Since the official announcement of Bigg Boss OTT 3, fans of the show have been eagerly anticipating the new season. Here’s what you need to know.
After the conclusion of Bigg Boss 17, devoted fans have been yearning for the return of the drama and entertainment. The audience’s excitement for Bigg Boss OTT 3 was further fueled by the makers releasing an official announcement promo. This has heightened anticipation for the next installment of Bigg Boss OTT.
Sources indicate that Rohi Kumar Chaudhary, better known by his stage name RCR, might join Bigg Boss OTT 3 as a contestant. While nothing is confirmed yet, he is reportedly in discussions with the show’s team. RCR is a well-known rapper who participated in MTV Hustle and appeared on the reality show Dil Hai Hindustani.
Other potential contestants include Cheshta Bhagat and Nikhil Mehta, who gained fame on Temptation Island, India, where they left as a couple. However, their relationship later soured, leading to Cheshta announcing their separation.
Additionally, YouTubers Khushi Punjaban and Vivek Choudhary, singers Navjeet Singh and Nirwair, YouTuber couple Jatin Talwar and Nidhi Talwar, and Bangkok-based entrepreneur Anushka Purohit are also rumored to be approached for Bigg Boss OTT 3.
Meanwhile, other reports suggest that Vicky Jain, Dalljiet Kaur, Shafaq Naaz, and the viral “vada pao girl” from Delhi, Chandrika, are among the speculated contestants.
Bigg Boss OTT 3 host
It’s official: Anil Kapoor will be hosting Bigg Boss OTT 3, taking over from Salman Khan. This Bollywood star’s involvement promises a fresh twist for the show. In the latest promo, the Juggjug Jeeyo actor adds his unique flair, breaking the sequence with a sharp whistle and exclaiming, “Kursi manga re (bring the chair).” His declaration, “Bahut hogaya re jhakaas, karte hain na kuch aur khaas (Let’s do something exciting),” has fans buzzing with excitement.
The promo’s caption reads, “A new host for the new season of Bigg Boss OTT! Aur Bigg Boss ki tarha, inki awaaz hi kaafi hai. P.S. – No prizes for guessing.”
Following the promo’s release, Sonam Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor expressed their excitement about the Nayak actor stepping in as the BB OTT 3 host. Sonam Kapoor praised her father, saying, “They’ve got the most talented, hardworking, and handsome man onboard!” Arjun Kapoor extended his warm wishes, noting, “King of New!! He’s always doing something different to keep all his youthful peers on their feet!!”
Anil Kapoor replacing Salman Khan as the host of Bigg Boss OTT 3 marks a significant and dynamic shift in the show’s hosting lineage. For context, Karan Johar hosted the debut season, followed by Salman Khan in Bigg Boss OTT 2.
When and where to watch Bigg Boss OTT 3?
Initially, Bigg Boss OTT 3 was scheduled to premiere in May. However, due to scheduling conflicts with Salman Khan, the show was delayed. According to the official announcement, the new season is now set to begin in June, although the exact date has yet to be revealed.
Episodes will be available on Jio Cinema Premium for a monthly subscription fee of Rs 29. The makers have highlighted this in the promo captions, which read, “#BiggBossOTT3 coming this June on JioCinema Premium.”
How much cash prize will the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3 take home?
Currently, the prize details for Bigg Boss OTT 3 have not been disclosed. It is likely that the winning amount will be revealed closer to the finale. In the previous two seasons, the winners received Rs 25 lakhs as the prize. Divya Agarwal won the first season, while Elvish Yadav took home the trophy in Bigg Boss OTT 2.