Bigg Boss 17: Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain to Roadies' Rishabh Jaiswal, rumoured contestants of Salman Khan's show

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Salman Khan is returning to his hosting duties as the seventeenth season of Bigg Boss will go on air from October 15, 2023, on Colors. The first promo of the show was released earlier this month. In the promo, Salman can be seen sporting three different looks as he gives a hint at the theme of Bigg Boss 17. He said the audience will get to see 3 avatars, that are 'Dil,' or the heart, 'Dimaag' or mind and ‘Dum,' or strength. The promo ended with Salman saying, "Abhi ke liye itna hi, promo hua khatam."

Bigg Boss 17 is just two weeks away from its premiere. The anticipation around the participants is now at an all-time high. Reportedly, the season will be around couples vs. singles. Reports claim that the makers have roped in some of the biggest names from the television industry. While the list of contestants is yet to be confirmed, here's looking at the rumoured names:

Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain

Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain are among the most popular couples of television. They tied the knot in December 2021 after dating for a couple of years. Reportedly, Ankita and Vicky are taking as many as 200 clothes to the Bigg Boss 17 house in an attempt to not repeat their looks.

Aishwarya Sharma-Neil Bhatt

Aishwarya Sharma and Neil Bhatt first met on the sets of their daily soap, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. They played the lead pair. The couple got married in November 2021. Aishwarya left the show this year to explore different opportunities. She participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13.

Isha Malviya-Abhishek Kumar

Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar, who starred in Colors' show, Udaariyaan, are said to be entering the 17th season of Bigg Boss. The actress' recent Instagram post hinted at participating in the show.

Jay Soni

Jay Soni is a popular actor who acted in shows like Sasural Genda Phool, Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki and was seen in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai recently. In the past, he participated in reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and Nach Baliye 7.

Rishabh Jaiswal

Rishabh Jaiswal is known for participating in reality shows like MTV Roadies19 and Splitsvilla X4. Reportedly, he has been confirmed for Salman Khan's reality show. He is a model and actor.

Karan Sehmbi

According to reports, Bigg Boss 17 will get a musical touch as singer Karan Sehmbi is expected to participate in the show. He does his own shows and has starred in music videos too.

Vivian Dsena

TV's heartthrob, Vivian Dsena has been reportedly approached and is in advance talks with the makers. He remained in the headlines earlier this year for his secret wedding with Nouran Aly and starting a family with her.