Former Titans player Taylor Lewan is taking Netflix reality stars to 'Battle Camp': Who's in the cast, how to watch
Former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan has announced he will be hosting a new Netflix reality series titled "Battle Camp" premiering on the streaming platform on April 23.
The show will feature 18 Netflix reality universe contestants, all competing in a series of challenges to win one "life-changing cash prize." Viewers will recognize contestants from popular programs like "Love is Blind," "The Circle" and "Perfect Match."
"The cast was amazing to be around, but the production team was something I'd never seen before," wrote Lewan on social media on Wednesday. "A staff of over 400 people, all working together to create the best product possible, while trusting a football player with fake teeth to facilitate and drive this new show."
Here's what else to know about Lewan and "Battle Camp."
After being drafted by the Titans in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft, Lewan spent nine seasons with the team before being released in 2023. During his time with the NFL, Lewan was named to three consecutive Pro Bowls between 2016 and 2019.
Lewan, known for chugging beer from catfish while cheering on the Nashville Predators, also co-hosts the Barstool Sports podcast "Bussin' With The Boys" with former Titans linebacker Will Compton.
Initially, Lewan was skeptical about hosting a reality TV show. But according to his post on X, his skepticism faded when he realized Netflix was behind the offer.
"After a couple of meetings and 14 days later, I was on a plane to film Battle Camp (working title at the time)," he wrote. "It was 30+ days of late nights and early mornings, trying to figure out how to swim in this brand-new ocean."
"Battle Camp" is a "Survivor" style reality TV series starring 18 Netflix personalities who will fight for their chance to live another day at camp, where they will compete in challenges in the hope of being the last one standing and winning a grand prize of $250,000.
According to Netflix, Lewan will act as both coach and camp counselor. In addition to hosting, the former athlete will help guide players through the twists and turns of the game, which includes a giant spinning wheel that decides who must head home empty-handed.
"Battle Camp" will be available to stream on Netflix April 23.
The show will feature 18 contestants from across the reality TV world. Here's who's participating:
Avori: "The Mole", Season 1
Bri: "Too Hot to Handle", Season 6
Chase: "Too Hot to Handle", Season 2 and "Perfect Match", Season 1
Gabi: "Cheer"
Georgia: "Too Hot To Handle", Season 3 and "Perfect Match", Season 1
Gio: "Selling The OC"
Irina: "Love Is Blind", Season 4
Kyle: "The Circle", Season 6
Lexi: "The Ultimatum: Queer Love", Season 1
Lorenzo: "Squid Game: The Challenge", Season 1
Louis: "Too Hot to Handle", Season 5 and 6
Morgan: "Cheer"
Nick: "The Circle", Season 3 and "Perfect Match", Season 1
Polly: "Selling The OC"
Quori-Tyler: "The Circle", Season 6
Shubham: "The Circle", Season 1 and Season 5
Tony: "The Mole", Season 2
Trey: "Squid Game: The Challenge", Season 1
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana
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