she was adamant on her stand.

He also reminded the contestants to be mindful of the contestants and their well-being during and after the task.

Vijay Sethupathi took over the captaincy of VJ Vishal

After this Vijay Sethupathi asked the contestants about VJ Vishal’s captaincy this week. While Ryan said that he started his captaincy on a good note, he lost it during his struggles with the side. Jacqueline, Pavitra, Muthukumaran and the rest of the contestants said that Vishal was kind to Anshida while he was rude to the other contestants.

Vishal refused to accept criticism and justified his actions. After Vijay Sethupathi went on leave, he told Arun and Anshida that he never shows favoritism. Vijay Sethupathi returned and then told Vishal that he should accept not only praise but also criticism.

Then, Vijay Sethupathi talked to Muthukumaran about his captaincy task which he lost. Deepak claimed that the way Muthu lost the task seemed to be deliberate. Muthu told that he got distracted during the task. Sethupathi said that even though the mistake was from Muthu’s side, Pavitra had to bear the brunt of it as Bigg Boss canceled the task.

Housemates call Jacqueline for attention

Vijay Sethupathi asked the contestants to name a person who they felt was intrusive and seeking attention. Most of the contestants took the names of Jacqueline and Muthukumaran. However, both of them explained that as housemates it is their duty to share their opinion on an issue.

Ranjeet was eliminated

Vijay Sethupathi asked the nominated contestants to sit together. He then read Ranjit’s name on the cue card and announced that he was eliminated from the show. When Ranjith met Vijay Sethupathi on stage, he was pleasantly surprised to see his wife Priya Raman sitting in the audience.

Ranjit described this experience as a ‘workshop’ and said that he never thought that he would stay inside the house for 75 days.