Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC): Will Salman Khan Replace Amitabh Bachchan? Netizens React 'Won't Work'

Will Salman Khan Replace Amitabh Bachchan In KBC: Is Amitabh Bachchan planning to step down from hosting the most famous TV reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)? If yes, then who will be considered as his replacement for the show? At the end of Season 16, Amitabh Bachchan shut down the rumors about his departure, saying, "I will see you in the next season." But once again, there has been speculation that Big B will leave hosting reality TV after Season 17. Many believe that Salman Khan will be considered as the replacement for his position in the show.

Will Salman Khan Replace Amitabh Bachchan In Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)?

As per Real Bollywood Hungama's report, a source has confirmed that Salman Khan will be replacing Amitabh Bachchan's position in Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). As per the reports, Amitabh Bachchan has allegedly decided to step down due to "personal reasons." However, this has not yet been officially confirmed by SonyTV.

The outlet reported, "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."

But how did KBC fans react to this? A user took to a Reddit thread with title "Rumor - Salman Khan in talks to replace Amitabh Bachchan as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati" to discuss the rumor. To this, one reacted, "It won't work. It only works with AB Sr. Even SRK couldn't make it work." Another claimed, "Hope this doesn't happen, AB Sr is irreplaceable 🙏🏼." Another commented, "Won't work. KBC and AB Sr are joined at the hips."

Back in the day, we also saw Shah Rukh Khan hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). The actor hosted KBC back in 2007 in Season 3 when Amitabh Bachchan faced a medical emergency.