Diwakar, also known as "Watermelon Star," was evicted from Bigg Boss Tamil 9 this week, following a period of heated arguments and social media criticism. His departure has surprised many viewers, considering his strong fan base. The eviction occurred after a week with a long nomination list that included 12 contestants. Gana Vinoth, Sabarinathan, Kamarudeen, Vikkals Vikram, Vijay Baru, FJ, Thushar, Viyana, Kemi, Praveen Rajdev, and Ramya Ju were among those nominated alongside Diwakar, who ultimately received the lowest number of votes.
Diwakar's eviction was influenced by a controversial remark he made during an argument with fellow contestant Ramya. His comment, which involved "lack of education and village mystery," sparked backlash and impacted his public image, affecting the voting results. Host Vijay Sethupathi had consistently cautioned contestants about their conduct, but harsh language and contentious behavior persisted among the housemates, drawing criticism from viewers.
Despite the controversy, Diwakar had garnered support for his humor and straightforward comments. However, the incident with Ramya overshadowed his positive attributes, leading to his elimination. Social media has been actively discussing Diwakar's eviction, with debates over whether the voting truly reflected audience sentiment.
From the beginning of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9, Diwakar captured attention with his unique style and confidence. He was frequently nominated, which kept him in the public eye. In the first week, he was nominated alongside Akori Kalaiyarasan and Vijay Parvathi, further fueling discussions around him. Praveen Rajdev's earlier eviction made Diwakar's exit a double shock for the week.
The remaining contestants include Gana Vinoth, Vijay Baru, Thushar, Gani Thiru, Sabari Nathan, Ramya Ju, Viyana, Vikkals Vikram, Kamarudeen, and Akori Kalaiyarasan. With Diwakar's departure, significant shifts in tasks and strategies are anticipated.
Adding to the season's drama, political groups have renewed calls to ban the show, alleging that the contestants are behaving inappropriately. A political leader, Velumurugan, has criticized the show for "denigrating Tamil culture" and promoting "indecency". He specifically mentioned "disgusting body movements, kissing scenes, and bedroom scenes" as being unfit for family viewing.
Other controversies have also marked this season. Aadhirai faced criticism for pressuring FJ to reciprocate her feelings, causing discomfort. Additionally, Sabari's actions during the 'BB Bottle Hunt' captaincy task resulted in injuries to VJ Paaru, sparking outrage.
Bigg Boss Tamil 9 premiered on October 5, 2025, with Vijay Sethupathi returning as the host for the second time. The season began with 20 housemates, including Diwakar, Aurora Sinclair, FJ, Parvathy, Tushaar, and Kani. Contestants were given the choice to pick a red (fire) band or a blue (water) band upon entering the house.
