Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Abijeet, Bindu Madhavi, and Navdeep to handpick commoner contestants
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The promo features former Bigg Boss contestant Sreemukhi, who introduces a ground-breaking twist in the selection of commoner contestants: 'The spotlight you all have been dreaming of... This is your entry ticket to the Bigg Boss Season 9 house. But here, the spotlight and the entry ticket won't come easily.'
Adding to the excitement is the introduction of a high-profile judging panel featuring three Bigg Boss alumni—Abijeet, the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 4;
, the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu OTT; and Navdeep, a top finalist from Bigg Boss Telugu Season 1.
From August 22 to September 5, the trio will assess shortlisted commoner contestants through a series of personal interviews and meticulously crafted tasks. These challenges are designed to test participants' physical endurance, mental agility, and emotional resilience. Based on their performance, a select few will earn the opportunity to enter the Bigg Boss house.
With superstar Nagarjuna returning as host, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is set to raise the stakes higher than ever with its innovative format, including a much-talked-about 'double house' twist. The main season is expected to premiere shortly after Agnipariksha, which has already created a massive buzz with this fresh, competitive selection format.
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