We’ve already witnessed the romantic escapades unfold on Perfect Match, where singles from some of Netflix’s most popular unscripted series, including Love Is Blind, The Ultimatum, and Too Hot to Handle, embark on a tropical journey in search of true love. However, it seems that Netflix has another collaborative project in the pipeline, but this time, it’s far from the lovey-dovey atmosphere we’ve come to expect.
Rumors are swirling about an upcoming reality television series that could rival MTV’s iconic show, The Challenge. For those who may not be familiar, The Challenge is a long-running series where reality TV stars unite to compete in intense challenges for a chance to win a substantial cash prize. Over its 39 seasons, The Challenge has welcomed fan favorites from various reality shows like Survivor, Big Brother, Love Island, and more, although representation from Netflix programs has been limited.
Netflix is currently filming a competition series similar to MTV's The Challenge with alumni from its shows like Squid Game: The Challenge, The Circle and more.
Filming began roughly a week ago and is expected to end later this month. Exact format is currently unknown. pic.twitter.com/C8ofrgb4KP
— Reality TV News/Updates (@Realitytv__fan) April 4, 2024
However, all of that might be about to change. According to a report from @Realitytv__fan on April 4, shared via X (formerly known as Twitter), Netflix is currently in the midst of filming a competition series akin to MTV’s The Challenge. This new show is said to feature alumni from Netflix originals such as Squid Game: The Challenge, The Circle, and possibly others. Filming reportedly began roughly a week ago and is expected to wrap up later this month, indicating that the series could hit our screens sooner than we think.
The burning question on every reality TV lover’s mind is, of course, who will make up the inaugural cast of this exciting new venture? With personalities like Trey Plutnicki from Squid Game: The Challenge, Brett Robinson from The Circle, and Dom Gabriel from The Mole showcasing their physical prowess on previous occasions, fans are eager to see if these stars will step up to the challenge once again. While the official cast has yet to be announced, anticipation is building, and fans are keeping a close eye on Netflix’s social media channels, as well as @Realitytv__fan on X, for any updates.
In the meantime, we’ll just have to wait and see how this new reality TV showdown unfolds, but one thing’s for sure: Netflix and its lineup of reality stars are sure to keep us entertained every step of the way.
