Bigg Boss OTT 2 has its winner! Elvish Yadav lifted the prestigious trophy of the Salman Khan-hosted show. The Youtuber, a wildcard, competed against Abhishek Malhan, Pooja Bhatt, Manisha Rani and Bebika Dhurve. He also took home a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh. Abhishek Malhan was declared as the runner-up. Elvish entered the show as a wild card contestant, and interestingly, he’s the first wild card to ever win a reality show.
With bated breath, the audience awaited the winner, and in a thrilling moment, Salman Khan declared Elvish as winner. The journey, the battles, and the grand finale formed an unforgettable chapter in the show's history.
The finale was a star-studded affair with Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday's special appearance. The dynamic duo from Dream Girl 2 shares the stage with Salman Khan. That’s not all! Jimmy Shergill, Elnaaz Norouzi, and Prasanna and revealed their thrilling new show 'Ranneeti' coming to JioCinema, adding patriotic vibes on Independence Day. The episode featured Badshah's electrifying music and Salman Khan's trademark swag. Finalists and evicted contestants giving mind-blowing performances added to an unforgettable entertainment extravaganza.
The journey began with Pooja Bhatt being the first to bid farewell to the show, followed by the surprising eliminations of Bebika Dhurve and Manisha Rani. As the season neared its climax, the spotlight was on Abhishek Malhan and Elvish Yadav, who emerged as the Top 2 contenders. Standing face-to-face with Salman Khan on the stage, the tension was palpable among the audience. The moment of truth arrived as Salman Khan announced Elvish Yadav as the triumphant winner, while Abhishek Malhan secured the runner-up position, leaving a lasting impact on this remarkable season.
Reflecting on his victorious journey, Elvish Yadav shares, "I can't express how much this win means to me. Having created a history by winning as wild card entry in an iconic show like Bigg Boss OTT 2, this trophy not only symbolizes the tough but also fulfilling journey we had in this house. It wasn't simple living there, but holding this trophy makes it all worth it. The viewers' love, support, and the unforgettable times with my fellow contestants made this victory special. It wasn't easy, and I want to thank everyone who believed in me. This win is for all of us.”
Bigg Boss OTT season 2 began in June and other contestants included Jad Hadid, Avinash Sachdeva, Falak Naaz, Palak Purswani, Puneet Kumar, Aaliyah Siddiqui and Cyrus Broacha. Elvish Yadav and Aashika Bhatia joined as wild cards. While Aashika was soon evicted, Elvish was showered with love and support from fans and has now been declared the winner of the show.
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