Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Brush With Britney Spears & His 'Family of Spiritualists'

Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Brush With Britney Spears & His 'Family of Spiritualists'

Dan Aykroyd, known for his roles in Ghostbusters and Coneheads, embraces the mysterious and supernatural, making him an ideal host for The UnBelievable, now returning for its third season on the History Channel starting November 7.

The UnBelievable Season 3 Premiere

The new season explores “the strangest-but-true stories in human history” through reenactments, archival footage, and expert commentary. The premiere episode, titled “Strange Sightings,” features unsettling tales such as sinister clowns terrorizing neighborhoods and the eerie phenomenon along “America’s Most Haunted Highway.”

Aykroyd’s Reflections on the Premiere

Dan Aykroyd shared his personal impressions of the episodes, especially the eerie story from the I-4 highway in Central Florida:

“That was one of my favorites. I had heard about the I-4 highway story before the researchers proposed it for the show. I thought, ‘wow, this is a real thing.’ People I had spoken to many years ago told me this story.”

Regarding the disturbing clown sightings, he remained intrigued and somewhat unsettled:

“As for the clowns, I still don’t know, man. The fact there was this rumor in suburban America, and these clowns were appearing everywhere. Very haunting, very eerie, very creepy.”
Upcoming Insights and Personal Stories

Beyond the show’s eerie topics, Aykroyd also opens up about his personal connection to spiritualism and an unusual encounter with Britney Spears, adding depth to his fascination with the paranormal.

Summary: Dan Aykroyd’s passion for the paranormal shines as he hosts The UnBelievable, sharing chilling true stories and personal spiritual experiences, captivating fans of the supernatural world.

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TV Insider TV Insider — 2025-11-06