Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan to return as host for next season; Here’s when the show can begin: Report | & more related news here

One of the most controversial shows on Indian television, Bigg Boss, is gearing up for its 20th season. The makers have already started preparations for the new season. This year, the show is expected to follow its original schedule and air in the second half of the year. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will once again return as host.According to a report in Variety India, Salman will be filming Bigg Boss 20 on September 21. The creators of the show are currently auditioning and finalizing the contestants for the next season. Reports also mentioned that the production house and the channel are in talks with several popular television celebrities. The team is considering contestants from other popular reality shows, as younger digital viewers play an important role in the show’s success and engagement. According to the report, some former contestants could also be a part of season 20. More information about the show’s format and contestant list is expected to be announced soon.Coming back to the show’s host Salman Khan, actor Sultan is all set to wrap up a major chunk of his upcoming action film with Vamsi Paidipally opposite Nayanthara. According to sources, the superstar’s team is working on his schedule to adjust his schedule for the reality show. Bigg Boss takes up a major chunk of Salman Khan’s time every year.Before Bigg Boss goes on air, the channel will also see the return of stunt-based reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, hosted by Rohit Shetty. KKK was on hiatus last year due to problems between the channel and the production house. However, this year everything is set and the contestants are currently filming KKK 15 in Cape Town, South Africa.For the uninitiated, the last season of Bigg Boss created quite a buzz. While Gaurav Khanna of Anupamaa fame lifted the trophy, Farrhana Bhatt emerged as the first runner-up.