Shaquille O’Neal to Star in Dallas Hide-and-Seek Series

Shaquille O’Neal will be the focus of Can You Hide Shaq?, a competition series in which eight contestants try to conceal him in plain sight around Dallas. Hosted by comedian Nicole Byer, the show is scheduled to premiere with two episodes on ABC and the ESPN app on December 3, 2026, with two more episodes set for December 10. Episodes are scheduled to become available on Hulu the following day.

The format divides contestants into two teams, each assigned a timed mission while attempting to keep O’Neal from being spotted. The team completing its mission with the fewest sightings earns immunity for one member in the next round, who then becomes captain. Contestants also work to build a shared prize fund called the Shaqpot, which one eventual winner will claim.

The competition is expected to take place at Dallas locations including the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Reunion Tower and the ISD Athletic Center. Contestants will try to disguise, distract and deceive the public while hiding O’Neal, according to the series description.

O’Neal said the premise grew from his curiosity about whether anyone could make him disappear despite his height. In a statement, he said the idea had...