Nelson Thomas revealed his intention to have amputation surgery as his right foot injury from last year’s car crash hasn’t healed as he and doctors hadn’t hoped.
After multiple surgeries, rehabilitation, and treatments, he ultimately made the tough decision.
The Challenge star has more recently shared that an organization has come through to help him with his medical bills moving forward.
According to Nelson, Less Leg More Heart has set up the “donor box,” which will assist with the costs of his prosthetic and other “future hospital bills” associated with his situation.
Taking to Instagram, he shared the update with a carousel post of photos that showed him training at a gym.
Nelson also teased an upcoming interview through CBS, which he said would arrive one day before his amputation surgery.
Nelson reveals ‘donor box’ and CBS interview
In an Instagram post for his 296,000 followers, Nelson shared...
After multiple surgeries, rehabilitation, and treatments, he ultimately made the tough decision.
The Challenge star has more recently shared that an organization has come through to help him with his medical bills moving forward.
According to Nelson, Less Leg More Heart has set up the “donor box,” which will assist with the costs of his prosthetic and other “future hospital bills” associated with his situation.
Taking to Instagram, he shared the update with a carousel post of photos that showed him training at a gym.
Nelson also teased an upcoming interview through CBS, which he said would arrive one day before his amputation surgery.
Nelson reveals ‘donor box’ and CBS interview
In an Instagram post for his 296,000 followers, Nelson shared...
- 2/25/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge franchise seems very aware of its rookie problem, but continues to make vain attempts to fix it. The latest trial for the decades-spanning franchise was an elongated season, Battle for a New Champion, that put fresh meat and newer vets on the cast with only one criterion: no one on the season has ever won before.
The idea was admirable, to allow some of the most promising new faces of the show and other Paramount reality tentpoles the chance to get a champion belt without series stalwarts like Johnny Bananas or Ct Tamburello dominating and taking the prize. However, the execution was terrible and the real winner of this season is not their new champion. It's the runner-up Nurys Mateo.
The idea was admirable, to allow some of the most promising new faces of the show and other Paramount reality tentpoles the chance to get a champion belt without series stalwarts like Johnny Bananas or Ct Tamburello dominating and taking the prize. However, the execution was terrible and the real winner of this season is not their new champion. It's the runner-up Nurys Mateo.
- 2/22/2024
- by Megan Vick
- Primetimer
A winner was officially crowned on The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion as the second part of the final wrapped up.
Viewers saw which of the remaining finalists would become a champion for the first time in their Challenge career. Those still competing included Emanuel Neagu, Moriah Jadea, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, and Colleen Schneider.
However, there was a matter to be handled at the start of the episode, as the Chaos elimination arrived to get rid of another competitor.
Host Tj Lavin shared that Emanuel was the clear winner of the Chaos phase, which meant he got to choose someone to send into elimination.
He said he would choose Nurys since he hadn’t worked with her during the season.
With that, Tj brought everyone to The Draw, where Nurys had to choose one of six poles in the sand. Four poles had castmates’ names, and two were Chaos poles,...
Viewers saw which of the remaining finalists would become a champion for the first time in their Challenge career. Those still competing included Emanuel Neagu, Moriah Jadea, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, and Colleen Schneider.
However, there was a matter to be handled at the start of the episode, as the Chaos elimination arrived to get rid of another competitor.
Host Tj Lavin shared that Emanuel was the clear winner of the Chaos phase, which meant he got to choose someone to send into elimination.
He said he would choose Nurys since he hadn’t worked with her during the season.
With that, Tj brought everyone to The Draw, where Nurys had to choose one of six poles in the sand. Four poles had castmates’ names, and two were Chaos poles,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 finale is nearly over, and fans get to see the last remaining cast members duke it out for the champion title. Emanuel Neagu has skated his way to the final without ever entering an elimination this season, and he’s made several enemies along the way. Here’s what Nurys Mateo said about Emanuel being the “worst human” in the entire cast.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 finale spoilers ahead.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 finalist Nurys Mateo calls Emanuel Neagu the ‘worst human’ to join the cast ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 competitor Nurys Mateo | Leon Bennett/Getty Images
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 finale is here, and the finalists must fight for the big money. Emanuel Neagu made it to the finale without stepping foot into an elimination. The Romanian dancer wasn’t the source of much on-screen drama this season, but fans now learn he didn’t have many friends in the house.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 finale spoilers ahead.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 finalist Nurys Mateo calls Emanuel Neagu the ‘worst human’ to join the cast ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 competitor Nurys Mateo | Leon Bennett/Getty Images
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 finale is here, and the finalists must fight for the big money. Emanuel Neagu made it to the finale without stepping foot into an elimination. The Romanian dancer wasn’t the source of much on-screen drama this season, but fans now learn he didn’t have many friends in the house.
- 2/22/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Syrus Yarbrough is the latest from The Challenge to become a proud parent, as he and his wife Stacy have welcomed their first child!
The 52-year-old Challenge star shared an Instagram post to introduce the world to his newborn daughter, Sirie La’Jett Yarbrough, who was born on February 10 at 7:15 a.m.
A video slideshow set to Bob Marley’s Don’t Worry showed the proud parents holding and smiling with their little bundle of joy.
“They gave us a less than 5% chance that we could have this blessing & guess what. She came into our lives 5-6 weeks early, but she’s healthy, and we couldn’t be happier. This little one was planned, and we are over the moon to have her here with us,” he said in his caption.
“As we adjust to our new family dynamic, we’re excited to create lasting memories with our perfect bundle of love,...
The 52-year-old Challenge star shared an Instagram post to introduce the world to his newborn daughter, Sirie La’Jett Yarbrough, who was born on February 10 at 7:15 a.m.
A video slideshow set to Bob Marley’s Don’t Worry showed the proud parents holding and smiling with their little bundle of joy.
“They gave us a less than 5% chance that we could have this blessing & guess what. She came into our lives 5-6 weeks early, but she’s healthy, and we couldn’t be happier. This little one was planned, and we are over the moon to have her here with us,” he said in his caption.
“As we adjust to our new family dynamic, we’re excited to create lasting memories with our perfect bundle of love,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
On Sunday, Hollywood’s biggest stars came to Santa Monica, California, for the 2024 People’s Choice Awards. Hosted by actor Simu Liu, the People’s Choice Awards allow fans to vote for the winners compared to other traditional awards whether insiders are the voters.
2023’s biggest movies and shows were nominated including Barbie, The Bear and The Last of Us. Actors Jeremy Allen White and Pedro Pascal won for their respective roles in The Bear and The Last of Us.
Below is a full list of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards winners.
Movie Of The Year
Winner: Barbie
Fast X
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Oppenheimer
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Taylor Swift/The Eras Tour Film
The Little Mermaid
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Action Movie Of The Year
Winner: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Fast X
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3...
2023’s biggest movies and shows were nominated including Barbie, The Bear and The Last of Us. Actors Jeremy Allen White and Pedro Pascal won for their respective roles in The Bear and The Last of Us.
Below is a full list of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards winners.
Movie Of The Year
Winner: Barbie
Fast X
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Oppenheimer
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Taylor Swift/The Eras Tour Film
The Little Mermaid
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Action Movie Of The Year
Winner: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Fast X
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is going to be a huge party! All-Star Weekend continues on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Et, when TNT and Max will present All-Star Saturday Night, featuring the annual All-Star Skills Challenge, the Starry 3-Point Contest, and of course the Slam Dunk competition. There’s even an alternate broadcast available on truTV and Max, and you can read more about it below! You can watch TNT and truTV with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
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About 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night
Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, and Kenny Smith will provide...
- 2/17/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The Challenge couple Nany González and Kaycee Clark revealed their relationship during season 37’s Spies, Lies, and Allies. After competing in Ride or Dies together, the pair announced their plans to take a break from the reality show.
Nany Gonzalez and Kaycee Clark are taking a break from ‘The Challenge’
After finishing runner-up on The Challenge: Ride or Dies, Nany González didn’t return for the spinoff World Championship with girlfriend Kaycee Clark, making it the Big Brother winner’s first season with the Real World star.
During an April 2023 Instagram Live, as World Championship is airing, the couple announced they’re taking a break from the reality competition show.
All eyes are on Nany and Kaycee when they start to get a little flirty at the bar.
See what happens Wednesday on The Challenge: Total Madness at 8/7c on @mtv. #TheChallenge35 pic.twitter.com/wARRJBLKYO
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) May...
Nany Gonzalez and Kaycee Clark are taking a break from ‘The Challenge’
After finishing runner-up on The Challenge: Ride or Dies, Nany González didn’t return for the spinoff World Championship with girlfriend Kaycee Clark, making it the Big Brother winner’s first season with the Real World star.
During an April 2023 Instagram Live, as World Championship is airing, the couple announced they’re taking a break from the reality competition show.
All eyes are on Nany and Kaycee when they start to get a little flirty at the bar.
See what happens Wednesday on The Challenge: Total Madness at 8/7c on @mtv. #TheChallenge35 pic.twitter.com/wARRJBLKYO
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) May...
- 4/10/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and The Challenge: USA winner Sarah Lacina haven’t seen eye to eye during World Championship, despite competing on the same team. Their tension came to a head during episode 6 when they got into a heated argument. Bananas has since shared his side of the incident.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Sarah Lacina got into an argument during ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
After Ben Driebergen and Kaycee Clark eliminated Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany, the remaining competitors faced off in another daily challenge.
Team UK’s KellyAnne Judd and Tristan Phipps won as Australia’s Grant Crapp and Jonna Mannion clocked a last-place finish.
Bananas has that effect on people ? #TheChallenge32 pic.twitter.com/IQzE4T6dLd
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) December 5, 2018
Not missing the opportunity to weaken Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina’s outside numbers, Tori Deal talked with them about which Australia team to nominate...
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Sarah Lacina got into an argument during ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
After Ben Driebergen and Kaycee Clark eliminated Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany, the remaining competitors faced off in another daily challenge.
Team UK’s KellyAnne Judd and Tristan Phipps won as Australia’s Grant Crapp and Jonna Mannion clocked a last-place finish.
Bananas has that effect on people ? #TheChallenge32 pic.twitter.com/IQzE4T6dLd
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) December 5, 2018
Not missing the opportunity to weaken Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina’s outside numbers, Tori Deal talked with them about which Australia team to nominate...
- 4/9/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge duo Darrell Taylor and Kiki Morris blindsided Ben Driebergen and Kaycee Clark into elimination. During the episode, the duo refused to explain why. However, Ben says they eventually told him. Additionally, he responded to Danny McCray’s commentary about him and called his former ally “two-faced” for behaving differently to his face.
Ben Driebergen says Darrell Taylor told him the truth about his blindside
In The Challenge: World Championship episode 5, the house came to a stalemate when one side wanted to throw in Jordan Wiseley and Kaz Crossley while the other tried to get Emily Seebohm and Yes Duffy into the Arena.
Therefore, the daily winners, Team Australia’s Kiki Morris and Darrell Taylor, could pick any team to face Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany in elimination.
Who's gonna tell Ben he's on a show that's purpose is to lie, cheat, and steal? ?
Hear all about these...
Ben Driebergen says Darrell Taylor told him the truth about his blindside
In The Challenge: World Championship episode 5, the house came to a stalemate when one side wanted to throw in Jordan Wiseley and Kaz Crossley while the other tried to get Emily Seebohm and Yes Duffy into the Arena.
Therefore, the daily winners, Team Australia’s Kiki Morris and Darrell Taylor, could pick any team to face Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany in elimination.
Who's gonna tell Ben he's on a show that's purpose is to lie, cheat, and steal? ?
Hear all about these...
- 4/9/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge champ Wes Bergmann has an impressive social and physical game that’s resulted in six finals appearances and three wins throughout his 15-season career on the franchise. However, many people accuse him of “playing too hard.” Wes pushed back against that perception in a recent interview.
Wes Bergmann says he doesn’t ‘play too hard’ in ‘The Challenge’
Three-time champ Wes Bergmann has developed a reputation of “playing too hard” due to his habit of direct messaging players before the season and working the rookies and newcomers in the house.
However, he insisted that “narrative” isn’t true regarding his gameplay in spinoff The Challenge: World Championship.
Josh has a rivalry with Wes but, Wes couldn't care less. #TheChallenge35 pic.twitter.com/FOyTAUlOe2
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) May 2, 2020
Speaking to Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio in the April 2023 episode of his podcast, Death, Taxes, and Bananas, the Real World star broke...
Wes Bergmann says he doesn’t ‘play too hard’ in ‘The Challenge’
Three-time champ Wes Bergmann has developed a reputation of “playing too hard” due to his habit of direct messaging players before the season and working the rookies and newcomers in the house.
However, he insisted that “narrative” isn’t true regarding his gameplay in spinoff The Challenge: World Championship.
Josh has a rivalry with Wes but, Wes couldn't care less. #TheChallenge35 pic.twitter.com/FOyTAUlOe2
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) May 2, 2020
Speaking to Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio in the April 2023 episode of his podcast, Death, Taxes, and Bananas, the Real World star broke...
- 4/9/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It will be a long time before The Amazing Race returns to our screens. We know; we’re sad, too. But while waiting for season 35, fans can check out three other reality competition series to fill the Amazing Race-shaped hole in their hearts. And trust us, we won’t recommend that you watch Big Brother or Survivor, aka the obvious go-to’s when searching for shows similar to The Amazing Race.
Phil Keoghan | Photo by Kit Karzen/CBS via Getty Images ‘Race to Survive Alaska’ will tide you over while waiting for ‘The Amazing Race’ Season 35
If Survivor and The Amazing Race had a baby, it would probably be Race to Survive Alaska.
The USA Network show, which premiered on Monday, April 3, features eight teams of two competing for $500,000. The contestants have to endure six races over 40 days. But whereas the Amazing Race teams get to retreat to the...
Phil Keoghan | Photo by Kit Karzen/CBS via Getty Images ‘Race to Survive Alaska’ will tide you over while waiting for ‘The Amazing Race’ Season 35
If Survivor and The Amazing Race had a baby, it would probably be Race to Survive Alaska.
The USA Network show, which premiered on Monday, April 3, features eight teams of two competing for $500,000. The contestants have to endure six races over 40 days. But whereas the Amazing Race teams get to retreat to the...
- 4/9/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Survivor champs Ben Driebergen and Sarah Lacina were close during season 40 but appeared to drift apart during The Challenge: USA. The two have returned for World Championship, where they’ve fully turned on each other. Ben clarified the “rift” between the formerly close allies in a podcast.
Ben Driebergen and Sarah Lacina were close before ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
During Survivor 40: Winners at War (2020), Sarah Lacina and Ben Driebergen developed a close friendship in their alliance. He allowed her to vote him out to improve her resume, leading to him placing fifth.
Many viewers assumed they were still closely aligned when they returned for The Challenge: USA (2022).
Ben's living his Best life in this week's challenge, but will it be enough to keep him away from elimination? ?#TheChallengeUSA is all-new Tonight at 9p on @CBS! ?? pic.twitter.com/WC3qa2HCmL
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) July 20, 2022
However, Ben began working with her rival Angela Rummans,...
Ben Driebergen and Sarah Lacina were close before ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
During Survivor 40: Winners at War (2020), Sarah Lacina and Ben Driebergen developed a close friendship in their alliance. He allowed her to vote him out to improve her resume, leading to him placing fifth.
Many viewers assumed they were still closely aligned when they returned for The Challenge: USA (2022).
Ben's living his Best life in this week's challenge, but will it be enough to keep him away from elimination? ?#TheChallengeUSA is all-new Tonight at 9p on @CBS! ?? pic.twitter.com/WC3qa2HCmL
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) July 20, 2022
However, Ben began working with her rival Angela Rummans,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Two-time The Challenge champ Jonna Mannion and veteran KellyAnne Judd previously worked together during All Stars 3, and they developed a friendship outside the game. Therefore, it surprised KellyAnne when Jonna considered voting her into one of the first eliminations of the global spinoff World Championship. The two had a conversation where Jonna seemingly validated their friendship, making it hurt more when the back-to-back All Stars winner voted her in anyways, especially without warning. Many viewers thought KellyAnne spiraled as Jonna considered what to do. She recently clarified her actions and explained why the betrayal went beyond the game during a conversation with MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast.
Jonna Mannion blindsided KellyAnne Judd during ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
Before entering The Challenge: World Championship, KellyAnne Judd and Jonna Mannion were friends.
Therefore, the former expected the two-time champ not to throw her into elimination—especially the first one.
Jonna's got a Big decision to make.
Jonna Mannion blindsided KellyAnne Judd during ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
Before entering The Challenge: World Championship, KellyAnne Judd and Jonna Mannion were friends.
Therefore, the former expected the two-time champ not to throw her into elimination—especially the first one.
Jonna's got a Big decision to make.
- 3/26/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Three-time champ Wes Bergmann won the Gates of Hell daily in The Challenge: World Championship. However, USA winner Danny McCray disputed his victory as he thought it should’ve gone to a tiebreaker; a rule the former NFL player says “didn’t exist in real-time.”
Wes Bergmann won the daily in episode 4 of ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
In episode 4 of The Challenge: World Championship, the daily challenge required the duos to race each other to the end of a corridor before a gate closed.
If a player can’t make it back in time, their team is eliminated from the game. Additionally, the challenge would include a tiebreaker where the contestants would race to the opposite gate, with the person who reaches it the fastest winning the daily for their team.
Wes Sliiiiddd into this victory! ? #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.twitter.com/A2JWgG1zIw
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 24, 2023
Three-time champ Wes...
Wes Bergmann won the daily in episode 4 of ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
In episode 4 of The Challenge: World Championship, the daily challenge required the duos to race each other to the end of a corridor before a gate closed.
If a player can’t make it back in time, their team is eliminated from the game. Additionally, the challenge would include a tiebreaker where the contestants would race to the opposite gate, with the person who reaches it the fastest winning the daily for their team.
Wes Sliiiiddd into this victory! ? #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.twitter.com/A2JWgG1zIw
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 24, 2023
Three-time champ Wes...
- 3/26/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
BMX legend Tj Lavin has hosted The Challenge since the show’s 11th season, The Gauntlet 2, in 2005. He’s also hosted spinoffs Champs vs. Stars and All Stars. However, international spinoffs were handled by Alejandro “Marley” Wiebe (Argentina), ex-professional footballer Mark Wright (UK), and Afl host Brihony Dawson (Australia), who became the first nonbinary person to present a major TV show in Australia with their appearance. Here are five things to know about the lead singer and historic host.
Brihony Dawson was born in 1984
Give it up for our host, Brihony Dawson who'll be lighting up your screen in just 5 days time! ?#TheChallengeAU Starts 7.30 Monday on 10 and 10 Play. pic.twitter.com/2DCU0Y2jCZ
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge_AU) November 9, 2022
Born Brihony June Dawson in 1984, the Australian native is currently 38 years old. Passionate about music, they attended the Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts in Victoria, Australia. In 2004, Brihony graduated with a Bachelor of Theatre Production.
Brihony Dawson was born in 1984
Give it up for our host, Brihony Dawson who'll be lighting up your screen in just 5 days time! ?#TheChallengeAU Starts 7.30 Monday on 10 and 10 Play. pic.twitter.com/2DCU0Y2jCZ
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge_AU) November 9, 2022
Born Brihony June Dawson in 1984, the Australian native is currently 38 years old. Passionate about music, they attended the Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts in Victoria, Australia. In 2004, Brihony graduated with a Bachelor of Theatre Production.
- 3/26/2023
- 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
After watching another woman leave Survivor 44 during episode 3, one thing became clear to fans — the “new era” has a gender problem. Survivor 43 began with four women voted out before a man left the game. And season 44 followed suit, with three women eliminated before a man exited during Tribal Council. So why are women more in danger of going pre-merge? And is there a way for CBS to fix this issue in future Survivor seasons?
Claire Rafson and Jeff Probst | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Claire was voted out in ‘Survivor 44’ Episode 3 on CBS
Bruce Perreault was the first to leave Survivor 44 on CBS for reasons beyond his control when he hit his head during the Reward Challenge in the premiere. Then, Ratu lost the first Immunity Challenge, and Maddy Pomilla was the first castaway voted out of the game when Brandon Cottom played his birdcage immunity idol. In episode 2, the...
Claire Rafson and Jeff Probst | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Claire was voted out in ‘Survivor 44’ Episode 3 on CBS
Bruce Perreault was the first to leave Survivor 44 on CBS for reasons beyond his control when he hit his head during the Reward Challenge in the premiere. Then, Ratu lost the first Immunity Challenge, and Maddy Pomilla was the first castaway voted out of the game when Brandon Cottom played his birdcage immunity idol. In episode 2, the...
- 3/21/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge two-time champ Jonna Mannion was the first Challenge legend off the board in World Championship when Australia standout Grant Crapp drafted her. In a recent interview, she admitted she considers the players from the Australian franchise the players to beat and explained why.
The ‘Australian’ Global MVPs all teamed up with ‘The Challenge’ champs
Four Global MVPs representing spinoffs The Challenge: Argentina, Australia, UK, and USA returned for World Championship to face off alongside Challenge veterans for the global title. It began with the group competing in a multi-step qualifier with the male and female player who finished last, earning a spot in elimination.
Additionally, the MVPs would pick an MTV legend of the opposite sex in a draft based on when they finished the challenge. Australia’s Grant Crapp won and picked two-time champ Jonna Mannion first, initially surprising her and the rest of the competition.
The...
The ‘Australian’ Global MVPs all teamed up with ‘The Challenge’ champs
Four Global MVPs representing spinoffs The Challenge: Argentina, Australia, UK, and USA returned for World Championship to face off alongside Challenge veterans for the global title. It began with the group competing in a multi-step qualifier with the male and female player who finished last, earning a spot in elimination.
Additionally, the MVPs would pick an MTV legend of the opposite sex in a draft based on when they finished the challenge. Australia’s Grant Crapp won and picked two-time champ Jonna Mannion first, initially surprising her and the rest of the competition.
The...
- 3/13/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Argentina is the only spinoff franchise with no winner or runner-up competing in World Championship as Global MVPs. Argentina winner Sol Pérez recently opened up about her absence.
Sol Pérez explains why she didn’t compete in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Global MVPs representing The Challenge: Argentina in the World Championship include model Sofia “Jujuy” Jiménez, who was the third player eliminated from her season, actor Benjamín “Benja” Alfonso, who went home right after her, model Claudia Albertario who placed sixth, and celebrity chef Rodrigo Cascón who finished fourth.
Unlike other spinoffs UK, Australia, and USA, which have both male and female winners competing, Argentina champ Sol Pérez and runner-up Oky Appo didn’t return for the global series.
And the winner is… Sol Pérez!
Muy merecido!
Impresionante final de #thechallengeargentina @lasobrideperez @telefe pic.twitter.com/J8SRUS387e
— Marley – Ale Wiebe (@marley_ok) March 8, 2023
In a March 2023 interview,...
Sol Pérez explains why she didn’t compete in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Global MVPs representing The Challenge: Argentina in the World Championship include model Sofia “Jujuy” Jiménez, who was the third player eliminated from her season, actor Benjamín “Benja” Alfonso, who went home right after her, model Claudia Albertario who placed sixth, and celebrity chef Rodrigo Cascón who finished fourth.
Unlike other spinoffs UK, Australia, and USA, which have both male and female winners competing, Argentina champ Sol Pérez and runner-up Oky Appo didn’t return for the global series.
And the winner is… Sol Pérez!
Muy merecido!
Impresionante final de #thechallengeargentina @lasobrideperez @telefe pic.twitter.com/J8SRUS387e
— Marley – Ale Wiebe (@marley_ok) March 8, 2023
In a March 2023 interview,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Australia included several competitors from popular reality TV shows, with Troy Cullen and Kiki Morris winning the series. They, along with Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp, are currently competing in the World Championship. Here are three things you should know about Australia if you didn’t watch the spinoff.
The ‘Bachie’ Alliance ran the house
Several players who previously appeared on The Bachelor: Australia, including season 4’s Megan Marx and Kiki Morris, season 5’s Ciarran Stott, season 6’s Brittany Hockley and Brooke Blurton, and season 7’s Jessica Brody and Konrad Bién-Stephen quickly allied arriving to the Challenge house, calling themselves the “Bachie” crew.
A few came into The Challenge: Australia with history as Jessica and Ciarran, who had a fling during Bachelor in Paradise: Australia didn’t end things on the best terms. Additionally, Brooke B. worried about working with Konrad as he made it to her final...
The ‘Bachie’ Alliance ran the house
Several players who previously appeared on The Bachelor: Australia, including season 4’s Megan Marx and Kiki Morris, season 5’s Ciarran Stott, season 6’s Brittany Hockley and Brooke Blurton, and season 7’s Jessica Brody and Konrad Bién-Stephen quickly allied arriving to the Challenge house, calling themselves the “Bachie” crew.
A few came into The Challenge: Australia with history as Jessica and Ciarran, who had a fling during Bachelor in Paradise: Australia didn’t end things on the best terms. Additionally, Brooke B. worried about working with Konrad as he made it to her final...
- 3/12/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: UK ended with Love Island star Kaz Crossley and Made in Chelsea standout Tristan Phipps winning the title and £100,000. Here are three things to know about UK before watching World Championship.
Several showmances happened in ‘The Challenge UK’
The Only Way is Essex standout James Lock and Love Island star Arabella Chi hit it off on the first day of entering The Challenge: UK. However, after the first daily mission, he got upset with her because she didn’t pick him as a partner.
James confronted her about it, and Arabella pointed out that he also had the opportunity to team up with her. A flashback proved her right as they stood beside each other, but Tristan Phipps asked her to partner with him first. Regardless, James decided to cut things off with her before they began, noting he wanted to focus on the game. However, he went...
Several showmances happened in ‘The Challenge UK’
The Only Way is Essex standout James Lock and Love Island star Arabella Chi hit it off on the first day of entering The Challenge: UK. However, after the first daily mission, he got upset with her because she didn’t pick him as a partner.
James confronted her about it, and Arabella pointed out that he also had the opportunity to team up with her. A flashback proved her right as they stood beside each other, but Tristan Phipps asked her to partner with him first. Regardless, James decided to cut things off with her before they began, noting he wanted to focus on the game. However, he went...
- 3/12/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Three-time champ Evelyn Smith is widely considered one of the top female competitors in the history of The Challenge. However, she left the MTV franchise after her 2011 win. Where is Evelyn now?
Evelyn Smith graduated from college after competing in ‘The Challenge’
Shortly after graduating high school, New York native Evelyn “Ev” Smith, 36, joined the cast of the reality TV competition series The Challenge in its 12th season, Fresh Meat (2006), instead of attending the University of Arizona on a softball scholarship.
She went on to log an impressive seven-season career that spanned five years, appearing in four finals and winning three.
On a scale of 1 – 10, Evelyn is an Elevelyn ? #TheChallenge pic.twitter.com/aoa6Rc8OSi
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) June 21, 2017
Following her exit from the franchise in 2011, Evelyn received a history degree from the University of San Diego.
During her time in college, she was elected to honor societies Phi...
Evelyn Smith graduated from college after competing in ‘The Challenge’
Shortly after graduating high school, New York native Evelyn “Ev” Smith, 36, joined the cast of the reality TV competition series The Challenge in its 12th season, Fresh Meat (2006), instead of attending the University of Arizona on a softball scholarship.
She went on to log an impressive seven-season career that spanned five years, appearing in four finals and winning three.
On a scale of 1 – 10, Evelyn is an Elevelyn ? #TheChallenge pic.twitter.com/aoa6Rc8OSi
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) June 21, 2017
Following her exit from the franchise in 2011, Evelyn received a history degree from the University of San Diego.
During her time in college, she was elected to honor societies Phi...
- 3/12/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Who would think that Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence is a huge fan of Bravo? She certainly is, and while she watches many of the Housewives shows, she also loves Vanderpump Rules.
Vanderpump Rules is a spinoff series about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant Sur. The show centers around the young staff working at the restaurant and their personal lives. It quickly became a huge hit for Bravo.
Bartender Jax Taylor was one of the biggest stars in the series. He may also have been the worst villain.
‘Vanderpump Rules’: Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s story
Taylor was an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules along with Stassi Schroeder, Scheana Shay, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval, and Kristen Doute.
Taylor and Schroeder started off in a committed relationship, at least as far as she knew. The bad boy cheated on her multiple times, including once with her Bff Doute.
Vanderpump Rules is a spinoff series about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant Sur. The show centers around the young staff working at the restaurant and their personal lives. It quickly became a huge hit for Bravo.
Bartender Jax Taylor was one of the biggest stars in the series. He may also have been the worst villain.
‘Vanderpump Rules’: Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s story
Taylor was an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules along with Stassi Schroeder, Scheana Shay, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval, and Kristen Doute.
Taylor and Schroeder started off in a committed relationship, at least as far as she knew. The bad boy cheated on her multiple times, including once with her Bff Doute.
- 3/9/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 ended with Tori Deal and Devin Walker as the winners. Now, Tori’s back in The Challenge: World Championship, but fans might not see her for a while after the season concludes on Paramount+. Here’s what she said about taking a “break” from the show.
Tori Deal is competing in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ after winning ‘Ride or Dies’ ‘The Challenge’ star Tori Deal | MTV
The Challenge Season 38, Ride or Dies, put competitors to the ultimate test. While cast members got to compete alongside their best friends, those who made it to the final had to endure 100 hours of physical and mental gameplay that put their relationships to the test. Ultimately, Tori Deal and Devin Walker won The Challenge Season 38 thanks to their ironclad friendship and communication ability.
Now, Tori’s back and hoping for another win. She’s competing in The...
Tori Deal is competing in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ after winning ‘Ride or Dies’ ‘The Challenge’ star Tori Deal | MTV
The Challenge Season 38, Ride or Dies, put competitors to the ultimate test. While cast members got to compete alongside their best friends, those who made it to the final had to endure 100 hours of physical and mental gameplay that put their relationships to the test. Ultimately, Tori Deal and Devin Walker won The Challenge Season 38 thanks to their ironclad friendship and communication ability.
Now, Tori’s back and hoping for another win. She’s competing in The...
- 3/9/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Just two episodes in and The Challenge: World Championship is serving up friendships on the rocks and killer eliminations. No one said the road to world domination was going to be easy.
At the top of the premiere (two episodes are now available to stream on Paramount+), hosts T.J. Lavin, Marley, Mark Wright and Brihony Dawson welcome the global MVPs (aka, the non-MTV participants) to the game, and seconds later, three choppers come barreling in overhead. Out steps some of the game’s most renowned legends, including Johnny Bananas, Wes Bergmann (read our Q&a here), Tori Deal,...
At the top of the premiere (two episodes are now available to stream on Paramount+), hosts T.J. Lavin, Marley, Mark Wright and Brihony Dawson welcome the global MVPs (aka, the non-MTV participants) to the game, and seconds later, three choppers come barreling in overhead. Out steps some of the game’s most renowned legends, including Johnny Bananas, Wes Bergmann (read our Q&a here), Tori Deal,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The Challenge: World Championship is the latest version of the reality competition that’s coming soon to Paramount+. It will feature “legends” from the MTV series teaming up with global “MVPs” from other American and international versions to compete for a $500,000 prize — with the goal of crowning the best competitors on the planet. The official cast list has been announced, and we also know who makes it to the final. Keep reading to find out the final four teams for The Challenge: World Championship.
Some of the cast of ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ in an image from episode 1 | Jonne Roriz / Paramount + ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ cast list is filled with big names
The cast list for The Challenge: World Championship features big names and multi-season winners known as “legends” and “MVPs.” A legend is described as “a notable veteran from previous seasons of the MTV series.” The MVPs will...
Some of the cast of ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ in an image from episode 1 | Jonne Roriz / Paramount + ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ cast list is filled with big names
The cast list for The Challenge: World Championship features big names and multi-season winners known as “legends” and “MVPs.” A legend is described as “a notable veteran from previous seasons of the MTV series.” The MVPs will...
- 3/8/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It doesn’t get any more legendary than this.
For the first time ever, Challenge champions from around the globe will take part in one of the wildest seasons ever conceived. Beginning Wednesday, March 8 on Paramount+, some of the show’s most renowned winners will go toe-to-toe with U.K., Argentina and Australia’s greatest competitors to see who really has what it takes to be crowned the series’ first-ever global champion.
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For the first time ever, Challenge champions from around the globe will take part in one of the wildest seasons ever conceived. Beginning Wednesday, March 8 on Paramount+, some of the show’s most renowned winners will go toe-to-toe with U.K., Argentina and Australia’s greatest competitors to see who really has what it takes to be crowned the series’ first-ever global champion.
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- 3/7/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The Challenge three-time competitor Stephen Bear and War of the Worlds finalist Georgia Harrison dated after meeting on the MTV competitive franchise in 2018. She has since accused him of filming their sexual encounter without her consent and uploading it to sites for money. Following his sentencing after the guilty verdict, Stephen refused to apologize to Georgia.
Stephen Bear refused to apologize to Georgia Harrison after sentencing
Nearly three years after Love Island star Georgia Harrison accused ex-boyfriend and The Challenge alum Stephen Bear of posting videos of their sexual encounter without her consent, UK-based courts sentenced him to 21 months in prison for voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films.
Shortly after the March 2023 sentencing, Stephen addressed the media. He claimed he wanted to share his “side of the story” and ignored a reporter when she asked if he wanted to apologize to Georgia.
Nelson sent the Bear to go hibernate.
Stephen Bear refused to apologize to Georgia Harrison after sentencing
Nearly three years after Love Island star Georgia Harrison accused ex-boyfriend and The Challenge alum Stephen Bear of posting videos of their sexual encounter without her consent, UK-based courts sentenced him to 21 months in prison for voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films.
Shortly after the March 2023 sentencing, Stephen addressed the media. He claimed he wanted to share his “side of the story” and ignored a reporter when she asked if he wanted to apologize to Georgia.
Nelson sent the Bear to go hibernate.
- 3/6/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Survivor favorite Parvati Shallow almost didn’t appear on the CBS show because she nearly got cast for The Real World or Road Rules a few years beforehand. Had she made the MTV series, Parvati probably would have gone on to compete in The Challenge instead.
Parvati Shallow shared a rejection letter from ‘The Real World’
A few years before making her debut on Survivor: Cook Islands, favorite Parvati Shallow nearly got cast for The Real World: Paris or Road Rules: South Pacific.
In a March 2023 Instagram photo, she shared a picture of the 2003 rejection letter she received from Bunim/Murray Productions. It began by congratulating her for making it to the interview stage as part of the top 250 applicants from the over 5,000 submissions they received.
She's got charm and she knows how to persuade. Parvati is back and @JeffProbst believes she's going to be a weapon in this game!
Parvati Shallow shared a rejection letter from ‘The Real World’
A few years before making her debut on Survivor: Cook Islands, favorite Parvati Shallow nearly got cast for The Real World: Paris or Road Rules: South Pacific.
In a March 2023 Instagram photo, she shared a picture of the 2003 rejection letter she received from Bunim/Murray Productions. It began by congratulating her for making it to the interview stage as part of the top 250 applicants from the over 5,000 submissions they received.
She's got charm and she knows how to persuade. Parvati is back and @JeffProbst believes she's going to be a weapon in this game!
- 3/6/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge veteran Amanda Garcia last competed in Spies, Lies, and Allies, where she hooked up with Fessy Shafaat, and they attempted a relationship after the show. They have since split, and Amanda has reunited with her ex Ray Reinhardt. After skipping season 38’s Ride or Dies, she might have hinted at a return.
Amanda Garcia hints at return to ‘The Challenge’
During last season’s Spies, Lies, and Allies, Amanda Garcia nearly made the finals before Tori Deal eliminated her shortly beforehand. She then skipped Ride or Dies as veteran Nelson Thomas claimed he initially reached out to partner with her for the season.
The Colorado native tweeted that she didn’t watch Ride or Dies but congratulated Devin Walker for getting his first win, conveniently leaving out Tori.
Question…. Are steroids vegan? ???
— MTV Amanda (@MTV_AMANDAG) March 3, 2023
A couple of weeks later, Amanda asked if steroids are vegan with laughing emojis.
Amanda Garcia hints at return to ‘The Challenge’
During last season’s Spies, Lies, and Allies, Amanda Garcia nearly made the finals before Tori Deal eliminated her shortly beforehand. She then skipped Ride or Dies as veteran Nelson Thomas claimed he initially reached out to partner with her for the season.
The Colorado native tweeted that she didn’t watch Ride or Dies but congratulated Devin Walker for getting his first win, conveniently leaving out Tori.
Question…. Are steroids vegan? ???
— MTV Amanda (@MTV_AMANDAG) March 3, 2023
A couple of weeks later, Amanda asked if steroids are vegan with laughing emojis.
- 3/5/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Big Brother two-time competitor and The Challenge finalist Bayleigh Dayton met now-husband Chris “Swaggy C” Williams while competing on the CBS reality TV series in 2018. Where is Bayleigh now, and is she still married to Swaggy C?
Bayleigh Dayton is still married to Swaggy C Williams
Missouri native Bayleigh Dayton and Connecticut-based day trader Chris “Swaggy C” Williams met in 2018 while competing on CBS’s Big Brother 20. Even though he was evicted in Week 2, they formed a close showmance, and he proposed to her the next time he saw her at the finale.
They married a few months later, in February 2019, without a formal ceremony and kept the marriage a secret. The couple eventually revealed the news in a January 2020 YouTube video. In late 2019, Bayleigh and Swaggy C competed on The Challenge: Total Madness together, and then he announced his exit from reality TV.
Will this blow up #BBSwaggyC and #BBBayleigh's relationship?...
Bayleigh Dayton is still married to Swaggy C Williams
Missouri native Bayleigh Dayton and Connecticut-based day trader Chris “Swaggy C” Williams met in 2018 while competing on CBS’s Big Brother 20. Even though he was evicted in Week 2, they formed a close showmance, and he proposed to her the next time he saw her at the finale.
They married a few months later, in February 2019, without a formal ceremony and kept the marriage a secret. The couple eventually revealed the news in a January 2020 YouTube video. In late 2019, Bayleigh and Swaggy C competed on The Challenge: Total Madness together, and then he announced his exit from reality TV.
Will this blow up #BBSwaggyC and #BBBayleigh's relationship?...
- 3/5/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Before 2021, Stephen Bear was best known for his work on reality TV. Bear appeared on several reality TV shows, including Celebrity Big Brother, Ex on the Beach, and The Challenge. In January 2021, he became best known for his revenge porn arrest. He was found guilty in December 2022. Now, the former reality TV star has been sentenced.
Why was Stephen Bear arrested?
In January 2021, Bear was arrested for videotaping a sexual encounter with his ex-girlfriend without her consent. According to the complaint, Bear took the video and shared it on WhatsApp before uploading the footage to OnlyFans.
According to the criminal complaint, Bear’s former partner had told him to delete the footage and asked him not to share it on the internet. Bear has maintained that he did not share the footage online. He was found guilty of doing just that in December 2022.
Stephen Bear will spend 21 months behind bars...
Why was Stephen Bear arrested?
In January 2021, Bear was arrested for videotaping a sexual encounter with his ex-girlfriend without her consent. According to the complaint, Bear took the video and shared it on WhatsApp before uploading the footage to OnlyFans.
According to the criminal complaint, Bear’s former partner had told him to delete the footage and asked him not to share it on the internet. Bear has maintained that he did not share the footage online. He was found guilty of doing just that in December 2022.
Stephen Bear will spend 21 months behind bars...
- 3/5/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- 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
Paramount+ is not just the home of the Taylor Sheridan universe, it has also quietly assembled one of the best film libraries of any of the streaming services. Look no further than the list of what’s new on Paramount+ in March, which includes prestige dramas like “12 Years a Slave” and “Last of the Mohicans,” iconic thrillers like “The Sixth Sense,” “The Rock” and “Crimson Tide,” delightful rom-coms like “Kate & Leopold” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary” and other classics like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “Galaxy Quest.”
And that’s not to mention the new originals premiering in March: Kiefer Sutherland plays a corporate espionage operative framed for murder in “Rabbit Hole,” while “School Spirits” follows a high school teen who suddenly discovers she’s dead and still haunting her school.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Paramount+ in March 2023 below.
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And that’s not to mention the new originals premiering in March: Kiefer Sutherland plays a corporate espionage operative framed for murder in “Rabbit Hole,” while “School Spirits” follows a high school teen who suddenly discovers she’s dead and still haunting her school.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Paramount+ in March 2023 below.
Also Read:...
- 3/4/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
The Challenge champ Tori Deal revealed other castmates didn’t believe Amber Borzotra when she announced her autism diagnosis at the season 38 reunion. Some viewers took exception to her publicly sharing that information, resulting in Tori apologizing for “poorly” delivering her message.
Tori Deal apologized for revealing cast members questioned Amber Borzotra’s autism diagnosis
Double Agents champ Amber Borzotra revealed a pregnancy and autism diagnosis at the Ride or Dies reunion. Following the episode, season 38 winner Tori Deal shared on the MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast that some castmates questioned her diagnosis because they don’t get along with her.
The addition rubbed some viewers the wrong way as they didn’t understand why Tori needed to include it, especially as it could upset Amber.
Happy Birthday, Tori! ? Keep rocking on. ?? pic.twitter.com/jVXZWeEJaN
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 7, 2022
She addressed the backlash in a series of Instagram stories.
Tori Deal apologized for revealing cast members questioned Amber Borzotra’s autism diagnosis
Double Agents champ Amber Borzotra revealed a pregnancy and autism diagnosis at the Ride or Dies reunion. Following the episode, season 38 winner Tori Deal shared on the MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast that some castmates questioned her diagnosis because they don’t get along with her.
The addition rubbed some viewers the wrong way as they didn’t understand why Tori needed to include it, especially as it could upset Amber.
Happy Birthday, Tori! ? Keep rocking on. ?? pic.twitter.com/jVXZWeEJaN
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 7, 2022
She addressed the backlash in a series of Instagram stories.
- 3/4/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 reunion brought the cast back together after the finale ended. Amber Borzotra had two major announcements. Not only is she pregnant, but she was diagnosed with autism at 34 years old. Here’s what she said about her autism and what Tori Deal said about some cast members doubting her.
Amber Borzotra from ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 announced her autism diagnosis Amber Borzotra | Vincent Sandoval/Getty Images
The Challenge Season 38 reunion part 2 showed Amber Borzotra getting vulnerable with the cast and audience. Amber announced she received an autism diagnosis, which explained her difficulty in specific social settings.
“I was diagnosed as autistic,” she said during the reunion, according to People. “I struggle in social settings, and this pressure has been so much on me. And I’ve taken meds for depression and anxiety in this game, and I’ve told people I haven’t because it was embarrassing.
Amber Borzotra from ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 announced her autism diagnosis Amber Borzotra | Vincent Sandoval/Getty Images
The Challenge Season 38 reunion part 2 showed Amber Borzotra getting vulnerable with the cast and audience. Amber announced she received an autism diagnosis, which explained her difficulty in specific social settings.
“I was diagnosed as autistic,” she said during the reunion, according to People. “I struggle in social settings, and this pressure has been so much on me. And I’ve taken meds for depression and anxiety in this game, and I’ve told people I haven’t because it was embarrassing.
- 3/3/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge champ Turbo Çamkıran got into several exchanges with many players during his short time in season 38, including Devin Walker. The two reignited their beef on Twitter after the Survivor Turkey winner called out the Ride or Dies champ during the season 38 reunion.
Turbo Çamkıran butt heads with many castmates during ‘The Challenge 38’
Champ Turbo Çamkıran returned for the first time after getting removed from The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2 in Ride or Dies alongside his girlfriend, Tamara Alfaro.
He butt heads with Laurel Stucky before the cast entered the house and then refused to talk to then-winning duo Nany González and Johnny “Bananas,” earning his way into the second elimination.
Turbo really said: Mic Drop ?? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/8oX9ssnNph
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 2, 2023
Due to the luck of the draw, they ended up facing rookies Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez. As most castmates wanted Turbo out of the house,...
Turbo Çamkıran butt heads with many castmates during ‘The Challenge 38’
Champ Turbo Çamkıran returned for the first time after getting removed from The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2 in Ride or Dies alongside his girlfriend, Tamara Alfaro.
He butt heads with Laurel Stucky before the cast entered the house and then refused to talk to then-winning duo Nany González and Johnny “Bananas,” earning his way into the second elimination.
Turbo really said: Mic Drop ?? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/8oX9ssnNph
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 2, 2023
Due to the luck of the draw, they ended up facing rookies Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez. As most castmates wanted Turbo out of the house,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 reunion is almost over, and part one showed a lot of conflict between cat members. Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio barely lost the season with Nany González by his side. Nurys Mateo asked Johnny who he thinks the “messiest person” at the reunion will be. Here’s what he said.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio from ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 reunion part 1 shows conflict between several cast members
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 reunion allows the cast members to come together and discuss everything that went down between them in the house. And there was plenty of fighting in part one of the reunion.
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira passionately discussed the issues they had during the final. Jordan hoped to verbally push Aneesa to work through her pain, but Aneesa didn’t appreciate Jordan’s attitude. Additionally, Jordan and his ex,...
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio from ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 reunion part 1 shows conflict between several cast members
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 reunion allows the cast members to come together and discuss everything that went down between them in the house. And there was plenty of fighting in part one of the reunion.
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira passionately discussed the issues they had during the final. Jordan hoped to verbally push Aneesa to work through her pain, but Aneesa didn’t appreciate Jordan’s attitude. Additionally, Jordan and his ex,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: World Championship is coming soon to Paramount+ to crown the best competitors on the planet. The latest version of the reality competition series will feature “legends” from the MTV series teaming up with global “MVPs” from other American and international versionsto compete for a $500,000 prize. Now that the official cast has been announced, it’s time to break down how the teams are broken into pairs.
Caution: Spoilers Ahead!!
Brihony Dawson, Alejandro “Marley” Wiebe, Tj Lavin and Mark Wright | Paramount+ ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ cast list is absolutely stacked
The cast list for The Challenge: World Championship is overflowing with big names and multi-season winners that date back to the very beginning of the series. According to spoilers on Vevmo, the “legends” from the MTV flagship series who will be competing are:
Amber Borzotra, Darrell Taylor, Jodi Weatherton, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Jonna Mannion, Jordan Wiseley, Kaycee Clark,...
Caution: Spoilers Ahead!!
Brihony Dawson, Alejandro “Marley” Wiebe, Tj Lavin and Mark Wright | Paramount+ ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ cast list is absolutely stacked
The cast list for The Challenge: World Championship is overflowing with big names and multi-season winners that date back to the very beginning of the series. According to spoilers on Vevmo, the “legends” from the MTV flagship series who will be competing are:
Amber Borzotra, Darrell Taylor, Jodi Weatherton, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Jonna Mannion, Jordan Wiseley, Kaycee Clark,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Challengers from around the world are taking on the very legends that created the game in the new trailer released Monday for Paramount+’s The Challenge: World Championship.
The series’ two-episode premiere (releasing Wednesday, March 8) will pair MVPs from the USA, U.K., Argentina and Australia installments with Challenge legends from MTV’s past to form some of the most iconic teams in franchise history. Together, the duos will battle it out in hopes of being crowned The Challenge world champion and winning the hefty $500,000 prize. And this game? “It ain’t for the weak,” as Jordan Wiseley explains in the clip embedded above.
The series’ two-episode premiere (releasing Wednesday, March 8) will pair MVPs from the USA, U.K., Argentina and Australia installments with Challenge legends from MTV’s past to form some of the most iconic teams in franchise history. Together, the duos will battle it out in hopes of being crowned The Challenge world champion and winning the hefty $500,000 prize. And this game? “It ain’t for the weak,” as Jordan Wiseley explains in the clip embedded above.
- 2/27/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Half of the finalists in The Challenge 38 have found themselves injured or sick only three days into the historic 100-hour final. While Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira’s edit mainly focused on his treatment of her after she rolled his ankle, it left out that he reportedly contracted laryngitis.
Jordan Wiseley contracted laryngitis during the final
Half the competitors found themselves injured by Day 3 in The Challenge 38’s 100-hour final. It kicked off with the teams having to bike over 60 miles to open a lockbox containing their camping supplies. Even though it only determined who had the most time to set up camp, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio noted other finalists took it seriously.
For example, on a February 2023 episode of his podcast, he claimed Jordan Wiseley and Horacio Gutiérrez were racing each other and noted his partner Nany González went so hard that she injured her knee. According to the seven-time champ,...
Jordan Wiseley contracted laryngitis during the final
Half the competitors found themselves injured by Day 3 in The Challenge 38’s 100-hour final. It kicked off with the teams having to bike over 60 miles to open a lockbox containing their camping supplies. Even though it only determined who had the most time to set up camp, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio noted other finalists took it seriously.
For example, on a February 2023 episode of his podcast, he claimed Jordan Wiseley and Horacio Gutiérrez were racing each other and noted his partner Nany González went so hard that she injured her knee. According to the seven-time champ,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A YouTuber, a prison guard and “the strongest man in Korea” walk into an arena. The set up for a joke? No. This is Physical: 100, a South-Korean reality show and Netflix’s latest hit, in which 100 of “the fittest people in Korea” compete in tests of ultimate strength. The cast consists of Olympic athletes and bodybuilders, mountain rescue workers and soldiers; all linked by their wealth of self-belief and lack of body fat. Unlike in deadly drama Squid Game, nobody actually dies in Physical: 100, but you wouldn’t know it from how seriously everyone takes these games.
When it dropped on Netflix on 24 January, Physical: 100 gained a cult following in South Korea, and has steadily risen up the global charts in the weeks since, securing the No 1 spot in the UK on Friday. As they watched, fans marvelled at the contestants’ intensity and grit, calling the show...
When it dropped on Netflix on 24 January, Physical: 100 gained a cult following in South Korea, and has steadily risen up the global charts in the weeks since, securing the No 1 spot in the UK on Friday. As they watched, fans marvelled at the contestants’ intensity and grit, calling the show...
- 2/11/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
It appears that The Challenge: Ride or Dies teams had to do more during Day 3 in the finals than push a car and eat a massive amount of food. According to Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, the finalists also had to complete two “dumb” stations that didn’t make the episodes.
Two injuries have already occurred during ‘The Challenge 38’ final
The Challenge: Ride or Dies consists of the longest, timewise, final, clocking in at 100 hours. The remaining four teams began with an overnight stage that required them to cycle over 60 miles to open a lockbox containing their camping supplies.
Rookies Horacio Gutiérrezo and Olivia Kaiser finished first, giving them the most time to set up their site. For the following day, the competitors had to race to a series of checkpoints and complete them, and Aneesa Ferreira almost immediately rolled her ankle when the group began after teammate Jordan Wiseley attempted to...
Two injuries have already occurred during ‘The Challenge 38’ final
The Challenge: Ride or Dies consists of the longest, timewise, final, clocking in at 100 hours. The remaining four teams began with an overnight stage that required them to cycle over 60 miles to open a lockbox containing their camping supplies.
Rookies Horacio Gutiérrezo and Olivia Kaiser finished first, giving them the most time to set up their site. For the following day, the competitors had to race to a series of checkpoints and complete them, and Aneesa Ferreira almost immediately rolled her ankle when the group began after teammate Jordan Wiseley attempted to...
- 2/11/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge veteran Aneesa Ferreira initially planned to compete in season 38’s Ride or Dies alongside her friend, James Simon. However, he was primarily edited out of the episodes, and she teamed up with Jordan Wiseley. The three-time finalist recently addressed her friend’s short-lived appearance.
Aneesa Ferreira’s original ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’ teammate James Simon edited out
Aneesa Ferreira and her friend James Simon barely appeared in The Challenge: Ride or Dies premiere as the cast moved into the house.
She then re-entered the competition at the end of episode 2 alongside three-time champ Jordan Wiseley. Many viewers were confused by the switch and wondered why Aneesa didn’t compete alongside her intended teammate.
Go Aneesa Go ? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/RVwhUngbm2
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 9, 2023
She recently addressed his short-lived appearance in a February 2023 episode of the podcast Death, Taxes, and Bananas, hosted by co-star and seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.
Aneesa Ferreira’s original ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’ teammate James Simon edited out
Aneesa Ferreira and her friend James Simon barely appeared in The Challenge: Ride or Dies premiere as the cast moved into the house.
She then re-entered the competition at the end of episode 2 alongside three-time champ Jordan Wiseley. Many viewers were confused by the switch and wondered why Aneesa didn’t compete alongside her intended teammate.
Go Aneesa Go ? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/RVwhUngbm2
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 9, 2023
She recently addressed his short-lived appearance in a February 2023 episode of the podcast Death, Taxes, and Bananas, hosted by co-star and seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.
- 2/11/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 final is well underway, and many fans feel unsurprised to see Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Nany González doing well. Johnny won The Challenge seven times, and many viewers expect to see him again after Ride or Dies. But the champ says he won’t return if the next season takes on one specific theme.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 final spoilers ahead.]
Nany González and Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio | MTV Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio competed in ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final with Nany González
The Challenge Season 38 final wouldn’t feel complete without Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Johnny and Nany González entered the competition late, and they managed to avoid most eliminations throughout the season. Ultimately, Johnny wanted to return to help Nany get her first win.
“[Winning] has eluded her for so long and I felt like her best shot at finally winning would be with me,” Johnny told HollywoodLife. “I couldn...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 final spoilers ahead.]
Nany González and Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio | MTV Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio competed in ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final with Nany González
The Challenge Season 38 final wouldn’t feel complete without Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Johnny and Nany González entered the competition late, and they managed to avoid most eliminations throughout the season. Ultimately, Johnny wanted to return to help Nany get her first win.
“[Winning] has eluded her for so long and I felt like her best shot at finally winning would be with me,” Johnny told HollywoodLife. “I couldn...
- 2/9/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 final started with several injuries. Olivia Kaiser was taken out of the competition entirely after a golf ball struck her in the face and shattered several bones. And Aneesa Ferreira faced difficulties after she rolled her ankle. Here’s what led to Aneesa rolling her ankle in “unsafe terrain,” according to Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 final spoilers ahead.]
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira | MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final shows Aneesa Ferreira rolling her ankle
Aneesa Ferreira is no stranger to injuries in The Challenge. Unfortunately, she experienced yet another injury in The Challenge Season 38 final.
Day two of the 100-hour final involved host T.J. Lavin telling the competitors what was next for them after their rough night of sleep in tiny tents. Lavin explained the teams had to compete in a race with checkpoints, and the team to complete their checkpoints first gained an advantage.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 final spoilers ahead.]
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira | MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final shows Aneesa Ferreira rolling her ankle
Aneesa Ferreira is no stranger to injuries in The Challenge. Unfortunately, she experienced yet another injury in The Challenge Season 38 final.
Day two of the 100-hour final involved host T.J. Lavin telling the competitors what was next for them after their rough night of sleep in tiny tents. Lavin explained the teams had to compete in a race with checkpoints, and the team to complete their checkpoints first gained an advantage.
- 2/9/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 final proved almost fatal for rookie contestant Olivia Kaiser. Olivia faced two injuries during the final: one involved a ricocheted golf ball to the face. Here’s what she said about her bizarre hospital stay in Argentina before she could return to the U.S.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 final spoilers ahead regarding Olivia Kaiser.]
Olivia Kaiser in ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 | MTV via YouTube Olivia Kaiser faced 2 severe injuries in ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final
The beginning of The Challenge Season 38 final marked the end of the road for Olivia Kaiser. Olivia and Horacio Gutiérrez were the favorites to win as the only rookies remaining in the competition. Unfortunately, Olivia experienced her first injury when a carabiner dug into her finger and exposed a nerve.
“They knew it was going to be rough for me continuing, but they cleaned it out with this antiseptic, which honestly hurt so bad,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 38 final spoilers ahead regarding Olivia Kaiser.]
Olivia Kaiser in ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 | MTV via YouTube Olivia Kaiser faced 2 severe injuries in ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 final
The beginning of The Challenge Season 38 final marked the end of the road for Olivia Kaiser. Olivia and Horacio Gutiérrez were the favorites to win as the only rookies remaining in the competition. Unfortunately, Olivia experienced her first injury when a carabiner dug into her finger and exposed a nerve.
“They knew it was going to be rough for me continuing, but they cleaned it out with this antiseptic, which honestly hurt so bad,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge rookie Moriah Jadea and seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio had a showmance during season 38 that rarely made the episodes. They continued seeing each other after filming wrapped, but it appears as though the two have officially called it quits.
Moriah Jadea confirms she and Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio aren’t seeing each other anymore
During their time on The Challenge: Ride or Dies, seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and rookie Moriah Jadea hit it off, even though their showmance didn’t receive any airtime.
After filming wrapped, Moriah remained coy when asked if they were together during her appearance on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast.
Fessy isn't Moriah's #1 anymore?! ?
See if this ride-or-die pair can make amends during an all-new episode of #TheChallenge38 tomorrow at 8p on @mtv! ? pic.twitter.com/d8sRLNxmfb
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) December 27, 2022
However, she confirmed the two remained in contact and called him a “great guy.
Moriah Jadea confirms she and Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio aren’t seeing each other anymore
During their time on The Challenge: Ride or Dies, seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and rookie Moriah Jadea hit it off, even though their showmance didn’t receive any airtime.
After filming wrapped, Moriah remained coy when asked if they were together during her appearance on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast.
Fessy isn't Moriah's #1 anymore?! ?
See if this ride-or-die pair can make amends during an all-new episode of #TheChallenge38 tomorrow at 8p on @mtv! ? pic.twitter.com/d8sRLNxmfb
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) December 27, 2022
However, she confirmed the two remained in contact and called him a “great guy.
- 2/6/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge stars Olivia Kaiser and Nelson Thomas hit it off during season 38’s Ride or Dies and appeared as a strong couple, even though he indirectly threw her into elimination. However, Olivia connected with another competitor before her fling with Nelson.
Olivia Kaiser initially hit it off with Jay Starrett during ‘The Challenge 38’
Rookie Olivia Kaiser and veteran Nelson Thomas nearly dated while competing in The Challenge: Ride or Dies until his elimination when the game turned into teams.
However, before hitting it off with Nelson, she connected with another player, three-time competitor Jay Starrett.
Okaaay Olivia ? that's the spirit #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/v6YWe7QU5l
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
After initially refusing to name him during her interview on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Olivia opened up about the unaired love triangle in her appearance on co-star and seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s podcast,...
Olivia Kaiser initially hit it off with Jay Starrett during ‘The Challenge 38’
Rookie Olivia Kaiser and veteran Nelson Thomas nearly dated while competing in The Challenge: Ride or Dies until his elimination when the game turned into teams.
However, before hitting it off with Nelson, she connected with another player, three-time competitor Jay Starrett.
Okaaay Olivia ? that's the spirit #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/v6YWe7QU5l
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
After initially refusing to name him during her interview on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Olivia opened up about the unaired love triangle in her appearance on co-star and seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s podcast,...
- 2/5/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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