Paramount Network is expanding the reality competition series “Ink Master” with a two-season renewal, and an order for a spinoff series.
The tattoo-competition series will premiere its 12th season, titled “Ink Master: Battle Of The Sexes,” on Tuesday, June 11 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. The new season features teams of male and female artists competing against each other in the ultimate battle for a chance to win $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked, and the coveted “Ink Master” title.
Past contestants and fan favorites will return throughout the season to coach the teams in various challenges. After each challenge, the contestants face a panel made up of Dave Navarro and tattoo artists Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck. Season 13 is slated to premiere in 2020, and each season will consist of 16 one-hour episodes.
The spinoff series, titled “Ink Master: Grudge Match,” will provide former contestants the opportunity to settle vendettas with their biggest rivals.
The tattoo-competition series will premiere its 12th season, titled “Ink Master: Battle Of The Sexes,” on Tuesday, June 11 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. The new season features teams of male and female artists competing against each other in the ultimate battle for a chance to win $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked, and the coveted “Ink Master” title.
Past contestants and fan favorites will return throughout the season to coach the teams in various challenges. After each challenge, the contestants face a panel made up of Dave Navarro and tattoo artists Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck. Season 13 is slated to premiere in 2020, and each season will consist of 16 one-hour episodes.
The spinoff series, titled “Ink Master: Grudge Match,” will provide former contestants the opportunity to settle vendettas with their biggest rivals.
- 5/7/2019
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Network is expanding its popular Ink Master franchise across platforms, ordering two more 16-episode seasons (13 and 14) of its hit original tattoo-competition series, and new spinoff series, Ink Master: Grudge Match. Season 13 of Ink Master is slated to premiere in 2020. In addition, Paramount Network has launched a stand-alone Ink Master channel on YouTube, which will be the new home for all Ink Master video content.
While Paramount Network had been designated as Viacom’s leading scripted cable brand, Kent Alterman, President of Comedy Central, Paramount Network, and TV Land, indicated in an interview with Deadline last week that unscripted will remain an important part of the network’s portfolio with the popular Ink Master, Bar Rescue and Lip Sync Battle franchises, leftovers from the network’s former days as Spike, joined by new additions like Wife Swap.
Season 12 of Ink Master, titled Ink Master: Battle Of The Sexes, will premiere Tuesday,...
While Paramount Network had been designated as Viacom’s leading scripted cable brand, Kent Alterman, President of Comedy Central, Paramount Network, and TV Land, indicated in an interview with Deadline last week that unscripted will remain an important part of the network’s portfolio with the popular Ink Master, Bar Rescue and Lip Sync Battle franchises, leftovers from the network’s former days as Spike, joined by new additions like Wife Swap.
Season 12 of Ink Master, titled Ink Master: Battle Of The Sexes, will premiere Tuesday,...
- 5/7/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Each week “Ink Master” puts artists through a series of tattoo challenges that not only test the artists’ technical skills, but also their on-the-spot creativity, as they must create and execute an original tattoo on a “human canvas.” Each episode focuses on a different and distinct style of tattooing such as realism, black and gray, and American traditional. The masterpieces the artists create will last a lifetime – and so will their mistakes. After every challenge, the contestants face a tough panel made up of series host Dave Navarro and world renowned tattoo artists Chris Nunez (“Miami Ink”) and Oliver
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- 4/24/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
This good news is written on your skin, rather than in stone. Paramount Network has renewed the Ink Master TV show for an 11th season, which will debut on a date Tbd in 2018. The Ink Master season 11 renewal comes just ahead of tonight's season 10 finale episode. Premiering on Spike TV, prior to its rebranding as Paramount Network, Ink Master is a tattoo competition reality TV series. It features elite tattoo artists contending for a $100,000 cash prize, an editorial feature in the magazine, Inked, and the title of "Ink Master." Dave Navarro hosts, with Oliver Peck and Chris Nunez serving as judges. Read More…...
- 4/24/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Ink Master” has been renewed for an eleventh season at Paramount Network.
Season 11 of the long-running reality competition series will consist of 16 one-hour episodes and is slated to debut later this year. “Ink Master” will crown its latest winner at the Season 10 finale on April 24. In addition, “Ink Master” spinoff series “Ink Master: Angels” is currently in its second season.
“I am ecstatic to see ‘Ink Master’ reach its eleventh season as it continues to be a great ratings driver for the network,” said Chachi Senior, senior vice president of original programming for Paramount Network. . “Coming on the heels of an exciting tenth season, we’re psyched to give the fans another great season.”
Each week “Ink Master” puts artists through a series of tattoo challenges as they must create and execute an original tattoo on a “human canvas.” Each episode focuses on a different and distinct style of tattooing such as realism,...
Season 11 of the long-running reality competition series will consist of 16 one-hour episodes and is slated to debut later this year. “Ink Master” will crown its latest winner at the Season 10 finale on April 24. In addition, “Ink Master” spinoff series “Ink Master: Angels” is currently in its second season.
“I am ecstatic to see ‘Ink Master’ reach its eleventh season as it continues to be a great ratings driver for the network,” said Chachi Senior, senior vice president of original programming for Paramount Network. . “Coming on the heels of an exciting tenth season, we’re psyched to give the fans another great season.”
Each week “Ink Master” puts artists through a series of tattoo challenges as they must create and execute an original tattoo on a “human canvas.” Each episode focuses on a different and distinct style of tattooing such as realism,...
- 4/24/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Hours ahead of the Season 10 finale, Paramount Network has ordered a 16-episode 11th season of its hit original tattoo-competition series Ink Master, slated for premiere later this year.
Ink Master continues to dominate in ratings, ranking No. 1 with adults 18-49 and women 18-49 in its timeslot on cable.
“I am ecstatic to see Ink Master reach its eleventh season as it continues to be a great ratings driver for the network,” said Chachi Senior, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Paramount Network. “Coming on the heels of an exciting tenth season, we’re psyched to give the fans another great season.”
Each week Ink Master puts artists through a series of tattoo challenges that not only test the artists’ technical skills, but also their on-the-spot creativity, as they must create and execute an original tattoo on a “human canvas.” Each episode focuses on a different and distinct style of tattooing such as realism,...
Ink Master continues to dominate in ratings, ranking No. 1 with adults 18-49 and women 18-49 in its timeslot on cable.
“I am ecstatic to see Ink Master reach its eleventh season as it continues to be a great ratings driver for the network,” said Chachi Senior, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Paramount Network. “Coming on the heels of an exciting tenth season, we’re psyched to give the fans another great season.”
Each week Ink Master puts artists through a series of tattoo challenges that not only test the artists’ technical skills, but also their on-the-spot creativity, as they must create and execute an original tattoo on a “human canvas.” Each episode focuses on a different and distinct style of tattooing such as realism,...
- 4/24/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Ink Master had its final elimination before next week’s season live finale last night — and now we know who the last three will be. The episode started off with four artists still in the running: Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Kelly Doty, Nate Beavers, and Gian Karle Cruz. The elimination took place over three rounds in a 15-hour tattoo marathon: With Kelly, Chris Nunez’s last remaining artist, getting herself into the final straight away with a stellar effort. In the second round, Ryan came out top earning herself a place in next week’s all-or-nothing episode. This was also a series first, as it meant...read more...
- 11/30/2016
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
The deal has been inked! Spike TV has renewed its Ink Master TV series for a ninth season, more than four months ahead of its season eight premiere.
Each episode of Ink Master features different styles of tattooing, including realism, black and gray, and American traditional. After each challenge, the contestants are judged by the panel made up of series host Dave Navarro and tattoo artists Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck.
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Each episode of Ink Master features different styles of tattooing, including realism, black and gray, and American traditional. After each challenge, the contestants are judged by the panel made up of series host Dave Navarro and tattoo artists Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck.
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- 3/29/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“South Park” aired a Washington Redskins-skewering commercial during the Redskins game “When I named my company Washington Redskins, it was out of deep appreciation for your team and your people,” Cartman says in the one-minute ad for the new “South Park” season that will likely include a parody of the team’s name. “The Daily Show” created a showdown between Native Americans and Redskins fans Four diehard fans of the Washington Redskins agreed to be mocked by correspondent Jason Jones for a Sept. 13 taping. But they were surprised to be confronted by a larger group of Native American activists. “This goes way beyond mocking. Poking fun is one thing, but that’s not what happened,” said one of the fans who agreed to “The Daily Show” appearance. “The Daily Show” has yet to air the segment. Eric the Actor, a diehard “American Idol” fan who parlayed phoning the Howard Stern show into TV guest roles,...
- 9/22/2014
- by Norman Weiss
- Hitfix
"Ink Master" judge Chris Nunez was arrested Saturday in Florida ... after he got busted for driving under the influence.The Spike TV star got pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign ... and he was eventually hauled off to jail for DUI -- according to the Broward County Sheriff.It's unclear what Nunez was allegedly on -- booze or drugs -- but we're told he was released hours later on bond.We reached out to Chris for comment,...
- 9/21/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In between making music and movies, Rob Zombie is now lined up as a special guest judge on Spike TV’s hit reality competition series “Ink Master.” He'll appear in next week's April 15th episode at 10 Pm Et/Pt.
The horror movie maven will hold a pivotal role in deciding the contestants’ futures in this cutthroat tattoo competition. In the Tuesday, April 15th, episode the contestants will show off their abilities by creating the most fearsome demons to impress Zombie’s tantalizing tastes.
In case you’re not familiar with Spike TV’s “Ink Master,” it’s a weekly competition series where tattoo artists from around the country battle it out in permanent ink for a $100,000 grand prize, an editorial feature in Inked, and the bragging rights title of "Ink Master."
Each week “Ink Master” puts artist through a series of tattoo challenges that are designed to test not only...
The horror movie maven will hold a pivotal role in deciding the contestants’ futures in this cutthroat tattoo competition. In the Tuesday, April 15th, episode the contestants will show off their abilities by creating the most fearsome demons to impress Zombie’s tantalizing tastes.
In case you’re not familiar with Spike TV’s “Ink Master,” it’s a weekly competition series where tattoo artists from around the country battle it out in permanent ink for a $100,000 grand prize, an editorial feature in Inked, and the bragging rights title of "Ink Master."
Each week “Ink Master” puts artist through a series of tattoo challenges that are designed to test not only...
- 4/11/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
The tattoo gurus on "Ink Master" are a couple pervs who sexually harass their female staff -- at least according to one former Pa on the show ... who says she put up with a laundry list of extremely inappropriate behavior ... and was ultimately fired.Nicoletta Robinson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Spike TV and "Ink Master" stars Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck -- claiming she worked for the show last year as an errand...
- 3/17/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Spike TV has greenlit new seasons of reality series Ink Master and Tattoo Nightmares. Season three of Ink Master will debut in the summer of 2013 with 13 one-hour episodes. The 26 new episodes of freshman Tattoo Nightmares will run in 2013. Both series will go back into production early in 2013. Season two (through 8 episodes) of Ink Master is averaging 1.8 million viewers and has improved the time slot by 105% in adults 18-49. Ink Master, a competition for tattoo artists, is hosted by music and tattoo aficionado Dave Navarro and judged by tattoo artists Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck. The show is produced for Spike by Original Media, with Charlie Corwin and Andrea Richter serving as Executive Producers. Premiering in October 2012 (through 7 episodes), Tattoo Nightmares is averaging 1.5 million viewers and has improved the timeslot by 187% in adults 18-49. The show is produced by 495 Prods., with SallyAnn Salsano and Joel Zimmer as Executive Producers. The series...
- 12/3/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Thank uber producer of .Jersey Shore. - SallyAnn Salsano - for the latest reality TV trainwreck that slings ink, literally. Real people with really bad tattoos seek the help of some of the best cover-up artists in the business to fix them in the new Spike original series, .Tattoo Nightmares,. that debuts on Tuesday, October 16 at 11:00 Pm, Et/Pt. Don't forget, tonight, Tuesday, October 9th, Ink Master starring Dave Navarro, Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck, makes its epic return tonight on Spike. Meet the 16 artists competing for a chance to win $100K and the title of Ink Master, premiering at 10/9c. From Spike With more than 40 million Americans (!!) having at least one tattoo somewhere on their...
- 10/9/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Updated: Four weeks into its freshman run, Spike TV’s unscripted series Ink Master has been renewed for a second season with a 13-episode order. Hosted by rock veteran and tattoo aficionado Dave Navarro and judged by tattoo artists Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck, Ink Master debuted on Jan. 17 and through its first four episodes has averaged 1.4 million viewers for its premiere Tuesday airing and 5.2 million cume viewers a week. The show, part of Spike TV’s effort to broaden its audience by bringing in older males, has improved the Tuesday 10 Pm slot by 102% in Men 18-49. The series, produced by Original Media, features 10 tattoo artists competing for a $100,000 cash prize, an editorial feature in the tattoo magazine Inked, and the title of ‘Ink Master.’ Also today, TV Guide Network renewed its own hit reality series Nail Files, for an eight-episode second season to air this summer. The series, from exec producer SallyAnn Salsano,...
- 2/13/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
HollywoodNews.com: Dave Navarro has signed on to host Spike TV’s “InkMaster,” the first-ever tattoo competition series. The eight one-hour episode series, produced by Charlie Corwin’s Original Media with Charlie Corwin and Jay Peterson serving as executive producers, will premiere on Spike in January 2012.
“Dave Navarro is known worldwide for his musical talents, but he’s also well-known within in the tattoo community for his incredible body art,” says Sharon Levy, Spike TV’s executive vice president, original series and animation. “Dave’s ultimate respect for the art and culture of tattooing makes him perfect for this series.”
An estimated 40 million Americans have at least one tattoo somewhere on their body. So who is the country’s preeminent tattoo artist? “InkMaster” is the first-ever tattoo competition series featuring some of the nation’s top tattoo artists on a quest to determine who is the best at their craft...
“Dave Navarro is known worldwide for his musical talents, but he’s also well-known within in the tattoo community for his incredible body art,” says Sharon Levy, Spike TV’s executive vice president, original series and animation. “Dave’s ultimate respect for the art and culture of tattooing makes him perfect for this series.”
An estimated 40 million Americans have at least one tattoo somewhere on their body. So who is the country’s preeminent tattoo artist? “InkMaster” is the first-ever tattoo competition series featuring some of the nation’s top tattoo artists on a quest to determine who is the best at their craft...
- 8/20/2011
- by Anastasia Alvarado
- Hollywoodnews.com
Dave Navarro has chronicled his life through his tattoos, and now he'll host a show about a competition to create them. The Jane's Addicition guitarist and former Red Hot Chili Pepper has signed on for Spike TV's "InkMaster," an eight-episode series premiering in January 2012. Navarro will host and sit on a judges' panel that will also include Chris Nunez ("Miami Ink") and Guiness World Record-holding tattoo artist Oliver Peck (who completed 415 tattoos of the number 13 in 24 hours). The show's competitors will compete for $100,000 and a feature in Inked...
- 8/18/2011
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
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