Bigg Boss Ultimate: Vanitha Vijayakumar to Balaji Murugadoss; A look at controversial contestants to participate in the show

The reality TV show Bigg Boss is known for its controversies, sparked by none other than the contestants. Bigg Boss Ultimate is all set to launch on Sunday (January 30). Here's a look at the contestants that have been the controversy's favourite children in prior seasons of the show, entering the BB house once again.

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Vanitha Vijayakumar entered the BB house as a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil 3. For better or worse, she was surrounded by controversies. Inside the house, she was a subject of debate, and she set the tone for the show. While she was in the house of Bigg Boss Tamil 5, police questioned her over a complaint alleging that she had abducted her daughter. Her re-entry had heightened fans' expectations.

Needless to say, the Bigg Boss show makes or breaks the image of the contestants. One such contestant who faced an adverse image makeover is Juliana. She entered the house with the popularity she had already gained for raising slogans during the Jallikattu protest. Later, she was reportedly caught doctoring the statements and fabricating the truth.

Anitha Sampath is a newsreader who entered the BB house on Bigg Boss Tamil 4. Starting from the fight she had with actor Suresh Chakravathy to the tiff with Sanam Shetty and Rio, Anitha Sampath grabbed the headlines often. She got evicted on the 84th day as the people’s support was constantly declining.

This Bigg Boss Tamil 4 contestant, kept the show afloat with controversies and rage. He was also allegedly linked with the actress Shivani Narayanan. His name took a beating after he made a derogatory comment about actress Sanam Shetty, allegedly casting couch for winning the beauty pageant.

Bigg Boss Tamil 2 has taken fans by surprise by featuring estranged real-life couple Balaji and Nithya. The show served as an opportunity for the couple to patch up their relationship, but they were often seen getting into serious arguments inside the house. Later, Nithya alleged that Balaji is an alcoholic and physically and mentally abuses her and her child.