Shivangi Joshi says Bigg Boss 20 entry video is fake

Television actress Shivangi Joshi has clarified that she is not participating in Bigg Boss 20, calling a viral video claiming her entry into the show completely fake.

Joshi posted a note on her Instagram Stories addressing the speculation, writing: “It has come to my attention that a video circulating on social media falsely claims to confirm my participation in Bigg Boss 20. I would like to clarify that I am NOT participating in Bigg Boss 20, and the video is completely fake.”

A video had gone viral claiming to be a promo for the reality show, showing a female contestant in an anarkali with curly hair whom fans speculated to be Shivangi Joshi.

Shivangi’s name had been widely discussed online in the days leading up to her clarification, with several fan posts claiming she was among the confirmed contestants for the new season.

Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere in the coming weeks, with Salman Khan returning as host for another season of the reality show.

The makers of Bigg Boss have not yet released a confirmed contestant list, leaving room for continued speculation and fan-driven rumours in the run-up to the premiere.

The makers of Bigg Boss have not yet released a confirmed contestant list, leaving room for continued speculation and fan-driven rumours in the run-up to the premiere.

Television actors clarifying or denying reality show rumours through social media statements has become a routine part of the pre-season buzz cycle for shows like Bigg Boss.

A video had gone viral claiming to be a promo for the reality show, showing a female contestant in an anarkali with curly hair whom fans speculated to be Shivangi Joshi.

Shivangi’s name had been widely discussed online in the days leading up to her clarification, with several fan posts claiming she was among the confirmed contestants for the new season.

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