# Bigg Boss 18 Episode 1: A Thrilling Start to the Season ## Contestants Enter the House The highly anticipated Bigg Boss 18 premiered on September 28, 2022, with a grand launch episode. The season kicked off with the introduction of 16 contestants from various walks of life. Among the notable names are actress Tina Datta, rapper MC Stan, and TV personality Gautam Vig. The contestants were divided into two teams: Red Team and Blue Team. The Red Team consists of Tina Datta, MC Stan, Shalin Bhanot, Gautam Singh Vig, Sumbul Touqeer Khan, and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia. The Blue Team includes Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Ankit Gupta, Gori Nagori, Gautam Vig, Soundarya Sharma, and Sajid Khan. ## First Week's Highlights In the first week of Bigg Boss 18, the contestants had to adjust to living in close quarters and under constant surveillance. They faced various challenges, including a luxury budget task and a nomination task. During the luxury budget task, the contestants had to perform a dance competition to earn points for their team. The Red Team emerged victorious, winning a lavish budget for the week. The nomination task was a heated affair, with contestants expressing their opinions about each other. Tina Datta and Shalin Bhanot engaged in a verbal altercation, while MC Stan and Gautam Vig had a physical confrontation. Ultimately, Sumbul Touqeer Khan, Shalin Bhanot, and Gautam Vig were nominated for eviction. ## Early Eviction In a surprising twist, Gautam Vig was evicted from the Bigg Boss house during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode. The eviction came after he received the least number of votes from the audience. Gautam's exit left his fellow contestants shocked and emotional. ## Housemates Relationships As the season progresses, the relationships between the housemates are likely to become more complex and dynamic. Alliances and rivalries are sure to form, and the contestants will have to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of living together in the Bigg Boss house. With the promise of drama, romance, and suspense, Bigg Boss 18 is set to be an unforgettable season.
