One of the most-anticipated reality shows on India television, Bigg Boss season 17 is all set to start from this month. The excitement around the show has left the netizens buzzing with anticipation. With details about the theme of upcoming season, new promos starring Salman Khan and the tentative list of contestant names doing the rounds on the internet, the audiences are eagerly waiting for the makers to make the official announcements. One name that has consistently ruled the headlines is Ankita Lakhande and her husband Vicky Jain.
While the celebrity couple hasn’t confirmed their participation, multiple media reports suggest that they have signed the dotted lines. Well, adding to this a report by Siasat.com states that Ankita might become the highest paid celebrity contestant on the show this year. Given immense popularity on television and her huge fan base, it is being speculated that she has asked for a hefty remuneration to participate in the reality show. The report states that her fees might exceed Rs 10-12 lakhs per week. ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Fame Jay Soni To Participate In Salman Khan’s Reality Show? Read To Know More
For the unversed, last season, in Bigg Boss 16 actress Sumbul Touqeer Khan held the title of the highest paid contestant of the show.
Talking about Bigg Boss 17, it is being reported that Salman Khan won’t be able to host the entirety of the show due to prior work commitments. Names of Bollywood biggies like Farah Khan, Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have surfaced on the internet as a possibility of them replacing the Dabangg actor when he is unavailable. ALSO READ: WHAT? Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain To Bring Around 200 Outfits To Bigg Boss 17 House! Couple Plans On Not Repeating Their Outfits- DEETS INSIDE
Speaking of the theme ‘Couples Vs Singles,’ the makers are reportedly planning to pit famous celebrity couples and singles against each other. If the reports are to be believed, they will be bringing in 5 singles and 4 couples together for the show. Until now many names have resurfaced the internet, leaving fans excited to know who will be participating. It was also reported earlier that Bigg Boss season 15’s beloved couple Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash might also enter the show as mentors for the couple’s team.
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