MTV Splitsvilla X3 is all set to host online auditions, embracing the new normal. Host Rannvijay Singha says that even though safety is of prime importance, there’s no way the entertainment quotient can spiral down

“Yeh ishq nahi asaan,

Bas itna samajh lijiye

Sirf 30 seconds ka time hai,

Aur impress karke nikalna hai!”

Finding love has never been quirkier and if you think you can ace this, then MTV has you covered. Sprucing up the momentum to find love in the current unprecedented times, the channel has launched the first ever online auditions for the 13th season of its marquee dating-reality franchise, Splitsvilla X3.

For the first time, the channel will unveil four Splitsvillain (two boys and two girls) prior to the show, who will be part of the online auditions. Ten shortlisted boys and girls will pitch a date to the Splitsvillain in each episode. And then, the twist will begin. These virtual pitches are timebound, and the contestants will only have 30 seconds to ace the game. Out of the four people the Splitsvillain selects after dating them, the audience will select a boy and a girl, who get a chance to make it to MTV Splitsvilla X3, via public voting on Voot. The ones to make it to the show get a chance to be a part of Splitsvilla X3, with an exotic location, drama, fun, romance, and spice. And to top it all, the charming duo Rannvijay Singha and Sunny Leone will be back as hosts for the seventh time over and up the ante with the virtual auditions.

Rannvijay said, “This year has been a complete roller coaster for us. While safety is of prime importance, there’s no way the entertainment quotient can spiral down. This is one show which lets you explore the possibilities of love and relationships in the most candid way and the online auditions is sure to add up to the fun. Digital is the new normal and we’re here to kickstart the season in a different yet fresh avatar. Looking forward to fans pouring in their love for the show.”

Sunny Leone said, “Every season, the journey of Splitsvilla unfolds in a refreshingly different way for me. Not only do I meet new people, I get to experience and work around newer themes and formats. This year is no different, despite the challenges. With digital becoming the way of life, the live auditions are a first for me and I am really excited to be a part of this format. The auditions are sure to double up the fun and I’m looking forward to interact with some interesting people in the process.”

(The virtual auditions will be held on December 12 & 13 and then December 19 & 20 on the official MTV pages on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and VOOT.)