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Gaming creator Kaashvi Hiranandani clarifies on Instagram after backlash over remarks on 'Bigg Boss 20' contestant Love Gill and boyfriend ScoutOP. Controversy erupted during the Oct 25 Weekend Ka Vaar. Hiranandani states her intent was to hold ScoutOP accountable, not to malign Love Gill's image.
The Bigg Boss 20 house, currently buzzing with drama since its premiere on September 6, 2026, found itself at the centre of a social media storm this past weekend. Popular gaming content creator Kaashvi Hiranandani, girlfriend of contestant Tanmay Singh, famously known as ScoutOP, faced widespread criticism for her remarks directed at fellow housemate Love Gill (Lovepreet Kaur Gill) during the special 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode hosted by Rohit Shetty on October 25, 2026. ‘Bigg Boss 20’: Rohit Shetty Grills ScoutOP, Love Gill Over ‘Blanket Massage’.
Kaashvi Hiranandani, known online as KaashPlays, has now broken her silence, issuing a detailed clarification via her Instagram Story on Monday, October 26, 2026, addressing the furore.
Kaashvi Hiranandani Addresses Love Gill Controversy
During her appearance on the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode, Kaashvi Hiranandani confronted ScoutOP and Love Gill over their perceived growing closeness and physical interactions within the Bigg Boss 20 house. Her remarks, which included questioning their equation and telling ScoutOP to "draw the line and cut her out," were widely perceived as an attempt to malign Love Gill's image on national television.
The confrontation intensified after temporary host Rohit Shetty, filling in for Salman Khan, also raised concerns about ScoutOP giving massages to Love Gill, stating, "Jab voh pair daba raha hai, haath daba raha hai, neck daba raha hai. Love, voh theek nahi lag raha hai. Aap Scout ko bolte ho peeche se daba de, voh aapke calves daba raha hai. It is not looking good at all." Kaashvi further expressed her disgust over ScoutOP comparing Love Gill's care to her own, telling him, "Kya taking care? Agar ghar wali feeling chahiye thi aapko, toh ghar pe baithna tha. It makes me feel disgusted."
The immediate aftermath saw a significant backlash on social media, with netizens accusing Kaashvi of unfairly blaming Love Gill while her boyfriend, ScoutOP, was in a committed relationship outside the house. Love Gill's team and several celebrities reportedly extended their support to the Punjabi actress amidst the growing criticism.
Responding to the public outcry, Kaashvi took to her Instagram Stories on October 26, 2026, to offer an apology and clarify her stance. In her statement, she asserted, "My intention was to address Scout, call out the mistakes I felt he had made, and hold him accountable for his actions." She candidly admitted, "However, in doing so, I realise that some of the words I used were insensitive towards other people involved."
Hiranandani emphasised that she "never intended to direct hate toward another woman or encourage anyone to target her," acknowledging the weight her words carry. She concluded by stating, "It's not my place to tell her anything. I recognise that and truly apologise to everyone I've hurt." It was noted by several outlets that she refrained from naming Love Gill directly in her apology.
Check Out Kaashvi's Instagram Story
The Broader Context and Public Reaction
Love Gill, a Punjabi actress and model, entered Bigg Boss 20 after winning a 'Fans Ka Faisla' public vote against Rhiya Ahir. Her journey in the house, like many contestants, has involved forming bonds, but her interactions with ScoutOP became a hot topic, especially after ScoutOP himself admitted to feeling possessive when Love Gill interacted with other contestants like Gullu.
While both Love Gill and ScoutOP have maintained that their bond is platonic, often describing it as sibling-like, the optics of their closeness and ScoutOP's own admissions have created a complex narrative. The public reaction highlights a recurring debate in reality television: the responsibility of individuals in a relationship versus the actions of others involved. ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Grand Finale Date: Is Salman Khan’s Reality Show Ending Sooner Than Expected?.
Kaashvi Hiranandani's clarification, coming swiftly after the backlash, indicates a recognition of the controversy's intensity and an attempt to mitigate further negative sentiment surrounding the ongoing Bigg Boss 20 season.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 26, 2026 02:17 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
