Bigg Boss 19 is all set to return in the last week of August as per the latest reports, and it’s bigger than ever this time. The show is expected to run for almost five months, making it the longest season yet. What’s more, viewers will see a format change. For the first time, episodes will premiere on Jio Hotstar before they air on TV, giving OTT viewers a 90-minute head start (1.5 hours).
Salman Khan will return as the host, but this season will feature will have multiple names joining the hosting chair. According to reports from SCREEN, Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor are lined up to take over once Salman completes his three-month stint. This mix is expected to keep the show fresh and exciting throughout its extended run.
Bigg Boss 19 New Logo Coming Soon
The iconic single-eyed Bigg Boss logo is likely to change this season. For years, the one-eyed symbol has been part of the show’s identity. But lately, it has been at the centre of conspiracy theories linking it to Illuminati symbols. Old clips of Shehnaaz Gill, Himanshi Khurana, and Aarti Singh talking about strange experiences inside the house have resurfaced.
Fans have also noticed an eerie pattern. Former contestants like Shefali Jariwala, Sidharth Shukla, and Sonali Phogat all passed away at 42. Others, like Pratyusha Banerjee and Swami Om, also died unexpectedly. Even winners like Sana Makbul and Dipika Kakar reportedly faced health scares. These coincidences have led to wild fan theories suggesting the Bigg Boss house carries some dark energy.
The makers are expected to drop a redesigned logo soon. Pinkvilla reports that the new logo may be revealed within this week, just ahead of the teaser release.
Two New Contestant Names Surface
Meanwhile, the rumour mill is in overdrive with possible contestant names. As always, the makers are keeping the official list under wraps. But names from TV, films, and the influencer space are doing the rounds online.
The most recent reports suggest that Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor Lataa Saberwal, who recently made headlines after her divorce, could join the show. Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, last seen in The Traitors, is also rumoured to be on board.
Other rumoured contestants include Khushi Dubey (from Jaadu Teri Nazar), Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Anita Hassanandani, Gaurav Taneja, Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, Chinki Minki, Krishna Shroff, Mr Faisu, Kanika Mann, Raj Kundra, Daisy Shah, Arshifa Khan, Tanushree Dutta, Munmun Dutta, Sharad Malhotra, Mamta Kulkarni, Paras Kalnawat, Khushi Mukherjee, and makeup influencer Mickey Makeover.
Actor Ram Kapoor was also among the rumoured contestants, but he firmly denied the reports of joining this Salman Khan-hosted reality show.
