Stars are running wild with Bear Grylls

Running Wild with Bear Grylls is back, as the famed survivalist takes a new host of unsuspecting celebrities under his wing to explore some of the most remote locations around the world.

First up joining the renowned adventurer is triple-platinum recording artist and actor, Nick Jonas, followed by SAG Award-winning actress, Courteney Cox, as Bear takes them on the 48-hour extreme survival challenge of a lifetime.

Airing exclusively on the Discovery Channel, other big name celebrities from the world of showbiz joining Bear include: dancer and Emmy Award-winning choreographer, Julianne Hough; stage and screen actress and singer, Vanessa Hudgens; alpine skier and Olympic gold medallist, Lindsey Vonn; and Hall of Fame basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal.

Each of the accomplished actors and athletes will partner with Bear for two days for a one-on-one adventure they will never forget.

Running Wild with Bear Grylls will air every Thursday from 9pm starting January 5 on Discovery.

From the remote African Savanna and mountain passes of Sierra Nevada to the wilds of Ireland and rocky shores of Corsica, the intrepid cast members will face their deepest fears and tackle everything from wild animals to rock rappelling as they journey through some of the world’s most unforgiving wildernesses, learning a little more about themselves in the process.

Pushing their minds and bodies to the limit to complete their journey, they experience the excitement of being dropped into uncharted territory and tackling the wilderness head-on, which is daunting and draining, but also very empowering.