E! RENEWS 'HOUSE OF VILLAINS' FOR SEASON TWO

Ranks as the Network's Most-Watched New Series in More Than Three Years

E! has renewed "House of Villains" for a second season and will air later this year. Joel McHale will return as host and production will begin in February.

In live+35, season one is averaging 919,000 total viewers and 410,000 in the 18-49 demo, across platforms, making it the network's most-watched new series since 2020.

The first season of "House of Villains" will be available to stream on Peacock beginning Feb. 19.

Season one concluded last month with Tanisha Thomas crowned as the winner.

Hailing from some of the most popular reality television franchises, 10 notorious villains meet their match as they must outsmart, out-manipulate and out-scheme each other through a series of challenges in order to win a $200,000 cash prize and the title of "America's Ultimate Supervillain." Each week the contestants compete in a battle-royale challenge that tests their physical, mental and emotional strength. The winner of the challenge is safe from elimination and at the end of the week one villain is sent home. It's the battle of the century as alliances are made, trusts are broken and the villains scheme their way to the top.

Season one cast included Anfisa Arkhipchenko, Johnny Bananas, Shake Chatterjee, Jonny Fairplay, Bobby Lytes, Corinne Olympios, OMAROSA, Tiffany "New York" Pollard, Jax Taylor and Tanisha Thomas.

"House of Villains" is produced by Irwin Entertainment. John Irwin, Dave Kuba, Lisa Fletcher and Matt Odgers executive produce.