Is The Challenge’s Tori Deal one of the show’s all-time greats already in her reality television career?
According to Jordan Wiseley, her resume became impressive after she worked on a certain aspect of her game to become a top-notch competitor.
However, he shared that he felt she had a “chance” to be considered one of the “GOHTs” — the “greatest of her time” — on The Challenge.
Tori debuted on MTV’s dating series Are You The One? before moving to the competition series, where she quickly learned how “intense” things could be.
When she arrived, Jordan was acclimated to how the game worked after his time on the show. He was already building up his resume of wins as a potential all-time great, having won Battle of the Exes 2 with Sarah Rice.
He and Tori dated after meeting through The Challenge and even shared a memorable proposal moment during...
According to Jordan Wiseley, her resume became impressive after she worked on a certain aspect of her game to become a top-notch competitor.
However, he shared that he felt she had a “chance” to be considered one of the “GOHTs” — the “greatest of her time” — on The Challenge.
Tori debuted on MTV’s dating series Are You The One? before moving to the competition series, where she quickly learned how “intense” things could be.
When she arrived, Jordan was acclimated to how the game worked after his time on the show. He was already building up his resume of wins as a potential all-time great, having won Battle of the Exes 2 with Sarah Rice.
He and Tori dated after meeting through The Challenge and even shared a memorable proposal moment during...
- 3/20/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge may have saved the best for last with their eight-episode Home Turf series as “Captain Save a Show” will finally get the spotlight.
Seven-time winner Johnny Bananas will appear in the eighth and final episode of the YouTube series, which has looked at other cast members, including Cara Maria Sorbello, Ct Tamburello, and Tori Deal.
The series, which premiered several months ago, focuses on the background stories of some of MTV’s iconic and fan-favorite cast members from The Challenge.
In a preview clip featuring Bananas, he’s shown driving around his hometown in Fullerton, California, pointing out some of the memorable spots from his past.
“St. Jude’s Hospital. I spent a lot of time there as a child,” he shared, pointing out a scar on his forehead where he’d received “stitches three times in the exact same spot.”
Next, he points out his former school and principal’s office,...
Seven-time winner Johnny Bananas will appear in the eighth and final episode of the YouTube series, which has looked at other cast members, including Cara Maria Sorbello, Ct Tamburello, and Tori Deal.
The series, which premiered several months ago, focuses on the background stories of some of MTV’s iconic and fan-favorite cast members from The Challenge.
In a preview clip featuring Bananas, he’s shown driving around his hometown in Fullerton, California, pointing out some of the memorable spots from his past.
“St. Jude’s Hospital. I spent a lot of time there as a child,” he shared, pointing out a scar on his forehead where he’d received “stitches three times in the exact same spot.”
Next, he points out his former school and principal’s office,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge fans will be able to gain more insight into some of their favorite stars from the show in an upcoming series.
The Challenge: Home Turf will present the behind-the-scenes details and background stories of all-time greats, including Johnny Bananas, Ct Tamburello, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Many of the show’s top stars got their starts on MTV but had different paths to reality TV and, ultimately, to their success on The Challenge.
While Ct and Bananas started on the no-longer-running Real World, Cara Maria arrived during a Fresh Meat season of The Challenge.
On Thursday, an official trailer for the upcoming Home Turf episodes, featuring the stars above and others, dropped on YouTube.
Here are more details about who will be featured in the new series, as well as when and where to watch.
The Challenge: Home Turf to present stories from fan favorites
“This is my childhood here.
The Challenge: Home Turf will present the behind-the-scenes details and background stories of all-time greats, including Johnny Bananas, Ct Tamburello, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Many of the show’s top stars got their starts on MTV but had different paths to reality TV and, ultimately, to their success on The Challenge.
While Ct and Bananas started on the no-longer-running Real World, Cara Maria arrived during a Fresh Meat season of The Challenge.
On Thursday, an official trailer for the upcoming Home Turf episodes, featuring the stars above and others, dropped on YouTube.
Here are more details about who will be featured in the new series, as well as when and where to watch.
The Challenge: Home Turf to present stories from fan favorites
“This is my childhood here.
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Sarah Rice, who performed the pivotal role of the endangered Johanna in the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, died Saturday of cancer. She was 68.
Her death was announced in an Instagram post by her friend and fellow performer Rebecca Caine, who remembered Rice for her love of animals. “May you be greeted by every animal you ever loved on the other side and may green finch and linnet birds sing you to your rest,” wrote Caine, referring to the Sweeney number “Green Finch & Linnet Bird” performed by the Johanna character.
Rice, whose Sweeney role in 1979 was her first and only Broadway performance, revisited her signature song just two years ago at the Sondheim Unplugged concert staged at New York’s 54 Below.
Sarah Rice sings “Green Finch and Linnet Bird” at 54 Below in 2022
Born March 5, 1955, in Okinawa, Japan, where her father...
Her death was announced in an Instagram post by her friend and fellow performer Rebecca Caine, who remembered Rice for her love of animals. “May you be greeted by every animal you ever loved on the other side and may green finch and linnet birds sing you to your rest,” wrote Caine, referring to the Sweeney number “Green Finch & Linnet Bird” performed by the Johanna character.
Rice, whose Sweeney role in 1979 was her first and only Broadway performance, revisited her signature song just two years ago at the Sondheim Unplugged concert staged at New York’s 54 Below.
Sarah Rice sings “Green Finch and Linnet Bird” at 54 Below in 2022
Born March 5, 1955, in Okinawa, Japan, where her father...
- 1/8/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
House of Villains has an all-star reality TV cast, and we’re excited to dive into the new series. Reality TV villains have been around for as long as the television genre has existed, and fans love to hate the scummiest folks who are cast on these shows. Now, these villains have a second chance to shine. So, what makes each House of Villains cast member a true villain? Here’s what crimes they’ve committed in the past.
‘House of Villains’ cast member Jax Taylor from ‘Vanderpump Rules’ brought the drama
It makes sense that the House of Villains cast would include Jax Taylor from Vanderpump Rules. As one of the original cast members, Jax became known for cheating, lying, and causing severe drama.
Eventually, Jax met Brittany Cartwright, and they could sustain a relationship despite Jax cheating on her with their co-worker. At the time, Brittany told Jax to “rot in hell,...
‘House of Villains’ cast member Jax Taylor from ‘Vanderpump Rules’ brought the drama
It makes sense that the House of Villains cast would include Jax Taylor from Vanderpump Rules. As one of the original cast members, Jax became known for cheating, lying, and causing severe drama.
Eventually, Jax met Brittany Cartwright, and they could sustain a relationship despite Jax cheating on her with their co-worker. At the time, Brittany told Jax to “rot in hell,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The villain is a staple archetype in reality TV, but what happens when you have a house full of them?
That’s what the upcoming E! show “House of Villains” will explore. The competition elimination series will bring together 10 of the most deceptive, manipulative and (often) unlikeable personalities under one roof this fall, where they’ll vie for a $200,000 prize.
Hosted by Joel McHale, “House of Villains” will premiere with a 75-minute supersized episode on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on E! The premiere will also simulcast across Bravo, Syfy and USA.
“House of Villains” is produced by Irwin Entertainment.
Check out the 10 reality TV veterans competing for the cash prize and the title of “America’s Ultimate Supervillain” below.
Anfisa Arkhipchenko (E!)
Anfisa
Real name: Anfisa Arkhipchenko
Where you’ve seen her: “90-Day Fiance”
Claim to fame: Bossing around and screaming at her fiance Jorge Nava (they eventually divorced)
Bobby Lytes (E!
That’s what the upcoming E! show “House of Villains” will explore. The competition elimination series will bring together 10 of the most deceptive, manipulative and (often) unlikeable personalities under one roof this fall, where they’ll vie for a $200,000 prize.
Hosted by Joel McHale, “House of Villains” will premiere with a 75-minute supersized episode on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on E! The premiere will also simulcast across Bravo, Syfy and USA.
“House of Villains” is produced by Irwin Entertainment.
Check out the 10 reality TV veterans competing for the cash prize and the title of “America’s Ultimate Supervillain” below.
Anfisa Arkhipchenko (E!)
Anfisa
Real name: Anfisa Arkhipchenko
Where you’ve seen her: “90-Day Fiance”
Claim to fame: Bossing around and screaming at her fiance Jorge Nava (they eventually divorced)
Bobby Lytes (E!
- 10/10/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
The Challenge star Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio competed in 20 seasons before returning for Ride or Dies. In a recent interview, the winningest player named the season he considered the toughest to endure.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio named his ‘most miserable’ season
Seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio has competed on The Challenge consistently since his 2006 debut on The Duel.
Therefore, he’s faced several conditions that would make the seasons more challenging, including the Survivor-inspired season The Island, which he went on to win, and being forced to compete alongside his rivals and exes. However, Johnny named season 32’s Final Reckoning (2018) as his “most miserable” season and pointed to the lack of human connection as the reason.
There's no better way to celebrate National Banana Day ? than with a game of 20 Questions with Mr. Johnny Bananas himself! pic.twitter.com/bsDzKUzTdo
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) April 14, 2020
Speaking to Ride or Dies rookie Olivia Kaiser...
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio named his ‘most miserable’ season
Seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio has competed on The Challenge consistently since his 2006 debut on The Duel.
Therefore, he’s faced several conditions that would make the seasons more challenging, including the Survivor-inspired season The Island, which he went on to win, and being forced to compete alongside his rivals and exes. However, Johnny named season 32’s Final Reckoning (2018) as his “most miserable” season and pointed to the lack of human connection as the reason.
There's no better way to celebrate National Banana Day ? than with a game of 20 Questions with Mr. Johnny Bananas himself! pic.twitter.com/bsDzKUzTdo
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) April 14, 2020
Speaking to Ride or Dies rookie Olivia Kaiser...
- 2/5/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
[Spoiler Alert: Spoilers ahead for The Challenge: All Stars 4 cast and eliminations.]
The Challenge: All Stars 4 has kicked off and is reportedly already filled with drama. According to spoiler accounts, one player quit the Paramount+ hosted reality TV competition early due to a tense argument.
Janelle Casanave reportedly quit due to an argument
The Challenge: All Stars 4 recently began filming, and popular spoiler account PinkRose on Vevmo has started releasing details about the season.
According to the spoiler, who has correctly revealed elimination matchups and winners, veteran Tyrie Ballard was among the first sent home.
In just 2️⃣ days a new Challenge champion will be crowned. ? Sound off below ? if you think Darrell and Janelle got this in the bag! #TheChallengeAllStars2 pic.twitter.com/cyzBh2IT0C
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) January 11, 2022
Additionally, former champ and All Stars 2 runner-up Janelle Casanave allegedly quit around the beginning of the competition.
It’s reported that All Stars 2 finalist Ayanna Mackins got into racially and politically charged arguments with veteran Brandon Nelson,...
The Challenge: All Stars 4 has kicked off and is reportedly already filled with drama. According to spoiler accounts, one player quit the Paramount+ hosted reality TV competition early due to a tense argument.
Janelle Casanave reportedly quit due to an argument
The Challenge: All Stars 4 recently began filming, and popular spoiler account PinkRose on Vevmo has started releasing details about the season.
According to the spoiler, who has correctly revealed elimination matchups and winners, veteran Tyrie Ballard was among the first sent home.
In just 2️⃣ days a new Challenge champion will be crowned. ? Sound off below ? if you think Darrell and Janelle got this in the bag! #TheChallengeAllStars2 pic.twitter.com/cyzBh2IT0C
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) January 11, 2022
Additionally, former champ and All Stars 2 runner-up Janelle Casanave allegedly quit around the beginning of the competition.
It’s reported that All Stars 2 finalist Ayanna Mackins got into racially and politically charged arguments with veteran Brandon Nelson,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 final is here, and fans get to see the four remaining teams battle it out for the grand prize. The Challenge: Ride or Dies has already contained several unexpected twists, and fans may want to anticipate one final twist before the winning team gets their check.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 spoilers ahead regarding the final.]
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira | MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final will take competitors 100 hours to complete
The Challenge Season 38 final may be the most grueling yet. Tori Deal and Devin Walker, Horacio Gutiérrez and Olivia Kaiser, Nany González and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, and Aneesa Ferreira and Jordan Wiseley will go head to head to fight for the grand prize. And host T.J. Lavin already warned the final will take the competitors 100 hours to complete.
“All season long, you’ve been riding with your best friend,” Lavin tells the remaining teams...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 spoilers ahead regarding the final.]
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira | MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final will take competitors 100 hours to complete
The Challenge Season 38 final may be the most grueling yet. Tori Deal and Devin Walker, Horacio Gutiérrez and Olivia Kaiser, Nany González and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, and Aneesa Ferreira and Jordan Wiseley will go head to head to fight for the grand prize. And host T.J. Lavin already warned the final will take the competitors 100 hours to complete.
“All season long, you’ve been riding with your best friend,” Lavin tells the remaining teams...
- 2/2/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Johnny Bananas during his infamous moment at The Challenge: Rivals III final. Pic credit: MTV
A reality TV history-making moment never gets old featuring Johnny Bananas and his former teammate Sarah Rice from The Challenge.
The two castmates became rivals, providing a perfect reason to partner them up for MTV’s The Challenge: Rivals III season in 2016.
Ultimately they got past their differences and worked effectively throughout the season to reach the final, which they won together.
However, Sarah, host Tj Lavin, castmates, production, and viewers all watched speechless as Bananas made a shocking decision thanks to a big twist, giving him all the prize money.
That’s still talked about to this day and even recently made it into an episode of MTV’s The Challenge documentary series.
It’s also provided the basis for plenty of jabs and jokes between the two former teammates, including a recent one...
A reality TV history-making moment never gets old featuring Johnny Bananas and his former teammate Sarah Rice from The Challenge.
The two castmates became rivals, providing a perfect reason to partner them up for MTV’s The Challenge: Rivals III season in 2016.
Ultimately they got past their differences and worked effectively throughout the season to reach the final, which they won together.
However, Sarah, host Tj Lavin, castmates, production, and viewers all watched speechless as Bananas made a shocking decision thanks to a big twist, giving him all the prize money.
That’s still talked about to this day and even recently made it into an episode of MTV’s The Challenge documentary series.
It’s also provided the basis for plenty of jabs and jokes between the two former teammates, including a recent one...
- 9/30/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge star Jordan Wiseley will return for Season 38 of MTV’s competition series. Pic credit: MTV
When it comes to The Challenge, who are some of the greatest of all time, and what makes them great? Is there only one greatest of all time, or are there many?
Those questions and more are the focus of an episode of The Challenge: Untold History, a six-episode documentary series about MTV’s competition series.
A promotional video recently arrived ahead of the series’ fourth episode that featured Laurel Stucky starting things off.
The Free Agents champion is amongst returning stars for The Challenge Season 38, known as Ride or Dies, where she’ll be trying to win a second championship on the flagship show.
For Untold History, she’s in the hot seat for a documentary interview segment, having to answer a difficult question.
“Who do you think is the greatest of all time?...
When it comes to The Challenge, who are some of the greatest of all time, and what makes them great? Is there only one greatest of all time, or are there many?
Those questions and more are the focus of an episode of The Challenge: Untold History, a six-episode documentary series about MTV’s competition series.
A promotional video recently arrived ahead of the series’ fourth episode that featured Laurel Stucky starting things off.
The Free Agents champion is amongst returning stars for The Challenge Season 38, known as Ride or Dies, where she’ll be trying to win a second championship on the flagship show.
For Untold History, she’s in the hot seat for a documentary interview segment, having to answer a difficult question.
“Who do you think is the greatest of all time?...
- 9/28/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Jordan Wiseley appears in a promotional video for The Challenge: All Stars 3. Pic credit: MTV’s The Challenge/YouTube
Viewers of The Challenge have seen Jordan Wiseley involved in many showmances and reality TV relationships that continued off the show. Now, it appears he may be in another.
The 31-year-old was previously engaged to fellow Challenge cast member Tori Deal, who originally appeared on MTV’s dating show, Are You The One? 4.
However, things didn’t work out, and Jordan and Tori both moved on, with a bit of messiness along the way, including cheating rumors that Tori addressed.
Jordan’s had other hookups related to The Challenge, including time spent with champions Sarah Rice and Laurel Stucky. There was also his aired scene on spinoff The Challenge: All Stars 3 featuring his close friend and former Real World castmate Nia Moore.
Fast forward to the present day, and Jordan may...
Viewers of The Challenge have seen Jordan Wiseley involved in many showmances and reality TV relationships that continued off the show. Now, it appears he may be in another.
The 31-year-old was previously engaged to fellow Challenge cast member Tori Deal, who originally appeared on MTV’s dating show, Are You The One? 4.
However, things didn’t work out, and Jordan and Tori both moved on, with a bit of messiness along the way, including cheating rumors that Tori addressed.
Jordan’s had other hookups related to The Challenge, including time spent with champions Sarah Rice and Laurel Stucky. There was also his aired scene on spinoff The Challenge: All Stars 3 featuring his close friend and former Real World castmate Nia Moore.
Fast forward to the present day, and Jordan may...
- 8/21/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
For 37 seasons and counting, MTV’s “The Challenge” — formerly known as “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” — has been one of the most consistent reality competition shows on all of TV. It is full of complicated physical challenges, of course, but it also comes with plenty of interpersonal drama between players.
Ahead of the show’s 500th episode, Variety ranks the Top 20 seasons so far, plus looks back at the show that started it all.
Honorable Mention: Road Rules: All Stars
Season 1 (1998)
This was where it all began. If not for “Road Rules’s” adventure spin on MTV’s reality TV format, there would be would be no “Challenge.” “Road Rules: All Stars” placed five “Real World” alums into a “Road Rules” format — traveling in a Winnebago — and sent them off on assignments in the United States and New Zealand. Unlike “The Challenge” as we know it now — and as has...
Ahead of the show’s 500th episode, Variety ranks the Top 20 seasons so far, plus looks back at the show that started it all.
Honorable Mention: Road Rules: All Stars
Season 1 (1998)
This was where it all began. If not for “Road Rules’s” adventure spin on MTV’s reality TV format, there would be would be no “Challenge.” “Road Rules: All Stars” placed five “Real World” alums into a “Road Rules” format — traveling in a Winnebago — and sent them off on assignments in the United States and New Zealand. Unlike “The Challenge” as we know it now — and as has...
- 10/27/2021
- by LaToya Ferguson
- Variety Film + TV
Sarah Rice is a famous face because she’s been on reality television. She’s been part of “The Challenge,” which has a massive fan base. As a result of her time competing on the show, she also has a huge fan base. She’s been in the spotlight for some time, and her fans want to know more about her after she left a long-lasting impression following her time on reality television. Why? She won more than once while competing, and now the world wants to know who this winner is and what she brings to the table. 1. She is a
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Sarah Rice...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Sarah Rice...
- 8/22/2021
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
20 seasons. 9 finals. 7 wins. Like the man himself will most definitely tell you: "The numbers don't lie." In The Challenge: Total Madness' finale on Wednesday night, Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio finally managed to break the alleged curse that's haunted him ever since his last win during Rivals III when he decided to take all the money from his partner Sarah Rice. Bananas took home the $500,000 prize as the male winner of the MTV hit's 35th season, with Jenny West crossing the finish line first in the grueling final for the female competitors. In the five seasons Bananas had competed in since making the infamous decision to keep the $275,000 for himself,...
- 7/16/2020
- E! Online
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched the finale of “The Challenge: Total Madness.”
As the contestants on “The Challenge: Total Madness” prepared for their final competition, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio toasted the group by telling them that out of all of the seasons of the MTV reality competition of which he was a part — and there were a lot, this being a record 20th — “this is hands down mentally, spiritually, emotionally the most draining experience I have ever been through.”
With its post-apocalyptic theme and bunker-style housing arrangements, “Total Madness” set out to make it feel like the world had ended and there was no one left but those competing for the million-dollar prize. And that was still before the group had to trek through miles of snow at 9,000 feet of elevation in the Austrian alps, carrying logs, building fires, solving puzzles and climbing steep terrain.
As the contestants on “The Challenge: Total Madness” prepared for their final competition, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio toasted the group by telling them that out of all of the seasons of the MTV reality competition of which he was a part — and there were a lot, this being a record 20th — “this is hands down mentally, spiritually, emotionally the most draining experience I have ever been through.”
With its post-apocalyptic theme and bunker-style housing arrangements, “Total Madness” set out to make it feel like the world had ended and there was no one left but those competing for the million-dollar prize. And that was still before the group had to trek through miles of snow at 9,000 feet of elevation in the Austrian alps, carrying logs, building fires, solving puzzles and climbing steep terrain.
- 7/16/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The Challenge family lost one of its most fearless members when Diem Brown died from ovarian cancer at age 34.
As the third anniversary of Brown’s death approaches, MTV has teamed with eBay for Charity to give fans a chance to support Brown’s cause while hooking them up with exclusive Challenge merchandise. Beginning Tuesday, lovers of the reality competition can bid on exclusive items such as signed jerseys worn by Dirty Thirty cast mates Leroy Garrett, Camila Nakagawa and Cara Maria Sorbello; the Skull Jar from Rivals II, and an autographed hat from Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s personal merchandise line.
As the third anniversary of Brown’s death approaches, MTV has teamed with eBay for Charity to give fans a chance to support Brown’s cause while hooking them up with exclusive Challenge merchandise. Beginning Tuesday, lovers of the reality competition can bid on exclusive items such as signed jerseys worn by Dirty Thirty cast mates Leroy Garrett, Camila Nakagawa and Cara Maria Sorbello; the Skull Jar from Rivals II, and an autographed hat from Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s personal merchandise line.
- 8/7/2017
- by Dana Rose Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
Here at Et, we're obsessed with a lot of things -- and for the week of June 19 to June 25, this is what we're most excited about:
Why We're Obsessed With 'Boy Band'
While NBC's America's Got Talent has been bringing us solid rounds of auditions, ABC is about to launch their own singing competition with Boy Band. That's right, the twist: Male vocalists battle it out for one of 18 spots in three boy bands to be the next music-group sensation. We have high hopes for this show with Rita Ora as the host, and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter and rapper Timbaland making up the judging panel. The 10-episode show, created by the team behind Lip Sync Battle, will commence with Carter and Bunton mixing contestants around while viewers will be able to vote to find the best vocal combinations .
News: Rita Ora, Nick Carter and Spice...
Why We're Obsessed With 'Boy Band'
While NBC's America's Got Talent has been bringing us solid rounds of auditions, ABC is about to launch their own singing competition with Boy Band. That's right, the twist: Male vocalists battle it out for one of 18 spots in three boy bands to be the next music-group sensation. We have high hopes for this show with Rita Ora as the host, and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter and rapper Timbaland making up the judging panel. The 10-episode show, created by the team behind Lip Sync Battle, will commence with Carter and Bunton mixing contestants around while viewers will be able to vote to find the best vocal combinations .
News: Rita Ora, Nick Carter and Spice...
- 6/22/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Who won this season The Challenge may not have been entirely surprising, but the twist the powerhouse partners faced once their individual points were tallied absolutely changed their game, their relationship and even their futures.
Spoiler warning: For those who haven't seen Wednesday's finale of Rivals III, this season's final results will be revealed below.
After weeks of competition, the three remaining pairs of rivals were met with a mercenary choice: Whichever partner earned more points over a series of pairs challenges could opt to split the winnings with his or her partner – or take it all and face viewers'...
Spoiler warning: For those who haven't seen Wednesday's finale of Rivals III, this season's final results will be revealed below.
After weeks of competition, the three remaining pairs of rivals were met with a mercenary choice: Whichever partner earned more points over a series of pairs challenges could opt to split the winnings with his or her partner – or take it all and face viewers'...
- 8/4/2016
- by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
- People.com - TV Watch
Who won this season The Challenge may not have been entirely surprising, but the twist the powerhouse partners faced once their individual points were tallied absolutely changed their game, their relationship and even their futures. Spoiler warning: For those who haven't seen Wednesday's finale of Rivals III, this season's final results will be revealed below.After weeks of competition, the three remaining pairs of rivals were met with a mercenary choice: Whichever partner earned more points over a series of pairs challenges could opt to split the winnings with his or her partner - or take it all and face...
- 8/4/2016
- by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
- PEOPLE.com
Who won this season The Challenge may not have been entirely surprising, but the twist the powerhouse partners faced once their individual points were tallied absolutely changed their game, their relationship and even their futures. Spoiler warning: For those who haven't seen Wednesday's finale of Rivals III, this season's final results will be revealed below.After weeks of competition, the three remaining pairs of rivals were met with a mercenary choice: Whichever partner earned more points over a series of pairs challenges could opt to split the winnings with his or her partner - or take it all and face...
- 8/4/2016
- by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
- PEOPLE.com
Though MTV's The Challenge is a reality competition known for putting its competitors through insane physical tests, Battle of the Exes II was, without a doubt, the most emotionally taxing installment of the game in series history.
Very early in the show's 26th season, which began filming in Panama last August, fan favorite Diem Brown had to be medically evacuated to New York City, where she ultimately lost her third bout with cancer on Nov. 14 at the age of 34.
Less than two weeks later, Brown's castmate Ryan Knight was found dead on Thanksgiving morning after a night of partying.
Though...
Very early in the show's 26th season, which began filming in Panama last August, fan favorite Diem Brown had to be medically evacuated to New York City, where she ultimately lost her third bout with cancer on Nov. 14 at the age of 34.
Less than two weeks later, Brown's castmate Ryan Knight was found dead on Thanksgiving morning after a night of partying.
Though...
- 3/25/2015
- by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
- People.com - TV Watch
Two reality stars from MTV's The Challenge: Battle of the Exes 2 died after the show wrapped production, and now, their fellow cast members are speaking to Et as they share fond memories of their friends in a touching tribute.
Diem Brown was battling cancer while competing on The Challenge, passing away at the age of 32 on Nov. 14, 2014. Real World: New Orleans star Ryan Knight died at the age of 29 on Nov. 27.
News: Diem Brown Dies at 32 After Battling Cancer
Brown and Knight were a part of the season in Panama a couple months prior, and the episodes that are currently airing are dedicated to the pair.
News: Ryan Knight of MTV's 'Real World' Dies at 29
Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio has been on The Challenge 11 times, and he's seen plenty of personalities. "Having people like Knight and Diem on the show, they both bring such energies to the show," Devenanzio said. "Knight was always up for a good time...
Diem Brown was battling cancer while competing on The Challenge, passing away at the age of 32 on Nov. 14, 2014. Real World: New Orleans star Ryan Knight died at the age of 29 on Nov. 27.
News: Diem Brown Dies at 32 After Battling Cancer
Brown and Knight were a part of the season in Panama a couple months prior, and the episodes that are currently airing are dedicated to the pair.
News: Ryan Knight of MTV's 'Real World' Dies at 29
Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio has been on The Challenge 11 times, and he's seen plenty of personalities. "Having people like Knight and Diem on the show, they both bring such energies to the show," Devenanzio said. "Knight was always up for a good time...
- 1/21/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
I can't be the only one Beyond excited for the new season of MTV's The Challenge. Not only is the cast for Battle of the Seasons insane, they are all relatively new to challenges. As much as I love seeing Johnny act like an asshole every year and Kenny make fun of all the girls for being on crazy pills, I'm ready for some new drama.
We do still have a few Challenge vets (Wes, Sarah, Alton, Dunbar, Trishelle, etc), but I think we've got a great mix of new and old. And let's face it, there are so many exes here, it's bound to get really crazy. Hell, Danny and Melinda used to be married!
Below, we give each of the castmembers a superlative based on the promo and things they've done in the past. We also predict who willl make it to the final challenge. Comment and let us know what you think!
We do still have a few Challenge vets (Wes, Sarah, Alton, Dunbar, Trishelle, etc), but I think we've got a great mix of new and old. And let's face it, there are so many exes here, it's bound to get really crazy. Hell, Danny and Melinda used to be married!
Below, we give each of the castmembers a superlative based on the promo and things they've done in the past. We also predict who willl make it to the final challenge. Comment and let us know what you think!
- 8/22/2012
- by Sharon Tharp
- TVology
It's that time again! As The Real World: St. Thomas winds down, it's time to get excited for yet another installment of The Challenge! And this time, MTV is going all out by pitting some of the craziest season casts against one another in The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons!
With $250,000 on the line, the cast heads to Turkey where they will compete with their former housemates and live in one of the craziest environments we've ever seen. As you will see in the promo, Danny and Melinda are now divorced and on the same team. We've got my personal fave exes Jemmye and Knight on the same team. We've got more hookups and fights than ever. It's just pure insanity.
|Related: We give the new cast superlatives. Check em out!|
Watch the promo right now:
And the cast is...
The Real World: Austin
Wes Bergmann
Lacey Buehler...
With $250,000 on the line, the cast heads to Turkey where they will compete with their former housemates and live in one of the craziest environments we've ever seen. As you will see in the promo, Danny and Melinda are now divorced and on the same team. We've got my personal fave exes Jemmye and Knight on the same team. We've got more hookups and fights than ever. It's just pure insanity.
|Related: We give the new cast superlatives. Check em out!|
Watch the promo right now:
And the cast is...
The Real World: Austin
Wes Bergmann
Lacey Buehler...
- 8/21/2012
- by Sharon Tharp
- TVology
The Real World was the original reality show, debuting on MTV in 1992. And from the very first season in Los Angeles, there was a lesbian. Beth Anthony came into replace a housemate who left during filming, and she was instantly the first out lesbian on reality TV.
Now in its 26th season, The Real World has played host to several members of the Lgbt community, including 10 women who are out lesbians or bisexual women. (This, of course, is not including the women of Road Rules or those who make out with women on camera but still consider themselves straight.) And on the new season in San Diego, premiering September 28, we'll meet Sam McGuinn, a butch 21-year-old from Virginia.
So where are all those women now?
Aneesa Ferreira (Chicago)
Still active on the Challenges, Aneesa hasn't strayed far from her time on The Real World. She is on Twitter.
Ruthie Alcaide...
Now in its 26th season, The Real World has played host to several members of the Lgbt community, including 10 women who are out lesbians or bisexual women. (This, of course, is not including the women of Road Rules or those who make out with women on camera but still consider themselves straight.) And on the new season in San Diego, premiering September 28, we'll meet Sam McGuinn, a butch 21-year-old from Virginia.
So where are all those women now?
Aneesa Ferreira (Chicago)
Still active on the Challenges, Aneesa hasn't strayed far from her time on The Real World. She is on Twitter.
Ruthie Alcaide...
- 9/16/2011
- by Trish Bendix
- AfterEllen.com
For the last two-odd months, I've been most excited about Sunday night television because "Game of Thrones" is the fucking bee's knees. I suspect many of you were similarly excited for Sundays. But now that GoT is gone for too long, what night are we to be excited for? What night will step up and fill the void? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Wednesday nights, for MTV's "The Challenge" is back and I simply cannot deny my excitement for the return of my guiltiest of guilty pleasures.
In a piece of legitimately good news, T.J. Lavin is returning as the host (for his eleventh go at it). This isn't good new because he's a good host -- while he's gotten somewhat better over the years/seasons, he's still really stiff and has only managed to show the thinnest amount of personality. But last October, he had a heinous injury...
In a piece of legitimately good news, T.J. Lavin is returning as the host (for his eleventh go at it). This isn't good new because he's a good host -- while he's gotten somewhat better over the years/seasons, he's still really stiff and has only managed to show the thinnest amount of personality. But last October, he had a heinous injury...
- 6/22/2011
- by Seth Freilich
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