99 to beat
The gist
FOX's '99 to Beat' Season 2 premieres Sept. 23 with 100 contestants competing for $1 million.
Everyday players and reality stars face simple-looking games that contestants call extremely hard.
How it unfolded
- May 2026The show is renewed for Season 2 during the Fox Upfronts.
- Sep 19, 2026Fort Myers, Florida twins Diana Ed and Deb Frederick, owners of Lex J's Boutique, are reported as contestants in the season premiere.
- Sep 21, 2026A Louisville contestant, Pruitt, is reported to be featured in the premiere; she applied after learning of the $1 million prize from a commenter, citing her son's medical bills.