The contestants of Bigg Boss Kannada were in for a surprise when they found out that they might be competing with a Congress MLA from Karnataka. One day after the 10th season of the reality show commenced, MLA Pradeep Eshwar made a surprise entry into the famous Bigg Boss house as a contestant. Colours TV, the channel that is broadcasting the show, confirmed the MLA’s participation on their social media handles by sharing a video of Pradeep entering the house and greeting the contestants. 

However, reports said that it is not clear whether Pradeep will be a participant for the rest of the show or exit after a guest appearance. The show, hosted by popular Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep, commenced on October 8 and Pradeep’s entrance has led to speculation about the duration of his stay. Several social media users complained about the MLA’s move, questioning his decision to remain isolated in the Bigg Boss house possibly for several days, away from his duties and responsibilities to the public.

Pradeep Eshwar is a first-time MLA who competed from Chikkaballapur against Bharatiya Janata Party’s Sudhakar, a former minister in Karnataka. The current season of Bigg Boss has 17 guests — a mix of popular personalities from film, social media, television and music. At the same time, this season also has contestants who are not prominent personalities or well-known figures. In a first, six contestants were also placed on hold and were asked to complete tasks to ‘prove their worth’ and earn their place in the Bigg Boss house.