Johnny Knoxville is the new Joe Rogan on Fear Factor
Fear Factor, a once popular television show hosted by current UFC commentator Joe Rogan will be reborn in 2026. Fear Factor will return 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 the original NBC run), the show featured contestants competing 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 in January 2026 on Fox. Hosted by Johnny Knoxville, the show will feature contestants facing extreme challenges while also navigating a social game with the added element of strategic fear.
Sound the alarm, because this 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, unmatched ability to push boundaries and take on the extreme makes 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 is the epitome of daring charisma and spectacle, and that’s Johnny Knoxville personified,” said Sharon Levy, Chief Executive Officer, Endemol Shine North America. “We’ll be pushing fear and social strategy to places that will redefine reality competition, which makes Johnny 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.”
Check out this clip below of Joe Rogan on Fear Factor:
