The makers of Bigg Boss have been doing their best to bring about a new twist in the reality show every new season. Be it the version that airs on national television or the digital platform, the show is one of the most-watched in India. With every season bringing in something new and exciting, netizens have been eagerly waiting for an official announcement on season 17. However, it looks like the fans will have to wait as the makers have reportedly decided to push back the release date of the show.
Yes, you read that right! According to an exclusive report by Bollywood Life, the show that mostly always begins in the first week of October, might be delayed this year. The reason being ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. As per the report, the makers are unwilling to compromise on the TRP ratings they receive and do not want to compete with the cricket matches that start from 2pm and go on until late at night. ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17 Contestants: Tejasswi Prakash-Karan Kundrra Approached By The Makers As Mentors For The Participants?- Read To Know MORE
As per the source of the entertainment portal, the makers have decided to postpone the release of the show. The publication quoted the source saying, “While the official date is not out, we are hearing that the makers will postpone it. No one will miss India's matches in the World Cup. It just does not make sense to clash with the tournament viewership.” ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17 Contestants: Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain To Participate In Salman Khan’s Reality Show?- DEETS INSIDE
Talking about the upcoming season, the theme of the show is going to be ‘Couples Vs Singles.’ The makers will be bringing 5 singles and 4 couples together in the 17th season. It is being reported that the makers have approached Eisha Singh, Abhishek Malhan, Arjit Taneja and Sakshi Chopra for the singles team and Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain, Pandya Store fame Kanwar Dhillon-Alice Kaushik and Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’s Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma for the couple’s team.
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