Bigg Boss is still one of the most popular reality shows in India. Throughout the years, it has drawn in a ton of celebrities who traded their lavish lifestyles to stay in the Bigg Boss house and keep viewers entertained. A lot of these contestants raked in some serious cash for their time on the show, with the highest-paid contestant ever pocketing an incredible ₹2.5 crore for just three days.

The biggest earner in Bigg Boss history.

Pamela Anderson, the Canadian-American actress famous for her role in Baywatch, made headlines as the highest-paid contestant ever on Bigg Boss, raking in ₹2.5 crore for just three days of participation, as reported by Financial Express. She joined Salman Khan's show during its fourth season, which was also the first time the superstar hosted it.

Despite her short stay, which lasted only three days, she was part of a season that included other notable contestants like Shweta Tripathi, who won the season, along with The Great Khali, Dolly Bindra, and Samir Soni, among others.

Who exactly is Pamela Anderson?

Pamela Anderson shot to fame when she was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month in February 1990. She became a household name playing C.J. Parker on the hit series Baywatch. Since then, she's appeared in a bunch of shows and movies like Barb Wire, Naked Souls, and The Nanny, among others.

Her most recent project was The Last Showgirl, which even earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Up next, she’ll be starring in The Naked Gun, a fresh take on the classic comedy The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!.

Some reports have revealed that a few contestants are raking in some serious cash for their time on the show. For instance, The Great Khali is reportedly getting ₹50 lakh per week, while Karanvir Bohra is pocketing ₹20 lakh weekly. Sidharth Shukla is earning ₹9 lakh for each episode, Vivian Dsena is making ₹5 lakh a week, and Hina Khan is taking home ₹2 lakh per episode.

On another note, the current contestants of Bigg Boss 18 are keeping viewers glued to their screens. With fresh fights and drama popping up every day, fans have already picked their favorites. The latest promo teases a major showdown between Karan Veer Mehra and Rajat Dalal during the Time God task. It’ll be exciting to see who comes out on top this season.

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