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
It’s believed that The Challenge: USA champ Danny McCray picked recent winner Tori Deal as a teammate in World Championship because she’s his wife Kiki’s favorite competitor. However, Kiki seemingly threw shade at Tori in a recent tweet.
Danny McCray’s wife Kiki tweeted her thoughts after ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ episode
The Challenge: USA champ Danny McCray’s wife Kiki is nearly a cast member, as he frequently mentions her. After The Challenge: World Championship Season 1 Episode 4 aired, she defended her husband, who was frustrated with his partner Tori Deal for not wanting to make big moves.
Initially, they seemed as one of the strongest pairs but the two are clearly not on the same page when it comes to gameplay.
This season is giving old school challenge. So nostalgic to watch. Real challenge fans know what’s up. Like, we don’t need to see...
Danny McCray’s wife Kiki tweeted her thoughts after ‘The Challenge: World Championship’ episode
The Challenge: USA champ Danny McCray’s wife Kiki is nearly a cast member, as he frequently mentions her. After The Challenge: World Championship Season 1 Episode 4 aired, she defended her husband, who was frustrated with his partner Tori Deal for not wanting to make big moves.
Initially, they seemed as one of the strongest pairs but the two are clearly not on the same page when it comes to gameplay.
This season is giving old school challenge. So nostalgic to watch. Real challenge fans know what’s up. Like, we don’t need to see...
- 3/25/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge veteran Nelson Thomas has changed his image in recent seasons as he’s turned into one of the more selfless and loyal players. However, Ride or Dies winner Tori Deal said he “snapped” at her during the season.
Tori Deal said Nelson Thomas ‘snapped’ at her during ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’
After getting disqualified from 2017’s The Challenge: Dirty 30 for fighting, Nelson Thomas hasn’t gotten into any more physical altercations on the show. Additionally, his recent selfless acts, including throwing himself into elimination to save friend Cory Wharton, have created a redemption arc for him.
While alum Da’Vonne Rogers noted she enjoys watching him and his positivity, she admitted she wanted to see him “get mad” in a March 2023 episode of MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast.
Happy Birthday, Tori! ? Keep rocking on. ?? pic.twitter.com/jVXZWeEJaN
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 7, 2022
The two-time competitor claimed she thought...
Tori Deal said Nelson Thomas ‘snapped’ at her during ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’
After getting disqualified from 2017’s The Challenge: Dirty 30 for fighting, Nelson Thomas hasn’t gotten into any more physical altercations on the show. Additionally, his recent selfless acts, including throwing himself into elimination to save friend Cory Wharton, have created a redemption arc for him.
While alum Da’Vonne Rogers noted she enjoys watching him and his positivity, she admitted she wanted to see him “get mad” in a March 2023 episode of MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast.
Happy Birthday, Tori! ? Keep rocking on. ?? pic.twitter.com/jVXZWeEJaN
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 7, 2022
The two-time competitor claimed she thought...
- 3/20/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- 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
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