Full list of Splitsvilla 16 confirmed contestants: MTV’s popular dating reality show Splitsvilla 16 premiered on January 9, 2026, marking the return of Karan Kundrra as co-host after a gap of six years. Sunny Leone has once again joined him, bringing the familiar energy back to the franchise. This season sees 32 contestants competing to find their ideal partner amid a mix of strategy, rivalry and romance.
Adding to the excitement are Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed, whose mischievous presence promises nonstop entertainment. The contestants introduced in the premiere episode were placed in the love villa, with 16 contestants making their first impression on the audience.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 16 Contestants – Love Villa
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Top 8 Girls of Love Villa
- Sadaf Shankar
- Akanksha Chaudhary
- Anjali Schmuck
- Soundarya Shetty
- Anisha Shinde
- Diksha Pawar
- Simran
- Suzanne
Top 8 Boys of Love Villa
- Chakshdeep Singh
- Yogesh
- Sorab Bedi
- Anuj Sharma
- spread out
- Ayush Sharma
- Joyful
- -Himanshu Arora
However, only half the story was revealed in episode 1. Episode 2, aired on January 10, 2026, revealed a major twist with the introduction of the paisa villa. This parallel villa houses 16 additional contestants and is supervised separately by Uofi Javed and Nia Sharma, which immediately changes the dynamics of the game.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 16 Contestants – Paisa Villa
Top 8 Boys of Money Villa
- Aarav Chugh
- Vishu Bajaj
- Ayush Jamwal
- Kushal Tanwar alias Gullu
- Gaurash Gujral
- Ron Cariappa
- Deeptanshu Saini
- Mohit Magotra
Top 8 Boys of Money Villa
- Keona Walke
- Khushi Rawal
- Zalak Gohil
- Niharika Tiwari
- Preet Singh
- Ashmita Adhikari
- Kaira Anu
- Anushka Ghosh.
With the advent of the Paisa Villa, Splitsvilla 16 has evolved from a traditional dating show into a multi-layered strategic battlefield. The announcement by Uorfi and Nia made it clear that Paisa Villa is not just a parallel setup, but a powerhouse capable of reshaping alliances and turning the game upside down.
Hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra, Splitsvilla 16 airs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 pm on MTV and is also available for streaming on JioHotstar. With unexpected twists, power struggles and emotional conflicts already underway, this season is fast emerging as one of the most talked-about reality shows of 2026.