Behind the Screen: Fear Factor

For over two decades, MTV's The Challenge has been the proving ground where reality TV's fiercest competitors come to cement their legacies. What started as a Real World/Road Rules spinoff has evolved into one of the most physically and mentally demanding competition series on television.

The franchise's expansion — with spinoffs in the USA, UK, Argentina, and Australia — speaks to a global appetite for the brand of cutthroat competition and alliance-driven gameplay that Vevmo's community has been tracking since 2007.

At least 1 Celebrity episode ajd I'll be set...

— Nostalgic

Nostalgic;289804 wrote:Me too. At least 1 Celebrity episode ajd I'll be set...

— gamer73

Thread Summary

Discussion thread about Fear Factor with 30 replies from the Vevmo community.

Fear Factor

gamer73 ·

via press release:

NBC ADDS BIGGER AND MORE OUTRAGEOUS STUNTS TO NEW VERSION OF ‘FEAR FACTOR’ WITH RETURN PREMIERE OF FAN-FAVORITE ALTERNATIVE SERIES ON DECEMBER 12 UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – October 19, 2011 – NBC will debut its bigger and more outrageous version of the fan-favorite “Fear Factor” when the alternative series returns on Monday, December 12 (8-10 p.m. ET). The announcement was made today by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC. “We have taken the groundbreaking ‘Fear Factor’ franchise that many fans remember fondly and have ramped it up to make it even more challenging and competitive than ever before,” said Telegdy. “Once again, the contestants will have to face their ultimate fears to prevail -- and the tension and drama of that process will make for some riveting television.” “Fear Factor” will step into its new day and time one week after the conclusion of “The Sing-Off” on December 5. “Fear Factor” returns to NBC with all-new episodes featuring new stunts that will thrill viewers while testing the stamina and nerves of the contestants. Advancements in technology have allowed the producers to develop stunts that are more fantastic than ever before – such as the “Towering Inferno” and the “Helicopter TNT Crash.” Hosted once again by Joe Rogan, each absorbing episode of “Fear Factor” will include four teams of two each competing against each another. Recruited from across the country, the teams will consist of spouses, family members, co-workers and friends, to name a few. Contestants must decide if they have the determination to face their most primal fears, as they are presented with a series of challenges that include the notorious big physical stunts that will test the limits of the contestants’ physical endurance and the ever-popular gross stunts that will test their mental resolve. If contestants complete their task, they advance. If fear stops them from completing a stunt or they fail the mission, they are immediately eliminated. The tandem (or team) who wins the final challenge takes home a $50,000 prize. The show was nominated for a People’s Choice Award in 2005 for “Favorite Reality Show Competition” and was also nominated in 2004 and 2005 as “Best TV Show” as part of Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards. In 2003, the show won the Teen Choice Award for “Grossest Reality TV Moment” and was again nominated in 2005. “Fear Factor” is a production of Endemol USA. The executive producers are Matt Kunitz and David Hurwitz.

NBC Fear Factor 2011 Promo - YouTube

30 Comments
Nostalgic#2
Can. Not. Wait. I'm so excited. Who remembers the episode from years ago where instead of eating the sausage the guy just kept talking and talking and talking?
gamer73#3
Nostalgic;289801 wrote:
Can. Not. Wait. I'm so excited. Who remembers the episode from years ago where instead of eating the sausage the guy just kept talking and talking and talking?
Lol, I actually remember that one! I hope they have a celebrity edition this season. Can't wait for it to reboot!
Nostalgic#4
Me too. At least 1 Celebrity episode ajd I'll be set. I hope they get the same host.
gamer73#5
Nostalgic;289804 wrote:
Me too. At least 1 Celebrity episode ajd I'll be set. I hope they get the same host.
Yea, Joe's the host. You can see him in the trailer.
Nostalgic#6
I didn't even see you posted it. I saw Fear Factor and immediately hit "reply" lol. Anyway the ratings for this new version will go through the roof.
V1man#7
Matt Kunitz, the show creator and executive producer, used to work for BMP and helped create some of the early challenge events.
gamer73#8
V1man;289868 wrote:
Matt Kunitz, the show creator and executive producer, used to work for BMP and helped create some of the early challenge events.
Wow, that's so cool I never knew that!
OtherPplsDrama#9
I'm a huge fan of Joe Rogan so I'll be watching this again!
ILoveRW#12
Thats disgusting, though im not sure if it as bad as this Australian show where they had them drink liposuction fat.
Dash_Vegas#13
ILoveRW;294970 wrote:
Thats disgusting, though im not sure if it as bad as this Australian show where they had them drink liposuction fat.
Wait what? On Australian Fear Factor?!?!
ILoveRW#14
Dash_Vegas!;294974 wrote:
Wait what? On Australian Fear Factor?!?!
No, Balls of Steel Australia. Its a hilarious show by the way.
Anonymous#16
I love this show!!!! I wanna be on it so bad!
Nostalgic#18
Wow, NBC, You really wanna go there?
Nostalgic#19
This show has been on my mind a lot lately and is it coming back next year? I think this is one of those shows that should be on NBC and the reruns keep me hype every time they are on.
Tbone#20

Neato

mariochristopher__#21

So good so far, Rooting for Brandi and Brittani!

HonestTea101#22

Fear Factor gets highest rated premiere in 2 years with 18-49 demographic.

http://deadline.com/2017/05/mtv-fear-factor-revival-premiere-viewership-record-key-demo-ratings-1202105491/

Kryptic241#23

Since this airs on MTV I wonder if some of them are now eligible for the challenge. 

RLK2014#24
Since this airs on MTV I wonder if some of them are now eligible for the challenge. 

doubtful

RLK2014#25

Ludicrous is not a good host 

Kryptic241#26
Kryptic241 wrote:

Since this airs on MTV I wonder if some of them are now eligible for the challenge. 

doubtful

The Brazillian in your avatar was on a simular show to start off though. Maybe they'll cast 1 or 2 if they really like them. 

Morris1721#27
RLK2014 wrote:

Kryptic241 wrote:Since this airs on MTV I wonder if some of them are now eligible for the challenge. 

doubtful

The Brazillian in your avatar was on a simular show to start off though. Maybe they'll cast 1 or 2 if they really like them. 

No she wasn't. She was on a Challenge based spring break edition, with actual castmembers as coaches and commentators. Fear Factor has no ties or connections to the challenge and the two are unrelated.

Hotboiswag#28

Winners of week 1- Mackenzie and Marissa.

Also ive said it once and ill say it again if a dating show gets a chance then shows that actually have competitions and winners should get a chance as well

AlwaysAMess#29
RLK2014 wrote:

Kryptic241 wrote:Since this airs on MTV I wonder if some of them are now eligible for the challenge. 

doubtful

The Brazillian in your avatar was on a simular show to start off though. Maybe they'll cast 1 or 2 if they really like them. 

That's not Camila, *******.

Hotboiswag#30

Also if they do decide to use this show for the challenge they should only open it up to the winners and Brandi and Brittney

RLK2014#31
RLK2014 wrote:

Kryptic241 wrote:Since this airs on MTV I wonder if some of them are now eligible for the challenge. 

doubtful

The Brazillian in your avatar was on a simular show to start off though. Maybe they'll cast 1 or 2 if they really like them. 

really? I didn't know the real world San Diego was not part of the real world franchise. 

Related Topics

The ChallengeEpisode Discussion