India, July 8 -- The highly anticipated Bigg Boss 19 is set to premiere in August 2025 with several major changes. While Salman Khan returns as the show's face, he won't be the sole host this season. According to updates from Screen, the upcoming season will feature a digital-first rollout, a five-month runtime, and a rotating panel of celebrity hosts.

The show is slated to go live on the weekend of August 29-30. For the first time, Bigg Boss will debut on OTT platform JioCinema before airing on television. Each episode will drop on the streamer first, followed by its TV premiere on Colors TV.

This hybrid model is part of the show's strategy to expand its digital footprint. Sources told Screen, "The makers are making this season as a di...