With the conclusion of Bigg Boss OTT 3 on August 2, where Sana Makbul was crowned the winner, excitement is already building for the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 18. Salman Khan, who was unable to host the OTT season due to his filming commitments for Sikandar, is set to return as the host for the new season. As reported by Indian Express, Bigg Boss 18 is scheduled to premiere on October 5, marking the first Saturday of the month.
Preliminary Contestant Speculations
While an official contestant list has yet to be revealed, several names are circulating in speculations. Payal Malik, a contestant from Bigg Boss OTT 3, mentioned in her vlog that Kritika Malik, her husband’s second wife, has been approached for the upcoming season, although this remains unverified. Media outlets have also suggested potential contestants like Arjun Bijlani, Karan Patel, Sameera Reddy, Surbhi Jyoti, Pooja Sharma, Shoaib Ibrahim, and Dalljiet Kaur.
Social Media Influencers and Reality Stars
In addition to established actors, several social media influencers are rumored to join the contestant lineup, including Abhishek Malhan, Mr. Faisu, Deepika Arya, Dolly Chaiwala, Maxtern, and Thugesh. Additionally, reality show personalities such as Splitsvilla 15 rumored winners Kashish Kapoor, Digvijay Singh Rathee, and Siwet Tomar are reportedly in talks to participate in Bigg Boss 18. There are also indications that former Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants Shivani Kumari, Vishal Pandey, and Adnaan Shaikh may return for the main season.
Highlights from Bigg Boss OTT 3 Finale
The grand finale of Bigg Boss OTT 3 showcased a gripping competition between Sana Makbul and rapper Naved Shaikh, known as Naezy. After an intense wait, Anil Kapoor announced Sana Makbul as the season’s winner. Sana, who received immense support from the audience, not only claimed the trophy but also walked away with a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh.
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