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'Ink Master' Judge Nikko Hurtado Talks 'New Level' of Artistry Coming to Season 15 (Exclusive)

Ink Master is back for a brand new season that's taking things to a "new level" in terms of tattooing and challenges. Ahead of the Nov. 1 premiere of the first three episodes on Paramount+, Ink Master judge Nikko Hurtado opened up to PopCulture.com about the season to come, including the addition of three-time winner DJ Tambe to the judging panel. 

With Tambe joining returning judges Hurtado and Ryan Ashley, Hurtado told PopCulture there's a new dynamic on the panel. "DJ's such a great tattooer, great artist, and so well-spoken," he gushed. "So to get his critiques and to hear him speak to these artists that respect him tremendously was great to watch." It was a treat to judge the 15 artists competing for the title of Ink Master and $250,000 this season, Hurtado noted, as the show always brings things to a "new level" artistically and in terms of the "twists and turns" awaiting the competitors.

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Ink Master Season 15 Trailer & Cast Reveal: DJ Tambe Joins Judges, Joel Madden Is Challenge Canvas

Get a peek at the unorthodox challenges, which Yellowstone star swings by and meet the trash-talking contestants -- who are all quite surprised to meet the new judge.

Ink Master is back November 1 -- and we've got your first look at the new season, as well as the stacked lineup of tattoo artists competing for the title.

The competition series returns to Paramount+ on Wednesday, November 1 with a 3-episode premiere. Good Charlotte's Joel Madden is also back as host, alongside returning judges Ryan Ashley and Nikko Hurtado.

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