Bigg Boss OTT 3 ended on August 2 with Sana Makbul as the winner and now there is growing anticipation for Bigg Boss 18. Salman Khan, who missed hosting the OTT season because of Sikandar shootings, will be back to host the latest season. Bigg Boss 18 is expected to premiere on October 5, according to Indian Express’ report, starting off the first Saturday of that month.
Report: Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 18 to premiere in October; Arjun Bijlani, Dalljiet Kaur approach
Preliminary lists of contestants and speculation
Though no official contestant list has been put up yet, several names are floating around. Payal Malik a participant in Bigg Boss OTT 3 mentioned in her vlog that her husband’s second wife Kritika Malik has been approached for this season but this information is unconfirmed. Media outlets have reported that actors like Arjun Bijlani, Karan Patel, Sameera Reddy, Surbhi Jyoti, Pooja Sharma, Shoaib Ibrahim and Dalljiet Kaur may be a part of it.
Social media influencers and reality stars
Additionally besides actors there are social media influencers involving individuals like Abhishek Malhan Mr Faisu Deepika Arya Dolly Chaiwala Maxtern and Thugesh said to be included within the contestants lineup. Such sources suggest that reality show stars including Kashish Kapoor Digvijay Singh Rathee & Siwet Tomar (rumoured winners of Splitsvilla 15) may also enter Bigg Boss Season 18. However hints are circulating about Shivani Kumari Vishal Pandey and Adnaan Shaikh from #BBOTT3 returning in main season.
Highlighting final episodes of Bigg Boss OTT3
The grand finale of this year’s installment involved a fierce battle between the leading contestant Sana Makbul and Naezy, a rapper named Naved Shaikh. After a suspenseful moment Anil Kapoor declared Sana Makbul as the winner of this season. With huge backing from the audience, Sana not only won cash prize of Rs 25 lakh but also took home a trophy.
