Bigg Boss 18' is in the headlines for many reasons. The contestants of the show, the theme, the anthem, Salman Khan's return as the host and the animal donkey that came into the house.

The much-loved reality show started on October 6 with 18 new contestants, featuring a wide mix group of TV actors, politicians, and social media influencers. However, the 19th contestant sparked the most interest among viewers.

This year, for the first time, the Bigg Boss house, includes a non-human resident - a donkey living along with the other contestants.

In a letter addressed to Salman Khan, PETA India titled “Urgent Request to Keep Animals Out of Bigg Boss” expressed concerns about the “keeping of a donkey in the Bigg Boss house” and mentioned that they have received several complaints regarding the matter.

In a letter sent to Khan, PETA India highlighted growing public concern over the use of the donkey, which was introduced on the popular reality show’s latest edition as the 19th contestant Gadhraj

An advocacy associate with PETA wrote, Shaurya Agrawal, a letter to Salman Khan, the host of Bigg Boss 18. In the letter, he claimed, "We are being inundated with complaints by members of the public who are deeply distressed over the keeping of a donkey in the Bigg Boss house.

For the first time, this year, Bigg Boss house also has a real animal. This year, a donkey named Gadraj is also a part of the show

As per the latest reports, the following names are the ones who have now been nominated for the Salman Khan hosted show. read on to find out more

Bigg Boss 18 recently held its grand premiere. On the hit reality show, hosted by Salman Khan, there are has 18 contestants inside the house but the show also has an actual animal – a donkey as the 19th contestant.

Bigg Boss 18, a renowned reality show, has generated media attention not just for its contestants, but also for its host, Bollywood actor Salman Khan.