'Big Boss Ultimate' reality show hosted by Kamal Haasan has been streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar for the past few weeks. Out pf the 16 former 'Bigg Boss' contestants from the five previous seasons who are participating in the new OTT version four have been evicted so far.

On Sunday, Kamal Haasan made is official that he is withdrawing as host from 'Bigg Boss Ultimate' due to date issues with his film 'Vikram' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The legendary actor referring to his costars Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil stated that he did not wanted these top cast members to be affected because of him. He promised to be back for 'Bigg Boss 6'.

There is huge curiosity as to who would be replacing Kamal Haasan on 'Bigg Boss Ultimate'. According to our sources close to the team it is said that Simbu is the chosen one. The same birdie told us that negotiations have already been completed and the busy hero will take over from the next weekend episode.

Simbu who made a strong comeback in Tamil cinema with his blockbuster hit movie 'Maanaadu' directed by Venkat Prabhu has completed 'Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu' directed by Gautham Menon. He is set to shoot 'Pathu Thala' costarring Gautham Karthik and 'Corona Kumar' directed by Gokul from the first week of March. It is reported that he will be hosting 'Bigg Boss Ultimate' in his own unique style. We will have to wait and see the comparisons between Simbu and Kamal play out as the show goes on.