Recent reports suggest that the digital-only format of Bigg Boss OTT may be discontinued. While there hasn't been an official announcement from the makers, industry insiders are speculating that the show might not return in its previous form.

Bigg Boss OTT was introduced in 2021 as a digital-first extension of the Bigg Boss franchise, aiming to attract younger, online audiences. The show initially debuted on Voot and later moved to JioCinema, featuring different hosts each season and a faster-paced format compared to the television version. The first season was hosted by Karan Johar, with Divya Agarwal as the winner and Nishant Bhat as the runner-up. The second season saw Salman Khan take over as host, with Elvish Yadav winning and Abhishek Malhan finishing second. Anil Kapoor hosted the third season, where Sana Makbul emerged as the winner and Naved Shaikh as the runner-up.

The potential reason behind the cancellation of Bigg Boss OTT is a strategic decision to avoid audience fragmentation. Reportedly, the producers plan to run a single Bigg Boss season in Hindi that will be available on both television and OTT platforms simultaneously. This unified approach aims to broaden reach, increase engagement, and streamline production costs. The makers believe that running two separate editions of the reality show within a short period might be diluting the brand's impact and causing viewer burnout.

By integrating the viewing experience, the creators aim to prevent viewers from having to choose between digital-exclusive or TV-exclusive formats. This shift in strategy could mean that the network intends to focus all creative and financial resources on making the televised season the biggest in the show's history.

While some reports suggest that Bigg Boss OTT has been "scrapped indefinitely", others indicate that Bigg Boss OTT 4 is still in the works and will be hosted by Salman Khan. According to these reports, the show is expected to premiere in the first week of August. Adding to the confusion, there were reports in May 2025 that Bigg Boss OTT 4 had been scrapped to allow full focus on Bigg Boss 19.

Bigg Boss 19 premiered on August 24, 2025, on Colors TV and JioHotstar, hosted by Salman Khan. The grand finale aired on December 7, 2025, with Gaurav Khanna as the winner and Farhana Bhatt as the runner-up. The season was subtitled "Iss Baar Chalegi Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar" and introduced a parliament-style twist.