Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Amid Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai replacement buzz, Amitabh Bachchan confirms return; says 'Main aapse agle daur mein milunga'

Amid speculation about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan possibly hosting the next season of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), megastar Amitabh Bachchan has put the rumours to rest by officially confirming his return as the host. His statement follows widespread buzz regarding his potential departure from the show.
With ongoing buzz about Shah Rukh Khan or Aishwarya Rai Bachchan possibly taking over as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan has finally set the record straight. Dismissing all speculation, the veteran star has officially announced that he will be back to host the next season of the beloved game show.
Kaun Banega crorepati 16 recently aired the last episode of the season and while bidding adieu to the viewers, host Amitabh Bachchan gave and emotional speech.
As Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 wrapped up its final episode, host Amitabh Bachchan reflected on the show's incredible journey. He shared that each time he returns as the host, he and the team eagerly wonder if they will continue to receive the same love, support, and appreciation that has sustained them for the past 25 years.
Expressing his gratitude, he said, "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."
He further shared an emotional message, saying, "Jaate Jaate main aapse bus yehi kehna chahta hoon ke yadi humari koshishon ne yadi kisi ki bhi zindagi ko zara sa bhi chooha hai, yaa yahan bole gaye shabdon koi umeed jagayi hai, toh main samjhunga ki, humari 25 varshon ki joh sadhna thi woh safal hui. So Devi aur sajjanon main aapse ab agle daur mein milunga. Aap apni mehnat par bharosa rakhiye, apne sapno ko zinda rakhiye. Na rukiye, na jhukiye, aap jahan hai jaise hain anmol hain, mere priya hai aur mere apne hain. Phir milte hain aapse, tab tak main Amitabh Bachchan iss daur ke liye, iss manch se aakhri baar kehne jaa raha hoon, Shubh Ratri."
(As I bid farewell, I just want to say that if our efforts have even slightly touched someone’s life or if the words spoken here have ignited hope in any way, then I will consider our 25-year-long journey truly successful. So, ladies and gentlemen, I will see you in the next season. Keep believing in your hard work, keep your dreams alive. Don’t stop, don’t bow down. You are valuable just the way you are, dear to me, and my own. Until we meet again, this is Amitabh Bachchan, signing off from this season with my final words—Shubh Ratri.)