The premiere of Bigg Boss 17 is near. In a strategic move, it appears that the makers of the controversial reality show are gearing up to harness the power of the digital sphere once again. After the massive success and remarkable TRPs of Bigg Boss OTT 2, which featured YouTube sensations Abhishek Malhan and Elvish Yadav, the makers of the show are all set to harness the popularity of more YouTubers in the upcoming 17th season.
As the anticipation continues to rise around this interesting change in casting, all eyes are glued to see which prominent YouTubers could grace the Bigg Boss 17 house next. With the internet abuzz, three names are currently doing the rounds on social media, raising curiosity and excitement among fans and enthusiasts.
Sourav Joshi, one of the popular YouTubers of India is likely to participate in Bigg Boss 17. The speculations started after he dropped hints and talked about the show in his most recent vlog along with Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav.
Sources close to the production say that Anurag Doval who is said to be the No. 1 Moto Vlogger in India is almost locked for Bigg Boss 17. However, there is no official confirmation from their side yet. He currently has over 7 million subscribers on his YouTube channel ‘The UK 07 Rider’. He hails from Dehradun and has 4.9M fans on Instagram.
Harsh Beniwal, a leading YouTuber and content creator has carved a niche for himself in the digital space. He has 15.5 Million subscribers on his channel. Known for his humorous style and relevant content, Harsh’s videos often deal with everyday situations with a humorous twist, which appeals to a wide audience. Harsh made his Bollywood debut with Student of the Year 2.
Speculations are rife that Haarsh has been approached for Bigg Boss 17 and the talks are in the final stages. He also dropped a major hint on his Insta story.