House of Villains season 2 is well underway, and it's time to talk about which stars should appear in possible future seasons. The show forces ten iconic reality TV villains to live together in one mansion and compete in wacky challenges for a significant grand prize. Of course, the pressure is on to be the best of the worst. The series has mostly been a ratings success for E! network, so it is very likely that a third season will arrive sometime next year.

The possibility of renewal comes with the potential for new evildoers to enter the mansion before conducting their conniving schemes, confrontational arguments, and back-stabbing betrayals. However, a third season should up the stakes and improve the format to evolve enough to keep viewers engaged. Having a bigger prize, louder fights, double eliminations, a change of scenery, or a more savage cast would be a fresh and welcome update to the show’s formula. As such, here are ten celebrity villains who would be ideal House of Villains stars.

Simon Cowell

The American Idol Godfather Knows How To Judge

One of the OG reality television villains, Simon spent years on our screens ripping bad singers to shreds. From American Idol to X Factor to America’s Got Talent, Simon has crushed the dreams of contestants, while using critiques that were much harsher than necessary. He did it all with an unwavering conviction that, even if the hopeful vocalists left in tears or tantrums, he performed his job correctly, finding the most talented performers and eliminating the rest.

Simon would be the perfect addition to a house of rogues. His natural ability to directly tell someone the hard truth, regardless of their feelings, will make it easy for him to stir the pot and evoke anger in some of the other houseguests. He’s also got the strength to take criticism from others, yet volley clap-backs with ease. This makes for some entertaining interactions. Combine all that with his years of professionally analyzing others, and he would be a formidable foe to beat.

Kenya Moore

Don’t Come For This Real Housewife Unless She Sent For You

Kenya is a former Miss USA who has appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Celebrity Apprentice, and Dancing With The Stars, among other shows. Her status as a villain has been solidified over the years thanks to her time on Real Housewives, where she crashed important events, competed with friends for recognition, and picked on some of the other castmates. She’s even been known to use light manipulation or flirtation to effectively instigate reactions from her frenemies.

She will always be the first to warn others to stay on her good side.

This housewife is adept at pushing people’s buttons and making power moves that create long-standing feuds. Not afraid to take on large personalities, Kenya has argued with some very influential women. She will always be the first to warn others to stay on her good side. Her combative confidence would fit right in with a cast of villains who speak their minds, attack each other, and flash a pretty smile while doing it on the way to the grand prize.

Juan Pablo Galavis

The Sharpest Thorn Of The Bachelor Franchise

Juan Pablo Galavis Guinand was a former professional soccer player for multiple teams before becoming the first Latino cast on The Bachelor, while simultaneously becoming a leading man it was easy to loathe. His apathetic conversations with the contestants made him appear disinterested and his self-obsessed, narcissistic behavior corroborated that theory. He was rudely dismissive of the intense feelings the women were having, and even allegedly made a sexually offensive comment to one woman off-camera. In a show about finding love, his actions and personality were repugnant.

Most reality celebrities aren't notorious and hated franchise stars, but Bachelor Nation might agree that Juan Pablo was a disappointment to watch. His disrespectful manner and insulting viewpoints of various demographics would make him the perfect villain. He could lounge around the house to garner disgust while antagonizing others. While it is unknown if he would be a solid competitor in any of the challenges, his rotten attitude and cringe-y conversations would contribute to the show’s entertainment value.

Hannah Jiles

Love Is Blind, And Apparently Cruel

Love Is Blind season 7 had its fair share of villains, but none of them were as insidiously infuriating as the youngest cast member, Hannah. After getting engaged to her pick Nick, and leaving the pods to spend time with him in the real world, Hannah’s persona immediately changed. She claimed she was mature and invested in the relationship but spent every moment on camera either emasculating him for his lifestyle, or gaslighting him into feeling bad about himself for not meeting her standards. Ultimately, they never made it to the altar, as she callously left him heartbroken.

Hannah is an outspoken villain, aware that her delivery of her very opinionated thoughts is what paints her in a negative light.

She has no problem voicing her disdain for those she does not feel are her equals. She won't bat an eye at the sorrowful reactions she causes with her verbal abuse. Her desire to assert dominance over others could potentially make her competitive for the grand prize on finale night, but her cold-hearted temperament would fuel fiery social interactions until she gets there.

Andrei Castravet

This 90-Day Fiancé Celeb Is Harsh

If there was an award for most selfish, entitled 90 Day Fiancé star, Andrei would probably win. On the show, he used Libby Potthast and her family to fund his lifestyle and ambitions. However, his outrageous demands that his father-in-law finance his extravagant wedding and start-up business were the least of his flaws. His demeaning behavior towards Libby (and violent outbursts towards his in-laws) indicate that Andrei could use some professional assistance with managing his emotions.

Andrei might not be able to fly under the radar on House of Villains. His spoiled vibe and greed are mostly centered around money. However, his rude and selfish behavior could extend towards his houseguests which would instantly rub people the wrong way. Whether it is a lack of self-awareness or a missing conscience, his spontaneous, "cornered animal" mentality would likely be the source of more aggressive energy in the house. Coupled with his condescension and bubbling anger when thwarted in challenges, Andrei would be reality TV gold.

Rachel Reilly

This Big Brother Champion Is No Floater

Many fans consider Rachel one of the greatest female competitors of the game, and as the battle-worn winner of season 13, that might just be true. Entering the house along with her partner Brendan (both returning players from the previous season), Reilly immediately had a bullseye on her back from new and veteran players. Throughout the weeks, amid multiple twists, she found herself the target of different alliances. It wasn’t until winning the final Head of Household that she secured her narrow victory with a 4-3 vote from the jury.

Rachel is one of those rare players that spoke her mind without hesitation, and relished getting under everyone’s skin, regardless of whether it was a tactical move or for mere personal enjoyment. Her grating laugh, unfiltered verbal assaults, petty attitude, and strategically timed wins made her a buzzing gnat that no one could manage to swat. Her childish behaviors combined with her game-play skill-set, would be the perfect mix of physical and psychological warfare to create chaos in a house of villains.

Tom Sandoval

Vanderpump Rules Must Not Apply To Him

Sandoval is one of the most devious and detestable villains in reality TV history. He cheated on his girlfriend of ten years, Ariana Madix, for months with her best friend Raquel Leviss, and then deflected the blame without remorse when confronted about it. In addition, his attempted manipulation of the narrative and gaslighting of his castmates went beyond simple ego. The constant aggression towards his female co-stars and avoidance of any ability for the pain Tom has caused indicates he might actually be heartless.

If any reality cast member ever belonged in a house of villains, it is undoubtedly Tom “Scandoval.” His exploitative disposition and degrading outbursts would ruffle all the feathers, which would likely bother everyone else but him. His past crimes prove he cares little about lying and isolating himself from those with morals, because there are no depths he wouldn’t sink to in order to get what he wants. Plus, his vanity and whiny entitlement would make for juicy reactions from the other houseguests.

Gia Gunn

The Boom Boom Gunn Of RuPaul’s Drag Race

Gia Gunn entered RuPaul’s “werk” room on season 6 ready for confrontation and instantly became a polarizing contestant due to her feisty viewpoints and disparaging reads of the other queens. Sarcastic quips like “there’s room for everybody” indicated that Gia was too high up on her horse to realize that others had valid drag styles too. She went home fifth on her original season, only to return on All-Stars 4 as the first openly trans contestant to compete post-transition. During her second attempt at the crown, she was quickly disliked again, getting eliminated third.

She has made multiple remarks that a person is not a “real” woman until they have completed a transition, which completely ignores or erases the identity of transgendered individuals around the world.

Gia is “absolutely” a controversial villain in that she is a trans-woman who unapologetically doubles down on transphobic comments. She has made multiple remarks that a person is not a “real” woman until they have completed a transition, which completely ignores or erases the identity of transgendered individuals around the world. She also stated in 2020 that she believed the COVID-19 pandemic was a hoax, before being educated into backtracking on her stance. Her limited perspectives on individuality and orientation, accompanied by her penchant for conspiracy theories, would likely irk other villainous houseguests with more progressive ideals.

Russell Hantz

This Survivor Can’t Outmaneuver His Reputation

This villain holds the distinguished title of being the only Survivor contestant in history to play the game three times in two years. In his earlier seasons, he placed in the top 3, utilizing ruthless methods, including sabotaging his tribemates’ supplies in order to disrupt their mental stability. He was known to let his arrogance run rampant until other castmates felt bullied or intimidated into aligning with Russell’s decision. He lied to garner sympathy, derided his own allies, and used his discovered advantages to provide himself with enough safety to disrespect anyone who crossed him.

Russell is one of the most dastardly Survivor alums, and with his sour personality and sneaky tactics, it’s not hard to see why. Every crude game move he made at another’s expense only inflated his ego, and he became remarkably brazen. He addressed some fans of the show with offensive slurs. Hantz is the type that would shamelessly sell his own family down the river for one more week in a competition. These kinds of supervillain antics would spark drama via strategic conflict among the houseguests.

Ashley Mitchell

The Challenge Queen Of Mean

Few women have unabashedly embraced their status as villain on MTV’s The Challenge, but Ashley is gleefully one of them. From her unsavory verbal warfare towards housemates to disorderly drunken lies to chaotic meltdowns after challenge losses, she made mistake after mistake to solidify a sinful reputation. It wasn’t until Final Reckoning that she seemed like evil incarnate. That was when she decided to keep a million-dollar prize rather than split it with her season-long partner Hunter, leaving him empty-handed and heartbroken. He hasn’t been seen on another Challenge season since.

Ashley’s unpredictability could keep her opponents on their toes. Her disregard for her partnerships (or the contributions of others) would damage her relationships with other villainous houseguests. However, her confidence in her malicious actions might make it easier for her to sleep at night. The only downside to her potential victory is her inclination to quit when things don’t go her way. However, if she can get over her churlish tantrums, Ashley has proven there is nothing she won’t do for a substantial cash prize.

With season 2 nearing the halfway point, producers are probably already brainstorming up a new batch of back-stabbing "baddies" to add to the house next go-round. House of Villains hasn't currently been renewed officially, but the aforementioned cast would make for an explosive season 3. It would unquestionably lead to some of the most iconic moments ever seen on television. Until then, season 2 is set to announce the latest wicked winner sometime in December.