In a surprising twist, former cricketer and ex-judge of The Kapil Sharma Show Navjot Singh Sidhu is set to make a comeback to the show after a five-year hiatus.

The much-anticipated return, teased in a new promo for The Great Indian Kapil Show, has already created a buzz among fans. Sidhu’s reunion with Kapil Sharma comes after a controversial exit in 2019, and his appearance on the show has sparked mixed reactions, particularly from his replacement, Archana Puran Singh.

The promo reveals Sidhu seated in the iconic judge’s chair, a position he once occupied for years, while Archana Puran Singh looks visibly taken aback. In a playful exchange, Kapil Sharma jokes that Archana’s new makeover has turned her into Sidhu, but the former cricketer quickly clears the confusion, asserting that it is indeed him sitting in the chair.

Archana, caught off guard, humorously demands that Kapil intervene, asking him to tell Sidhu to vacate her seat.

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“Kapil, tell Sardar Sahab to get off my seat. He’s taken over my spot,” she says in the promo, to which Harbhajan Singh, also appearing in the episode, sides with Sidhu, claiming no one can ever replace the original judge.

Despite the dramatic promo, the show’s producers have confirmed that Sidhu will not be reclaiming his position as the permanent judge. Instead, he will appear as a guest along with his wife, Navjot Kaur, while cricketer Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra will also join the fun.

The episode promises plenty of laughs as Sunil Grover takes on the role of impersonating Sidhu, recreating his trademark style.

Sidhu’s return to the show marks a significant moment, as he had been absent since 2019, following the fallout over his controversial remarks regarding the Pulwama terror attack. In the aftermath of the attack, Sidhu’s comments that terrorism should not be attributed to an entire nation sparked outrage across India, leading to widespread calls for his removal from The Kapil Sharma Show. As tensions simmered, the channel decided to replace Sidhu with Archana Puran Singh, who has since become a beloved presence on the show.

At the time, Sidhu defended his statements, claiming he had been absent due to a legislative session and had no prior intimation of his removal from the show. "If it is regarding my statement, I will stick to what I have been saying yesterday, today, and ever tomorrow," he wrote on social media.

The new episode, featuring Sidhu’s highly anticipated return, promises to be a delightful mix of nostalgia and humor. Fans of the show are eager to see the former judge back in action, even if only for a brief appearance. As the show continues to captivate audiences, the question on everyone’s mind remains: will Sidhu ever return to the judge’s chair permanently, or will Archana Puran Singh continue to rule in his absence?