Bigg Boss Tamil 10: The hunt for the next Bigg Boss contestant begins : here’s everything to know
The Bigg Boss Tamil universe is all set to enter a new chapter with a special format that brings everyday people into the spotlight. Ahead of the upcoming tenth season, the franchise is introducing a new platform that gives aspiring contestants from different walks of life an opportunity to showcase their personalities and compete for a chance to enter the Bigg Boss house. From the new format and judging panel to the host, selection process and premiere details, here’s everything you need to know.
How did the search for contestants begin?
The journey began with a special audition call to audiences across Tamil Nadu. Vijay Sethupathi featured in a promo inviting people to send in audition videos and explain why they deserved a place in the Bigg Boss universe.The response saw a strong number of entries from across the Tamil audience, setting the selection process in motion and giving aspiring contestants a chance to step beyond the conventional world of celebrity reality television.
What is Bigg Boss: The Common Man?
Bigg Boss: The Common Man is a special show created to discover everyday people with the personality, individuality and presence to make their mark in the Bigg Boss universe. Aspiring contestants from different walks of life get an opportunity to step forward, face a panel of judges and showcase what makes them stand apart.The show gives common people a chance to move closer to becoming part of the Bigg Boss universe, with the selected winner or winners eventually getting the opportunity to enter the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 house as contestants.
Who are the judges?
The judging panel brings together three familiar faces from the Bigg Boss Tamil universe — Aari Arujunan, Raju Jeyamohan and Oviya.Aari Arujunan, who won Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, and Raju Jeyamohan, who lifted the trophy in Season 5, will now return to the franchise in a completely different role. Oviya, who became one of the most popular and talked-about contestants following her stint in the very first season of Bigg Boss Tamil, will also be part of the panel. From the judges and host to the launch date – BB common man.docxHaving experienced the pressures, scrutiny and unpredictability of the Bigg Boss house themselves, the trio will now evaluate aspiring contestants hoping to make an impression and earn their place in the main show.
Who is hosting the show?
Taking charge as the host is Maya S. Krishnan, another familiar face from the Bigg Boss universe.Known for her energetic personality and ability to drive conversations, Maya will guide contestants through the selection process, interact with the judges and bring together the different personalities competing for their chance to enter the Bigg Boss house.
Where is the show being shot?
The show has its own dedicated set at EVP Film City in Chennai. Importantly, this is a separate set created specifically for the new format and is not the main Bigg Boss house.
Since this is not a captive reality format, contestants will arrive at the set for their shoots and challenges and leave once their participation is complete.
What will contestants have to do?
The aspiring contestants will be put through a series of challenges designed to test their personality, individuality and ability to entertain audiences.From personality driven interactions to task-based challenges, participants will have to consistently prove that they have what it takes to make an impact inside the Bigg Boss house. Their performances will be evaluated by Aari Arujunan, Raju Jeyamohan and Oviya.
What does the winner get?
The stakes go beyond simply winning the new show. The selected winner or winners will get the opportunity to enter the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 house as contestants.This makes the format a direct pathway for everyday people to potentially become part of the main Bigg Boss season and marks a significant expansion of the franchise beyond its usual celebrity contestants.
When does the show premiere?
The new show is set to premiere on August 16 on JioHotstar and Star Vijay, with new episodes airing every day.Viewers can catch the show on Star Vijay from Monday to Friday at 10:00 PM, while the Saturday and Sunday episodes will air at 5:30 PM. The show will also stream on JioHotstar.
The opportunity is here. The stage is set. Now it’s time to see who turns their personality into their ticket to the Bigg Boss house. Catch the journey to Bigg Boss Tamil 10, exclusively on JioHotstar and Star Vijay.