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Enjoy it while it lasts. Season 10 of Naked and Afraid XL is currently airing on Discovery Channel. But it might be a while before season 11 makes it to TV. The network has hit pause on production of fresh episodes of the survival reality show, according to a recent report. 

‘Naked and Afraid XL’ is getting a ‘creative refresh’ 

Kaiela with caiman kill over her shoulder 'Naked and Afraid'
Kaiela with a caiman kill in ‘Naked and Afraid XL’ Season 10 | Discovery Channel

Naked and Afraid XL, which premiered in 2015, was the first of several Naked and Afraid spinoffs. It brings together participants who’ve participated in the original show’s 21-day challenge for a super-sized group challenge in locations such as South Africa, Montana, and the Amazon. But after nearly a decade on the air, it’s time to give the stale format an overhaul, according to a recent Deadline report.  

“We have paused production on the next season of Naked and Afraid XL for a creative refresh with plans to shoot later this year,” a Discovery spokeswoman said.

The ‘Naked and Afraid XL’ Season 10 finale airs June 30

Three cast members from 'Naked and Afraid XL' standing in a row
Lynsey, Nathan, and Terra in ‘Naked and Afraid XL’ Season 10 | Discovery Channel

The success of another Naked and Afraid spinoff, Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, has apparently allowed producers the time to rethink XL. That show will return for a second season on July 14, and production on a third season is believed to have been moved up, Deadline reported. 

Naked and Afraid XL’s currently airing 10th season follows 12 people on a grueling, 40-day survival experience in Colombia. The season finale will air on June 30. Meanwhile, production on the next season of Naked and Afraid is underway through August. 

Last One Standing features a group of the show’s toughest survivalists competing for a $100,000 prize. (Other Naked and Afraid shows do not reward a cash prize for completing the challenge.) In season 2, a group of 14 Naked and Afraid alums – including season 1 participants Jeff Zausch, Dan Link, and Gary Golding – will embark on a head-to-head challenge in Africa’s Munzwa Valley. And unlike in season 1, there will be no teaming up. Sharing tools with other contestants won’t be allowed, making this contest truly every person for themselves. 

In addition to XL and Last One Standing, Naked and Afraid has spawned several other spinoffs, including Naked and Afraid: Solo, Naked and Afraid of Love, and Naked and Afraid: Castaways. 

Naked and Afraid XL Season 10 airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Discovery Channel. Episodes also stream on Max. 

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