The BBC Studios format Nation’s Dumbest has been renewed for a second season at FOX after season one became its most-watched summer debut in four years and highest-rated debut in three years.
The celebrity competition will return with comedian Jack Whitehall as host.
“The smartest thing about Nation’s Dumbest is that it never forgot the assignment: to have universally relatable fun,” said Michael Thorn, president of FOX Entertainment Network. “Blending Jack Whitehall’s wit with a class of celebrities fully committed to the joke made for a standout summer hit. Our partners at BBC have constructed an original format that’s entertaining, accessible and distinctively FOX, so a sophomore season was a no-brainer.”
“FOX has a long, distinguished history of broadcasting cultural milestones,” added Ryan O’Dowd, president of BBC Studios Global Productions Los Angeles. “I’m so proud to say that Nation’s Dumbest is not one of them. We’re thrilled by America’s response to the first season and so happy with what Jack and our entire team brought to life. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with FOX on a new season that’s even dumber, even bigger, and even dumber.”
The format was created by Montreux Films. The U.S. take is executive produced by Ryan O’Dowd, Krystal Whitney and Jenny Groom for BBC Studios. Pip Wells and Pete Cooksley also serve as executive producers in season two, with Wells serving as showrunner.
