The atmosphere in Bigg Boss Kannada 12 house becomes unbearable. Now with the grand finale looming at hand, the writers have included a wrenchingly beautiful detail: a mid-week elimination. By Jan. 7, 2026, eight of the new participants are trapped on a thin layer of ice, knowing that one of them will be sent home a few days before they can even taste the winner’s sweet.
Host Kiccha Sudeep had hinted during the last “Vaarada Kathe” about the unexpected departure, and they are sure the moment has come. Current Status: Top 8 Fighting to Survive After last weekend’s emotional exit from Spandana Somanna, it has its top eight warriors. These contestants have survived more than 100 days of punishing work, emotional breakdowns and complicated house politics.
The Top 8 Contestants:
- Dhanush Gowda (Present Captain & Ticket to Finale Contestant)
- Rakshitha Shetty
- Gilli Nata
- Ashwini Gowda
- Dhruvanth
- Rashika Shetty
- Kavya Shaiva
- Raghu
While Dhanush Gowda has managed to take a breath of fresh air with the achievement his captaincy and triumphs in "Ticket to Finale" tasks, the other seven are in danger range.
Which One Is Most Likely Getting Evicted?
A good number of unofficial polls and numerous social media posts indicate there is a real split in the "safe" leaders from those at the grassroots. The Safety Leaders: Gilli Nata and Rakshitha Shetty continue to rule the voting charts. This week alone, it has been claimed that Rakshitha has received more than 6.2 lakh votes, and she is thus confirmed as a popular fan favorite. Gilli Nata is still untouchable as well with his brilliant gameplay.
The Danger Zone:
Rashika Shetty, Ashwini Gowda, and Dhruvanth are all in the midweek eviction spotlight.
- Rashika Shetty: Though she has a fiery personality, she has been at the bottom of public polls this week.
- Ashwini Gowda: Her recent arguments with Rakshitha over "family-related" issues received headlines, but they probably divided her fanbase.
- Dhruvanth: The most formidable performer, but also often a bigger, bigger-than-life role in the family house.
If the “mid-week shocker” adheres to the standard low-vote logic then Rashika Shetty becomes the weakest candidate at these moments in time to be eliminated. The Finale Path: January 18, 2026. The Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Grand Finale will be aired on Jan. 18, 2026. The 15th-week airing was originally finished but ended with two weeks running because of a record set at TRP. When the mid-week has run its final program, it would leave the house with the top seven and then in the next weekend episodes, Sudeep could remove the rest (including top 5). The winner takes home a prominent trophy and a cash sum of ₹50 lakh.
