Sunny Leone’s Sure ‘Surprise Will Come Unexpectedly’ In Splitsvilla X6

MTV’s popular dating reality show Splitsvilla is gearing up to return with a brand new season. Titled MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa, the 16th season of the show will premiere on January 9, 2026. And fans are in for a treat as for the first time in Splitsvilla’s history, the show will air a week thrice- every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm, on MTV India and JioHotstar.

Adding to the excitement, Sunny Leone is returning as the fan-favourite host of the show, while actor Karan Kundra will join her as the co-host. Nia Sharma and Urfi Javed take on the role of “mischief makers,” who are expected to influence contestants’ choices and introduce unexpected twists to the game.

Now the hosts, Sunny Leone and Karan Kundra, reflected on the approaches

of the news seasons and how it feels to return to MTV’s iconic show.

Sunny Leone On MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa

Speaking about the new season, Sunny said, “Splitsvilla has always been very close to my heart because it reflects how love, relationships and choices keep evolving with every generation.”

She added, “This season, with the ‘Pyaar ya Paisa’ twist, the stakes are higher than ever – emotions will be tested, bonds will be challenged and surprises will come from unexpected places. I’m excited to take this journey once again and for audiences to witness it from January 9,” as per Free Press Journal.

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Karan Kundra Describes His Return To MTV as “Homecoming”

Karan Kundrra said returning to MTV after six years feels like a homecoming. He added that he is excited to see how contestants navigate love when money becomes a factor and challenges their choices.

He shared, “Coming back to MTV after six years feels special, and Splitsvilla has always been one of the channel’s most iconic shows. Hosting alongside Sunny Leone, who knows the format so well, is exciting. What intrigues me most is how contestants deal with love when money becomes part of the equation. With Nia and Uorfi adding their own twists, and the show airing three times a week, viewers can expect plenty of drama.”

All About MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa

The new season of Splitsvilla introduces a new show format that splits contestants into two groups- the Pyaar Villa and the Paisa Villa, with emotions and monetary choices driving the game forward. The narrative will continue from where former contestants Digvijay and Kashish left off last season. Featuring 32 single men and women, the show will see them compete for the ultimate prize of ‘Pyaar ya Paisa’ and will stream on JioHotstar and MTV.