Please Just Retire: Netizens React Strongly Against Reports Of Salman Khan Replacing Amitabh Bachchan As Kaun Banega Crorepati Host

Amitabh Bachchan and Kaun Banega Crorepati have a hand-in-hand legacy of 16 seasons in the past 25 years. With no doubt, the quiz-based reality show has become a staple in desi households, fans embrace Big B as the ultimate host. After the 16th season concluded earlier this year, the veteran actor hinted at possibly returning to the show, giving fans mixed signals. Amid this, new media reports suggest that Salman Khan might take over KBC host duties. This speculation has sparked huge backlash online, with netizens expressing their irks and lashing out the idea across social media.

Netizens irked by reports of Salman Khan replacing Amitabh Bachchan in KBC 19

As fans await an official update and announcement from the makers, Bollywood Hungama reported that Salman Khan will replace Amitabh Bachchan in the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). A source shared, “Salman Khan is the king of the small screen, and the best face to replace Amitabh Bachchan is him, as he also has a strong connect with the audience in the smaller centres.”

Netizens are angry and openly speaking against the reports of replacing Big B. One user wrote, “No one's gonna watch this time.” Another wrote, “Band karde bhai aur kitni beizzati karwayega ye budha” Another shocked with reports responded, “No...not at all....” Another wrote, “Nhi kr paega” Many are not happy with the decision, writing, “Kbc show flop now.” Look at the reactions:

Sony TV team is yet to react to this.

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Amitabh Bachchan will be back for the KBC17 or not?

While concluding the 16th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan said during the final episode, "Aur har daur ke anth tak sach yehi ban jaata hai, ke iss khel ne, iss manch ne aur maine jitna chaha hai usse kahi zyaada mujhe mila hai, aur lagataar milta rehta hai. Humari umeed hai ke yehi chaah issi tarah bani rahe aur kabhi na toote." After this, many speculated that this might be a hint of him returning to the chair. Meanwhile, it will be a matter of time to know who will lead the coming seasons of the iconic quiz game show.

For those unaware, Amitabh Bachchan has hosted KBC since its debut in 2000, with the exception of the third season, which featured Shah Rukh Khan as the host.