In an unexpected turn of events during the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18, it was not the favoured contestant Vivian Dsena who claimed the trophy, but rather Karan Veer Mehra, the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, who emerged victorious on Salman Khan's show. This outcome left Vivian feeling a mix of disappointment and confusion. It is important to highlight that Vivian was one of the most popular contestants of Bigg Boss 18, having been recognized as one of the top two participants upon his entry into the competition. Conversely, Karan Veer was regarded as the underdog, often referred to as the dark horse of Bigg Boss 18.

Karan Veer Mehra declared winner of Bigg Boss 18

Immediately following his victory in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, hosted by Rohit Shetty, Karan Veer Mehra also secured the Bigg Boss 18 trophy along with a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakhs. Upon being announced as the winner, Karan rushed to embrace Chum Darang and Shilpa Shirodkar, expressing his gratitude for their involvement in his Bigg Boss 18 experience.

Vivian Dsena the runner-up of Bigg Boss 18

Vivian Dsena, despite being a favoured contestant in Bigg Boss 18, did not secure the trophy at the grand finale, which has come as a surprise to many. Vivian was perceived as the more popular participant among the finalists; however, Karan appeared to be significantly underestimated. Notably, Karan and Vivian frequently clashed during their stay in the Bigg Boss 18 house, establishing themselves as rivals on the show hosted by Salman Khan. Ultimately, Karan clarified that they share a friendship and have always maintained that bond.

Vivian Dsena declared among top 2 back when he entered Bigg Boss 18

Bigg Boss exhibited favouritism towards their 'laadla' Vivian Dsena from the outset. Evidence of this can be seen in the early prediction of his placement among the top two contestants. The show initially adhered to a theme of past, present, and future, during which Bigg Boss forecasted Vivian and Alice Kaushik as the final two competitors. Although Alice was eliminated well before the finale, Vivian successfully reached the top two, thereby validating one of the predictions.

The entire grand finale episode of Bigg Boss 18 is now available to stream on JioCinema through OTTplay Premium. Aamir Khan graced the occasion as the chief guest, and his rapport with host Salman Khan is a highlight that should not be overlooked.

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