The reality series “House of Villains” is back for Season 3, premiering on Peacock on February 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET. The first three episodes will be available to stream on the day of the premiere, and the remaining episodes will be available weekly starting March 5th.
The competition series, hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale, brings together 11 reality TV stars who “must plan, strategize and conspire against each other in a variety of challenges for a chance to win $200,000 and the title of ‘America’s Ultimate Supervillain.'”
This season’s villain lineup includes Paul Abrahamian (Big Brother), Tyson Apostol (The Challenge and Survivor), Kate Chastain (Below Deck and The Traitors), Jackie Christie (Basketball Housewives), Drita D’Avanzo (Rogue Housewives), and Plain Jane (RuPaul’s Drag Race) Johnny. Middlebrooks (“Love Island” and “The Challenge”), Ashley Mitchell (“The Challenge”), Tiffany “New York” Pollard (“Flavor of Love,” “I Love New York,” “House of Villains” Seasons 1 & 2), Christine Quinn (“Selling Sunset”), and Tom Sandoval (“Traitors” and “Vanderpump Rules”).
This season, former contestants Johnny Bananas, Victoria Larson and Candy Muse will also be hosting the challenge.
“House of Villains” is produced by Irwin Entertainment. Jon Irwin, Dave Kuba, Justin Ray Burns, Joel McHale, David Mills, and Jessica O’Byrne serve as executive producers.
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“Paradise” screenwriter Stephen Markley will lead a student discussion about how environmental issues are portrayed on television, the Television Academy Foundation announced Tuesday. The free virtual event, titled “Access: Behind the Screen with ‘Paradise’ Author Stephen Markley,” will be hosted by the Academy Foundation in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon PT or 2 to 3 p.m. ET.
In addition to Merkley, whose books frequently explore environmental themes, discussions will be led by Daniel Hannerfeld, two-time Emmy Award winner and director of Rewrite the Future, and Meredith Milton, Rewrite the Future’s creative director and former studio executive and producer. Rewrite the Future is NRDC’s initiative to help Hollywood creators bring environmental issues to life on screen.
“We are proud to partner with NRDC to offer this free event that promotes awareness and dialogue,” Television Academy Foundation President Tina Perry said in a statement. “This conversation exemplifies the Foundation’s commitment to providing aspiring storytellers with the tools, perspective, and inspiration they need to tell impactful stories that reflect the world around us.”
Students can register for online discussions here.
first look
Apple TV has released a trailer for season 2 of “The Last Thing He Told Me” scheduled to air on February 20, 2026.
The eight-episode season airs every Friday and stars and is executive produced by Jennifer Garner. The show’s cast includes returning cast members Angourie Rice, David Morse, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, as well as new additions Judy Greer and Rita Wilson.
Based on Laura Dave’s New York Times bestseller The Last Thing He Said, The First Time I Saw Him, Season 2 sees the return of Owen (Coster-Waldau) after five years on the run, as Hannah (Garner) and her stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) race to find a way to reunite their family before their past catches up with them.
The second season also welcomes new and returning cast members, including Augusto Aguilera, Josh Hamilton, Nick Hargrove, Michael Galante, John Noble, Michael Hyatt, Luke Kirby, and Elizabeth O’Donnell.
“The Last Thing He Told Me” is produced by 20th Television, part of Candle Media, and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine. The show was created and adapted by Dave and his husband, Academy Award winner Josh Singer. The two will serve as executive producers alongside Garner, Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter. Emmy Award nominee Aaron Zelman has joined Singer as co-showrunner and executive producer for season two. Daisy von Scherer Meyer and Meri D. Howard also serve as executive producers.
Watch the trailer below.
