Spike’s Ink Master Renewed for Season Eight

NEW YORK: Spike in the U.S. has greenlit an eighth season of the tattoo competition series Ink Master, with production set to begin in March.

The show completed its sixth run on October 13, with season seven scheduled to debut in the spring. Season eight will consist of 15 one-hour episodes plus a live finale. Ink Master is produced for Spike by Original Media, a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

“Ink Master delivered yet again a compelling and entertaining season packed with incredible artistic expression and creativity mixed in with big drama,” said Sharon Levy, the executive VP of original series for Spike. “The record ratings are a testament to our partners at Original Media and our phenomenal hosting/judging trio of Dave Navarro, Oliver Peck and Chris Nunez. We are thrilled to have this great team back for season eight.”