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Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Joe Rogan is linked to shocking new role despite previously tearing it apart
Joe Rogan has been linked to the looming return of Fear Factor - despite consistently slamming the show since he last hosted it. Fox is reworking the iconic NBC program for a modern audience, and when asked whether Rogan will reprise his original role, the network's entertainment president said 'it's too early for us to say.' Fox Television President Michael Thorn did not deny reaching out to the old show's 'major talent', however - saying the new show was still in its earliest stages. 'We just ordered the series and we are just in the process of hiring showrunners and talking about hosts and everything right now,' Thorn said during a press conference revealing Fox's 2025-2026 schedule Sunday. 'Obviously he's major talent tied to the show, but it's too early for us to say how we're going to move forward right now.' Thorn, Formerly president of scripted at Fox Entertainment, was also asked why the series was ripe for revival. After nearly 20 years off the air, Thorn said the series - where contestants battle it out over a series of terrifying stunts - is simply 'a phenomenal title.' 'It's visceral storytelling at its best,' he insisted, despite Rogan saying otherwise. 'And that visceral storytelling really - just as you know, across scripted and unscripted - really works with our audience. 'And the chance to reinvent it with a reality element honestly was a no-brainer.' Rogan - currently the host of one of the most lucrative podcasts in the world - has yet to comment on the series pickup. A little-known comic when the old Fear Factor aired, he has an estimated net worth of $200million and a lucrative contract as a commentator with the UFC. He hosted the NBC version of the show for its duration from 2001 to 2006 - a stint he has spoken of in a negative light When asked about his time hosting Fear Factor in 2008, Rogan panned the show's concept as 'mindless', telling the Denver Post: 'I enjoyed the money, but I didn't enjoy doing the show. 'It was boring, and after a while, it was mindless. It's not something I would look forward to, but it was a great paycheck.' When asked he would ever consider again doing a reality show, Rogan did not reject the idea. Then, in 2011, he rejoined as host for the ill-fated first Fear Factor reboot, which was canceled after just one season. He later expressed regret over the decision on his eponymous podcast, admitting 'I didn't have as much money back then. 'Also, it was a lot more money than I got the first time. 'It was a big deal that it was gonna come back, but I immediately regretted it,' He added. 'After a while it was like, Jesus Christ, how many animal d**ks can you serve people?' The show - in its original form - was notorious for its disgusting stunts, which included serving contestants cow testicles. The new version - which does not have a firm release date - is being billed as 'bigger, bolder and more daring'. At the scheduling event Sunday, Fox also revealed it had bought the rights of another 2000s game show, The Weakest Link. The details of both transactions remain under wraps.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rescue HI-Surf Cancellation Explained: ‘We Went All-In,' Says Fox Exec, But It ‘Didn't Catch On Like We Had Hoped'
It was still waters on the viewership front, and not the expensive of filming on location in Hawai'i, that caused Rescue HI-Surf to wipeout after just one season. Season 1 of Rescue HI-Surf averaged 2.8 million total viewers (with delayed playback), ranking No. 4 out of the seven dramas Fox aired this TV season (besting Accused, Alert: MPU and The Cleaning Lady). The island drama delivered 65% audience retention out of lead-in Lone Star, and was this season's 10th-most watched new broadcast drama (out of 12). More from TVLine Fox Fall Schedule 'Steals' Weakest Link, Cuts Back on Scripted — Several Shows Are Still on Bubble Fox Bubble Show Status Report! The Current Outlook for Cleaning Lady, Alert: MPU and 2 Others How NBC Picked What to Cancel to Make Room for 'Our Biggest New Show' - the NBA - and What to Keep 'We went all in on two shows last season — HI-Surf and [the freshman hit] Doc,' Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network and Fox Entertainment told reporters on Sunday evening, 'and we're so proud of the success of Doc. 'Unfortunately, HI-Surf just didn't catch on like we had hoped,' he explained. Added Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade, 'It certainly wasn't the locale or the budget' that factored into HI-Surf's one-and-done fate. 'It just didn't quite grab the audience.' 'We love our partnership with John Wells and Warner Brothers [Television], and hope to do more with John and are doing more with Warner Brothers,' Thorn made clear, 'but [Rescue HI-Surf] just didn't resonate with our audience the way we needed to be able to return it.' Cancellation Anxiety! The Broadcast Shows That Are Still on the Bubble View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
The Independent
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Future of The Simpsons announced following 36 seasons on air
Despite being on air for 36 seasons, The Simpsons is showing no signs of going away with Fox announcing that it has been renewed. Fans can look forward to four more seasons of the long-running show with the network handing the same deals to Family Guy, Bob's Burgers and American Dad. Michael Thorn, the president of Fox Television Network, said in a statement: 'This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation and the brilliant creators - that goes double for Seth this time around - and incredible voices behind these contemporary classics.' Rob Wade, CEO of Fox Entertainment, added: 'The longevity of this agreement reaffirms our commitment to the successful partnership we've built with the incredible team at Disney. This collaboration has and will continue to generate meaningful long-term value and strategically build audiences from Fox to Hulu to fans worldwide.' Marci Proietto, head of 20th Television Animation, also said: 'This historic four-season order from our longtime partners at Fox is truly monumental for these iconic animated series. We are so proud that these legendary shows will continue for hundreds of more episodes, allowing new and longstanding fans to watch, rewatch and experience more of The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad and Bob's Burgers for years to come.' This means that The Simpsons, which already holds the record for the most amount of seasons for a scripted US primetime show, will extend that run to a whopping 40 seasons. In addition, Bob's Burgers will now go on for 19 seasons, Family Guy for 27 seasons and American Dad for 23. It comes after The Simpsons was given a new home on UK television having been broadcast on Channel 4 since 2004. In December it was announced that from January 2025 it will no longer air at its 6:30 pm weekday slot. The broadcaster has chosen to move the animated sitcom to E4, starting with season 32. Meanwhile, new seasons of the show, including season 36, will premiere on Disney + before airing on E4. The new seasons will also be available on Channel 4's streaming service for a limited time. Explaining the decision, Polly Scates, Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4, said that the move was embracing the 'generational shift that is taking place in TV viewing to reach younger viewers, who engage with both the popular entertainment channel E4 and streaming platforms.' ' The Simpsons and Channel 4 have a historic relationship, and I'm delighted that we will continue to bring this much loved and iconic series to our audience.'
Reuters
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' renewed for four seasons at Fox
LOS ANGELES, April 2 (Reuters) - Animated television sitcoms "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," and "Bob's Burgers" have been renewed for four more seasons on Fox, Fox Entertainment said on Wednesday. "American Dad" will return to Fox, where it debuted in 2005, also scoring a four-season renewal. It has been showing on TBS since 2014. The contract extends the status of "The Simpsons" as the longest-running scripted primetime series in television history with its 37th through 40th seasons. "This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation," said Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, referring to its production company behind the shows. Disney+ (DIS.N), opens new tab and Hulu will remain the exclusive global streaming platforms for all four of the animated series.
