Fear Factor Winners Where are They Now? Everything You Need To Know
by A N Rahul
Updated Mar 22, 2023
Fear Factor
Fear Factor is a thrilling reality show that features six contestants from different parts of the country who compete against each other in three extreme stunts. The stunts are designed to push the limits of the contestants both physically and mentally, providing a unique and challenging experience that tests their bravery and skill.
Each stunt is carefully crafted to challenge the contestants in different ways, whether it be confronting their fears or overcoming physical obstacles. If a contestant is unable to complete a stunt due to fear or inability, they are immediately eliminated from the competition, leaving only the strongest and most fearless contestants to continue.
The show provides an exciting and adrenaline-filled experience for both the contestants and viewers, as the stunts become increasingly difficult and daring with each round. Fear Factor is not only a test of physical endurance and mental toughness but also an opportunity for the contestants to face their fears head-on and overcome them.
Fear Factor Winners
Contestant Name
Season/Episode Appearance
Current Profession
Noel Holmes
Season 2
Living a more private life
Ari Strum
Season 1
Screenwriter for various film and TV projects, including Star Trek: Voyager
Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin
Fear Factor edition featuring reality stars
Acting, stars in the TV show Miz & Mrs alongside his wife Maryse
Matt Thornton
First-ever winner
Actor and director
Matt Hardy
Celebrity special
Professional wrestler and family man
Nick Watts
First episode
Made a guest appearance on The Weakest Link, editor for various TV shows
Doug Woodbury
Season 1, episode 4
Actor known for his work on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Six Sex Scenes and a Murder, and Balance
Derek Warriner
Retired from reality TV
Software developer
Mike Scarlatelli
Season 4, episode 4
Professional gamer and video game streamer
Vida Guerra
Celebrity Fear Factor
Fitness model, actress, and musician
Fear Factor Winners Where are they Now
Fear Factor was a popular TV game show that challenged contestants to face their fears in order to win prize money. Here is what happened to some of the winners:
What Happened to the Fear Factor Winners?
- Jeanette Jenkins: Professional Trainer and Health Coach
Jeanette Jenkins became the first female winner of Fear Factor and walked away with $50,000. Since then, she has become a celebrity fitness trainer whose clients include Kelly Rowland, Tia Mowry, and Pink. Jenkins hosts a fitness show on Lifetime Television and is also a regular contributor on Weighing In, a Food Network show.
- Trishelle Cannatella: Busy with Many Projects
Trishelle Cannatella won a reality star version of Fear Factor in 2006 with her then-boyfriend, Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin. They beat other contestants to win $150,000. Since then, she has appeared in films such as Melvin Smarty and The Martini Shot. Trishelle is also a Playboy model and a poker player. She has continued to appear on The Challenge on and off and was most recently seen on The Challenge: All-Stars.
- Derek Warriner: Retired from Reality TV
According to his resume, Derek Warriner considers himself retired from reality television. He won a 2001 episode of Fear Factor and also participated in The Weakest Link. Since then, Derek found interest in sales and worked for LUXE magazine as a regional sales director, as of 2010. His time on Fear Factor was recognized on his resume.
- Nick Watts: Made Guest Appearance on All-Winner Version
Nick Watts appeared on the very first episode of Fear Factor and went on to be a winner. He earned himself a chance to make a guest appearance on the all-winner version, The Weakest Link. Nick played the role of Braden on Twice Today. He was also an editor on an episode of the second season of Rock Profile dubbed ‘Take That.’
- Matt Hardy: Constantly Reinventing Himself
Matt Hardy participated in a celebrity special of Fear Factor. The celebrity version followed the same format as the regular show but had celebrities playing for charity instead. Among the celebrities who appeared over the seasons were Alan Thicke and Kevin Richardson. Hardy competed and won against five other WWE contestants. He has consistently reinvented himself as a professional wrestler, as well as husband and father to wife Reby Sky and their four children.
- Matt Thornton: Actor, Writer, & Director
Matt Thornton was one of the first-ever winners on Fear Factor. He also participated in The Weakest Link, which featured the first eight contestants on the show. Matt proved to be the best among the best. He transitioned to the world of film and is an actor and director, having participated in over a dozen projects, known for Silverfish, 29 Light Years, and Psycho Soliloquy.
- Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin: Still Acting and Now Married
Professional wrestler Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and his then-girlfriend, Trishelle Cannatella, appeared on a Fear Factor edition that featured reality stars. The three-episode series saw contestants from Survivor, The Amazing Race, and The Apprentice compete for $150,000. 'The Miz' and Trishelle duo won the series. Since then, he has continued to appear on television and stars on Miz & Mrs. alongside his wife Maryse.
- Ari Strum: Added 'Writer' to His Resume
Ari Strum, who was a contestant on the first season of a reality show that included stunts such as "Dog Attack," where contestants would be tackled by a trained dog after firing a pistol, emerged as the winner of the show, competing against five other contestants including Peter Kelly, Sandra Jean-Pierre, Mea Fisher, Gina Nigido, and Marc Wilson. Since then, Strum has become a successful screenwriter, credited for his work on "Everyday Day Is Beautiful," as well as an actor who has appeared on "Star Trek: Voyager."
Fear Factor Winners Where are They Now - FAQs
Fear Factor is a popular TV game show that challenges contestants to face their fears in order to win prize money.
Some of the winners of Fear Factor include Matt Thornton, Ari Strum, Doug Woodbury, Matt Hardy, Derek Warriner, Nick Watts, Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin, Trishelle Cannatella, Jeanette Jenkins, and Noel Holmes.
Matt Thornton had a successful career in the entertainment industry. He has starred in movies, directed, and written books, including "Imitating Life: The Art of Modern Acting." He is married to Denise Thornton.
Jeanette Jenkins was the first female winner of ‘Fear Factor’ and has since built a successful career as a fitness trainer and health coach. She has over 30 years of experience in the field and offers several 30-day body boot camps through her website. ‘The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan – 21 Days to Make Healthy Living a Lifetime Habit,’ and is a regular on the Food Network show ‘Weighing In.’
Noel Holmes, who was the winner of season 2, episode 5 of ‘Fear Factor,’ has chosen to live a more private life and has made his social media accounts private. His current whereabouts are unclear.