Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 To Drop Influencers And Focus On TV, Film Celebs: Report
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Bigg Boss 19 Contestants: Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 to feature only TV and Bollywood stars, excluding influencers.
Bigg Boss 19 Contestants: As anticipation builds for Bigg Boss 19, buzz is strong that the makers are planning a big shake-up in the show's format. This season, the spotlight may shift entirely to established names from television and Bollywood.
According to Telly Reporter, 'Unlike previous seasons, this time, the makers have decided not to approach YouTubers for the reality show."
In the past, several influencers and digital creators, including Elvish Yadav, Abhishek Malhan (Fukra Insaan), Manisha Rani, and Rajat Dalal, gained major traction and fan following through their memorable journeys inside the house. Their popularity skyrocketed after their stint on the show, making them household names.
However, this time around, the makers are reportedly targeting known TV stars and film personalities instead. While the official lineup hasn't been revealed yet, insiders suggest that casting is already underway.
If everything proceeds as scheduled, Bigg Boss 19 is expected to premiere on July 19, 2025. But that's not all—according to a Pinkvilla report, this edition of the Salman Khan-hosted show is all set to be the longest in franchise history.
According to the report, Bigg Boss 19 will extend beyond its typical 3-month duration, running for nearly 5.5 months, marking the longest-running season to date," the report states.
Adding to the excitement, Salman will film the promo for Bigg Boss 19 by late June 2025 and fans can expect the show to air from July 30, 2025, until January 2026.
There has been no official word yet from the channel or production team, but fans are already guessing which big names might be seen in the house this year.
Typically, Bigg Boss premieres in September or October, but this year it will start early to allow for a longer run. Another notable change is that there won't be Bigg Boss OTT this year. Previously, the show expanded with a digital version running for about 1.5 months on JioCinema. The first season of Bigg Boss OTT was hosted by Karan Johar, and Divya Agarwal emerged as the winner. Elvish Yadav won Bigg Boss OTT 2 hosted by Salman Khan, and Anil Kapoor hosted the third season, where Sana Makbul emerged victorious.
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