Fear Factor: The Next Chapter Premieres with Johnny Knoxville as Host in 2025-2026
Fox is bringing back the iconic reality show "Fear Factor" with a new iteration set to premiere during the 2025-2026 season. The show will be hosted by none other than Johnny Knoxville, best known for his roles in the "Jackass" franchise and his fearless stunts that often involved bodily harm.
Knoxville's wild sense of humor and unmatched ability to push boundaries make him the perfect fit to lead this bold new reinvention of "Fear Factor," according to Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network. "Johnny Knoxville is the champion of fearless entertainment," Thorn said in a statement to press. "His ability to take on the extreme makes him the perfect host for this new version of 'Fear Factor.'"
Sharon Levy, CEO for Endemol Shine North America, echoed Thorn's sentiments, saying that Knoxville is the epitome of daring charisma and spectacle. "We'll be pushing fear and social strategy to places that will redefine reality competition," Levy said. "Johnny is the perfect host for what will be a wild, unforgettable ride, and we're beyond excited to see him unleash all the fear (and the fun) on our contestants and our viewers."
The original "Fear Factor" ran from 2001 to 2006 on NBC, with Joe Rogan as the host. The MTV revival in 2017 was hosted by Ludacris. The new iteration of the show promises to be "bigger, bolder, and more daring" than ever before. Contestants will be dropped into an unforgiving, remote location and forced to live together under one roof as they face stunts and challenges. This version of the show will focus more on the social strategy of these games.
"Fear Factor: The Next Chapter" is produced by Endemol Shine North America, a Banijay Americas company. Kevin Lee will serve as an executive producer along with Levy, Michael Heyerman, and Sean Loughlin. The series is based on the original "Fear Factor," which was created by Endemol Shine Netherlands. Casting for the show is now open for U.S. and Canadian citizens over the age of 18.
Johnny Knoxville's fearless spirit and unmatched ability to push boundaries make him the perfect host for this new version of "Fear Factor." We can't wait to see what stunts and challenges he has in store for contestants and viewers alike.
