Johnny Knoxville Takes the Reins: Fear Factor Returns with a New Chapter on Fox

Fox Television Network has announced that Johnny Knoxville will be the host of the upcoming reality competition series "Fear Factor: The Next Chapter," which is scheduled to air in 2025-2026. The show will pit strangers against each other in stunts and challenges in remote locations until there is only one winner. The original "Fear Factor" aired on NBC from 2001 to 2006, with Joe Rogan as the host. The show featured contestants facing their fears of insects, heights, and other phobias in stunts filmed in a studio. The show was revived for NBC specials and a 2011 revival season, followed by two seasons on MTV from 2017 to 2018. Knoxville is no stranger to reality stunt shows, as he originated the MTV stunt show "Jackass" which went on to release four theatrical movies. He is now set to bring his unique brand of humor and fearless spirit to "Fear Factor: The Next Chapter." Casting for contestants is open to people 18 and older in the United States and Canada. The show promises to be a thrilling and exciting competition that will test the bravery and courage of its participants. With Knoxville at the helm, "Fear Factor: The Next Chapter" is sure to be a hit with fans of the original show and reality competition fans alike. Stay tuned for more updates on the show as it approaches its premiere date.