Ever since his participation in the controversial reality show 'Bigg Boss 11' last year, TV producer & host Vikas Gupta is in the news & is enjoyed being known as a 'mastermind'. Vikas got busy with his production ventures, including 'Puncch Beat', post his 'Bigg Boss' stint & recently made his comeback on TV as a host in the reality show 'MTV Ace of Space'. Vikas, the mastermind, is seen making things difficult for the contestants with his tricks. Recently, Vikas Gupta re-entered 'Bigg Boss 12' with his co-contestant from the previous season, Shilpa Shinde, and 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' actor Karan Patel will host 'Ace of Space' in his absence.

Vikas plays with the minds of contestants in 'Ace of Space' (Photo: MTV)

Yes, you read that right!

Before entering the 'BB 12' house, Vikas himself confirmed the same and told an entertainment portal that, “We needed a popular TV face and someone who is straightforward and is respected for his work. Who better than Karan for it? He will be hosting a segment in my absence and I am sure that the audience will love him on the show. Had the deal not materialised with Karan, my other choice would have been Shilpaji (Shinde), but she is going inside the house with me (smiles).”

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Karan Patel (Photo: Instagram)

Speaking about stepping into Vikas's shoes on 'MTV Ace of Space', Karan Patel told TOI that, “I’ve known Vikas for years. I have also followed a few episodes of the show and he is doing a great job as the host. While Vikas has his own approach to the show, I will bring mine to the table. I’ve always enjoyed hosting and it comes naturally to me. I am glad that I am getting to do what I enjoy. I can’t wait to fill in that space. I won’t say that I am stepping into his shoes, as we come with our own experiences and ways to the project. However, I can assure you that what you watch will be fun and it will make an impact. I would do everyone very proud.”

Vikas will be seen entering with Shilpa in 'BB 12' (Photo: Colors)

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Hmm... with Vikas locked inside 'BB 12' house (his entry will get aired in tonight's episode), it'll be interesting to see how Karan Patel will step-in as the 'mastermind' in 'Ace of Space).

For the uninitiated, 'Ace of Space' is the reality show in which contestants are seen fighting it out for the most basic means of existence - space. Vikas is seen monitoring all the contestants in the show, controlling and manipulating their moves.

Divyanka-Karan in 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' (Photo: Web)

On the career front, Karan Patel is currently seen playing the lead role of Raman Bhalla in the long-running 'Star Plus' show 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' opposite Divyanka Tripathi.

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