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Emmanuel Wins Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Captaincy After Intense "Sticky Balls" Task
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Wild card contestant Divya Nikitha selects 5 housemates for captaincy task
- Divya, Suman, and Tanuja eliminated in "Sticky Balls" game
- Emmanuel, supported by Pavan and Srija, becomes 3rd captain of the season

On September 26th, 2025, the latest episode of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 saw wild card contestant Divya Nikitha play a pivotal role in the captaincy task. Bigg Boss asked Divya to rank the housemates from 1 to 13, and the top 7 were eligible to compete for captaincy. Divya then selected 5 contestants, including herself, to participate in the task.
The captaincy challenge was a "Sticky Balls" game, where the contenders had to wear jackets and withstand the housemates throwing sticky balls at them. Divya, Suman Shetty, and Tanuja were eliminated in the early rounds. In the final round, Bigg Boss asked Bharani and Emmanuel to each select two supporters to assist them. Emmanuel chose Pavan and Srija, while Bharani selected Divya and Ramu.
After an intense battle, Emmanuel emerged victorious and was named the third captain of Bigg Boss Telugu 9. This marks a significant shift in the power dynamics within the house, as Emmanuel, supported by Pavan and Srija, now holds the coveted captaincy position.