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Another original 'Baywatch' star is reprising their role in upcoming reboot

Newsweek · · 226 words · By Jane LaCroix
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What to know about Another original 'Baywatch' star is reprising their role in upcoming reboot

The “Baywatch” reboot just got a little more nostalgic with another familiar face heading back to the beach.

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What happened

The “Baywatch” reboot just got a little more nostalgic with another familiar face heading back to the beach.

Why it matters

Erika Eleniak, who originally played lifeguard Shauni McClain in the early seasons of the hit series, is officially returning for the upcoming Fox reboot.

Common ground

The actress shared the news herself on Wednesday on Instagram, celebrating the full-circle moment.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The reboot features new cast members including Shay Mitchell, Noah Beck, and Livvy Dunne.”
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No evidence was found in web search results, Wikipedia, or cross-references to confirm the inclusion of Shay Mitchell, Noah Beck, and Livvy Dunne in the reboot cast.
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Claim 2: “Erika Eleniak, who originally played lifeguard Shauni McClain in the early seasons of the hit series, is officially returning for the upcoming Fox reboot.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm Erika Eleniak's return as Shauni McClain in the Baywatch reboot. Web search results and Wikipedia entries explicitly state her role in the original series and her involvement in the reboot.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Baywatch is an American drama television series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii, starring David Hasselhoff. It was created by Michael Berk, Dougla…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baywatch
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Erika Eleniak (born September 29, 1969) is an American-Canadian actress and model known for her role as Shauni McClain in Baywatch. Her film debut was in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). She also st…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika_Eleniak
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the characters in the TV series Baywatch and Baywatch: Hawaii.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baywatch_characters
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Claim 3: “The reboot aims to capture the same energy from the original ‘90s show.”
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No evidence was found in web search results, Wikipedia, or cross-references to confirm the reboot's intent to replicate the original show's energy.
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Claim 4: “The reboot is slated to air on Fox in the 2026–2027 season.”
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While a web search result mentions the reboot's 2026–2027 air date, the claim's specific wording about Fox's schedule is not independently corroborated by other sources.
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Claim 5: “Chokachi, who played Cody Madison in the original run, is also returning for the reboot.”
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Multiple web search results and Wikipedia entries confirm David Chokachi's return as Cody Madison. Deadline, Variety, and Wikipedia all independently verify his role in the reboot.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Baywatch is an American drama television series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii, starring David Hasselhoff. It was created by Michael Berk, Dougla…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baywatch
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Chokachi ( CHOH-kə-chee; born January 16, 1968) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles in the TV series Witchblade, Baywatch, and Beyond the Break.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Chokachi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the characters in the TV series Baywatch and Baywatch: Hawaii.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baywatch_characters
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Claim 6: “The original show famously catapulted the careers of Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff.”
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No direct evidence was found in web search results, Wikipedia, or cross-references to confirm the claim about the original show boosting Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff.
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Claim 7: “Eleniak announced her return via Instagram.”
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Three distinct web search results confirm Erika Eleniak announced her return via Instagram. The sources independently reference her social media announcement.
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web search NEUTRAL — TheBaywatchrebootis set to debut during the 2026-2027 season on FOX, following a 12-episode order back in September 2025. Check out the full cast list here!
https://www.justjared.com/2026/04/15/baywatch-star-erika-ele…
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