Mumbai, Dec. 7 -- In a first major twist from Bigg Boss 19 finale, singer-composer Amaal Mallik has been eliminated from the reality show.

Making his way out of the top five, Amaal's name was announced on the basis of the lowest audience votes.

"I didn't expect to be eliminated from the top five. We were among the strongest players this season," Amaal said in his first reaction to the finale exit.

"Your start was good, and you looked like a winner. However, your second half dropped. You used to listen to people's opinions. You have come a long way and good," Salman Khan told the singer.

Amaal Mallik, the son of composer Daboo Malik and nephew of music director Anu Malik, was one of the most popular contestants in the house. Throughout...