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Earlier, Karan Johar wanted Kareena Kapoor Khan to be roped in to judge the show
Updated : Jun 05, 2016, 01:39 PM IST
It has been confirmed that Jacqueline Fernandez and not Kareena Kapoor Khan will replace Shahid Kapoor, as one of the judges in season 9 of popular dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.
Earlier, rumours were doing rounds that Karan Johar, who is himself a judge on the show, wanted Kareena Kapoor Khan to accompany him in the judges panel. But all speculations came to a halt on June 2, when the Kick actress shot a promo for the upcoming season of the show.
According to The Times of India, sources reveal, " Jacqueline shot for the promo of the show on Friday. The last season of the show had Shahid Kapoor and Lauren Gottlieb as judges along with Ganesh Hegde and Karan Johar . However, this season will see Jacqueline replacing Shahid as a judge. Lauren might also not be part of the show. Karan and Hegde might return to the show."
Reportedly, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 9 will replace India's Got Talent next month.