[3][4] The series was won by actor Gautam Gulati whilst actress Karishma Tanna emerged as the runner-up.
The new spin-off format of Champions and Challengers with ten contestants hosted by Farah Khan as contractually Salman bids adieu from the series concluding season finale.
[11] The official tabulators for the show being Ernst & Young allegedly had formed the final result based on a number of votes which was not only less than the previous seasons but also the evictions for the same series.
[12] An additional statement released by the firm revealed that the percentage separating the final two contenders was lower than one whole unit indicating figurative comparison to a photo finish.
A typical week begins with nominations, followed by the shopping task, and then the eviction of a Housemate during the Saturday episode.