Fans of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ are in for a disappointment. The show’s producer, Banijay, has pulled out at the last minute, putting the brakes on this year’s season. The production house had already firmed up some contestants, and shooting was set to begin soon.
The news has left Rohit Shetty, the show’s long-time host, reeling. He was all set to return for another thrilling season, but now his plans are up in the air. Some celebrities had already been confirmed for the show, including Munawar Faruqui, Orry, Esha Malviya, Khushboo Patani, and boxer Neeraj Goyal. The team was gearing up to head to an international location for filming next month.
What Went Wrong
According to sources close to the production house, the team has decided to put the new season on hold. The makers had already informed the channel, Colors, about their decision, and the confirmed celebrities were told about the changes.
Rohit Shetty’s Concerns
Rohit is reportedly upset as he was looking forward to hosting another season. The future of the show is now uncertain. No one knows if another company will take over or if the season will be scrapped altogether.
The Show’s History
‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ is the Indian version of the American show ‘Fear Factor’. It first aired in 2008. Akshay Kumar hosted the first, second, and fourth seasons, while Priyanka Chopra hosted the third. Arjun Kapoor took over for the seventh season. Rohit Shetty has been hosting the show for most of the other seasons.
