Mumbai: Think about the daredevil show, 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' and the first thing that comes to mind is the show's fearless and suave host Akshay Kumar. But not anymore, as the svelte yet gutsy siren Priyanka Chopra has replaced the dashing actor and she will be seen hosting the show's third season. Stepping in Akki's shoes to push 13 cricketers perform life-threatening stunts seems to be just the right kind of small screen debut for Piggy Chops. Confirming the news a source said to a daily, "The channel wanted a new face. That's when someone suggested Priyanka's name. Talks have been going on for some time and now it has been made official. Negotiations are also on to rope in some top cricketers for the show. Priyanka was selected as she has made her mark in action roles in films like 'Don' and 'Drona' and is probably one of the fittest actresses in Bollywood today."
Sources suggest that the producers of the show felt that Priyanka's chemistry with the cricketers will work for the TRPs. Talking about Priyanka, Ashvini Yardi, the programming head of the channel said, "When you combine Priyanka's glamour, mass-appeal and athleticism with the energy and adrenaline of the cricketers, you get the perfect equation for a show like 'Fear Factor'.
"Akshay took this show to great heights with his inimitable style. So far you people had seen 13 haseenayein with ek khiladi. This season, get ready to witness 13 cricketing khiladis and ek haseena," added Ashvini.
As for Priyanka, she is much too excited. Talking about the show, she said, "The show fits in perfectly with my personality. I have been a huge fan of 'Fear Factor' and thoroughly enjoy watching it. I am looking forward to my innings on television. It's exciting to be a part of a concept which is unique and feature some of the biggest names in cricket.
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