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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss 19 major format change: Is the YouTuber-influencer era ending on Salman's Khan's reality show?
The upcoming season of Bigg Boss is set to witness a major transformation, as reports suggest a clear shift in its contestant lineup. According to multiple sources including Telly Reporter and Gossips TV, Bigg Boss 19 will not feature any social media influencers or YouTubers. Instead, the show will return to its traditional format, spotlighting established actors from television and Bollywood. This marks a significant departure from the format seen in recent seasons, where digital content creators played a major role. Influencers such as Elvish Yadav, Abhishek Malhan (Fukra Insaan), Manisha Rani, and Rajat Dalal became key attractions in previous editions, drawing in younger viewers with their massive online presence and engaging gameplay. Despite their popularity, the makers have reportedly opted to revisit the show's original identity by focusing exclusively on celebrities from mainstream entertainment. Casting Underway, No Official Contestant List Yet Though no official list of contestants has been released so far, sources indicate that casting for Bigg Boss 19 is currently in progress. Prominent faces from the television and film fraternity are being approached. The aim is reportedly to restore the traditional star power that defined the earlier seasons, and possibly reconnect with the core audience who followed the show before the influencer era began. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Season 19 is also expected to be the lengthiest in the show's history. As per a report from Pinkvilla and updates by fan portal Bigg Boss Khabri, the season will run for approximately 5.5 to 6 months. If timelines remain on track, the show is anticipated to premiere around July 19 or July 30, 2025, and conclude in January 2026. This would mark a substantial extension compared to the usual three-month format. Bigg Boss OTT Cancelled for 2025 In another notable update, the digital spin-off Bigg Boss OTT, which usually streams on JioCinema, has reportedly been cancelled for this year. The digital version had gained momentum with hosts like Karan Johar, Salman Khan, and Anil Kapoor in past seasons, with winners including Divya Agarwal, Elvish Yadav, and Sana Makbul. The decision to skip the OTT edition this year appears to be aimed at avoiding audience fatigue and ensuring complete focus on the television version. Salman Khan Returns as Host for 16th Time Salman Khan will once again return as the host of Bigg Boss 19, continuing his long-standing association with the franchise. Having first joined the series in 2010 with Season 4, Salman has become a key figure of the show, especially popular during the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes. According to Bigg Boss Khabri, he is expected to shoot the first promotional video by the end of June 2025. While neither the channel nor the production house has officially confirmed the new format or premiere date, fan speculation is already running high.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Bigg Boss 19 breaks its usual format to run for more than 4 months, DEETS inside
The makers of Bigg Boss are back with a bigger twist for the upcoming season, and this time, they're taking the show notches higher. Bigg Boss 19 will break away from its usual 3-month format and run for a long season of almost 5.5 months, making it the longest season in the show's history. This season will also be hosted by fans' favorite, Salman Khan, and fresh faces will be seen on the screen as contestants. Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that the Salman Khan -led reality show will premiere on July 30, 2025, and continue to go on air till January 2026. Additionally, the 59-year-old star will be shooting the promo for Bigg Boss 19 by the end of June 2025, which is why the show is starting much earlier than usual. Normally, Bigg Boss premieres in September or October, but this year, the show is premiering early because it aims at a longer run on TV. Another change that the fans will witness is that there won't be Bigg Boss OTT this year. Previously, the show expanded its universe with a digital version of shorter formats approximately of about 1.5 months, and was streamed on JioCinema. The first OTT season was hosted by Karan Johar, with Divya Agarwal taking home the trophy. Elvish Yadav won the second season, which was hosted by Salman Khan, and Anil Kapoor stepped in as the host for the third season, where Sana Makbul emerged victorious. Her frequent clashes with Ranvir Shorey and friendship with rapper Naezy garnered the most attention. Recently, there were also rumors about Endemol Shine India (Banijay Asia) having some internal disputes, due to which the fans were left concerned about the future of Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi. However, it's now confirmed that Endemol Shine India will continue to produce Bigg Boss 19. This season will also mark Salman Khan's 16th season as the host. The audience loves and enjoys his unique hosting style, and looks forward to the much-anticipated Weekend Ka Vaar, where he addresses the week's drama and grills the contestants. With the longer format, an early premiere, and Salman Khan as the host, the excitement is going to be at its peak for Bigg Boss 19.
