Before every season of Bigg Boss, Somy Ali's name as a probable contestant crops up and this time was no different. Ahead of Bigg Boss 18, rumour mill started buzzing again that Somy has been approached for BB 18. Interestingly, it is hosted by her ex-boyfriend Salman Khan. However, Ali quashes these reports and calls it a 'rating boost tactic'.
Somy Ali DENIES BB 18 participation
Debunking the rumours, Somy Ali tells IANS: "I can't leave my non-profit to be a part of a show whose filming duration is far too long. I say this with the utmost respect for the show that I have not watched a single episode of it and have no idea what it entails. I have heard it's scripted, and I was going to be a contestant, which is something I have never conversed about with anyone from the show who works behind the scenes."
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Somi adds, "Something I would not consider partaking in even if they were to reach out to me as a contestant's position. Therefore, it's a complete rumour and at best a rating boost tactic, which networks often do. I was told to pretend that I was having an affair with a certain actor right before that specific film would be released for publicity in the 90's, so this isn't surprising at all."
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"Think about it: Somy Ali is hosting Bigg Boss after Salman Khan. Imagine the ratings or even participating in it. These are all made-up strategies at best. Also, I have no intention to participate in any scripted reality show. Particularly after working in an unscripted show," she concludes.
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About Bigg Boss 18
Bigg Boss 18 is all set to premiere on October 5, 2024, according to several media reports. The show will premiere on Colors TV. You can watch BB 18 on TV at 10 pm between Monday and Friday and at 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday for the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes. If you don't have a television at home, you can also watch the show on JioCinema.
While the official list of contestants is still under wraps, the rumour mill has been working overtime. Some of the names being tossed around are Karan Patel, Sameera Reddy, Surbhi Jyoti, Pooja Sharma, Shoaib Ibrahim, Dalljiet Kaur, Abhishek Malhan, Mr Faisu, Deepika Arya, Dolly Chaiwala, Maxtern, Thugesh, Kashish Kapoor, Digvijay Singh Rathee and Siwet Tomar.
As per reports, BB makers might also bring back Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants Shivani Kumari, Vishal Pandey and Adnaan Shaikh on BB 18.
It is also being said that Abdu Rozik will be hosting special segment with Salman Khan on BB 18.