Reason why Bigg Boss 17 premiere date got postponed Mumbai: Following Bigg Boss OTT 2, viewers have been anticipating the premiere of Bigg Boss 17, which was previously thought to start on September 30. However, just yesterday, online sources stated that the contentious reality show's premiere date had been moved to October 20. At the time, no explanation for the delay was provided. Why Was the Bigg Boss 17 Premiere Postponed? Now that the Bigg Boss 17 launch has been rescheduled, we know the REAL reason for the decision. According to a recent article in Bollywood Life, the show's producers preferred the launch date of October 20 due to the impending ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Given the fervent cricket fandom in India, the cricket spectacular, which is set to begin in the first week of October, provides a stiff competition for TRP ratings. The battle for viewers during major athletic events is one of the prominent difficulties faced by televis