Kamal Haasan Not To Host New Season Of Bigg Boss Tamil, Says He Has Taken 'Small Break' From The Show

Actor Kamal Haasan has announced that he will not return as the host for the upcoming season of the popular reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil'.

Kamal Haasan has announced that he will not return as the host for the upcoming season of Bigg Boss.

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Actor Kamal Haasan has announced that he will not return as the host for the upcoming season of the popular reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil'. On Tuesday, Haasan shared a note on social media, citing prior professional commitments as the reason for his departure. 

Kamal Haasan to not host the next season of Bigg Boss Tamil

Kamal Haasan took to X to make the announcement. He stated that he will be taking a brief hiatus from his Bigg Boss journey and will not be hosting the eighth season of the show. 

“With a heavy heart I wish to inform you that I will be taking a small break from our journey that began 7 years ago. Due to prior cinematic commitments, I am unable to host the upcoming season of Bigg Boss Tamil,” Haasan wrote in his statement addressed to fans. 

என்றும் உங்கள் நான்.@vijaytelevision pic.twitter.com/q6v0ynDaLr

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 6, 2024

Kamal Haasan thanks the audience

He added, “I have been privileged to reach you in your homes. You have showered me with your love and affection, for which you have my everlasting gratitude. Your spirited and passionate support of the contestants is at the one core of what makes Bigg Boss Tamil one of the best television reality shows in India.” 

On his time as Bigg Boss Tamil host

Reflecting on his time as the host, Haasan said, “Personally, being your host has been an enriching association where I have honestly shared my learnings. I will always be grateful for this learning experience. I sincerely thank each one of you and the contestants in the show for our time together.” 

He concluded by expressing gratitude to the show's production team, “Lastly, I would like to thank the wonderful team at Vijay TV, as well as every crew member who has been involved in making this enterprise a grand success. I am sure the season will be yet another success." 

Kamal Haasan has been the host of Bigg Boss Tamil since its inception in 2017.