Daisy Shah CONFIRMS She Won't Join Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19: ‘Probably Never Will'
Daisy Shah has denied reports of her joining Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan. 'I am not doing Bigg Boss. Probably never will,' she wrote on Instagram.
As excitement brews around Bigg Boss 19, the internet has been buzzing with speculation about which celebrities might enter the infamous house this season. One name that recently found itself in the eye of the rumour storm was actress Daisy Shah, who has now come forward to put an end to all the speculation.
Daisy, best known for her roles in Bollywood blockbusters like Jai Ho and Race 3, took to her Instagram stories on Wednesday, July 16, to issue a clear and unambiguous statement. 'Putting an end to all the rumours. I am not doing Bigg Boss. Probably never will. Dhanyawad," she wrote, adding a folded hands emoji to underline her gratitude and finality.
The clarification came amidst growing chatter about the reality show's highly anticipated return. Traditionally aired in the latter half of the year, Bigg Boss is reportedly set for an early launch this time, possibly in July. If true, this would mark a significant shift from its usual September-October schedule and could lead to a longer-than-usual runtime, extending well into January 2026. Speculation suggests it might become one of the longest seasons ever, spanning up to six months.
Adding fuel to the fire, several entertainment portals and social media accounts have been circulating a list of rumoured contestants. Besides Daisy, the names being floated include Lataa Saberwal, Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, Neel Motwani, Arhan Ansari, Shashank Vyas, Khushi Dubey, Sharad Malhotra, Moon Banerjee, and TV couple Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor.
In addition to the contestant rumours, there's also speculation that this season might be helmed not just by Salman Khan, but also by Karan Johar and Farah Khan, who may step in as guest hosts during Salman's absence. However, none of these developments have been confirmed by the makers of the show yet.
While fans await official announcements, Daisy Shah's statement adds some clarity to the swirling reports. One thing is for sure—she won't be seen inside the Bigg Boss house anytime soon, if ever.
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