Bigg Boss 19: From Divyanka Tripathi to Ram Kapoor – Celebs who denied participating in the show this year

As anticipation builds for the 19th season of Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss, fans are eager to know who will be entering the iconic house this time. However, along with casting rumours, the list of celebrities who have reportedly rejected the offer is growing. From actors to influencers, many have chosen not to be part of the controversial reality show. Here is a closer look at the stars who opted out and their reasons.

Television star Divyanka Tripathi, who has long been rumoured to join Bigg Boss, finally addressed the speculation in an interview with Telly Talk. She clarified, “Fake, they spread such news every year.” While this may have put rumours to rest for now, Divyanka also opened up about why she finds the format personally challenging. “I’m not sure I could ever do Bigg Boss. The show intimidates me a bit. Being an introvert, the idea of being away from home and my husband Vivek feels overwhelming. I find it challenging to be separated from my family for extended periods. It’s a tough experience, and honestly, it’s just not for me,” she admitted.

Best known for Sacred Games and her recent appearance on The Traitors, Elnaaz reportedly turned down a ₹6 crore offer to be part of Bigg Boss 19. She is said to be selective about the kind of work she takes up, and the Bigg Boss format perhaps did not align with her current goals. For now, she seems more inclined towards projects that best suit her trajectory.

True to her candid style, Mallika used her Instagram Stories to put all rumours to rest. “Putting an end to all the rumours, I am NOT doing Bigg Boss and NEVER WILL. THANK YOU,” she wrote, leaving no room for further speculation.

Another Traitors alum, Purav Jha earned attention for his gameplay and screen presence. But like his fellow contestants, he too has opted out of Bigg Boss 19. He found the idea of back-to-back reality shows too draining and wants to explore scripted projects or return to content creation instead.

Veteran television and film actor Ram Kapoor made it very clear that Bigg Boss isn’t on his radar. Even if offered ₹20 crore, he said he would not join the show. While speaking about the format, he said, “Bigg Boss isn’t a bad show, but as an actor, I think it’s not for me.”

After his stint in the reality game show The Traitors, businessman Raj Kundra’s name began circulating as a possible Bigg Boss 19 contestant. However, he has reportedly denied the claims. While he did gain attention for his on-screen presence, sources suggest he is not keen on doing another reality show so soon. Kundra appears to be focusing on his business ventures and maintaining a lower public profile at the moment.

After participating in The Traitors, Anshula Kapoor admits she isn’t mentally prepared for yet another intense reality show. She reportedly passed on Bigg Boss 19 to take a break and focus on her personal life. Sources suggest that she wants to explore opportunities in digital content rather than being in the public eye 24/7.

Jannat Zubair also reportedly turned down the Bigg Boss 19 offer. While there has been no official statement from her, sources suggest that the young actress prefers to stay away from controversial formats. With a huge fan following and her focus on content creation, Jannat seems to value her peace and privacy over reality TV.