Johnny Knoxville Hosting 'Fear Factor' Revival on Fox
- Fox will premiere Fear Factor: The Next Chapter, a reboot of Fear Factor hosted by Johnny Knoxville, during the 2025-2026 season.
- The show returns following previous runs on NBC and MTV, with Knoxville replacing original hosts Joe Rogan and Ludacris.
- The new series will follow the original Fear Factor format by challenging contestants with daring stunts and introducing ongoing gameplay elements.
- Fox President Michael Thorn called Knoxville "the champion of fearless entertainment," while Endemol Shine CEO Sharon Levy described him as "the epitome of daring charisma and spectacle."
- The reboot aims to redefine reality competition by pushing fear and social strategy further, and casting is open to U.S. and Canadian adults over 18.
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Johnny Knoxville to host 'Fear Factor' reboot at Fox
FOX The Fear Factor reboot has found its host. Johnny Knoxville will host the reboot of the reality competition series with the working title Fear Factor: The Next Chapter. Fox Television President Michael Thorn made the announcement, saying that Knoxville is “the champion of fearless entertainment.” “His wild sense of humor, unmatched ability to push boundaries and take on the extreme makes him the perfect fit to lead this bold new reinvention …
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