Fox renews Nation's Dumbest for a second season
Jack Whitehall-hosted competition series, based on a Norwegian format, returns after its July premiere drew 2.3 million viewers.
Fox has renewed the competition series Nation's Dumbest for a second season, according to Deadline. Jack Whitehall hosts the show, which comes from BBC Studios and is based on a Norwegian format.
Ryan O'Dowd, Krystal Whitney, Jenny Groom, Pip Wells and Pete Cooksley executive produce, with Wells serving as showrunner. O'Dowd is President of BBC Studios Global Productions Los Angeles.
The renewal follows the show's premiere on July 15, which drew 2.3 million total viewers over its first seven days, according to Nielsen. Fox said at the time that it was the network's biggest summer launch in four years.
Michael Thorn is President of Fox Entertainment Network. The first season featured contestants including Hilaria Baldwin, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Steve-O and JoJo Siwa.
Quick answers
Has Nation's Dumbest been renewed for season 2?
Yes, Fox has renewed Nation's Dumbest for a second season, per Deadline.
Who hosts Nation's Dumbest?
Jack Whitehall hosts the series.
Who produces Nation's Dumbest?
The series comes from BBC Studios and is based on a Norwegian format, with Ryan O'Dowd, Krystal Whitney, Jenny Groom, Pip Wells and Pete Cooksley as executive producers and Pip Wells as showrunner.