Paramount+ has revealed the full lineup of tattoo artists competing in Season 16 of Ink Master, which premieres exclusively on Wednesday, October 23rd. The new season will kick off with three episodes in the U.S. and Canada, with weekly episodes to follow.
The show will also air in the U.K. and Australia on October 24th, with release dates in additional regions, including Latin America, France, and Germany, to be announced later. The series, hosted by Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden, also released an official trailer for the upcoming season.
This season will feature 16 artists competing for the title of Ink Master and a grand prize of $250,000. Contestants include Alena Wedderburn, Andy Pho, Anthony Tex, Cat Castro, Jade Olivia, James Tex, Jenna Coffin, Johnny Angel, Jorell Elie, Joseph Serrano, Love Duncan, Lucy Hu, Manny Fernandez, Pony Lawson, Stephanie Heffron, and Trevor Burtz. The artists will face off in weekly challenges, putting their tattooing skills and experience to the test.
Judges for this season include DJ Tambe, a three-time Ink Master champion, Ryan Ashley, the first female winner of the competition, and Nikko Hurtado, a specialist in color-realism tattoos. Each week, the judges will evaluate the contestants’ work, leading to eliminations and, ultimately, the crowning of the next Ink Master.
The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Truly Original. Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock, Andrea Richter, Daniel Blau Rogge, Jennifer Aguirre, and Ivanna Palance serve as executive producers for the show.
