Netflix Squid Game: The VIP Challenge Goes Full Celebrity With Tristan Thompson, Mel B, and More

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March 20, 2026

Topic / Subject

Netflix officially revealed the celebrity lineup for Squid Game: The VIP Challenge, and the show is clearly pushing into louder crossover-reality territory. This is real cast news, not rumor chatter.

TL;DR

The cast is confirmed by Netflix Tudum. The bigger angle is that Netflix is mixing sports, music, Bravo, Bachelor Nation, real estate, and creator culture to make this version of the format noisier and more mainstream.

Key Details

• Netflix Tudum said Squid Game: The VIP Challenge is introducing eight VIPs.
• Tudum listed Ryan Serhant, Tristan Thompson, Mel B, Kristy Sarah, Kim Zolciak, Hannah Godwin, Dylan Efron, and Viper.
• Entertainment Weekly also described the season as starring notable names from reality TV, music, sports, and social media.
• Netflix said Viper returns after being selected through the Second Chance Fan Vote.

Breakdown

This is a clean latest because Netflix itself put the cast on the record. That means the story is not about whether these names are involved. It is about what kind of version of The Challenge this is becoming.

The lineup tells the story fast. Tristan Thompson brings sports heat. Mel B brings pop and personality. Kim Zolciak brings Bravo chaos. Hannah Godwin brings Bachelor Nation. Ryan Serhant brings business reality TV energy. Netflix is not being subtle here.

That is what makes the casting interesting. The format is moving deeper into celebrity reality competition, where the game matters but the personality mix is part of the product too. It makes the show broader, louder, and probably messier.

What to Watch Next

• Full format details beyond the lineup
• Prize information, which was still limited in the checked recap
• How much the celebrity mix changes the tone of the competition

Sources

Netflix Tudum — Here Come the VIPs: Celebrities Are Entering the World of Squid Game
Entertainment Weekly — Squid Game: The VIP Challenge stars favorites from The Traitors, Real Housewives, The Bachelor, and more

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