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Virender Sehwag Initially Said 'No' to Hosting 'Rise & Fall' Season 2
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News18•25-09-2026, 14:34
Virender Sehwag Initially Said 'No' to Hosting 'Rise & Fall' Season 2
- •Virender Sehwag is set to host Season 2 of "Rise and Fall," premiering on September 26 on Amazon.
- •Sehwag initially declined the hosting offer, citing concerns about arguments and fights on such shows, but was convinced by the Amazon and MX Player teams.
- •His children also questioned his decision to host, expressing worries about the show's nature.
- •Sehwag views hosting as a new challenge and an opportunity, noting that the show is recorded, not live.
- •He observes a growing trend of cricketers entering entertainment, with examples like Rohit Sharma, Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan.
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When the offer to host the reality show first came, Virender Sehwag's immediate reaction was to say no and that he could not host it. However, after the team showed him video clips and assured him of their complete support during recording, he agreed to take on the challenge.
Ashneer Grover served as the host for the first season of the reality show Rise and Fall before being replaced by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag for Season 2.
Rise and Fall Season 2 is set to premiere on September 26 on Amazon Prime Video and MX Player.
