The Fox reality competition’s host finally meets the celebronauts in person in the upcoming episode.

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Incoming message from Mission Control: Shatty Daddy is finally stepping foot on the Red Planet!

STARS ON MARS: William Shatner meets the Celebronauts on the “Distress Signal” episode of STARS ON MARS airing, Monday, Aug, 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Brook Rushton/FOX. ©2023 FOX Media LLC.

William Shatner meets the celebronauts on ‘Stars on Mars’.Brook Rushton/FOX

“Listen guys, I crash-landed.

I thought I was a good pilot, you know?

Down into the ground.

STARS ON MARS: William Shatner meets the Celebronauts on the “Distress Signal” episode of STARS ON MARS airing, Monday, Aug, 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Brook Rushton/FOX. ©2023 FOX Media LLC.

Paul Pierce and William Shatner on ‘Stars on Mars’.Brook Rushton/FOX

“I’m just gonna lie back and take it easy.”

See exclusive photos of Shatner’s visit as in-person Mission Control below.

Stars on Marsairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

STARS ON MARS: William Shatner meets the Celebronauts on the “Distress Signal” episode of STARS ON MARS airing, Monday, Aug, 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Brook Rushton/FOX. ©2023 FOX Media LLC.

William Shatner has a drink with Paul Pierce, Adam Rippon, and Cat Cora on ‘Stars on Mars’.