Kevin Kay is an American television executive. In October 2007, he was named president of Viacom's Spike TV, a division of the MTV Network Entertainment Group, after the post remained vacant since December 2006. Kay, who joined the network when it was known as TNN, reports to Doug Herzog, who also was promoted. During his previous tenure, he oversaw Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite and TV Land. Kay is responsible for launching the cult hit The Ultimate Fighter.