# Bigg Boss 20: Three more contestants confirmed, says report

2026-08-16T02:49:36+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan, will premiere on September 6 on JioHotstar. According to siasat.com, three more contestants have been confirmed: content creator Kushal Tanwar (known as Gullu), Bhojpuri actor Vikrant Singh Rajpoot, and actress Khushi Dubey. The report cites journalists Jeevika and Aradhana Sharma as confirming their entries. Timesnownews.com adds that actor Rajat Bedi has been confirmed and actress Niti Taylor is in the final stage of talks, while earlier reports had listed Geeta Basra and Showik Chakraborty as finalised. Siasat.com also mentions that other names being rumoured include Rajat Bedi, Aryan Kelvin, Zayn Saifi, Ashish Chanchlani, Jennifer Winget and Niti Taylor. Timesnownews.com reports that contestants sign a non-disclosure agreement before entering, and their contract covers fees, rules, and a possible minimum guarantee period. The show's theme includes a 'vardaan' giving contestants two lives, with evicted participants possibly moving to another house for a chance to return. Official confirmation from the makers is still awaited. The complete contestant list is expected to be revealed closer to the premiere on September 6.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources rely on unnamed industry reports and journalist claims, with no official confirmation from the show's makers. Siasat.com presents the new names as confirmed based on specific journalist inputs, while Timesnownews.com frames Rajat Bedi as confirmed but Niti Taylor as still in talks, reflecting a more cautious stance. Neither source is critical of the show or its makers, both are entertainment news with a sensationalist edge, emphasising buzz and speculation. The core uncertainty remains: the final lineup is unknown until the show airs. The key date to watch is September 6, when the premiere will reveal the actual contestants.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 sensationalist
- siasat.com (sensationalist) <https://www.siasat.com/bigg-boss-20-3-more-contestants-reportedly-confirmed-see-photos-3525263/>
  Leads with new names as confirmed, emphasises buzz and speculation over official confirmation
- timesnownews.com (sensationalist) <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/bigg-boss-20-rajat-bedi-to-take-part-in-salman-khan-show-niti-taylor-in-talks-article-155756045>
  Mixes confirmed and in-talks names, adds contract details to maintain reader interest

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-18T16:22:21+00:00.

Tags: Bigg Boss 20, Khushi Dubey, Salman Khan, Vikrant Singh Rajpoot
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