Ink Master Season 17: Hometown Heroes Take Center Stage
Mark your calendars! “Ink Master” returns with an exhilarating Season 17, themed around the concept of “hometown heroes.” This season will showcase 15 talented tattoo artists, each vying to put their hometown on the map, as they compete for an impressive prize of $250,000. The highly-anticipated episodes will premiere on Paramount+ on Wednesday, October 29, with an exciting rollout of three new episodes on the same day.
Following the premiere, new episodes are set to follow weekly, exclusively available globally on Paramount+, with the exception of Japan. The production powerhouse behind the show, Truly Original, brings back fan-favorite host Joel Madden, the frontman of the band Good Charlotte, recognized not only for his music but also for founding companies such as Veeps and MDDN. Joining him are returning judges that include the three-time champion DJ Tambe, the iconically first female winner Ryan Ashley, and renowned tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado.
This season promises to raise the stakes with a unique blend of artistry, emotional storytelling, and local pride, as contestants face a variety of high-pressure challenges designed to test their skills and creativity. The ultimate goal? To impress the judges and earn the prestigious title of ‘Ink Master.’
Executive producers for Truly Original include Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock, and Andrea Richter, alongside Daniel Blau Rogge and Jennifer Aguirre, with Angela Liao overseeing production for MTV Entertainment Studios.
Meet the Contestants of Ink Master Season 17
As the anticipation builds, here is a look at the talented artists set to compete this season:















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