Confirmed: ‘Bigg Boss 17’ will not air in the UK
The 17th edition of hit reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ will not air in the UK, its been confirmed.
Sources close to BizAsiaLive.com have now confirmed that the series will not broadcast on Colors TV UK due to a rights issue.
BizAsiaLive.com was first to report that there was a question mark hanging over the telecast of ‘Bigg Boss 17’. No doubt, this will impact the business of Colors TV UK, which rides high on huge commercial deals when the show airs. BizAsiaLive.com understands that the broadcaster had already locked a number of sponsorship agreements for ‘Bigg Boss 17’.
According to the EPG, Colors TV UK will now rely on content from the Viacom18 library to fill the coveted gap. On Sunday itself when ‘Bigg Boss 17’ launched in India, the UK broadcaster will air repeats of ‘Desi Beat’ and repeats of ‘Neerja’ and ‘Naagin’. From Monday, it will air the Hindi dubbed version of Colors Kannada show ‘Ramachari’ at 21:00, followed by other fictions.
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For the very first time, the ‘Bigg Boss’ house will feature a unique area known as the ‘Archive Room’. This room will serve as a comprehensive library, housing footage from every episode of the current season. Handpicked contestants will have the privilege of accessing this treasure trove of footage, allowing them to gain valuable insights into their fellow housemates’ interactions and specific events that have occurred throughout the season.
This is the first time in the history of ‘Bigg Boss’ that the show will not air in the UK.
