NRK’s new reality concept Ville fristelser will return to Langkawi, Malaysia, for another season in early 2026, according to production company Monster.
The first season, which followed ten Norwegians trekking through the rainforest on Langkawi while resisting temptations that reduced a NOK 2.5 million prize pot, became a major success for the Norwegian public broadcaster. Average viewership reached 625,000 per episode, with peak episodes attracting around 800,000 viewers.
“We have received just over 2,600 applications in a little over three weeks,” says Marius Hofstad from Monster.
“We even had nearly 600 applications during the final weekend alone. We had to bring in extra resources to get through everything.”
The application deadline is 23 November, and all submissions will be reviewed before casting closes.
NRK has confirmed that Nate Kahungu (28) will return as host for the new season. Filming will once again take place in Malaysia, although further details about changes to the format remain undisclosed.
“We have learned a lot from the first season,” Hofstad says. “The concept is solid, but we plan to surprise both the participants and the audience.”
The production team says they are looking for “strong personalities who can stand in difficult choices” and encourages applicants from across Norway, especially younger participants and those from rural areas.
