L-R: Contestants Rob and Ethan in the 'Fear Factor: House of Fear.' Serguei Bachlakov/FOX Logo text Fox has renewed Fear Factor: House of Fear, hosted by jackass Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, for a second season.
“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,” said Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network. “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.”
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This version of the global format housed the contestants together. Fear Factor: House of Fear premiered after an NFC Wild Card game on Fox, providing an excellent launchpad for the debut.
“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,” added Sharon Levy, CEO of Endemol Shine North America. “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.”
The original Fear Factor in the U.S. aired on NBC and was hosted by Joe Rogan.
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 OG Fear Factor has been adapted 32 times worldwide.
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