Following the conclusion of Bigg Boss OTT 3, where actress Sana Makbul took home the trophy, excitement is building around the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 18. Anil Kapoor took on the hosting duties for Bigg Boss OTT 3, as Salman Khan was tied up with the filming of his new movie, Shikandar. Despite his absence from the OTT version, sources suggest that Salman Khan is set to return as the host for the upcoming Bigg Boss 18. His return is highly anticipated by fans who associate his dynamic presence with the main series. This potential comeback has already started generating excitement and buzz around the new season.
There was previously a buzz that Arbaaz Khan might replace Salman Khan as the host of Bigg Boss. However, recent reports indicate that Salman will be returning to host Bigg Boss 18, much to the excitement of fans who have come to associate his charismatic presence with the show.
According to NDTV, Bigg Boss 18 is anticipated to premiere on October 4, 2024, on Colors TV. While the official contestant lineup has yet to be announced, rumours about potential participants are already circulating.
The Upcoming season of Bigg Boss 18 is generating a lot of excitement, with a speculated list of contestants that includes some well-known faces from the entertainment industry. Among the names being mentioned are Isha Koppikar, known for her work in Bollywood; Shiney Ahuja, Gurucharan Singh, who gained popularity for his role in Tarak Mehta ka Ulta Chashma. Other potential contestants include Arjun Bijlani, Karan Patel, famous for his role in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Sameer Reddy, Subhi Jyoti, popularly known for her role in Qubool Hai, and Pooja Sharma. Additionally, Shoaib Ibrahim and Diljit Kaur, both popular television personalities, are expected to bring their unique flair to the Bigg Boss house.
In addition to these celebrities, there is also speculation that several social media influencers might enter the Bigg Boss house. Names like Abhishek Malhan who has always been the runner-up of Bigg Boss OTT 2, Mr. Faisu, Deepika Arya, Dolly Chaiwala, Maxtern, and Thugesh are also rumoured to be part of the lineup, potentially bringing their online fame and unique perspective to the show. The most talked about contestants of Bigg Boss OTT 3, Arman Malik and his second wife, Kritik, have reportedly been approached for Bigg Boss 18. This information comes from Payel Malik’s first wife, who is also a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT 3. Their potential participation is adding to the buzz around the news.
There are rumours that several contestants from Splitsvilla 15, including Digvijay Rathee, Unnati Tomar, Siwe Tomar, Kashish Kapoor, and Akriti Negi, might be joining the lineup for Bigg Boss 18.
However, the show’s makers have yet to confirm this speculation, leaving fans eagerly awaiting official announcements about the final contestant list.
Netizens are thrilled with the news of Salman Khan’s return, with many expressing that he is irreplaceable as the host of Bigg Boss. Some have voiced criticism of Anil Kapoor’s stint as host, suggesting that he struggled to manage physical fights and arguments and did not always make fair judgments. Fans are looking forward to Salman’s unique approach to handling the house dynamics and his ability to mediate conflicts effectively.
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