MTV Roadies's new season to be hosted by Sonu Sood, after Rannvijay Singha's exit

The show's producers announced on Friday that actor Sonu Sood will host the latest season of the popular reality show "MTV Roadies."

The announcement comes a day after actor-VJ Rannvijay Singha, who has been a part of the reality show for 18 years as a contender, presenter, or coach, announced in an interview that he will not be returning for the new season.

According to media sources, the show's creators have abandoned the concept of gang leaders, which was formerly played by Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, and others.

Season 18 of the daredevil reality show is located in South Africa and has never-before-seen twists and turns, according to a press statement.

Sood expressed his delight at becoming a part of the show, which has redefined the term "adventure."

"'MTV Roadies' has redefined the meaning of adventure for viewers across the country, with high-octane tasks through every edition. The journey emphasises on the importance of mental and emotional endurance along with physical strength, which is what drew me towards hosting the show,?" the 48-year-old actor said in a statement.

"As we set aboard for South Africa, I look forward to a life-changing journey and putting contestants through unimaginable tasks to see if they have the willingness to come back stronger. The new season will be filled with twists and turns and leave viewers stunned as the path unfolds," he added.

The latest season will begin filming in South Africa in the second week of February and will premiere on MTV India in March 2022, according to the press release.

Pippip Media produces "MTV Roadies."