Rohit Shetty confirms new season of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'
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Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed that the popular stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi will return with a new season next year. The announcement was made during his guest appearance on Bigg Boss's Weekend Ka Vaar episode, where he filled in for Salman Khan. This statement puts to rest rumors that the upcoming season had been shelved.
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Shetty's statement on 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' return
Speaking on the show, Shetty said, "The audience was upset that we couldn't bring a season this year, but next year the show is returning." The filmmaker also revealed that he will be back with a new set of contestants who will face their fears head-on. The last season of Khatron Ke Khiladi (2024) was won by Karan Veer Mehra.
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Shetty's hosting journey on 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'
Shetty has been hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi since its fifth season. The show, which premiered in 2008 with Akshay Kumar as the host, has seen several changes in its hosting lineup over the years. Arjun Kapoor took over from Shetty in Season 7, but he returned to host the next season and has been at the helm ever since.
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Shetty's recent appearance on 'Bigg Boss'
Shetty replaced Khan on Bigg Boss due to the actor's commitment to his Da-Bangg tour. During the recent episode, Shetty reprimanded Amaal Mallik for threatening the makers and praising Farrhana Bhatt for playing a solo game. New episodes of Bigg Boss season 19 are streaming on JioHotstar and Colors TV.