Fear Factor, a once-popular television show hosted by current UFC commentator Joe Rogan, will be reborn in 2026. Fear Factor returns to network TV with a new host, Johnny Knoxville, a stunt performer, actor, comedian, writer and producer best known as the co-creator and star of the MTV reality stunt series Jackass.
The original Fear Factor show was a reality stunt/dare television series that originally aired on NBC from 2001 to 2006, with a revival season in 2011-2012 and another brief run on MTV in 2017-2018.
Hosted primarily by comedian Joe Rogan (in its original NBC run), the show featured contestants taking part in a series of extreme physical and mental challenges designed to test their limits of fear, endurance, and disgust.
Fear Factor: The Next Chapter (also known as House of Fear) is a reboot of the reality competition series that will premiere on Fox in January 2026. Hosted by Johnny Knoxville, the show features contestants facing extreme challenges while also navigating a social game with the added element of strategic fear.
Sound the alarm, because in January Fear is BACK. 🚨🚑#FearFactor: House of Fear, hosted by Johnny Knoxville, is coming soon to @FOXTV! pic.twitter.com/GfvcqvU6Pe
— Fear Factor (@FearFactor) October 27, 2025
“Johnny Knoxville is the champion of fearless entertainment,” said Michael Thorn, president of FOX Television Network. “His wild sense of humor, unparalleled ability to push boundaries and tackle the extreme make him the perfect fit to lead this bold new reinvention of Fear Factor.”
“When you reimagine a series as legendary as Fear Factor, you need a host who epitomizes bold charisma and spectacle, and that is Johnny Knoxville personified,” said Sharon Levy, Chief Executive Officer of Endemol Shine North America. “We will be pushing fear and social strategy into places that will redefine reality competition, making Johnny the perfect host for what will be a wild, unforgettable ride, and we are beyond excited to watch him unleash all the fear (and fun) on our contestants and our viewers.”
Watch the clip below of Joe Rogan on Fear Factor:
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