Karan Veer Mehra has emerged as the unexpected winner of Bigg Boss 18, beating fan-favorite Vivian Dsena. The news was announced by host Salman Khan on the finale episode, along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh. Many were taken aback by this decision, but Karan's strong performance and journey in the show has made him a deserving and inspiring champion. Runner-up Vivian and other finalists Chum Darang, Avinash Mishra, Rajat Dalal and Eisha Singh also received praise and support from fans.