Johnny Knoxville Takes the Reins: Fear Factor Revival Set for 2025-2026 Season
Johnny Knoxville, the beloved star of the iconic Jackass TV series and its subsequent films, is set to take on a new challenge as the host of Fox's upcoming revival of Fear Factor. The show, titled Fear Factor: The Next Chapter, is slated to premiere in the 2025-2026 season, and it promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable experience for viewers. According to Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, Knoxville is the "champion of fearless entertainment" with a "wild sense of humor" and an "unmatched ability to push boundaries." He added that Knoxville's "extreme" nature makes him the perfect fit to lead this bold new reinvention of Fear Factor. The stunt-based game show will take place in an "unforgiving, remote location" where a group of strangers will live together under one roof and face mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges, and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting and fear is a weapon. Only one contestant will conquer all their fears and walk away with the massive grand prize. Knoxville's other TV credits include ABC's The Prank Panel, Hulu's Reboot, History of the World: Part Two, Agent Elvis, and Ridiculousness. The original Fear Factor was hosted by Joe Rogan and aired from 2001 to 2006 on NBC, before being revived by the same network in 2011 and again in 2017 by MTV. So, what do you think of Knoxville as the new host of Fear Factor? Are you excited to see him take on this new challenge? Let us know in the comments!
