If you have noticed, most reality shows on television are hosted by men. There is a lack of female-hosted TV shows and even if females host the show they are paired with a male co-host.  

Some of the biggest reality shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati, Bigg Boss, and many singing and reality TV shows have been hosted by male actors. 

In a recent interview with News 18, KBC director Arun Seshkumar was asked why women-hosted shows are an exception. To which he responded saying, “It is not entirely true. KBC Hindi has been associated predominantly with Mr. Bachchan but down South, it happened with Radhikaa Sarathkumar in Tamil and it did very well for that market. It is not conscious that we are not doing it with any other person, but Mr Bachchan is irreplaceable on KBC. I’ll say that slot is not available for anyone as of now. But the gamut is absolutely open. These are decisions taken by the channel. Whenever KBC happens, these aspects are kept in mind. You will see all sorts of talents coming in to host it sooner than later."

Arun has been associated with all these popular reality show franchises such as 

Dance India Dance, Sacch Ka Saamna, Satyamev Jayate, Nach Baliye, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Indian Idol, and several others. 

Talking about other popular shows not having leading female hosts, he said, “The trend of women-oriented films is also very recent. I don’t think it has gone beyond a point. It is not a mindset that ‘females can’t host' but I can say that one of the shows that I am working on right now is hosted by a leading actress. There’s no discrimination. The industry is very open to such changes. They have equal weightage when it comes to stardom. It is all about viewers’ acceptance and what they want to see and that is how the hosts are selected.”

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