Fear Factor: House of Fear Eliminations – Drama, Drama, Drama
Fox’s Fear Factor: House of Fear (2026 reboot, hosted by Johnny Knoxville) mixes extreme stunts with house-living social strategy. 14 strangers compete for $200,000 in a remote “Fear House.”
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Join NowEach episode features challenges, alliances, and one elimination via a gross “End Game.” As of January 23, 2026 (right after Episode 2 aired on January 21), here’s the elimination breakdown so far.
| Episode | Air Date | Title | Eliminated Contestant | Reason/Details | Remaining Contestants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 11, 2026 | Sealed Fates | Kristen (Kristen Elèna, school counselor/former cheerleader) | Lost the “Hall of Fame” End Game (creatures dumped: bugs, snakes, rats, lizards, birds; hunt for codes). Overcame by fear of snakes; quit/panicked. Drama: Called Zach “the real snake” for targeting women. | 13 |
| 2 | January 21, 2026 | Wrecking Ball | Not yet confirmed in public recaps/spoilers (as of Jan 23 morning) | Fears of fire/heights in main stunts; women targeted “top enemy” (implied Zach). End Game was disgusting (exposed a “master manipulator”). Episode just aired—full spoilers emerging slowly online; no clear exit name in early coverage yet (check Hulu/Fox for latest). | 13 or 12 (pending confirmation) |
Episode 1: “Sealed Fates” (Aired January 11, 2026)
- Contestants started with airtight bag escapes. Winners chose four for the End Game: a creature dump (bugs, snakes, rats, lizards, birds) where players hunt codes in the mess.
- First out: Kristen (school counselor/former cheerleader). She lost the challenge after a tense showdown. Drama peaked when she called Zach “the real snake” for his aggressive targeting of women. Viewers reacted strongly online, many calling his play misogynistic.
Episode 2: “Wrecking Ball” (Aired January 21, 2026)
- Challenges hit fears of fire and heights (including a human wrecking ball stunt).
- House tension boiled: Women targeted their “top enemy” (widely implied to be Zach from previews and buzz).
- End Game was disgusting (hints of gross eats or creature exposure). It aimed to “expose a master manipulator.”
- As of now (January 23), no confirmed second elimination is widely reported yet—recaps and social posts focus on previews, the premiere fallout, and ongoing drama around Zach. Episode 2 just aired, so full spoilers may still be emerging. Social media shows love for the first eliminated and hype for more chaos, but no clear name for Episode 2’s exit in early coverage.
Current Status
- 13 (or possibly 12) contestants remain after Episode 2.
- Zach is still in play (no elimination reports for him), but house alliances are shifting against him.
- Upcoming: Episode 3 (“Stuck”) airs January 28—snakes and buried alive fears await.
The show blends classic Fear Factor gross-outs with Big Brother-style voting and backstabbing. Eliminations feel personal, sparking big online debates. Tune in Wednesdays on Fox (next-day on Hulu) to see who cracks next!
