: One of the most notorious stunts in TV history involved contestants drinking donkey fluids , which led to the cancellation of the 2011 revival on NBC.
The reality competition series —which recently returned with a 2026 reboot titled House of Fear hosted by Johnny Knoxville—is defined by its "three-stunt" formula designed to test contestants' physical and mental limits for a $50,000 (or $200,000 in the newest iteration) grand prize. The Stunt Hierarchy Fear Factor
: The latest House of Fear version on Fox shifted to a "living together" format where contestants reside in an isolated house while competing in Vancouver. : One of the most notorious stunts in
: While Joe Rogan defined the original run from 2001–2006, the series has since been hosted by Ludacris (MTV) and currently Johnny Knoxville . : While Joe Rogan defined the original run