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From Aravind KP to Vaishnavi: List of contestants re-entering Bigg Boss Kannada 8 'second innings'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jun 23, 2021, 11:46 IST
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​List of contestants re-entering Bigg Boss Kannada 8 'second innings'

Bigg Boss Kannada season 8 is all set to premiere its 'Second Innings'. The reality show will resume from where it was stalled and have the same contestants who were inside the house when the show was suspended. Here is the list of the twelve contestants who will be making a grand re-entry to the glasshouse.

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​Vaishnavi Gowda

The Agnisakshi actress undoubtedly won many hearts with her fair play since season 8 of the reality show premiered. While she was referred to as one of the least controversial candidates of the season, Vaishnavi now seems to have buckled up for some game-changer.

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​Nidhi Subbaiah

This diva of the Kannada film industry surprised fans with her entry as a contestant of the reality show. Nidhi, as a contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada season 8, was quite vocal about her expressing her disappointment over the ongoing events inside the glasshouse.

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​Shubha Poonja

Known as one of the chirpy contestants of the season, Shubha was at her entertainment best during the first innings of Bigg Boss Kannada 8. Her sense of humour and fun antics inside the glasshouse indeed left the viewers in splits.

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​Divya Suresh

Divya Suresh is known for her competitive spirit. The model was at her best when it came to the tasks and left no stone unturned to give her best in everything inside the Bigg Boss house.

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​Manju Pavagad

Majaa Bharatha fame Manju Pavagad was known to be one of the toughest competitors initially when the season premiered. However, his performance during the task witnessed a dip with each passing days.

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​Prashanth Sambargi

Known as the 'troublemaker of Bigg Boss Kannada season 8, Prashanth Sambargi is known for his share of arguments and fights inside the glasshouse. Needless to say, his competitive spirit during the task is worth a mention.

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​Priyanka Thimmesh

Priyanka entered the glasshouse as one of the wild card entrants. Priyanka's entry inside the Bigg Boss house turned out to be a gamechanger for quite some contestants who were already in the show. She often referred to herself as 'One-woman-army'.

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​Chakravarthy Chandrachud

The senior journalist was the first wild card contestant to enter Bigg Boss Kannada season 8. He is known for his mind-games and often guided the contestants in terms of tasks and taking decisions. He was referred to as the 'fatherly figure' inside the glasshouse.

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​Aravind KP

The Biker shot to fame for his stint in Bigg Boss Kannada season 8. He indeed turned out to be the heartthrob of many. While he was expected to be one of the finalists of the season, his link-up with bestie Divya Uruduga can never be ignored.

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​Raghu Gowda

Besides trying his best to prove himself as one of the strongest contestants of the season, Raghu's journey inside the Bigg Boss house had been a roller coaster so far.

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​Shamanth Gowda

Fondly known as 'Bro-Gowda', Shamanth managed to sustain inside the glasshouse despite getting nominated consistently. He is considered one of the 'luckiest' candidates of the season.

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​Divya Uruduga

Divya Uruduga's journey inside the Bigg Boss house came to a still when the actress was rushed to the hospital owing to her illness. She was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and was asked to rest completely.

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