‘Ink Master’ Reveals Lineup of Returning Contestants Ahead of Season 14 Premiere (TV News Roundup)
variety.comEJ Panaligan editorReality competition series “Ink Master” will return for its 14th season on Wednesday, September 7 in the United States on Paramount+, and the streamer has released a first-look trailer for the new season which highlights the show’s returning contestants.Tattoo artists from previous seasons will return to the show to compete for a grand prize of $250,000 and the title of “Ink Master.” Competitors include Angel Rose (Season 11, 13), Bob Jones (Season 13), Chris Shockley (Season 11), Creepy Jason (Season 12), Deanna James (Season 10), Gian Karle (Season 8), Hiram Casas (Season 13), Holli Marie (Season 12), Katie McGowan (Season 6, 9) and Pon (Season 12).
Joel Madden, lead vocalist for pop-punk band Good Charlotte, will replace Dave Navarro as host of the ink-based competition show.
The lineup reveal comes in addition to the recent announcement of the show’s new lineup of judges, including Ryan Ashley, the first female tattoo artist to win the show during season eight, Nikko Hurtado, a prominent color realism artist and Ami James, a well-known Japanese tattoo specialist.
Navarro will return in a different capacity as the “Master of Chaos,” introducing unpredictable twists to the competition.The show is executive produced by Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock and Andrea Richter for Truly Original.
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