The Challenge Season 40 is filming in Vietnam, and multiple eliminations have already occurred, with some surprising early exits.
The upcoming show doesn’t have an official title, although it has a large cast of 40 individuals.
Previous Season 40 cast spoilers indicated the group includes former show winners, finalists, and entertaining personalities from The Challenge’s history.
Based on recent spoilers, a fifth of those cast members have already gone home from the filming.
Several individuals eliminated from the show are multiple-time champions, which makes this season already seem super competitive or run by a specific alliance.
This report will include spoilers for MTV’s 40th season of The Challenge, including the names of eight cast members who were eliminated.
First eight eliminations revealed for Season 40
Earlier this month, the cast members departed to film Season 40, and multiple eliminations have happened.
According to the latest spoilers, Brandon Nelson and Nurys Mateo were...
The upcoming show doesn’t have an official title, although it has a large cast of 40 individuals.
Previous Season 40 cast spoilers indicated the group includes former show winners, finalists, and entertaining personalities from The Challenge’s history.
Based on recent spoilers, a fifth of those cast members have already gone home from the filming.
Several individuals eliminated from the show are multiple-time champions, which makes this season already seem super competitive or run by a specific alliance.
This report will include spoilers for MTV’s 40th season of The Challenge, including the names of eight cast members who were eliminated.
First eight eliminations revealed for Season 40
Earlier this month, the cast members departed to film Season 40, and multiple eliminations have happened.
According to the latest spoilers, Brandon Nelson and Nurys Mateo were...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Nurys Mateo had what many fans of The Challenge might call a breakout performance in the recent Battle For a New Champion season.
While Nurys didn’t enter the game as a rookie, she was entering her second season, and this time, she had to fight against tougher odds.
Nurys won multiple eliminations to earn her spot in the Season 39 final, something no other finalists could say they did.
While she finished second, fans praised Nurys for rising to the occasion throughout the season, including standing up to and calling out her opponents.
She also found love during the filming of the season, as she and showmance Horacio Gutierrez have continued dating beyond MTV’s show.
Thanks to the above, Nurys established herself as a new fan-favorite competitor on MTV’s show. She also recently won multiple awards for Season 39, setting a new record.
Nurys achieves a record number of...
While Nurys didn’t enter the game as a rookie, she was entering her second season, and this time, she had to fight against tougher odds.
Nurys won multiple eliminations to earn her spot in the Season 39 final, something no other finalists could say they did.
While she finished second, fans praised Nurys for rising to the occasion throughout the season, including standing up to and calling out her opponents.
She also found love during the filming of the season, as she and showmance Horacio Gutierrez have continued dating beyond MTV’s show.
Thanks to the above, Nurys established herself as a new fan-favorite competitor on MTV’s show. She also recently won multiple awards for Season 39, setting a new record.
Nurys achieves a record number of...
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
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
Jordan Wiseley is among The Challenge greats, with three wins on the main show and another in the spinoff, The Challenge: World Championship.
He’s become known for overcoming obstacles, including some difficult gameplay from his castmates in War of the Worlds 2.
That season, Jordan was part of Team USA along with other stars, including Leroy Garrett, Zach Nichols, Paulie Calafiore, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Jordan’s girlfriend and then-fiancee, Tori Deal, was also part of the team until both chose to “defect” to Team UK.
The season included a memorable moment as Jordan proposed to Tori before he defected to Team UK. During the footage, Cara Maria also made a snarky remark doubting their relationship.
On a recent Zach Nichols Podcast, Jordan addressed Cara’s remarks about the season during her The Challenge: Home Turf episode.
Jordan comments on Cara’s Home Turf remarks
While a guest on Zach’s podcast,...
He’s become known for overcoming obstacles, including some difficult gameplay from his castmates in War of the Worlds 2.
That season, Jordan was part of Team USA along with other stars, including Leroy Garrett, Zach Nichols, Paulie Calafiore, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Jordan’s girlfriend and then-fiancee, Tori Deal, was also part of the team until both chose to “defect” to Team UK.
The season included a memorable moment as Jordan proposed to Tori before he defected to Team UK. During the footage, Cara Maria also made a snarky remark doubting their relationship.
On a recent Zach Nichols Podcast, Jordan addressed Cara’s remarks about the season during her The Challenge: Home Turf episode.
Jordan comments on Cara’s Home Turf remarks
While a guest on Zach’s podcast,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
With The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion season and reunion done, fans are now turning their attention toward MTV’s Season 40.
Many viewers were hoping for an upgrade from Season 39, as it featured only 10 returning champions who appeared just briefly for eliminations against the main cast.
Good news arrived, as spoilers recently revealed an epic 40-person cast for Season 40 featuring many former champions and fan favorites from The Challenge history.
The group is still being finalized, as spoiler accounts provide updates if someone drops out of the cast, becomes an alternate, or is omitted.
While the cast spoilers indicated a specific theme, a spoiler account known for reliable information recently revealed a different one.
This report will contain potential spoilers for the upcoming season of MTV’s The Challenge.
The Challenge Season 40 theme and potential title
The Instagram account @mtvchallengeinsider has generally released reliable details about each season...
Many viewers were hoping for an upgrade from Season 39, as it featured only 10 returning champions who appeared just briefly for eliminations against the main cast.
Good news arrived, as spoilers recently revealed an epic 40-person cast for Season 40 featuring many former champions and fan favorites from The Challenge history.
The group is still being finalized, as spoiler accounts provide updates if someone drops out of the cast, becomes an alternate, or is omitted.
While the cast spoilers indicated a specific theme, a spoiler account known for reliable information recently revealed a different one.
This report will contain potential spoilers for the upcoming season of MTV’s The Challenge.
The Challenge Season 40 theme and potential title
The Instagram account @mtvchallengeinsider has generally released reliable details about each season...
- 3/10/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Fans may get an exciting installment of The Challenge as Season 40 spoilers have arrived, showing the rumored cast members departing to film.
With Season 39, viewers saw a cast of mostly newer Challengers looking to become first-time champions.
That meant only a few former finalists and brief appearances from 10 of The Challenge winners, including Tori Deal, Cara Maria Sorbello, and Chris “Ct” Tamburello.
Throughout the MTV season, fans expressed disappointment at not seeing more of their favorites competing on the show.
Based on spoilers that arrived online, Season 40 will feature many more familiar and favorite faces returning to the show.
Remember that this report contains early spoilers for the potential cast of The Challenge Season 40.
The Challenge Season 40’s rumored cast revealed
An extensive cast list has started to arrive through known spoiler accounts online, including GamerVev on Twitter or @mtvchallengeinsider on Instagram.
Since it’s Season 40, it only makes sense...
With Season 39, viewers saw a cast of mostly newer Challengers looking to become first-time champions.
That meant only a few former finalists and brief appearances from 10 of The Challenge winners, including Tori Deal, Cara Maria Sorbello, and Chris “Ct” Tamburello.
Throughout the MTV season, fans expressed disappointment at not seeing more of their favorites competing on the show.
Based on spoilers that arrived online, Season 40 will feature many more familiar and favorite faces returning to the show.
Remember that this report contains early spoilers for the potential cast of The Challenge Season 40.
The Challenge Season 40’s rumored cast revealed
An extensive cast list has started to arrive through known spoiler accounts online, including GamerVev on Twitter or @mtvchallengeinsider on Instagram.
Since it’s Season 40, it only makes sense...
- 3/9/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Regarding drama at The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion reunion, viewers saw second-place contestant Nurys Mateo involved in several segments.
None of those instances involved the former champions who appeared as part of the special.
Instead, Nurys aimed at her Season 39 castmates, including Jay Starrett and Olivia Kaiser, whom she felt did her wrong during the season despite being friends ahead of filming.
Meanwhile, several Challenge champions were in the building, who Nurys expected to have more drama during the event but didn’t.
She recently shared that she thought she’d see more interaction between Laurel Stucky and Cara Maria Sorbello based on their Challenge history.
Nurys said she was “shocked” that there was actually more drama with Tori Deal going after Cara, though.
Nurys ‘shocked’ by Season 39 castmates’ drama
“Taking a step back and as a fan, I wanted more drama between Laurel and Cara,” Nurys admitted while on Challenge Mania Podcast.
None of those instances involved the former champions who appeared as part of the special.
Instead, Nurys aimed at her Season 39 castmates, including Jay Starrett and Olivia Kaiser, whom she felt did her wrong during the season despite being friends ahead of filming.
Meanwhile, several Challenge champions were in the building, who Nurys expected to have more drama during the event but didn’t.
She recently shared that she thought she’d see more interaction between Laurel Stucky and Cara Maria Sorbello based on their Challenge history.
Nurys said she was “shocked” that there was actually more drama with Tori Deal going after Cara, though.
Nurys ‘shocked’ by Season 39 castmates’ drama
“Taking a step back and as a fan, I wanted more drama between Laurel and Cara,” Nurys admitted while on Challenge Mania Podcast.
- 3/6/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
When Chris “Ct” Tamburello isn’t getting bruised and bloodied for MTV’s The Challenge, he’s doing so while filming movies.
The five-time Challenge winner has been involved in acting for quite a while away from the show and landed a role in a prominent upcoming movie.
Taking to his Instagram, Ct shared a photo with other people involved in filming a big scene for the 2024 movie Road House.
The film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is a remake of the 1989 movie which starred Patrick Swayze.
Ct is part of a bar fight scene featuring mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor and others. Based on Ct’s caption, McGregor jumped in the photo with everyone. His face is visible in the very middle of the group.
“Last night of the bar fight scene. This is the whole fight crew. Lots of bruises and blood shed here. Thanks to @thenotoriousmma for jumping...
The five-time Challenge winner has been involved in acting for quite a while away from the show and landed a role in a prominent upcoming movie.
Taking to his Instagram, Ct shared a photo with other people involved in filming a big scene for the 2024 movie Road House.
The film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is a remake of the 1989 movie which starred Patrick Swayze.
Ct is part of a bar fight scene featuring mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor and others. Based on Ct’s caption, McGregor jumped in the photo with everyone. His face is visible in the very middle of the group.
“Last night of the bar fight scene. This is the whole fight crew. Lots of bruises and blood shed here. Thanks to @thenotoriousmma for jumping...
- 3/3/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
During The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion reunion, Tori Deal and Cara Maria Sorbello were among the five former champions who participated in the special, with several back-and-forth quips.
There’s no love lost between the two castmates and champions, based on their history during The Challenge.
They appeared together in Cara Maria’s last Challenge season, War of the Worlds 2, before her hiatus of several years.
Unsurprisingly, a remark arrived during part of the reunion involving that season, as Tori brought up that season’s gameplay to Cara Maria.
That season featured Tori and her boyfriend, Jordan Wiseley, who were initially part of Team USA but then decided to defect to Team UK after Cara’s alliance started working to eliminate them.
Cara’s boyfriend, Paulie Calafiore, has now weighed in on the topic, as he was also part of the Wotw 2 alliance with his girlfriend.
Tori brought...
There’s no love lost between the two castmates and champions, based on their history during The Challenge.
They appeared together in Cara Maria’s last Challenge season, War of the Worlds 2, before her hiatus of several years.
Unsurprisingly, a remark arrived during part of the reunion involving that season, as Tori brought up that season’s gameplay to Cara Maria.
That season featured Tori and her boyfriend, Jordan Wiseley, who were initially part of Team USA but then decided to defect to Team UK after Cara’s alliance started working to eliminate them.
Cara’s boyfriend, Paulie Calafiore, has now weighed in on the topic, as he was also part of the Wotw 2 alliance with his girlfriend.
Tori brought...
- 3/2/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Several significant updates regarding The Challenge arrived from a recent event involving some of the show’s past, present, and possibly future cast members.
Challenge Mania Podcast held an event in Tampa, Florida, where fans could meet and interact with cast members from MTV’s show.
Podcast host Scott Yager was joined by stars from the competition series, including Mark Long, Cara Maria Sorbello, and Paulie Calafiore.
The event revealed some potential news about the spinoff The Challenge: All Stars 4, which fans have been wondering about for months.
In addition, a few more potential cast members may have revealed themselves as participants in the upcoming 40th season of MTV’s show.
This report may include spoilers, including the names of several cast members of The Challenge: All Stars 4 and Season 40.
Squad Goals #ChallengeMania pic.twitter.com/t32Qf5Fc8P
— Scott Yager (@Shotofyager) January 28, 2024 The Challenge: All Stars 4 has a...
Challenge Mania Podcast held an event in Tampa, Florida, where fans could meet and interact with cast members from MTV’s show.
Podcast host Scott Yager was joined by stars from the competition series, including Mark Long, Cara Maria Sorbello, and Paulie Calafiore.
The event revealed some potential news about the spinoff The Challenge: All Stars 4, which fans have been wondering about for months.
In addition, a few more potential cast members may have revealed themselves as participants in the upcoming 40th season of MTV’s show.
This report may include spoilers, including the names of several cast members of The Challenge: All Stars 4 and Season 40.
Squad Goals #ChallengeMania pic.twitter.com/t32Qf5Fc8P
— Scott Yager (@Shotofyager) January 28, 2024 The Challenge: All Stars 4 has a...
- 1/29/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Former show sinner Zach Nichols may have confirmed he won’t appear on any more seasons of MTV’s The Challenge.
The Real World: San Diego star currently hosts a podcast alongside his friend Pierre, where they discuss reality TV shows primarily focusing on The Challenge.
Zach appeared in multiple seasons of the competition series with castmates that included Chris “Ct” Tamburello, Johnny Bananas, Jonna Mannion, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
He also met the love of his life, Jenna Compono, while appearing on the show, with some of the seasons putting a spotlight on the ups and downs of their relationship.
Both have appeared in multiple finals on The Challenge and won prize money, with Zach winning one season with several castmates.
However, based on his recent remarks, he seems no longer interested in participating in the competition series.
Zach says he won’t go on The Challenge if they...
The Real World: San Diego star currently hosts a podcast alongside his friend Pierre, where they discuss reality TV shows primarily focusing on The Challenge.
Zach appeared in multiple seasons of the competition series with castmates that included Chris “Ct” Tamburello, Johnny Bananas, Jonna Mannion, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
He also met the love of his life, Jenna Compono, while appearing on the show, with some of the seasons putting a spotlight on the ups and downs of their relationship.
Both have appeared in multiple finals on The Challenge and won prize money, with Zach winning one season with several castmates.
However, based on his recent remarks, he seems no longer interested in participating in the competition series.
Zach says he won’t go on The Challenge if they...
- 1/27/2024
- 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
"The Challenge" has evolved into an international competition series with a wide variety of contestants and an expanded viewership. Many romantic relationships have formed and ended on "The Challenge," with some couples managing to stay together despite the drama. Cheating and betrayal have been common themes in the show, leading to the end of several relationships.
MTV’s long-running reality competition series The Challenge has been running for years, so it's no surprise that many contestants became couples after their time on one of the best reality TV shows. The competition show, which originally saw cast members from The Real World and Roads Rules competing for fast cash and prizes, has gone on to become an iconic international battle for glory, fame, and life-changing money. Though the show has transformed from far more casual competing to something reality stars seriously train for, the romantic undertones of the beloved show have remained consistent,...
MTV’s long-running reality competition series The Challenge has been running for years, so it's no surprise that many contestants became couples after their time on one of the best reality TV shows. The competition show, which originally saw cast members from The Real World and Roads Rules competing for fast cash and prizes, has gone on to become an iconic international battle for glory, fame, and life-changing money. Though the show has transformed from far more casual competing to something reality stars seriously train for, the romantic undertones of the beloved show have remained consistent,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Emma Fischer
- ScreenRant.com
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 is almost to the finals, and fans loved seeing veteran mercenaries go head-to-head against the cast. Cara Maria Sorbello and Tori Deal entered the ring as veteran mercenaries this season. The two strong female competitors are known as the queens of the show. But they haven’t always gotten along. Here’s what Melissa Reeves caught on tape at Big T Fazakerley’s birthday dinner.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 mercenaries Tori Deal and Cara Maria Sorbello have a confrontation
The Challenge Season 39 features a cast of competitors who have yet to call themselves Challenge champions. And to be the best, they have to beat the best. Throughout the season, veteran “mercenaries” entered eliminations to compete against the cast members to hopefully beat them. Tori Deal took out Melissa Reeves, but Cara Maria Sorbello lost her battle against Michele Fitzgerald.
So, where do Tori and Cara Maria stand now?...
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 mercenaries Tori Deal and Cara Maria Sorbello have a confrontation
The Challenge Season 39 features a cast of competitors who have yet to call themselves Challenge champions. And to be the best, they have to beat the best. Throughout the season, veteran “mercenaries” entered eliminations to compete against the cast members to hopefully beat them. Tori Deal took out Melissa Reeves, but Cara Maria Sorbello lost her battle against Michele Fitzgerald.
So, where do Tori and Cara Maria stand now?...
- 1/18/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Season 39 of The Challenge departed from the norm, focusing on participants still vying for their first win. The switch-up left fans wanting; some weren’t thrilled to see their favorites benched.
As we look ahead to the milestone 40th season, it appears MTV is listening to its audience. Reports are buzzing that the network is in talks with previous winners and fan favorites to make a grand comeback, seemingly eager to make amends for the Season 39 casting choices.
MTV is bringing back some fan favorites for season 40 of ‘The Challenge’
The Challenge’s 39th season is still on the airwaves, but talks for season 40 are already in full swing.
The current season, dubbed Battle For a New Champion, broke from tradition by spotlighting contestants who still need to snag a win in the series. The goal of this change was to crown new champs.
This decision has left many of...
As we look ahead to the milestone 40th season, it appears MTV is listening to its audience. Reports are buzzing that the network is in talks with previous winners and fan favorites to make a grand comeback, seemingly eager to make amends for the Season 39 casting choices.
MTV is bringing back some fan favorites for season 40 of ‘The Challenge’
The Challenge’s 39th season is still on the airwaves, but talks for season 40 are already in full swing.
The current season, dubbed Battle For a New Champion, broke from tradition by spotlighting contestants who still need to snag a win in the series. The goal of this change was to crown new champs.
This decision has left many of...
- 10/7/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 Week 3 spoilers are here after a dicey double elimination in week 2. So far, more women than men have faced elimination due to the new twist this season. So, who heads home next? Here’s what to know about what goes down in week 3.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 3.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 Week 3 spoilers: Who goes home next?
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 Week 3 spoilers prove the competition heats up. Alyssa Lopez reportedly heads home first this week, and if there’s a second elimination in week 3, then Dusty Harris goes next.
Host T.J. Lavin explained how eliminations work this season, and it’s different than the competitors expected. The team that wins the daily challenge nominates one man and one woman to head into elimination from a losing team, and the rest of the cast votes for who they want to see head home. Lavin then puts...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 3.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 Week 3 spoilers: Who goes home next?
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 Week 3 spoilers prove the competition heats up. Alyssa Lopez reportedly heads home first this week, and if there’s a second elimination in week 3, then Dusty Harris goes next.
Host T.J. Lavin explained how eliminations work this season, and it’s different than the competitors expected. The team that wins the daily challenge nominates one man and one woman to head into elimination from a losing team, and the rest of the cast votes for who they want to see head home. Lavin then puts...
- 8/24/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prior to his elimination from the second season of The Challenge: USA, Paulie Calafiore had already briefly hinted about repressing his sexual identity, given his athletic background — which, he thinks, requires him to be the "most alpha human in the world." Now, setting the record straight once and for all, the 34-year-old reality star shares more about his truth in an interview with GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos.
- 8/23/2023
- by Ryan Louis Mantilla
- Collider.com
Luis Colón became the fourth contestant eliminated from “The Challenge: USA” on Sunday night, following his loss to Chris Underwood in the arena. In the game “Evil Eye,” each man began in the center of the arena, holding on to either side of the “evil eye.” After host T.J. Lavin said “Go!” they engaged in a physical battle, trying to wrestle the object away from each other. In the end, Chris pulled off the win and sent the rookie from “The Amazing Race” packing. Watch our exclusive video interview with the eliminated contestant above.
“We knew since Episode 1 that they were coming after us,” Luis tells Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson. “We had the best team. The women on our team were the reason why we were so good. Desi [Williams] and Michaela [Bradshaw], those girls are badasses. That was the only way that they would have won was to [gang] up on us.
“We knew since Episode 1 that they were coming after us,” Luis tells Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson. “We had the best team. The women on our team were the reason why we were so good. Desi [Williams] and Michaela [Bradshaw], those girls are badasses. That was the only way that they would have won was to [gang] up on us.
- 8/21/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Hey, "The Challenge USA" fans. Tonight, August 20, 2023, another new episode of The Challenge USA season 2 did indeed hit the air, and we saw two people get eliminated in this one when it all wrapped up. Tonight's new episode kicked off by picking up where episode 3 left off. Johnny Bananas had just won his elimination battle against Paulie Calafiore, and he had the option to switch teams via the defect twist. Johnny did decide to switch to the blue team and send Cory over to the red team. After all of that, we saw footage of Josh throwing a major hissy fit. During it, he told Desi and Luis that he's coming after them. Desi told the private cams, "The game is moving really fast, and I feel like I can't keep up." She got pretty emotional about it.
- 8/21/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” host T.J. Lavin reveals a shocking double elimination leaving the challengers scrambling to win a high-stakes, adrenaline filled semi-truck challenge to ensure their survival in the game. Episode 4 of “The Challenge: USA” titled “Double Crossed and Sideswiped” airs Sunday, August 20 on CBS (also streaming on Paramount+).
See Paulie Calafiore (‘The Challenge: USA’) on being eliminated by Johnny ‘Bananas’: ‘Might as well go down against one of the greats’
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our...
See Paulie Calafiore (‘The Challenge: USA’) on being eliminated by Johnny ‘Bananas’: ‘Might as well go down against one of the greats’
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our...
- 8/21/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Thursday’s “The Challenge: USA” episode revealed a new chapter for reality star Paulie Calafiore. In the ep, which unfortunately saw the New Jersey native get the boot, he told his cast mate Tori Deal: “I came through athletics, so that forced me to repress who I was sexually. I didn’t know if I was attracted to women, attracted to men, or if it was just like an energy thing.”
Read More: ‘The Challenge’ Star Olivia Kaiser On ‘Traumatizing’ Freak Accident: ‘I Was Contemplating My Entire Life’
He explained that his repression caused him to become aggressive, explaining: “I’d be like, ‘I need to prove that I’m the most alpha human in the world.'” Calafiore, who initially hit the airwaves on CBS’ “Big Brother” in 2016, officially came out to GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos. “I am bisexual,” Calafiore confirmed in the chat. “I feel good...
Read More: ‘The Challenge’ Star Olivia Kaiser On ‘Traumatizing’ Freak Accident: ‘I Was Contemplating My Entire Life’
He explained that his repression caused him to become aggressive, explaining: “I’d be like, ‘I need to prove that I’m the most alpha human in the world.'” Calafiore, who initially hit the airwaves on CBS’ “Big Brother” in 2016, officially came out to GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos. “I am bisexual,” Calafiore confirmed in the chat. “I feel good...
- 8/19/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Challenge: USA Season 2 Episode 3 “Civil War.”] It was a short return to a version of The Challenge for one of the USA Season 2 players. Paulie Calafiore, who was on the CBS show for Big Brother, has competed in three seasons of The Challenge already, over on MTV. And it was after only three episodes that Paulie was sent home, after facing off against teammate Bananas in an elimination that saw them stand on blocks of ice, throwing beanbags at targets to turn fire on under each other’s, and hold up their arms to keep a bucket of fish guts from falling. Here, Paulie talks about returning to the competition, what didn’t quite sit right about his position ...
- 8/18/2023
- TV Insider
Paulie Calafiore became the third contestant eliminated from “The Challenge: USA” on Thursday night, following his loss to Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio in the arena. In the game “Fire & Ice,” each man was tasked with standing on a block of ice while holding one hand up in the air attached to a bucket of fish guts. With fire burning beneath them, it was simply a contest of endurance. In the end, Bananas pulled off the win, leaving Paulie covered in muck and emotional over his defeat. Watch our exclusive video interview with the eliminated contestant above.
“That’s the beauty of ‘The Challenge,'” Paulie says. “You never know what you’re going to have to do down in the sand. When you have to go up against somebody who has that much experience over the span of the seasons that he’s done — he has seen quite literally everything.
“That’s the beauty of ‘The Challenge,'” Paulie says. “You never know what you’re going to have to do down in the sand. When you have to go up against somebody who has that much experience over the span of the seasons that he’s done — he has seen quite literally everything.
- 8/18/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” the challengers compete in a difficult swimming challenge, and the CBS reality titans officially declare war against the veterans prompting a vet to turn on one of their own in an act of self-preservation on episode 3 of “The Challenge: USA,” titled “Civil War” on Thursday, August 17 on CBS (also streaming on Paramount+). T.J. Lavin hosts.
See Jonna Mannion (‘The Challenge: USA’) exit interview: Voting for Michele Fitzgerald was ‘a mistake’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow...
See Jonna Mannion (‘The Challenge: USA’) exit interview: Voting for Michele Fitzgerald was ‘a mistake’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow...
- 8/18/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 brings Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Paulie Calafiore into the spotlight. The competitors have both competed in MTV’s The Challenge and had a well-established feud that spanned years. Here’s what to know about the relationship between Johnny “Bananas” and Paulie.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 2.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Paulie Calafiore feuded before filming ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Paulie Calafiore feuded for years before filming The Challenge: USA Season 2 together.
It began when Paulie and The Challenge champion Cara Maria Sorbello started dating in 2018. Johnny was good friends with Cara, but their relationship shifted as she became close with Paulie. Early in Cara and Paulie’s relationship, Cara realized that Paulie had another girlfriend, Danielle Maltby. Cara and Paulie resolved Paulie’s infidelity, but their issues certainly caused waves in Cara’s friendships.
“She’s in...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 2.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Paulie Calafiore feuded before filming ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Paulie Calafiore feuded for years before filming The Challenge: USA Season 2 together.
It began when Paulie and The Challenge champion Cara Maria Sorbello started dating in 2018. Johnny was good friends with Cara, but their relationship shifted as she became close with Paulie. Early in Cara and Paulie’s relationship, Cara realized that Paulie had another girlfriend, Danielle Maltby. Cara and Paulie resolved Paulie’s infidelity, but their issues certainly caused waves in Cara’s friendships.
“She’s in...
- 8/17/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 Episode 3 further illuminates the alliances and feuds formed in the first two episodes. Two competitors left the competition in episode 2, and the new elimination twist means the game doesn’t have alternating men’s and women’s elimination weeks. So, who heads home next? Here are The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers for week 2.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 2.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 spoilers: Who heads home in week 2?
The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers are here for week 2, and fans can anticipate seeing at least one more competitor head home. According to spoilers, Paulie Calafiore and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio face off in the first male elimination this season. Bananas wins, sending Paulie home.
Paulie and Bananas had a rivalry that spanned years. According to spoiler guru PinkRose on Vevmo, Paulie was pushing to head into elimination against Bananas. “Paulie was pushing hard for the elimination matchup against Bananas,” PinkRose noted.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 2.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 spoilers: Who heads home in week 2?
The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers are here for week 2, and fans can anticipate seeing at least one more competitor head home. According to spoilers, Paulie Calafiore and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio face off in the first male elimination this season. Bananas wins, sending Paulie home.
Paulie and Bananas had a rivalry that spanned years. According to spoiler guru PinkRose on Vevmo, Paulie was pushing to head into elimination against Bananas. “Paulie was pushing hard for the elimination matchup against Bananas,” PinkRose noted.
- 8/17/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Season 2 of The Challenge USA premiered with fresh twists and drama, featuring crossover stars from shows like Big Brother and Survivor. Paulie Calafiore, a veteran reality TV star, returns for the new season at 34 years old. He is also a DJ, model, and personal trainer. Paulie, born in Howell, New Jersey, played on Rutgers University's football team before appearing on Big Brother 18 and now has another chance to win on The Challenge USA.
After a hugely successful first season, The Challenge USA returned for season 2 with more entertainment in store for fans. Once again hosted by Tj Lavin, the new season, premiered on August 10 with its fresh twists and drama. Like the previous season, The Challenge USA season 2 features crossover stars from shows like Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race.
Nonetheless, they will all compete for the grand prize of $500 000. However, one familiar face returning for the new...
After a hugely successful first season, The Challenge USA returned for season 2 with more entertainment in store for fans. Once again hosted by Tj Lavin, the new season, premiered on August 10 with its fresh twists and drama. Like the previous season, The Challenge USA season 2 features crossover stars from shows like Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race.
Nonetheless, they will all compete for the grand prize of $500 000. However, one familiar face returning for the new...
- 8/11/2023
- by Samson Ogundipe
- ScreenRant.com
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA” season 2 premiere, 18 CBS reality titans from “Big Brother,” “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race” are shocked to learn that they will be competing amongst six legendary veterans from MTV’s “The Challenge.” Host Tj Lavin introduces a new twist that will put multiple players at risk at the first elimination. Part one of the two-part “The Challenge: USA” season 2 premiere, titled “The Riskiest Season Yet!” airs Thursday, August 10 on the CBS (also streaming on Paramount+).
See: ‘The Challenge: USA’ season 2 cast photos
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one...
See: ‘The Challenge: USA’ season 2 cast photos
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one...
- 8/11/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 is here, and fans can’t wait to see who heads home in the first week. The premiere airs on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, with the next episode airing on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. So, who heads home first? Here’s what to know about the first of The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding episode 1.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 spoilers: Who goes home 1st?
The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers are here for episode 1, “The Riskiest Season Yet.” According to the synopsis: “The 18 reality titans from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race are shocked to learn that they are competing amongst six legendary veterans from MTV’s The Challenge; a new twist puts multiple players at risk at the first elimination.”
The season begins with all 24 players on three teams — the Blue Team, Red Team, and the Green Team. The breakdown is as follows:
Blue Team:
Alyssa Lopez (Big Brother...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding episode 1.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 spoilers: Who goes home 1st?
The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers are here for episode 1, “The Riskiest Season Yet.” According to the synopsis: “The 18 reality titans from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race are shocked to learn that they are competing amongst six legendary veterans from MTV’s The Challenge; a new twist puts multiple players at risk at the first elimination.”
The season begins with all 24 players on three teams — the Blue Team, Red Team, and the Green Team. The breakdown is as follows:
Blue Team:
Alyssa Lopez (Big Brother...
- 8/10/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 is here, and fans can’t wait to see the CBS and MTV veterans go head-to-head for $500,000. Eighteen CBS players from Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race and six players from MTV’s The Challenge enter one house and compete against each other. According to The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers, players must prepare for a game-changing twist affecting elimination.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding the new elimination twist.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 features a new elimination twist, according to spoilers
A new twist is about to turn eliminations upside down, according to The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers. The format for the season is unlike anything fans have seen yet.
Host T.J. Lavin explains that the 24 players entering the house will divide into three teams — a blue team, a red team, and a green team. These teams go against each other in daily eliminations. The team who wins the daily challenge nominates one...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding the new elimination twist.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 features a new elimination twist, according to spoilers
A new twist is about to turn eliminations upside down, according to The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers. The format for the season is unlike anything fans have seen yet.
Host T.J. Lavin explains that the 24 players entering the house will divide into three teams — a blue team, a red team, and a green team. These teams go against each other in daily eliminations. The team who wins the daily challenge nominates one...
- 8/10/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge fans can’t wait to see another season of the CBS spinoff, The Challenge: USA. The spinoff series takes players from MTV and CBS and pits them against each other for a grand prize of $500,000. So, how can fans catch the first episode of the series? Here’s the date and time of The Challenge: USA Season 2 premiere, plus how to watch.
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 premiere date and time
The Challenge: USA Season 2 premiere is finally here, and fans can’t wait to see what happens when 18 CBS veterans and six MTV players go head to head for the big prize money.
The first episode airs on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at 10 p.m. Et on CBS. But the premiere doesn’t end there. Part two of the premiere airs on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 9 p.m. Et.
The first episode airing on Thursday, Aug. 10, will introduce the all-new cast to viewers.
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 premiere date and time
The Challenge: USA Season 2 premiere is finally here, and fans can’t wait to see what happens when 18 CBS veterans and six MTV players go head to head for the big prize money.
The first episode airs on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at 10 p.m. Et on CBS. But the premiere doesn’t end there. Part two of the premiere airs on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 9 p.m. Et.
The first episode airing on Thursday, Aug. 10, will introduce the all-new cast to viewers.
- 8/10/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Where to Watch Powered by The Challenge USA season 2 will feature crossover contestants from MTV's The Challenge, Survivor, Big Brother, and other popular reality TV shows. Expect intense competition and exciting twists. The premiere of The Challenge USA season 2 will be a two-part event, airing on August 10 and August 13 on CBS. The show will continue with a two-episode-per-week structure throughout August. The season 2 cast includes fan favorites like Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio, Wes Bergmann, and Paulie Calafiore from MTV's The Challenge, along with contestants from Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race. It promises to be one of the best seasons yet.
The Challenge USA is back for season 2 after the smashing success of season 1, and here's everything to know about the release date, cast, and news. In season 1, Survivor 41's Danny McCray and Survivor 28's Sarah Lacina emerged victorious, but it was a tough fight to the end. The...
The Challenge USA is back for season 2 after the smashing success of season 1, and here's everything to know about the release date, cast, and news. In season 1, Survivor 41's Danny McCray and Survivor 28's Sarah Lacina emerged victorious, but it was a tough fight to the end. The...
- 8/10/2023
- by Victoria Erickson
- ScreenRant.com
The Challenge: USA season 2 star Amanda Garcia called out her fellow star Tori Deal after she threw shade at her on social media. Recently, CBS announced the return of its hit reality TV show by unveiling the trailer and cast online. Contestants also did the same by resharing the content on their respective profiles. One of those cast members was Tori from Are You The One?, who reshared a group photo featuring fellow co-stars. Her picture also included Amanda, whom she purposely covered with a clown emoji to poke fun at in front of everyone.
As expected, the insult didn’t sit well with Amanda, who was offended that Tori put a clown emoji on her face. She immediately responded on Twitter, “Thanks for highlighting me in your post loser hahahahaha.” The Colorado woman didn’t stop there and further threw shade at Tori’s immaturity.
Someone put her...
As expected, the insult didn’t sit well with Amanda, who was offended that Tori put a clown emoji on her face. She immediately responded on Twitter, “Thanks for highlighting me in your post loser hahahahaha.” The Colorado woman didn’t stop there and further threw shade at Tori’s immaturity.
Someone put her...
- 7/12/2023
- by Neha Nathani
- ScreenRant.com
CBS announced the cast of The Challenge: USA season 2, which premieres in August. Hosted by Tj Lavin, The Challenge: USA season 1 exclusively featured cast members from the CBS shows The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Survivor and Love Island. This time around, six veterans from MTV's The Challenge will join the cast. Like the debut season, they will compete for the title of Challenge Champions. The $500,000 grand prize will be split between one female and one male contestant who win Tj's final.
According to People, The Challenge: USA season 2 cast consists of fan-favorite competitors from various CBS and MTV shows. They include Survivor alums Michaela Bradshaw, Cassidy Clark, Michele Fitzgerald, Chanelle Howell, Sebastian Noel, Chris Underwood, and Desi Williams. In addition, former Amazing Race cast members Luis Colón and Dusty Harris will join the cast. Former Big Brother houseguests Tyler Crispen, Ameerah Jones, Alyssa Lopez, Tiffany Mitchell, Alyssa Snider, Monte Taylor,...
According to People, The Challenge: USA season 2 cast consists of fan-favorite competitors from various CBS and MTV shows. They include Survivor alums Michaela Bradshaw, Cassidy Clark, Michele Fitzgerald, Chanelle Howell, Sebastian Noel, Chris Underwood, and Desi Williams. In addition, former Amazing Race cast members Luis Colón and Dusty Harris will join the cast. Former Big Brother houseguests Tyler Crispen, Ameerah Jones, Alyssa Lopez, Tiffany Mitchell, Alyssa Snider, Monte Taylor,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Lorianne Palinkas
- ScreenRant.com
CBS has announced the cast of The Challenge: USA season 2, which premieres this fall.
According to People, The Challenge: USA season 2 cast is comprised of fan favorite competitors from various CBS and MTV shows. They include Survivor alums Michaela Bradshaw, Cassidy Clark, Michele Fitzgerald, Chanelle Howell, Sebastian Noel, and Chris Underwood, and former Amazing Race cast members, Luis Colon and Dusty Harris. Former Big Brother houseguests Tyler Crispen, Ameerah Jones, Alyssa Lopez, Tiffany Mitchell, Alyssa Snider, Monte Taylor, Josh Martinez, Paulie Calafiore, and Faysal Shafaat will join the cast as well. In addition, MTV's The Challenge legends Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion (Stephens), and Cory Wharton will compete.
Source: People...
According to People, The Challenge: USA season 2 cast is comprised of fan favorite competitors from various CBS and MTV shows. They include Survivor alums Michaela Bradshaw, Cassidy Clark, Michele Fitzgerald, Chanelle Howell, Sebastian Noel, and Chris Underwood, and former Amazing Race cast members, Luis Colon and Dusty Harris. Former Big Brother houseguests Tyler Crispen, Ameerah Jones, Alyssa Lopez, Tiffany Mitchell, Alyssa Snider, Monte Taylor, Josh Martinez, Paulie Calafiore, and Faysal Shafaat will join the cast as well. In addition, MTV's The Challenge legends Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion (Stephens), and Cory Wharton will compete.
Source: People...
- 7/11/2023
- by Lorianne Palinkas
- ScreenRant.com
18 reality show stars and six alumni of MTV’s The Challenge will go head-to-head on season two of CBS’s The Challenge: USA. The Amazing Race‘s Luis Colon, Big Brother winner Josh Martinez, and Survivor winners Michele Fitzgerald and Chris Underwood are among the stars of CBS reality shows who will be taking on former The Challenge champions Tori Deal, Jonna Mannion, Wes Bergmann, and Johnny “Bananas” DeVenanzio.
What’s at stake? One man and one woman will have the opportunity to be named Challenge Champions and split the $500,000 grand prize.
Season two will kick off with part one of a two-part premiere on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt. Part two follows on Sunday, August 13 at 9pm Et/Pt. New episodes will air on Thursdays and Sundays for three weeks before switching to once-a-week on August 31.
The reality competition series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Bunim/Murray Productions with Julie Pizzi,...
What’s at stake? One man and one woman will have the opportunity to be named Challenge Champions and split the $500,000 grand prize.
Season two will kick off with part one of a two-part premiere on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt. Part two follows on Sunday, August 13 at 9pm Et/Pt. New episodes will air on Thursdays and Sundays for three weeks before switching to once-a-week on August 31.
The reality competition series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Bunim/Murray Productions with Julie Pizzi,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Though The Challenge: USA season 1 was considered to be somewhat of a letdown, newly-released spoilers for season 2 indicate a different, and more entertaining, format. The Challenge began as an MTV competition show, but recently the franchise has expanded, with the spin-off The Challenge: USA, featuring CBS reality TV stars. Currently, the winners of The Challenge: USA season 1 are duking it out with MTV Challenge vets and the winners of the international versions of the spin-off.
A Vevmo thread, via user PinkRose, details many spoilers for The Challenge: USA season 2. The new format features three teams of eight competitors. The winning team of each daily challenge votes on one male and one female player to send into elimination. But what’s different is the losing team members vote for either one male or one female player from their team to send into elimination. From there, the votes are added to a lottery,...
A Vevmo thread, via user PinkRose, details many spoilers for The Challenge: USA season 2. The new format features three teams of eight competitors. The winning team of each daily challenge votes on one male and one female player to send into elimination. But what’s different is the losing team members vote for either one male or one female player from their team to send into elimination. From there, the votes are added to a lottery,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Maggie Mead
- ScreenRant.com
The upcoming season of The Challenge: USA may have a much different look than the first season, according to a rumored cast list making the rounds on social media. The Challenge: USA season 1 was a spin-off of MTV's The Challenge. Airing on CBS instead of MTV, season 1's cast was composed entirely of contestants who had previously competed on other CBS reality shows.
With players from Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and the CBS version of Love Island, The Challenge: USA season 1 was entirely separate from the flagship version on MTV. No MTV alum competed on the season. Instead, every member of the cast was new to The Challenge game, and the only ties the show had to the MTV version were the format, challenges, and the host, Tj Lavin.
Related: Why Fans Don't Want MTV Players On The Challenge: Season 2
The Challenge: USA Season 2 May Feature MTV...
With players from Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and the CBS version of Love Island, The Challenge: USA season 1 was entirely separate from the flagship version on MTV. No MTV alum competed on the season. Instead, every member of the cast was new to The Challenge game, and the only ties the show had to the MTV version were the format, challenges, and the host, Tj Lavin.
Related: Why Fans Don't Want MTV Players On The Challenge: Season 2
The Challenge: USA Season 2 May Feature MTV...
- 4/14/2023
- by Lee Whitten
- ScreenRant.com
According to popular spoiler account PinkRose, a new cast and alternates have reportedly departed to film spinoff The Challenge: USA Season 2.
Players who competed in ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 1
Alyssa Lopez – Big Brother 23
Alyssa Lopez became the last casualty of Big Brother 23 historic alliance, The Cookout, before they advanced to the final six. She competed in The Challenge: USA Season 1, teaming up with BB20’s Angela Rummans. However, her ally eliminated her shortly before the finals.
Cayla Platt – The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race standout Cayla Platt won a daily challenge and elimination on her way to the finals. However, she quit alongside several competitors who couldn’t finish the last stage, marking a second-place finish. She’s returning for another shot at the title.
Desiree J. “Desi” Williams – Survivor 35
Desi Williams won two daily missions during USA Season 1 on her way to the finals. However, she didn’t get...
Players who competed in ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 1
Alyssa Lopez – Big Brother 23
Alyssa Lopez became the last casualty of Big Brother 23 historic alliance, The Cookout, before they advanced to the final six. She competed in The Challenge: USA Season 1, teaming up with BB20’s Angela Rummans. However, her ally eliminated her shortly before the finals.
Cayla Platt – The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race standout Cayla Platt won a daily challenge and elimination on her way to the finals. However, she quit alongside several competitors who couldn’t finish the last stage, marking a second-place finish. She’s returning for another shot at the title.
Desiree J. “Desi” Williams – Survivor 35
Desi Williams won two daily missions during USA Season 1 on her way to the finals. However, she didn’t get...
- 4/8/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
UK-based reality TV star Georgia Harrison competed on two seasons of The Challenge, where she proved herself a formidable player. However, she hasn’t returned since 2019. In a recent post, the Essex native revealed why viewers probably wouldn’t see her on the MTV show again.
Georgia Harrison admitted she might not return for another season of ‘The Challenge’
When The Challenge: Ride or Dies aired, UK natives Georgia Harrison and Theo Campbell revealed they were cut from the final cast only two weeks before filming.
The two haven’t appeared on the reality series since their impressive back-to-back runs in the War of the Worlds installments. While Theo’s 2019 eye injury sidelined him, it’s unsure why the UK favorite hasn’t returned for another season.
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Meet one of the newbies from the UK: Georgia! ??
And don't miss the season premiere of The Challenge: War of The Worlds,...
Georgia Harrison admitted she might not return for another season of ‘The Challenge’
When The Challenge: Ride or Dies aired, UK natives Georgia Harrison and Theo Campbell revealed they were cut from the final cast only two weeks before filming.
The two haven’t appeared on the reality series since their impressive back-to-back runs in the War of the Worlds installments. While Theo’s 2019 eye injury sidelined him, it’s unsure why the UK favorite hasn’t returned for another season.
Got A Text! ?
Meet one of the newbies from the UK: Georgia! ??
And don't miss the season premiere of The Challenge: War of The Worlds,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Former NFL cheerleader Natalie Negrotti rose to fame on Big Brother Season 18 in 2016, where she nearly won America’s Favorite Houseguest. She went on to compete in MTV’s The Challenge for three seasons, placing in the finals once, and briefly appeared on a YouTube dating show before seemingly stepping away from reality TV. Where is Natalie now?
Where is Natalie Negrotti from ‘Big Brother’ now?
Big Brother alum and The Challenge finalist Natalie Negrotti most recently competed in 2019’s War of the Worlds before seemingly leaving the long-running MTV franchise.
Since her exit, the reality personality continued hanging out with several cast members and has since publicly come out as pansexual. She also remains active in The Challenge community by promoting Paramount+ hosted spinoff, All Stars.
#FirstKiss afterglow. #BB18 #BBNatalie pic.twitter.com/6cwHL4ajl4
— Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) July 25, 2016
Additionally, Natalie revealed she still has knee scarring from an elimination in 2018’s Final Reckoning.
Where is Natalie Negrotti from ‘Big Brother’ now?
Big Brother alum and The Challenge finalist Natalie Negrotti most recently competed in 2019’s War of the Worlds before seemingly leaving the long-running MTV franchise.
Since her exit, the reality personality continued hanging out with several cast members and has since publicly come out as pansexual. She also remains active in The Challenge community by promoting Paramount+ hosted spinoff, All Stars.
#FirstKiss afterglow. #BB18 #BBNatalie pic.twitter.com/6cwHL4ajl4
— Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) July 25, 2016
Additionally, Natalie revealed she still has knee scarring from an elimination in 2018’s Final Reckoning.
- 3/26/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Though Ex on the Beach tries to keep its premise hidden from its participants, the MTV show has never been for the faint of heart. The reality TV dating show challenges cast members to see if they are really over their exes by putting them in a house full of available singles, before bringing in their exes to complicate things. Cast members have then been faced with the choice of deciding if they want to try new love, rekindle past flames, or leave the show single.
As the premise promises, Ex on the Beach brings more drama than hook-ups, though it is historically heavy on both. The original British show aired nine seasons, while the MTV American version has currently aired six seasons that include some spin-offs within the seasons. The current season of Ex on the Beach is titled Ex on the Beach Couples: Now or Never. The completely...
As the premise promises, Ex on the Beach brings more drama than hook-ups, though it is historically heavy on both. The original British show aired nine seasons, while the MTV American version has currently aired six seasons that include some spin-offs within the seasons. The current season of Ex on the Beach is titled Ex on the Beach Couples: Now or Never. The completely...
- 3/22/2023
- by Emma Fischer
- ScreenRant.com
‘The Challenge’ Finalist Sylvia Elsrode Is Engaged — What Has She Been up to Since ‘Final Reckoning’
The Challenge finalist Sylvia Elsrode recently returned to the franchise for spinoff All Stars following a four-year break after her Final Reckoning second-place finish. In March 2023, she announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Sergio Lira. What has she been up to since making the finals in season 32.
Sylvia Elsrode is engaged
After making the finals in The Challenge: Final Reckoning (2018), veteran Sylvia Elsrode left the competitive franchise. Following her exit, she became a licensed real estate agent in Kansas City, Missouri, and frequently updates her Instagram feed with pictures of her with her friends attending various Kansas City Chiefs football games.
Additionally, she appeared in a 2020 episode of HGTV’s House Hunters. In September 2022, she posted one of her first public pictures with her boyfriend, Sergio Lira. He proposed to her a few months later, in March 2023, in front of her friends and family at a Missouri-based event space.
Tony...
Sylvia Elsrode is engaged
After making the finals in The Challenge: Final Reckoning (2018), veteran Sylvia Elsrode left the competitive franchise. Following her exit, she became a licensed real estate agent in Kansas City, Missouri, and frequently updates her Instagram feed with pictures of her with her friends attending various Kansas City Chiefs football games.
Additionally, she appeared in a 2020 episode of HGTV’s House Hunters. In September 2022, she posted one of her first public pictures with her boyfriend, Sergio Lira. He proposed to her a few months later, in March 2023, in front of her friends and family at a Missouri-based event space.
Tony...
- 3/5/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
UK native Georgia Harrison appeared to become a fan-favorite after competing in two seasons of The Challenge but hasn’t returned since 2019’s War of the Worlds 2. Is she banned, and what is the reality TV star up to now?
What is Georgia Harrison up to after ‘The Challenge’ appearances?
Love Island alum Georgia Harrison competed on two seasons of The Challenge until seemingly disappearing from the MTV franchise in late 2019. A couple of months later, Georgia joined the cast of Celebrity Ex on the Beach UK Series 1 (2020), where she reunited with Ashley Taylor. However, they split after the show.
While competing in The Challenge, Georgia appeared to relocate to Los Angeles, California, but she decided to return to the UK in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, the reality TV star has become a social media influencer and frequently posts her weekend getaways. Additionally, Georgia appears...
What is Georgia Harrison up to after ‘The Challenge’ appearances?
Love Island alum Georgia Harrison competed on two seasons of The Challenge until seemingly disappearing from the MTV franchise in late 2019. A couple of months later, Georgia joined the cast of Celebrity Ex on the Beach UK Series 1 (2020), where she reunited with Ashley Taylor. However, they split after the show.
While competing in The Challenge, Georgia appeared to relocate to Los Angeles, California, but she decided to return to the UK in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, the reality TV star has become a social media influencer and frequently posts her weekend getaways. Additionally, Georgia appears...
- 3/4/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge alum Natalie “Ninja” Duran has placed in the finals both times she competed but hasn’t returned since 2019’s War of the Worlds 2. Therefore, many viewers are sure she’s banned. What has Ninja Natalie been up to since seemingly leaving the franchise?
Is Natalie ‘Ninja’ Duran banned from ‘The Challenge?’
Following an impressive run on American Ninja Warrior, Natalie “Ninja” Duran competed in The Challenge: War of the Worlds and the following season, War of the Worlds 2.
Despite good performances, she never returned, leading viewers to believe she got banned. MTV hasn’t announced its decision to part ways with her, as it did Dee Nguyen.
Ninja's found herself between a rock and a – um, er – a hard place ?
Don't miss an all new episode of #TheChallenge33 Tonight at 9/8c ? pic.twitter.com/2Isx6s0KcI
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) April 3, 2019
Still, it’s assumed that she...
Is Natalie ‘Ninja’ Duran banned from ‘The Challenge?’
Following an impressive run on American Ninja Warrior, Natalie “Ninja” Duran competed in The Challenge: War of the Worlds and the following season, War of the Worlds 2.
Despite good performances, she never returned, leading viewers to believe she got banned. MTV hasn’t announced its decision to part ways with her, as it did Dee Nguyen.
Ninja's found herself between a rock and a – um, er – a hard place ?
Don't miss an all new episode of #TheChallenge33 Tonight at 9/8c ? pic.twitter.com/2Isx6s0KcI
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) April 3, 2019
Still, it’s assumed that she...
- 2/27/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
According to fans, Todrick Hall became the official Celebrity Big Brother 3 villain, due to several things he said and did over the course of the season. Singer, songwriter, and YouTube star Todrick has always been a controversial figure, but chose to join the show's third installment in an attempt to show a different side of himself. Alas, as the season progressed, viewers started turning on Todrick. He started to engage in a few problematic situations within the game.
Now that the show has wrapped, Todrick has continued to be a catalyst for controversy. Most recently, it was announced that Celebrity Big Brother season 3 celeb Todrick would star in a LGBTQ+ reality show called The Real Friends of WeHo. The new series airs after RuPaul's Drag Race on MTV. However, its ratings weren't as high as Todrick had hoped. When Todrick expressed disappointment over the lack of viewership, he was called...
Now that the show has wrapped, Todrick has continued to be a catalyst for controversy. Most recently, it was announced that Celebrity Big Brother season 3 celeb Todrick would star in a LGBTQ+ reality show called The Real Friends of WeHo. The new series airs after RuPaul's Drag Race on MTV. However, its ratings weren't as high as Todrick had hoped. When Todrick expressed disappointment over the lack of viewership, he was called...
- 2/21/2023
- by Bernardo Sim
- ScreenRant.com
Big Brother always tries to shake things up in their season premieres, but some connect with fans more than others, as evidenced by their IMDb rankings. Every season premiere has a similar structure where they tease what lies ahead in the upcoming months but also have some sort of exciting event, like a competition or an early eviction. These first episodes are so important because they introduce the cast members as well as new and exciting twists for that season.
With these episodes being the viewer's first taste of the season, such as Big Brother season 24, the premieres are arguably just as important as their season finales, which have their own IMDb rankings, since they need to hook the audience to keep watching. Most of the highest-rated premieres are from when the show was still in its original era, as there are only a few that aired in recent years that were well-received.
With these episodes being the viewer's first taste of the season, such as Big Brother season 24, the premieres are arguably just as important as their season finales, which have their own IMDb rankings, since they need to hook the audience to keep watching. Most of the highest-rated premieres are from when the show was still in its original era, as there are only a few that aired in recent years that were well-received.
- 2/6/2023
- by John Sapienza
- ScreenRant.com
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
MTV’s The Challenge is an intense competition show that pits players against each other, but sometimes love connections are formed between the reality stars. The Challenge originally featured contestants from The Real World and Road Rules competing in a series of challenges against each other. One by one, the players would be eliminated, and the person or team to finish the final challenge would win the grand prize. Over the years, the show evolved to include stars from other reality shows, such as Big Brother, Love Island UK, and Geordie Shore. With so many new faces on The Challenge, it was no surprise that the competitors hooked up with each other.
The Challenge's Kyle Christie, who immediately became known as the resident flirt after joining the cast in 2018, had flings with Cara Maria Sorbello, Faith Stowers, and Ashley Mitchell. Although Faith and Ashely were just casual hookups, The Challenge...
The Challenge's Kyle Christie, who immediately became known as the resident flirt after joining the cast in 2018, had flings with Cara Maria Sorbello, Faith Stowers, and Ashley Mitchell. Although Faith and Ashely were just casual hookups, The Challenge...
- 2/3/2023
- by Jessica Choi
- ScreenRant.com
MTV’s long-running reality competition series The Challenge season 38, so it's no surprise that many contestants became couples. The competition show, which originally saw cast members from The Real World and Roads Rules competing for fast cash and prizes, has gone on to become an iconic international battle for glory, fame, and life-changing money. Though the show has transformed from far more casual competing to something reality stars seriously train for, the romantic undertones of the beloved show have remained consistent.
Although The Challenge originally saw MTV personalities partaking in competitions, it has made strides to become international in the past few years. Additionally, The Challenge has also branched out to include a wide variety of shows, with its viewers expanding. It might be a competition series, but The Challenge has always been filled with romantic drama. From hookups to breakups to betrayals, audiences have been treated to a front-row seat of non-stop drama.
Although The Challenge originally saw MTV personalities partaking in competitions, it has made strides to become international in the past few years. Additionally, The Challenge has also branched out to include a wide variety of shows, with its viewers expanding. It might be a competition series, but The Challenge has always been filled with romantic drama. From hookups to breakups to betrayals, audiences have been treated to a front-row seat of non-stop drama.
- 1/4/2023
- by Emma Fischer
- ScreenRant.com
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