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Boxing legend Mike Tyson approached for Bigg Boss 19: Source
As we excitedly wait for Salman Khan-hosted 'Bigg Boss 19', it is believed that former heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has been approached for the show. 'Bigg Boss 19' will premiere on August 24 on JioHotstar and Colors per a source close to the development told India Today that the former boxer has been approached; however, he is yet to confirm his participation. '60 per cent of his presence is confirmed, however, nothing can be said until he gives his participation. If all works well, then he will be a part of the show.'advertisementThe dates, however, are yet to be finalised.
The makers feel that bringing in an iconic international personality like Tyson could reignite the buzz and recreate the excitement that global stars once added to the than Mike, Shailesh Lodha, hip hop duo Seedhe Maut, and others have also been approached for the India Today had exclusively learned the names of a few confirmed contestants who are believed to be participating on the up is popular television actor Gaurav Khanna. After his stint on 'Anupamaa' ended, he jumped onto 'Celebrity MasterChef India', which he won. With his fandom at its peak, his chance of taking home the Bigg Boss 19 trophy is high. Gaurav is also reportedly the highest-paid celebrity in this season of the reality show. Once TV's most favourite child actor, Ashnoor Kaur, will also make her reality show debut with 'Bigg Boss 19'. Television actors Baseer Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Hunar Hale and Shafaq Naaz will also be seen on the show. Gaming video creator Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, and writer-actor Zeeshan Quadri are also on the Khan-hosted 'Bigg Boss 19' will have its grand premiere on August 24. For the first time, the show will first stream on JioHotstar at 9 pm, and then air on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.- Ends
