TV presenter Quoc Khanh will officially become the host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" starting in early 2026.
After 5 years of hosting approximately 500 contestants, MC Dinh Tien Dung officially handed over his position as host of the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" program to sports editor Quoc Khanh.
On the evening of January 6th, the first episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2026 officially aired with a significant change in the host position. Accordingly, MC Dinh Tien Dung handed over the "hot seat" to a new face, editor Quoc Khanh.
The 5-year journey of MC Dinh Tien Dung on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Sharing his thoughts at the time of leaving the program, MC Dinh Tien Dung said he had experienced a memorable five-year journey. During this time, he accompanied approximately 500 contestants and witnessed the awarding of billions of VND in prize money. The male MC expressed his gratitude to the audience, the leaders of Vietnam Television, and the production team for giving him the opportunity to fulfill his dream of hosting this program.
Regarding his future plans, Dinh Tien Dung revealed that he will focus his time on his role as a scriptwriter. However, he may return to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in other roles such as an expert or a contestant.
The pressure on editor Quoc Khanh when sitting in the hot seat.
Taking over the position from his predecessor, presenter Quoc Khanh shared his feelings of nervousness and pressure. He likened accepting the role of host for "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" to "standing before question number 15 with no choices or help left."
The male presenter admitted to having some anxieties about the transition from hosting sports programs to entertainment game shows. According to Quoc Khanh, his usual style tends towards satire and realism, while the role of the host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" is to provide maximum support to the contestants.
"I'm sure I'll face many difficulties in adapting and changing. I hope everyone will support me in these first few programs and I look forward to pleasing the audience," said presenter Quoc Khanh. He also praised the program's appeal thanks to the challenges presented to viewers right in front of their screens.
The appearance of a special player in the first episode.
Right in the inaugural episode of 2026, under the new host, the show welcomed a special contestant, Ms. Tran Hien Lan from Hanoi. Notably, Ms. Hien Lan is a loyal viewer who has followed the program for 20 years and submitted her application to participate from the very beginning of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.
