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And, he’s back for the 18th time!

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While Salman was unable to host "Bigg Boss OTT 3" due to his film commitment with "Sikandar," he’s ready to take the reins of the main season once more. (Photo: Instagram/beingsalmankhan)

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is making a triumphant return! This time, he’s back to host the highly anticipated "Bigg Boss" Season 18, which is set to premiere on October 5.

While Salman was unable to host "Bigg Boss OTT 3" due to his film commitment with "Sikandar," he’s ready to take the reins of the main season once more.

The buzz around the tentative contestant list has been electric on social media and entertainment news outlets. Rumored participants include actors Arjun Bijlani, Sameera Reddy, Dalljiet Kaur, and Karan Patel, with additional names like Surbhi Jyoti, Pooja Sharma, and Shoaib Ibrahim also in the mix.

Social media influencers Abhishek Malhan, Mr Faisu, Deepika Arya, Dolly Chaiwala, Maxten, and Thugesh are reportedly among the potential contestants. Moreover, reality TV stars from Splitsvilla 15, such as Kashish Kapoor, Digvijay Singh Rathee, and Siwet Tomar, may also be featured. There’s even speculation that popular contestants from Bigg Boss OTT 3, like Shivani Kumari, Vishal Pandey, and Adnaan Shaikh, might make a return to the show.

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