FOX Renews “Fear Factor: House Of Fear” For A Second Season
Earlier this year, FOX revived the iconic “Fear Factor” series with “Fear Factor: House of Fear”, with Johnny Knoxville hosting and it’s been a huge ratings success, pulling in 16.5 million multiplatform viewers, ranking in Adults 18-49 as broadcast’s #1 debut and the #1 new unscripted series of the season, reinforcing FOX as the dominant force in unscripted.
Set in an unforgiving remote location, Fear Factor: House of Fear features a group of strangers who live together under one roof while facing mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges, and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting – and fear is a weapon. In the end, only one contestant will conquer their fears and walk away with the massive grand prize.
FOX has announced that, following the massive success, it has renewed the show for a second season, with Knoxville returning as the host.
Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network, said in a statement regarding the renewal:
“Fear Factor: House of Fear instantly established itself as a signature unscripted series for FOX, and our audience can’t get enough of how it takes them – and our contestants — to the absolute edge with every episode. Johnny Knoxville’s fearless, unpredictable energy makes him the perfect ringmaster, as he and our friends at Endemol have redefined this iconic format and elevated it into something fresh, addictive, highly competitive, and cringe-inducing in all the best ways. And believe it or not, they’re already plotting new ways to raise the shock-and-awe quotient for Season Two.”
Sharon Levy, Chief Executive Officer of Endemol Shine North America, added:
“Bringing an icon like Fear Factor back to life required a host who could match its legacy, and Johnny Knoxville has been the ultimate catalyst for this evolution. He didn’t just host Fear Factor: House of Fear; he became the heart of it. Earning the title of the most-streamed unscripted series this season is a massive win for ESNA and our incredible partners at FOX and shows the Fear format is as strong as ever. For Season Two, we’re already plotting how to push the social strategy and physical stunts to even more visceral, stomach-turning heights. We are just getting started.”
“Fear Factor: House of Fear” is produced by Endemol Shine North America, a Banijay Americas company. Kevin Lee, Anthony Carbone, and Lindsay Tuggle serve as executive producers, along with Endemol Shine North America’s Sharon Levy, Michael Heyerman and Sean Loughlin. The reimagined Banijay Entertainment format builds on the internationally renowned Fear Factor, which has 32 adaptations worldwide.
With Disney’s multi-year deal with FOX, means new episodes are available the next day after airing on the FOX channel and the first season is available to stream on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+ in the United States.
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