Abhishek Malhan defeats Pooja Bhatt in an exciting task to become the first finalist on Bigg Boss OTT 2

In a thrilling turn of events, Abhishek Malhan has clinched the coveted title of the first finalist of Bigg Boss OTT 2, outshining his competition, Pooja Bhatt, in a challenging task. The excitement escalated after the initial 'Ticket to Finale' task was halted, ushering in a unique twist with the introduction of Family Week.

During this eventful week, each housemate was tasked with awarding a star to a fellow contestant who had left an indelible mark on the show. The top two participants with the highest number of stars would then engage in another task to determine the final contender.

Pooja Bhatt garnered three stars, closely followed by Abhishek Malhan with two, while other housemates such as Bebika Dhurve, Elvish Yadav, and Avinash Sachdev received a single star each. The subsequent task involved Abhishek and Pooja each holding a basket, with the other contestants delivering fruits via a slide to their chosen contender. However, the first round of this task was interrupted by a physical altercation between Avinash Sachdev and Abhishek Malhan.

Due to Pooja Bhatt's illness and the ongoing conflict, she appointed Jad Hadid as her representative. As the task progressed, Abhishek's adept strategy, coupled with assistance from his allies, enabled him to collect more fruits effortlessly, ultimately securing his position as the first finalist of the season. Notably, he also claimed the last captaincy of the house. Pooja Bhatt expressed disappointment at her loss, criticizing Abhishek's approach. Interestingly, Pooja's evolving dynamic with Abhishek caught the attention of both viewers and evicted housemate Aashika Bhatia. Aashika highlighted Pooja's transformation, attributing it to strategic gameplay and manipulation against Manisha. This shift in behavior emerged during Pooja's brief absence for a medical test, leaving fans speculating about the influence of external factors on her game strategy.

As the tension escalates and alliances shift, the audience eagerly awaits further developments in the high-stakes arena of Bigg Boss OTT 2.