Nurys Mateo appeared briefly in MTV’s The Challenge: Battle of the Eras as part of a stacked team of Era 4 competitors.
Among the castmates on her team were former champions, including Jenny West and Kaycee Clark, as well as finalist Theo Campbell.
She was also there with her boyfriend, Horacio Gutierrez, for Season 40, admitting they spent much time away from castmates due to their relationship.
However, they had limited time together due to Nurys’ elimination in the first few episodes.
That left Horacio alone to compete for a win, with only friend Kyland Young as an ally.
Following the events of Episode 4, Nurys called out “lies from production” based on what she saw during the footage.
Era 4 stars appeared in early Season 40 elimination
At the end of Episode 3, elimination winners Darrell Taylor and Averey Tressler received the power to choose male and female targets for each Era team. Darrell chose Aneesa Ferreira,...
Among the castmates on her team were former champions, including Jenny West and Kaycee Clark, as well as finalist Theo Campbell.
She was also there with her boyfriend, Horacio Gutierrez, for Season 40, admitting they spent much time away from castmates due to their relationship.
However, they had limited time together due to Nurys’ elimination in the first few episodes.
That left Horacio alone to compete for a win, with only friend Kyland Young as an ally.
Following the events of Episode 4, Nurys called out “lies from production” based on what she saw during the footage.
Era 4 stars appeared in early Season 40 elimination
At the end of Episode 3, elimination winners Darrell Taylor and Averey Tressler received the power to choose male and female targets for each Era team. Darrell chose Aneesa Ferreira,...
- 9/5/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
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The Challenge — the longest-running reality competition show on TV — is back and bigger than ever for Season 40.
Dubbed The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras, the show’s new season premiered on Aug. 14 and sees 40 returning contestants for the show’s largest cast yet. The contestants are split up into four teams from different eras of The Challenge’s 26-year history (à la Taylor Swift’s shows). No...
The Challenge — the longest-running reality competition show on TV — is back and bigger than ever for Season 40.
Dubbed The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras, the show’s new season premiered on Aug. 14 and sees 40 returning contestants for the show’s largest cast yet. The contestants are split up into four teams from different eras of The Challenge’s 26-year history (à la Taylor Swift’s shows). No...
- 9/4/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Congratulations to Haleigh Broucher and Alex Caruso!
The Big Brother alum got engaged to the NBA player and she shared it all on social media.
Haleigh was part of the Big Brother 20 cast, playing the game during the Summer of 2018.
She had a strong alliance, but they turned on themselves as the Level Six alliance (the other side of the house) planted seeds of doubt.
Tyler Crispen, Angela Rummans, and Kaycee Clark led the Level Six alliance, with Kaycee beating out Tyler to become the Big Brother 20 winner on finale night.
Haleigh finished in seventh place that summer, but she was an interesting player and should get invited back for a second chance.
A Big Brother alum gets engaged to an NBA player
“Forever kind of love...
The Big Brother alum got engaged to the NBA player and she shared it all on social media.
Haleigh was part of the Big Brother 20 cast, playing the game during the Summer of 2018.
She had a strong alliance, but they turned on themselves as the Level Six alliance (the other side of the house) planted seeds of doubt.
Tyler Crispen, Angela Rummans, and Kaycee Clark led the Level Six alliance, with Kaycee beating out Tyler to become the Big Brother 20 winner on finale night.
Haleigh finished in seventh place that summer, but she was an interesting player and should get invited back for a second chance.
A Big Brother alum gets engaged to an NBA player
“Forever kind of love...
- 8/31/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Tony Raines didn’t expect to be down in the elimination arena on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras.” After all, his Era 3 team had pulled out a victory at the daily challenge and, as team representatives this week, he and Averey Tressler held all the power. Unfortunately, the duo couldn’t come to a consensus when deciding who would battle Darrell Taylor and Jodi Weatherton in the arena. Tony wanted Derek Chavez and Aviv Melmed to go down in the sand, while Averey stuck to her guns and voted for Kyland Young and Kaycee Clark. We all know host Tj Holmes hates a stalemate, so he made Tony and Averey head down into the arena themselves. Was being stubborn worth it?
“I’m starting to notice how this is being framed,” Tony tells Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson. “I’m the one being stubborn.
“I’m starting to notice how this is being framed,” Tony tells Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson. “I’m the one being stubborn.
- 8/29/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras,” the eras must now work together to keep their team safe. A gross feast is prepared, and Tj’s new twist puts two members of each era at risk of elimination. The winners make things difficult for themselves as they struggle to agree on a decision.
This year, the longest-running reality competition series embarks on its monumental 40th season. “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” features 40 legendary competitors from the series’ 26-year history representing their “Challenge Era” in an epic battle for the ages where legends will collide as they strive to immortalize their names as Challenge 40 Champions and earn their share of the one million dollar prize. As usual, “The Challenge” is hosted by T.J. Lavin.
See MTV’s ‘The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras’: Cast, elimination order and everything you need to know
Here are the...
This year, the longest-running reality competition series embarks on its monumental 40th season. “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” features 40 legendary competitors from the series’ 26-year history representing their “Challenge Era” in an epic battle for the ages where legends will collide as they strive to immortalize their names as Challenge 40 Champions and earn their share of the one million dollar prize. As usual, “The Challenge” is hosted by T.J. Lavin.
See MTV’s ‘The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras’: Cast, elimination order and everything you need to know
Here are the...
- 8/29/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
MTV’s longest-running reality competition series, “The Challenge,” embarked on its monumental 40th season on Wednesday, August 14 at 8Pm Et/Pt. “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” features 40 legendary competitors from the series’ 26-year history representing their “Challenge Era” in an epic battle for the ages where legends will collide as they strive to immortalize their names as Challenge 40 Champions and earn their share of the one million dollar prize.
Find out everything you need to know about “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras,” including who is in the largest cast ever, below — and scroll through the cast gallery above to see the elimination order.
When does “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” premiere?
This monumental season kicks off Wednesday, August 14 at 8Pm Et/Pt on MTV.
Who is in the cast?
Here is the breakdown of who will represent each era:
Challenge Competitors representing Era 1 (Seasons 1-...
Find out everything you need to know about “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras,” including who is in the largest cast ever, below — and scroll through the cast gallery above to see the elimination order.
When does “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” premiere?
This monumental season kicks off Wednesday, August 14 at 8Pm Et/Pt on MTV.
Who is in the cast?
Here is the breakdown of who will represent each era:
Challenge Competitors representing Era 1 (Seasons 1-...
- 8/26/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The Challenge star Zach Nichols explained why he felt bad for Horacio Gutierrez after watching how things went on Battle of the Eras.
Viewers saw host Tj Lavin announce the Eras Invitational, where competitors who finished last in the opening challenge, automatically went to elimination.
Unfortunately, Nurys Mateo had a subpar performance, sending her from the Era 4 team to The Arena.
During deliberation, she called out her rival, Olivia Kaiser, and the Era 4 daily challenge winners, Horacio and Michele Fitzgerald, granted Nurys’ request.
Unfortunately, Nurys didn’t get an elimination that benefited her, as she went into Hall Brawl against Olivia.
While Nurys gave it a decent effort, she was outsized and outmatched by Olivia, who ousted her from Season 40 early as Horacio watched.
Zach says he felt bad for Horacio and Nurys during Battle of the Eras
In an Instagram clip from his Zach Nichols Podcast, the former Challenge...
Viewers saw host Tj Lavin announce the Eras Invitational, where competitors who finished last in the opening challenge, automatically went to elimination.
Unfortunately, Nurys Mateo had a subpar performance, sending her from the Era 4 team to The Arena.
During deliberation, she called out her rival, Olivia Kaiser, and the Era 4 daily challenge winners, Horacio and Michele Fitzgerald, granted Nurys’ request.
Unfortunately, Nurys didn’t get an elimination that benefited her, as she went into Hall Brawl against Olivia.
While Nurys gave it a decent effort, she was outsized and outmatched by Olivia, who ousted her from Season 40 early as Horacio watched.
Zach says he felt bad for Horacio and Nurys during Battle of the Eras
In an Instagram clip from his Zach Nichols Podcast, the former Challenge...
- 8/26/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat is among the notable absences from The Challenge: Battle of the Eras cast.
His absence is curious because he’s won more daily challenges and appeared in more seasons and finals than several other Era 4 team picks.
The male competitors chosen include former Big Brother stars Kyland Young, Paulie Calafiore, and Josh Martinez, along with Horacio Gutierrez and Theo Campbell.
While Paulie, Horacio, and Theo each appeared in at least one final, Fessy competed in three. However, Josh and Kyland have yet to reach a final.
During his Fessin Up Podcast, the former Big Brother houseguest addressed his absence from the Season 40 cast with his co-host.
However, Fessy seemed against replacing a certain member of the Era 4 team and defended him as a “safe bet” for the cast.
Fessy defends castmate from The Challenge as an Era 4 team member
Earlier this week, Fessy released a new episode of his podcast.
His absence is curious because he’s won more daily challenges and appeared in more seasons and finals than several other Era 4 team picks.
The male competitors chosen include former Big Brother stars Kyland Young, Paulie Calafiore, and Josh Martinez, along with Horacio Gutierrez and Theo Campbell.
While Paulie, Horacio, and Theo each appeared in at least one final, Fessy competed in three. However, Josh and Kyland have yet to reach a final.
During his Fessin Up Podcast, the former Big Brother houseguest addressed his absence from the Season 40 cast with his co-host.
However, Fessy seemed against replacing a certain member of the Era 4 team and defended him as a “safe bet” for the cast.
Fessy defends castmate from The Challenge as an Era 4 team member
Earlier this week, Fessy released a new episode of his podcast.
- 8/17/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Exclusive: The Challenge had its best premiere ratings in three years with the debut of Season 40.
Television’s longest-running reality competition show scored a 0.49 rating among adults 18 to 49 for the episode that aired Wednesday night on MTV, according to live+same-day audience data from Paramount Global. That’s up 49% versus the 0.33 rating for Season 39.
The Challenge Season 40 premiere also had a 4.0 share among the 18-to-49 demo, which indicates the percentage of people watching the episode out of all people watching television at that time. That’s a 103% boost over the 1.97 share for the Season 39 premiere.
Among the 18-to-34 crowd, the episode saw a 96% bump over the previous season premiere to a 0.38 rating (compared to 0.19 for Season 39).
The 18-to-34 share was 5.05, an impressive 166% lift over the 1.9 share managed last season.
Overall, this is the biggest season-to-season premiere ratings growth in more than two decades, helping MTV to score its best Wednesday...
Television’s longest-running reality competition show scored a 0.49 rating among adults 18 to 49 for the episode that aired Wednesday night on MTV, according to live+same-day audience data from Paramount Global. That’s up 49% versus the 0.33 rating for Season 39.
The Challenge Season 40 premiere also had a 4.0 share among the 18-to-49 demo, which indicates the percentage of people watching the episode out of all people watching television at that time. That’s a 103% boost over the 1.97 share for the Season 39 premiere.
Among the 18-to-34 crowd, the episode saw a 96% bump over the previous season premiere to a 0.38 rating (compared to 0.19 for Season 39).
The 18-to-34 share was 5.05, an impressive 166% lift over the 1.9 share managed last season.
Overall, this is the biggest season-to-season premiere ratings growth in more than two decades, helping MTV to score its best Wednesday...
- 8/15/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
MTV’s The Challenge is back with a monumental season, and fans can’t wait to see their favorite players from the past compete against each other for hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras takes competitors from each Challenge “era” to see who has what it takes. So, who’s eliminated from the competition first? Here are The Challenge 40 spoilers regarding the first eliminated players.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge 40 spoilers ahead regarding the first eliminated contestants.]
‘The Challenge 40’ spoilers: Who goes home first?
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras will bring familiar faces back to the arena. Host Tj Lavin will welcome four “eras” of past competitors.
Competitors from seasons 1-10 include Tina Barta, Katie Cooley, Aneesa Ferreira, Brad Fiorenza, Derrick Kosinski, Mark Long, Rachel Robinson, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, and Jodi Weatherton.
The second “era” of competitors comes from seasons 11-20. This includes Derek Chavez, Nehemiah Clark, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, KellyAnne Judd, Ryan Kehoe,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge 40 spoilers ahead regarding the first eliminated contestants.]
‘The Challenge 40’ spoilers: Who goes home first?
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras will bring familiar faces back to the arena. Host Tj Lavin will welcome four “eras” of past competitors.
Competitors from seasons 1-10 include Tina Barta, Katie Cooley, Aneesa Ferreira, Brad Fiorenza, Derrick Kosinski, Mark Long, Rachel Robinson, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, and Jodi Weatherton.
The second “era” of competitors comes from seasons 11-20. This includes Derek Chavez, Nehemiah Clark, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, KellyAnne Judd, Ryan Kehoe,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS will air a special episode of “Big Brother” on Tuesday, August 13 featuring commentary from former winners Taylor Hale, Jag Bains and Cody Calafiore. The regular competition then continues on Wednesday, August 14 (Veto episode) and Thursday, August 15 (live eviction episode). In honor of the trio of former champs returning to the reality TV show, we want to know who’s Your favorite winner of all time. Vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.
See Why is ‘Big Brother’ called ‘Big Brother’? Name meaning explained
In Season 22, Cody beat Enzo Palumbo with a 9-0 jury vote. It was only the second time in “Bb” history that somebody won unanimously, after Dan Gheesling in Season 10. This was an “All-Stars” season that welcomed back 16 fan-faves from the previous two decades, who all had to quarantine before filming began due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In Season 24, Taylor...
See Why is ‘Big Brother’ called ‘Big Brother’? Name meaning explained
In Season 22, Cody beat Enzo Palumbo with a 9-0 jury vote. It was only the second time in “Bb” history that somebody won unanimously, after Dan Gheesling in Season 10. This was an “All-Stars” season that welcomed back 16 fan-faves from the previous two decades, who all had to quarantine before filming began due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In Season 24, Taylor...
- 8/13/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In MTV’s 40th season of The Challenge, called Battle of the Eras, viewers will see Cara Maria Sorbello return in search of a third championship.
However, they’ll also see her boyfriend in the cast, Paulie Calafiore, amid weeks-old speculation of a breakup.
The couple hasn’t commented on their relationship on social media, but both shared remarks about meeting one another on The Challenge in promotional videos for Season 40.
In addition, several of Cara’s biggest rivals from The Challenge, Tori Deal and Laurel Stucky, are part of the 40-person cast.
That means the Fresh Meat star will have a challenging season ahead, especially with Laurel on her team.
In a recent clip, Cara commented on her “complicated relationship” with her castmate from The Challenge.
Cara refers to her ‘complicated relationship’ with her castmate in Season 40
A promotional video for The Challenge: Battle of the Eras Launch Special footage features Cara Maria,...
However, they’ll also see her boyfriend in the cast, Paulie Calafiore, amid weeks-old speculation of a breakup.
The couple hasn’t commented on their relationship on social media, but both shared remarks about meeting one another on The Challenge in promotional videos for Season 40.
In addition, several of Cara’s biggest rivals from The Challenge, Tori Deal and Laurel Stucky, are part of the 40-person cast.
That means the Fresh Meat star will have a challenging season ahead, especially with Laurel on her team.
In a recent clip, Cara commented on her “complicated relationship” with her castmate from The Challenge.
Cara refers to her ‘complicated relationship’ with her castmate in Season 40
A promotional video for The Challenge: Battle of the Eras Launch Special footage features Cara Maria,...
- 8/7/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Ahead of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras premiere on MTV, various content is arriving to promote the epic 40th season.
That’s included host Tj Lavin in an exclusive sneak peek clip where he revealed the first major twist of Season 40.
Multiple videos have also arrived on social media, featuring the various cast members hanging out and discussing their memories of The Challenge.
A recent video features three groups of four castmates discussing the show’s impact on their lives.
Cara Maria Sorbello and Paulie Calafiore, one of several power couples who met through The Challenge, appear in the video.
They each dropped some interesting comments about their relationship weeks after rumors arrived about them spending time apart as they worked on some issues.
Paulie and Cara comment on their relationship in Season 40 video
In one of the latest Battle of the Eras promotional videos, Cara is part of...
That’s included host Tj Lavin in an exclusive sneak peek clip where he revealed the first major twist of Season 40.
Multiple videos have also arrived on social media, featuring the various cast members hanging out and discussing their memories of The Challenge.
A recent video features three groups of four castmates discussing the show’s impact on their lives.
Cara Maria Sorbello and Paulie Calafiore, one of several power couples who met through The Challenge, appear in the video.
They each dropped some interesting comments about their relationship weeks after rumors arrived about them spending time apart as they worked on some issues.
Paulie and Cara comment on their relationship in Season 40 video
In one of the latest Battle of the Eras promotional videos, Cara is part of...
- 8/1/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Olivia Kaiser is back for her third season of MTV’s The Challenge, but this one might start with many of her castmates and viewers distrusting her.
After a recent promotional video for Season 40, aka Battle of the Eras, was released, many fans left critical feedback about the former Love Island star’s remarks.
Many commenters reacted to Olivia’s remarks about her situation with Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutierrez.
They all first appeared in MTV’s Season 38, Ride or Dies, and then returned in Season 39, Battle For a New Champion, and while they seemed on the same page at the start of the season, things changed.
Ultimately, Olivia starred in a “betrayal” storyline in which she didn’t save her friends Nurys and Horacio but helped out an alliance in the game.
It created a new Challenge star out of Nurys due to her performance on the show and...
After a recent promotional video for Season 40, aka Battle of the Eras, was released, many fans left critical feedback about the former Love Island star’s remarks.
Many commenters reacted to Olivia’s remarks about her situation with Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutierrez.
They all first appeared in MTV’s Season 38, Ride or Dies, and then returned in Season 39, Battle For a New Champion, and while they seemed on the same page at the start of the season, things changed.
Ultimately, Olivia starred in a “betrayal” storyline in which she didn’t save her friends Nurys and Horacio but helped out an alliance in the game.
It created a new Challenge star out of Nurys due to her performance on the show and...
- 7/31/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Fans of The Challenge seemed surprised to see Paulie Calafiore getting along with his rival castmate while at a major event.
During his several seasons of MTV’s competition series, viewers have seen Paulie in heated altercations and feuds with several castmates, including Theo Campbell, Josh Martinez, and Johnny Bananas.
During War of the Worlds 2, Paulie and his girlfriend Cara Maria Sorbello seemed unpopular with castmates due to their gameplay, which included targeting those who weren’t working to help them reach the final.
Among their biggest targets during the season was another power couple: Tori Deal and Jordan Wiseley.
However, Jordan and Tori overcame the odds to win eliminations and reach the final.
Based on Tori and Cara’s feud, viewers may have thought Paulie and Jordan weren’t amicable off the show, but that looks inaccurate now.
Paulie and Jordan reunited for a big event in Montana
Paulie...
During his several seasons of MTV’s competition series, viewers have seen Paulie in heated altercations and feuds with several castmates, including Theo Campbell, Josh Martinez, and Johnny Bananas.
During War of the Worlds 2, Paulie and his girlfriend Cara Maria Sorbello seemed unpopular with castmates due to their gameplay, which included targeting those who weren’t working to help them reach the final.
Among their biggest targets during the season was another power couple: Tori Deal and Jordan Wiseley.
However, Jordan and Tori overcame the odds to win eliminations and reach the final.
Based on Tori and Cara’s feud, viewers may have thought Paulie and Jordan weren’t amicable off the show, but that looks inaccurate now.
Paulie and Jordan reunited for a big event in Montana
Paulie...
- 7/28/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Josh Martinez will return to The Challenge for Season 40 after a hiatus of several MTV seasons, but some of the show’s fans aren’t happy to see him back.
He’ll compete in a starstudded season featuring 40 cast members selected from the reality TV competition show’s 39 seasons.
The season’s format involves four teams of 10 players each, divided by the eras of MTV’s The Challenge they are most associated with.
The former Big Brother star is part of a new promotional clip featuring several of his castmates from the upcoming season, known as Battle of the Eras.
Along with Josh is his Era 4 teammate, Olivia Kaiser, who reached the final in her rookie season with Horacio Gutierrez.
They’re seated with teammates Amanda Garcia and Tony Raines from Era 3 as they watch some of the biggest betrayals in The Challenge’s history.
Josh appears in a Season...
He’ll compete in a starstudded season featuring 40 cast members selected from the reality TV competition show’s 39 seasons.
The season’s format involves four teams of 10 players each, divided by the eras of MTV’s The Challenge they are most associated with.
The former Big Brother star is part of a new promotional clip featuring several of his castmates from the upcoming season, known as Battle of the Eras.
Along with Josh is his Era 4 teammate, Olivia Kaiser, who reached the final in her rookie season with Horacio Gutierrez.
They’re seated with teammates Amanda Garcia and Tony Raines from Era 3 as they watch some of the biggest betrayals in The Challenge’s history.
Josh appears in a Season...
- 7/26/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Big Brother 26 cast was revealed, and their pre-show interviews were given.
One of the questions each houseguest is typically asked is who they will model their games after.
The answers to that question can sometimes reveal whether a new houseguest is a Big Brother fan.
Sometimes, when people state who they most identify with, it also teases how they will play the game.
Here’s a link to the BB26 cast list for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. This summer, 16 new players are competing for a $750,000 prize.
One of those players is a former undercover cop.
Who does each Big Brother 26 houseguest most identify with?
Below is the list of BB26 houseguests and who they named when asked to reveal which former player they most identify with. And remember, they didn’t have to be honest with their answers.
Angela “Angie” Murray: Janelle Pierzina, Jung Song (BB...
One of the questions each houseguest is typically asked is who they will model their games after.
The answers to that question can sometimes reveal whether a new houseguest is a Big Brother fan.
Sometimes, when people state who they most identify with, it also teases how they will play the game.
Here’s a link to the BB26 cast list for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. This summer, 16 new players are competing for a $750,000 prize.
One of those players is a former undercover cop.
Who does each Big Brother 26 houseguest most identify with?
Below is the list of BB26 houseguests and who they named when asked to reveal which former player they most identify with. And remember, they didn’t have to be honest with their answers.
Angela “Angie” Murray: Janelle Pierzina, Jung Song (BB...
- 7/17/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
The all-vets season of “The Challenge” is officially here. In the exclusive first trailer for Season 40, “Battle of the Eras,” host Tj Lavin returns to present new twists and tougher competition than ever.
“Era I started it all. Era II introduced Fresh Meat,” Lavin says in the video below. “Era III elevated rivalries and romances, and Era IV brought the game global.”
This season, kicking off on Wednesday, August 14, at 8 p.m. Et, features four groups of competitors from the past 39 seasons of the MTV reality series, produced by Bunim/Murray Productions. The cast must first compete at the Era Invitational, eliminating the weakest players within their own era to earn a coveted spot on their team. Per the press release, “with relentless new challenges and twists, these seasoned veterans are perpetually kept on their toes in the game they thought they had mastered.”
In the trailer, it proves the...
“Era I started it all. Era II introduced Fresh Meat,” Lavin says in the video below. “Era III elevated rivalries and romances, and Era IV brought the game global.”
This season, kicking off on Wednesday, August 14, at 8 p.m. Et, features four groups of competitors from the past 39 seasons of the MTV reality series, produced by Bunim/Murray Productions. The cast must first compete at the Era Invitational, eliminating the weakest players within their own era to earn a coveted spot on their team. Per the press release, “with relentless new challenges and twists, these seasoned veterans are perpetually kept on their toes in the game they thought they had mastered.”
In the trailer, it proves the...
- 7/16/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
The Challenge continues to introduce castmates who become romantic, whether dating one another during the filming or away from the show.
Among the couples that fans saw form are Leroy Garrett with Kam Williams, Zach Nichols with Jenna Compono, and Cara Maria Sorbello with Paulie Calafiore.
More recently, viewers saw castmates Horacio Gutierrez and Nurys Mateo explore a showmance on the show that led to a romantic relationship away from reality TV.
Former Survivor winner Michele Fitzgerald hasn’t had the best of luck on the show regarding men.
That included her discovering after MTV’s Season 39 that castmate Callum Izzard was exploring a showmance with her during filming, all while he had a girlfriend away from the show.
She also expressed interest in castmates Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat and Emanuel Neagu, neither of which worked out in her favor.
However, Michele may have finally found happiness with another castmate from The Challenge.
Among the couples that fans saw form are Leroy Garrett with Kam Williams, Zach Nichols with Jenna Compono, and Cara Maria Sorbello with Paulie Calafiore.
More recently, viewers saw castmates Horacio Gutierrez and Nurys Mateo explore a showmance on the show that led to a romantic relationship away from reality TV.
Former Survivor winner Michele Fitzgerald hasn’t had the best of luck on the show regarding men.
That included her discovering after MTV’s Season 39 that castmate Callum Izzard was exploring a showmance with her during filming, all while he had a girlfriend away from the show.
She also expressed interest in castmates Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat and Emanuel Neagu, neither of which worked out in her favor.
However, Michele may have finally found happiness with another castmate from The Challenge.
- 7/12/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
With The Challenge, longtime fans have seen plenty of cast members come and go, with some achieving longevity on MTV’s show and establishing themselves as reality TV legends.
Among them are stars like Chris “Ct” Tamburello, Johnny Bananas, Cara Maria Sorbello, Jordan Wiseley, and Veronica Portillo, who won multiple seasons.
Other stars arrive on the competition series and make a name for themselves in the game as legitimate future contenders.
While they win daily challenges and eliminations and reach finals, they fail in their attempts to win a season before disappearing from reality TV.
With The Challenge’s 40th season, Battle of the Eras, viewers will see many of the game’s legends and future stars compete.
However, one of those individuals seemingly indicated an early retirement from the show, leaving fans stunned by the potential announcement.
The Challenge star reveals potential early retirement
Earlier this week, The Challenge...
Among them are stars like Chris “Ct” Tamburello, Johnny Bananas, Cara Maria Sorbello, Jordan Wiseley, and Veronica Portillo, who won multiple seasons.
Other stars arrive on the competition series and make a name for themselves in the game as legitimate future contenders.
While they win daily challenges and eliminations and reach finals, they fail in their attempts to win a season before disappearing from reality TV.
With The Challenge’s 40th season, Battle of the Eras, viewers will see many of the game’s legends and future stars compete.
However, one of those individuals seemingly indicated an early retirement from the show, leaving fans stunned by the potential announcement.
The Challenge star reveals potential early retirement
Earlier this week, The Challenge...
- 6/29/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge is celebrating a major milestone with a big competition. Champions from four different eras of the MTV series are returning to compete in the 40th anniversary season.
The 40 players, the show's largest cast ever, include Kaycee Clark, Tori Deal, Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio, Aneesa Ferreira, Brad Fiorenza, Leroy Garrett, Mark Long, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Devin Walker, Jenny West, Cory Wharton, and Jordan Wiseley.
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The 40 players, the show's largest cast ever, include Kaycee Clark, Tori Deal, Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio, Aneesa Ferreira, Brad Fiorenza, Leroy Garrett, Mark Long, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Devin Walker, Jenny West, Cory Wharton, and Jordan Wiseley.
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- 6/25/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
More than 25 years later, some of the biggest names in The Challenge history are going for gold once again to celebrate a major milestone for TV’s longest running reality competition series.
Marking the show’s 40th season, MTV announced the cast of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras on Monday, featuring 40 legendary fan-favorite Challengers who will compete for their share of $1 million when the season premieres Wednesday, August 14.
The Challenge‘s largest cast yet includes Kaycee Clark, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Aneesa Ferreira, Brad Fiorenza, Leroy Garrett, Mark Long, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Devin Walker, Jenny West, Cory Wharton, Jordan Wiseley and more.
This season, “the path to glory is far from easy, as they must first compete at the Era Invitational and eliminate the weakest links from within their own Challenge Era for only the best will earn a coveted spot on their team.
Marking the show’s 40th season, MTV announced the cast of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras on Monday, featuring 40 legendary fan-favorite Challengers who will compete for their share of $1 million when the season premieres Wednesday, August 14.
The Challenge‘s largest cast yet includes Kaycee Clark, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Aneesa Ferreira, Brad Fiorenza, Leroy Garrett, Mark Long, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Devin Walker, Jenny West, Cory Wharton, Jordan Wiseley and more.
This season, “the path to glory is far from easy, as they must first compete at the Era Invitational and eliminate the weakest links from within their own Challenge Era for only the best will earn a coveted spot on their team.
- 6/25/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Today, MTV announced that The Challenge, the longest-running reality competition series, will embark on its monumental 40th season beginning Wednesday, August 14, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt.
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras will feature 40 legendary competitors from the series’ 26-year history representing their “Challenge Era” in an epic battle for the ages where legends will collide as they strive to immortalize their names as Challenge 40 Champions and earn their share of the one million dollar prize.
This season’s stacked roster features the most Challenge champions ever including 7x winner Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, 5x winner Ct Tamburello, 4x winners Darrell Taylor and Jordan Wiseley, 3x winner Derrick Kosinski, 2x winners Mark Long, Jonna Mannion, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, and Jodi Weatherton, and 1x winners Kaycee Clark, Nehemiah Clark, Katie Cooley, Tori Deal, Brad Fiorenza, Aviv Melmed, Emily Schromm, Devin Walker, and Jenny West.
They will compete alongside fan-favorite Challengers Tina Barta,...
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras will feature 40 legendary competitors from the series’ 26-year history representing their “Challenge Era” in an epic battle for the ages where legends will collide as they strive to immortalize their names as Challenge 40 Champions and earn their share of the one million dollar prize.
This season’s stacked roster features the most Challenge champions ever including 7x winner Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, 5x winner Ct Tamburello, 4x winners Darrell Taylor and Jordan Wiseley, 3x winner Derrick Kosinski, 2x winners Mark Long, Jonna Mannion, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, and Jodi Weatherton, and 1x winners Kaycee Clark, Nehemiah Clark, Katie Cooley, Tori Deal, Brad Fiorenza, Aviv Melmed, Emily Schromm, Devin Walker, and Jenny West.
They will compete alongside fan-favorite Challengers Tina Barta,...
- 6/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The longest-running reality competition series is back with its monumental 40th season. “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” will debut on MTV Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m.
The new season will feature 40 veteran players from the series’ last 26 years, each representing their “era.”
The roster features the most champions ever, including seven-time winner Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, five-time champ Chris “Ct” Tamburello, four-time winners Darrell Taylor and Jordan Wiseley and three-time winner Derrick Kosinski.
Winners who have won the title twice include Mark Long, Jonna Mannion, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky and Jodi Weatherton. Kaycee Clark, Nehemiah Clark, Katie Cooley, Tori Deal, Brad Fiorenza, Aviv Melmed, Emily Schromm, Devin Walker and Jenny West have all taken home one win each.
The cast must “first compete at the Era Invitational and eliminate the weakest links from within their own Challenge Era for only the best will earn a coveted spot on their team,...
The new season will feature 40 veteran players from the series’ last 26 years, each representing their “era.”
The roster features the most champions ever, including seven-time winner Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, five-time champ Chris “Ct” Tamburello, four-time winners Darrell Taylor and Jordan Wiseley and three-time winner Derrick Kosinski.
Winners who have won the title twice include Mark Long, Jonna Mannion, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky and Jodi Weatherton. Kaycee Clark, Nehemiah Clark, Katie Cooley, Tori Deal, Brad Fiorenza, Aviv Melmed, Emily Schromm, Devin Walker and Jenny West have all taken home one win each.
The cast must “first compete at the Era Invitational and eliminate the weakest links from within their own Challenge Era for only the best will earn a coveted spot on their team,...
- 6/24/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Zingbot is helping create buzz for Big Brother 26.
A new promo ad was released for this summer and it features Zingbot and host Julie Chen Moonves teasing what’s to come.
The new season arrives on July 17 as the first part of a two-night event debuts on CBS.
A $750,000 cash prize is on the line again, and we get a group of fresh faces making up the BB26 cast.
Details about the theme and the cast bios will come out later, but here’s our best guess for that drop date.
Big Brother alums are also hosting a watch party for the two-day premiere, giving fans a chance to meet members of the BB25 cast.
A new promo for Big Brother 26 featuring Zingbot
“⚡️⚡️ Zing ⚡️⚡️,” begins a new BB26 promo shared on Instagram.
“Summer is here and #BB26 is less than one month away. Are you ready for it? #BigBrother...
A new promo ad was released for this summer and it features Zingbot and host Julie Chen Moonves teasing what’s to come.
The new season arrives on July 17 as the first part of a two-night event debuts on CBS.
A $750,000 cash prize is on the line again, and we get a group of fresh faces making up the BB26 cast.
Details about the theme and the cast bios will come out later, but here’s our best guess for that drop date.
Big Brother alums are also hosting a watch party for the two-day premiere, giving fans a chance to meet members of the BB25 cast.
A new promo for Big Brother 26 featuring Zingbot
“⚡️⚡️ Zing ⚡️⚡️,” begins a new BB26 promo shared on Instagram.
“Summer is here and #BB26 is less than one month away. Are you ready for it? #BigBrother...
- 6/23/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Tyler Crispen has a new project debuting soon.
After appearing on several reality TV shows, Tyler is settling in to host a podcast with a childhood friend.
The podcast will cover their lives, their experiences, and what they are up to now.
Big Brother fans met Tyler as a BB20 cast member. He filled the stereotype of a surfer dude from the East Coast and became a fan-favorite to many viewers.
Tyler began a showmance with Angela Rummans on BB20, and they got engaged after their time in the game. The relationship ended, though, with Angela now living overseas.
Tyler also appeared on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 (BB22) and The Challenge USA Season 2. After finishing as the runner-up on BB20 (to Kaycee Clark), Tyler finished poorly on BB22 and The Challenge.
We also can’t forget when he appeared on an episode of The Bold and the Beautiful.
Tyler Crispen announces...
After appearing on several reality TV shows, Tyler is settling in to host a podcast with a childhood friend.
The podcast will cover their lives, their experiences, and what they are up to now.
Big Brother fans met Tyler as a BB20 cast member. He filled the stereotype of a surfer dude from the East Coast and became a fan-favorite to many viewers.
Tyler began a showmance with Angela Rummans on BB20, and they got engaged after their time in the game. The relationship ended, though, with Angela now living overseas.
Tyler also appeared on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 (BB22) and The Challenge USA Season 2. After finishing as the runner-up on BB20 (to Kaycee Clark), Tyler finished poorly on BB22 and The Challenge.
We also can’t forget when he appeared on an episode of The Bold and the Beautiful.
Tyler Crispen announces...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
There have been some iconic Big Brother exits over the years. It has led to fans debating about which ones were the best.
A “Big Brother exit” refers to a houseguest walking out the front door to meet with Julie Chen Moonves. This can happen after a vote or when the winner has been announced.
Each season, viewers see numerous exits taking place during Thursday eviction ceremonies.
Some houseguests are stoic and accepting of their game fate, while others are very outgoing and reactionary to what has happened.
And then there are the players who are excited to have freedom and now get to see people outside of the game for the first time in months.
So, who had the most memorable Big Brother exit? Let’s take a look at some of the entries fans have submitted.
Big Brother fans share the most iconic Big Brother exits
A query...
A “Big Brother exit” refers to a houseguest walking out the front door to meet with Julie Chen Moonves. This can happen after a vote or when the winner has been announced.
Each season, viewers see numerous exits taking place during Thursday eviction ceremonies.
Some houseguests are stoic and accepting of their game fate, while others are very outgoing and reactionary to what has happened.
And then there are the players who are excited to have freedom and now get to see people outside of the game for the first time in months.
So, who had the most memorable Big Brother exit? Let’s take a look at some of the entries fans have submitted.
Big Brother fans share the most iconic Big Brother exits
A query...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
While The Challenge: All Stars 4 has yet to finish airing its episodes, there’s already pre-departure speculation for Season 5.
That includes who will appear in the cast of a revamped version of the spin-off that initially featured MTV OGs from Real World, Road Rules, and Fresh Meat.
Things changed slightly with Season 4, as Kam Williams became the first former Are You The One? cast member to appear on All-Stars.
However, All Stars 5 could feature cast members from other networks besides MTV, including CBS shows like Big Brother and Survivor.
Based on early spoilers for the potential cast, viewers could see two individuals return to the spin-off version of The Challenge after skipping the recent season of MTV’s show.
One of them is still vying for that first-ever win on the competition show, despite multiple attempts at the final, while the other captured a win as a rookie.
MTV Og...
That includes who will appear in the cast of a revamped version of the spin-off that initially featured MTV OGs from Real World, Road Rules, and Fresh Meat.
Things changed slightly with Season 4, as Kam Williams became the first former Are You The One? cast member to appear on All-Stars.
However, All Stars 5 could feature cast members from other networks besides MTV, including CBS shows like Big Brother and Survivor.
Based on early spoilers for the potential cast, viewers could see two individuals return to the spin-off version of The Challenge after skipping the recent season of MTV’s show.
One of them is still vying for that first-ever win on the competition show, despite multiple attempts at the final, while the other captured a win as a rookie.
MTV Og...
- 5/24/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge Season 40 is still filming, and spoilers have yet to reveal who competed in or won the latest final.
However, spoilers revealed surprising eliminations, including former finalists and champions ousted from the game. That’s likely due to alliances, backstabbing, and betrayals.
In recent seasons, many viewers have expressed frustration over a group known as the Vacation Alliance.
That particular group of castmates tends to take off-season vacations together and then typically works together during the next season of The Challenge they’re on.
Based on recent rumors online, another alliance may have formed following several cast members’ eliminations from Season 40.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 40, filmed in Vietnam.
Insider reveals the ‘Baecation Alliance 2.0’ from The Challenge 40
According to a recent tweet from Challenge insider @GamerVev, four eliminated cast members from Season 40 are vacationing together in Bali.
They include Ride or Dies finalist Olivia Kaiser, War of the Worlds...
However, spoilers revealed surprising eliminations, including former finalists and champions ousted from the game. That’s likely due to alliances, backstabbing, and betrayals.
In recent seasons, many viewers have expressed frustration over a group known as the Vacation Alliance.
That particular group of castmates tends to take off-season vacations together and then typically works together during the next season of The Challenge they’re on.
Based on recent rumors online, another alliance may have formed following several cast members’ eliminations from Season 40.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 40, filmed in Vietnam.
Insider reveals the ‘Baecation Alliance 2.0’ from The Challenge 40
According to a recent tweet from Challenge insider @GamerVev, four eliminated cast members from Season 40 are vacationing together in Bali.
They include Ride or Dies finalist Olivia Kaiser, War of the Worlds...
- 5/11/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: All Stars 4 brought back familiar faces from MTV’s past, including a champion looking for another win and former finalists looking to win their first version of the competition show.
Former Real World: Skeletons star Nicole Zanatta was among those former finalists, who many consider a threat to win the spinoff season.
Viewers saw her appear in the final in two out of three seasons for MTV’s show, and an unfortunate injury disqualified her from continuing towards another final in her third season.
Now, she’s back for the fourth season of All Stars, where she contends with show winners Cara Maria Sorbello, Brad Fiorenza, and Rachel Robinson.
There’s also former winner Laurel Stucky, who happens to be Nicole’s ex, adding another complexity to focusing on the game.
During a recent appearance on the Zach Nichols Podcast, she shared why she has difficulty winning a final.
Former Real World: Skeletons star Nicole Zanatta was among those former finalists, who many consider a threat to win the spinoff season.
Viewers saw her appear in the final in two out of three seasons for MTV’s show, and an unfortunate injury disqualified her from continuing towards another final in her third season.
Now, she’s back for the fourth season of All Stars, where she contends with show winners Cara Maria Sorbello, Brad Fiorenza, and Rachel Robinson.
There’s also former winner Laurel Stucky, who happens to be Nicole’s ex, adding another complexity to focusing on the game.
During a recent appearance on the Zach Nichols Podcast, she shared why she has difficulty winning a final.
- 5/5/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge Season 40 is filming in Vietnam, with the cast of 40 reduced heavily over the past several months.
MTV’s upcoming season features some of the biggest stars to have competed in The Challenge, as the cast includes individuals spanning the show’s 39 seasons.
With that, former champions battle to add to their win total, and others strive to achieve their first-ever Challenge championship.
Spoilers continue to arrive online, showing which competitors have gone home, whether by purge, Dq, or eliminations.
Based on recent spoilers, several cast members have racked up multiple wins in eliminations as they fight to stay in the game.
This report will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, which is yet to receive an official premiere date for MTV.
Several Season 40 stars endured multiple eliminations
Viewers have seen in many seasons of The Challenge that once a competitor becomes a target for an alliance, they tend...
MTV’s upcoming season features some of the biggest stars to have competed in The Challenge, as the cast includes individuals spanning the show’s 39 seasons.
With that, former champions battle to add to their win total, and others strive to achieve their first-ever Challenge championship.
Spoilers continue to arrive online, showing which competitors have gone home, whether by purge, Dq, or eliminations.
Based on recent spoilers, several cast members have racked up multiple wins in eliminations as they fight to stay in the game.
This report will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, which is yet to receive an official premiere date for MTV.
Several Season 40 stars endured multiple eliminations
Viewers have seen in many seasons of The Challenge that once a competitor becomes a target for an alliance, they tend...
- 5/1/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge introduced plenty of stars to viewers throughout its 39 seasons, including Nany Gonzalez.
The beloved cast member debuted on MTV’s The Real World: Las Vegas in 2012 and then became a regular on the competition series.
Her most recent appearance came during The Challenge: Ride or Dies, where she reached another final, this time alongside Johnny Bananas, the show’s winningest competitor.
Unfortunately, Nany and Bananas came up short, losing to eventual champions Tori Deal and Devin Walker.
Since then, viewers haven’t seen Nany on any version of The Challenge, whether it be MTV’s regular seasons or one of the spinoffs like All Stars.
Rumors have suggested that she may not be interested in a return to the franchise right now.
However, a producer recently praised the longtime cast member, indicating he knew she’d be a star despite being “rough around the edges” initially.
The Challenge...
The beloved cast member debuted on MTV’s The Real World: Las Vegas in 2012 and then became a regular on the competition series.
Her most recent appearance came during The Challenge: Ride or Dies, where she reached another final, this time alongside Johnny Bananas, the show’s winningest competitor.
Unfortunately, Nany and Bananas came up short, losing to eventual champions Tori Deal and Devin Walker.
Since then, viewers haven’t seen Nany on any version of The Challenge, whether it be MTV’s regular seasons or one of the spinoffs like All Stars.
Rumors have suggested that she may not be interested in a return to the franchise right now.
However, a producer recently praised the longtime cast member, indicating he knew she’d be a star despite being “rough around the edges” initially.
The Challenge...
- 4/29/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge winner, Zach Nichols, delivered his latest take on the competition series, which many viewers may agree with.
He last competed on MTV’s War of the Worlds 2 season, where he stayed under the radar and worked with Team USA under the guidance of Paulie Calafiore, Cara Maria Sorbello, and others.
During that season, they ran a large alliance in the game, eliminating former show winners Johnny Bananas and Laurel Stucky.
Ultimately, Cara, Paulie, Zach, and others from Team USA reached the final, which was most of the plan. Unfortunately, they lost it to a Team UK squad featuring Ct Tamburello and Jordan Wiseley.
In his latest podcast episode, Zach discussed how alliances hurt the show and make it less entertaining.
He mentioned how he felt the show’s landscape could change with more people working together under different circumstances.
Zach comments about Vacation Alliance ruining The Challenge
During a podcast rant,...
He last competed on MTV’s War of the Worlds 2 season, where he stayed under the radar and worked with Team USA under the guidance of Paulie Calafiore, Cara Maria Sorbello, and others.
During that season, they ran a large alliance in the game, eliminating former show winners Johnny Bananas and Laurel Stucky.
Ultimately, Cara, Paulie, Zach, and others from Team USA reached the final, which was most of the plan. Unfortunately, they lost it to a Team UK squad featuring Ct Tamburello and Jordan Wiseley.
In his latest podcast episode, Zach discussed how alliances hurt the show and make it less entertaining.
He mentioned how he felt the show’s landscape could change with more people working together under different circumstances.
Zach comments about Vacation Alliance ruining The Challenge
During a podcast rant,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat is among the recent stars of The Challenge to join the podcasting world, where he gives his thoughts on reality TV and more.
He joins other stars, including Wes Bergmann, Johnny Bananas, and Zach Nichols, who have podcasts on various platforms.
Fessy’s Fessin’ Up has released its first two episodes this month. The second installment discusses his loss in The Challenge: Double Agents final.
That infamous final saw Fessy steal top Challenge competitor Kaycee Clark as his partner to run the final.
However, the teammates experienced heartbreak when an unfortunate injury ended their dream of winning their first Challenge final.
Fessy recently shared why he didn’t do more for Kaycee to try to keep competing for the win.
Fessy explains why he quit competing in Double Agents final
During the second episode of Fessin’ Up, Fessy spoke about his Double Agents final, saying that “a...
He joins other stars, including Wes Bergmann, Johnny Bananas, and Zach Nichols, who have podcasts on various platforms.
Fessy’s Fessin’ Up has released its first two episodes this month. The second installment discusses his loss in The Challenge: Double Agents final.
That infamous final saw Fessy steal top Challenge competitor Kaycee Clark as his partner to run the final.
However, the teammates experienced heartbreak when an unfortunate injury ended their dream of winning their first Challenge final.
Fessy recently shared why he didn’t do more for Kaycee to try to keep competing for the win.
Fessy explains why he quit competing in Double Agents final
During the second episode of Fessin’ Up, Fessy spoke about his Double Agents final, saying that “a...
- 4/21/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge Season 40 is getting closer to the epic season’s final, as two more competitors are officially out of the cast.
Eliminations have occurred over the past few months of filming to whittle down the cast of 40 to half, and now even fewer individuals.
The season’s theme includes cast members from throughout 39 seasons of The Challenge split into four groups.
Each group represents a different era, from the older generation of OGs to the newer generation of stars in the past six years.
Based on spoilers continuously arriving online, a large alliance may have been wiping out specific individuals, but that may have started to change.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 40, currently filming in Vietnam.
Who are the latest eliminations from Season 40?
According to an online spoilers forum, Kaycee Clark and Devin Walker, two of the recent winners of The Challenge, are done competing in...
Eliminations have occurred over the past few months of filming to whittle down the cast of 40 to half, and now even fewer individuals.
The season’s theme includes cast members from throughout 39 seasons of The Challenge split into four groups.
Each group represents a different era, from the older generation of OGs to the newer generation of stars in the past six years.
Based on spoilers continuously arriving online, a large alliance may have been wiping out specific individuals, but that may have started to change.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 40, currently filming in Vietnam.
Who are the latest eliminations from Season 40?
According to an online spoilers forum, Kaycee Clark and Devin Walker, two of the recent winners of The Challenge, are done competing in...
- 4/19/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
An insider has shared the names of several former cast members from The Challenge with no current interest in returning to the franchise.
The competition series is currently filming MTV’s Season 40, which features a star-studded cast of 40 individuals from various eras.
As that season films, The Challenge: All Stars 4 episodes arrive weekly on Paramount+, and that tends to be a shorter season.
Meanwhile, rumors about All Stars 5 recently dropped, suggesting a significant change in the cast.
With those rumors came an insider posting the names of four people from past seasons of The Challenge.
A few have also appeared on MTV’s competition series quite recently, but they have no desire to participate right now.
Insider says these four Challenge stars aren’t interested in appearing on the show
A recent tweet from the insider account @Challengeteamtv suggests several cast members declined to participate in the upcoming All Stars season,...
The competition series is currently filming MTV’s Season 40, which features a star-studded cast of 40 individuals from various eras.
As that season films, The Challenge: All Stars 4 episodes arrive weekly on Paramount+, and that tends to be a shorter season.
Meanwhile, rumors about All Stars 5 recently dropped, suggesting a significant change in the cast.
With those rumors came an insider posting the names of four people from past seasons of The Challenge.
A few have also appeared on MTV’s competition series quite recently, but they have no desire to participate right now.
Insider says these four Challenge stars aren’t interested in appearing on the show
A recent tweet from the insider account @Challengeteamtv suggests several cast members declined to participate in the upcoming All Stars season,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge Season 40 spoilers initially revealed a cast of 40 competitors filming for what fans believed could be an epic installment of MTV’s show.
Over the past month or so, spoilers have shared which competitors got eliminated, along with some of the matchups and events that happened.
Recently, fans expressed frustration over which cast members were still competing, as it might point to a large alliance running the game.
Two more cast members are now out of the game, and it may cast further doubt about the season.
As of these latest spoilers, only half the cast remains in Vietnam to compete for cash prizes, with several former winners vying to reach and win another final.
This report will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, which is Tba for MTV.
Who just got eliminated from Season 40?
Based on updates on a spoiler forum thread and social media posts, another multi-time...
Over the past month or so, spoilers have shared which competitors got eliminated, along with some of the matchups and events that happened.
Recently, fans expressed frustration over which cast members were still competing, as it might point to a large alliance running the game.
Two more cast members are now out of the game, and it may cast further doubt about the season.
As of these latest spoilers, only half the cast remains in Vietnam to compete for cash prizes, with several former winners vying to reach and win another final.
This report will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, which is Tba for MTV.
Who just got eliminated from Season 40?
Based on updates on a spoiler forum thread and social media posts, another multi-time...
- 4/13/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
A recent batch of spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 seems to have fans riled up about what is happening in the game.
As seasons film in other countries, online spoilers tend to paint a picture of who might have power thanks to alliances.
Unfortunately, fans of the show usually aren’t happy when they see their favorite competitors out of the game earlier than they’d like.
That seems to be the case for Season 40, as new elimination results hit the internet and fans expressed their frustrations.
Many even suggested that production needs to “cancel” airing the next installment of MTV’s competition series after these results.
This report contains spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 filming in Vietnam.
Two more MTV OGs eliminated from Season 40
The format of Challenge Season 40 features four groups of competitors. Each represents a different era from MTV’s competition series.
Era 1 is the Og generation,...
As seasons film in other countries, online spoilers tend to paint a picture of who might have power thanks to alliances.
Unfortunately, fans of the show usually aren’t happy when they see their favorite competitors out of the game earlier than they’d like.
That seems to be the case for Season 40, as new elimination results hit the internet and fans expressed their frustrations.
Many even suggested that production needs to “cancel” airing the next installment of MTV’s competition series after these results.
This report contains spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 filming in Vietnam.
Two more MTV OGs eliminated from Season 40
The format of Challenge Season 40 features four groups of competitors. Each represents a different era from MTV’s competition series.
Era 1 is the Og generation,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
As The Challenge Season 40 filming occurs in Vietnam, spoilers arrive online regarding which competitors are getting eliminated.
The upcoming season features one of the most impressive casts in recent memory. A star-studded group of 40 individuals will appear at the beginning.
These include multi-time winners, finalists, longtime Challenge stars, and some blasts from MTV’s past.
Due to so many great cast members, fan favorites will leave earlier than expected.
A recent batch of spoilers revealed that a significant star in the competition series got sent home from the game.
This report contains spoilers about MTV’s The Challenge Season 40, including elimination results and cast member names.
Who are the latest eliminations from Season 40?
Spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 format recently revealed the upcoming installment features the best-of-the-best competitors from different eras of MTV’s show.
There are four groups, each from a different era. Based on recent Vevmo forum spoilers,...
The upcoming season features one of the most impressive casts in recent memory. A star-studded group of 40 individuals will appear at the beginning.
These include multi-time winners, finalists, longtime Challenge stars, and some blasts from MTV’s past.
Due to so many great cast members, fan favorites will leave earlier than expected.
A recent batch of spoilers revealed that a significant star in the competition series got sent home from the game.
This report contains spoilers about MTV’s The Challenge Season 40, including elimination results and cast member names.
Who are the latest eliminations from Season 40?
Spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 format recently revealed the upcoming installment features the best-of-the-best competitors from different eras of MTV’s show.
There are four groups, each from a different era. Based on recent Vevmo forum spoilers,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge Season 40 features a stacked cast of competitors, which means viewers are going to see former finalists, champions, and favorites go early and often.
Spoilers continue to arrive online, including details about the 40-person cast, and elimination results for 12 competitors. However, the format for elimination voting was unknown.
In Season 39, competitors went through three phases: Control, Chaos, and Conquest. Each of these had different team, voting, and elimination formats.
It eventually led to the final, also featuring three similar phases, which Emanuel Neagu won.
Now, the early format for Season 40 has been revealed online, giving an idea of how the game will work, at first.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 40 which is currently filming.
Spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 opening format
As previously revealed, The Challenge Season 40 cast is broken up into four different groups of 10 competitors. Each group represents a different era from The Challenge’s 40 seasons.
Spoilers continue to arrive online, including details about the 40-person cast, and elimination results for 12 competitors. However, the format for elimination voting was unknown.
In Season 39, competitors went through three phases: Control, Chaos, and Conquest. Each of these had different team, voting, and elimination formats.
It eventually led to the final, also featuring three similar phases, which Emanuel Neagu won.
Now, the early format for Season 40 has been revealed online, giving an idea of how the game will work, at first.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 40 which is currently filming.
Spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 opening format
As previously revealed, The Challenge Season 40 cast is broken up into four different groups of 10 competitors. Each group represents a different era from The Challenge’s 40 seasons.
- 4/2/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Laurel Stucky is among The Challenge greats thanks to her intimidating athletic ability to win daily challenges and most eliminations she participates in.
Over the years, she’s done seasons of MTV’s competition series with other champions, including Ashley Mitchell, Kaycee Clark, Tori Deal, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
There’s a storied rivalry between Laurel and Cara, who were formerly friends, enemies, and friends again.
There’s also the social aspect of the MTV show. Over the years, Laurel has formed friendships with many cast members, including Zach Nichols, a Battle of the Seasons 2012 winner.
Due to their friendship, the two Michigan-born Challenge stars got together for an episode of the Zach Nichols Podcast.
While Laurel spoke about her mindset and abilities to win the game, she also praised another castmate.
Laurel praises castmate for growth on The Challenge
Nany Gonzalez is a Challenge star who has received plenty...
Over the years, she’s done seasons of MTV’s competition series with other champions, including Ashley Mitchell, Kaycee Clark, Tori Deal, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
There’s a storied rivalry between Laurel and Cara, who were formerly friends, enemies, and friends again.
There’s also the social aspect of the MTV show. Over the years, Laurel has formed friendships with many cast members, including Zach Nichols, a Battle of the Seasons 2012 winner.
Due to their friendship, the two Michigan-born Challenge stars got together for an episode of the Zach Nichols Podcast.
While Laurel spoke about her mindset and abilities to win the game, she also praised another castmate.
Laurel praises castmate for growth on The Challenge
Nany Gonzalez is a Challenge star who has received plenty...
- 3/24/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
MTV’s The Challenge Season 40 is ready to begin filming new footage of the competition series, as a star-studded cast has been assembled.
An epic cast of individuals from throughout the show’s history was revealed in previous spoilers.
Eight alternates are also on location, ready to step in as replacements should any main cast members unexpectedly leave.
The main cast was believed to consist of 40 competitors, but early spoilers made one spot unclear.
New spoilers have seemingly revealed the 40th cast member fans should see on MTV’s next season.
Remember that this report will contain spoilers from The Challenge Season 40’s potential cast.
The Challenge’s 40th cast member revealed?
Based on details from known spoiler accounts, including @mtvchallengeinsider on Instagram, a three-time winner of MTV’s The Challenge will be included in MTV’s Season 40.
While it was previously revealed that Jordan Wiseley was not part of the 40-person cast,...
An epic cast of individuals from throughout the show’s history was revealed in previous spoilers.
Eight alternates are also on location, ready to step in as replacements should any main cast members unexpectedly leave.
The main cast was believed to consist of 40 competitors, but early spoilers made one spot unclear.
New spoilers have seemingly revealed the 40th cast member fans should see on MTV’s next season.
Remember that this report will contain spoilers from The Challenge Season 40’s potential cast.
The Challenge’s 40th cast member revealed?
Based on details from known spoiler accounts, including @mtvchallengeinsider on Instagram, a three-time winner of MTV’s The Challenge will be included in MTV’s Season 40.
While it was previously revealed that Jordan Wiseley was not part of the 40-person cast,...
- 3/19/2024
- 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
The Challenge star Chris “Ct” Tamburello received backlash after appearing on his newest reality TV show, The Traitors 2.
Ct is known for his storied MTV career on The Real World and The Challenge, which included plenty of drama, fights, and occasional backstabbing or betrayal.
In recent years, The Challenge viewers have seen a more mature version of Ct, who even opted to share money with castmates after winning Spies, Lies & Allies with Kaycee Clark.
He took a hiatus from MTV’s competition before returning briefly for an elimination appearance in Season 39, aka Battle For a New Champion. At the same time, he appeared throughout The Traitors Season 2 episodes on Peacock.
Joining him were fellow Challenge stars Trishelle Cannatella and Johnny Bananas.
While Bananas was an early exit, Trishelle and Ct survived with three other contestants into the finale, where The Traitors 2 winners were revealed.
Spoilers will appear in this report from The Traitors Season 2 finale.
Ct is known for his storied MTV career on The Real World and The Challenge, which included plenty of drama, fights, and occasional backstabbing or betrayal.
In recent years, The Challenge viewers have seen a more mature version of Ct, who even opted to share money with castmates after winning Spies, Lies & Allies with Kaycee Clark.
He took a hiatus from MTV’s competition before returning briefly for an elimination appearance in Season 39, aka Battle For a New Champion. At the same time, he appeared throughout The Traitors Season 2 episodes on Peacock.
Joining him were fellow Challenge stars Trishelle Cannatella and Johnny Bananas.
While Bananas was an early exit, Trishelle and Ct survived with three other contestants into the finale, where The Traitors 2 winners were revealed.
Spoilers will appear in this report from The Traitors Season 2 finale.
- 3/8/2024
- 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
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion crowned just one winner as its champion at the end of the final.
While Emanuel Neagu was the Season 39 winner after crossing the finish line first, many viewers and fans feel Nurys Mateo should have been named a winner.
Of the cast members who qualified for the final, she had been the only one who entered any eliminations before getting there.
Nurys won two in a row, eliminating four of her castmates before reaching the final, which seemed to indicate she earned it more than her fellow finalists.
In addition, she crossed the finish line at the final in second place, before Colleen Schneider, Berna Canbeldek, or Corey Lay, and many fans feel a woman should have also won Season 39.
Former show winner Derrick Kosinski agrees with that notion, as he recently commented on how the season ended, even comparing Nurys to a few of his Og castmates.
While Emanuel Neagu was the Season 39 winner after crossing the finish line first, many viewers and fans feel Nurys Mateo should have been named a winner.
Of the cast members who qualified for the final, she had been the only one who entered any eliminations before getting there.
Nurys won two in a row, eliminating four of her castmates before reaching the final, which seemed to indicate she earned it more than her fellow finalists.
In addition, she crossed the finish line at the final in second place, before Colleen Schneider, Berna Canbeldek, or Corey Lay, and many fans feel a woman should have also won Season 39.
Former show winner Derrick Kosinski agrees with that notion, as he recently commented on how the season ended, even comparing Nurys to a few of his Og castmates.
- 2/24/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
With MTV’s Battle For a New Champion about to crown its winner, spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 continue to arrive online.
Since the newest installment is expected to start filming soon, many fans wonder who will or won’t be part of the competition show’s cast.
Spoilers have already suggested that a former show winner and fan-favorite finalist will return for Season 40.
In addition, spoilers have indicated several cast members from Season 39 will return to compete again.
However, some fans might be upset that three MTV cast members were recently revealed as not expected to appear in the upcoming season.
This report will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, which has yet to start filming for MTV.
A new Season 40 cast update arrives from insider
While the new season of MTV’s competition series, The Challenge, is rumored to feature show winner Kaycee Clark, viewers shouldn’t expect...
Since the newest installment is expected to start filming soon, many fans wonder who will or won’t be part of the competition show’s cast.
Spoilers have already suggested that a former show winner and fan-favorite finalist will return for Season 40.
In addition, spoilers have indicated several cast members from Season 39 will return to compete again.
However, some fans might be upset that three MTV cast members were recently revealed as not expected to appear in the upcoming season.
This report will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, which has yet to start filming for MTV.
A new Season 40 cast update arrives from insider
While the new season of MTV’s competition series, The Challenge, is rumored to feature show winner Kaycee Clark, viewers shouldn’t expect...
- 2/16/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge Season 40 may feature plenty of fan favorites back in the cast after a season of relative newcomers to the show.
Battle For a New Champion is currently airing on MTV. Its theme is to determine the first-time winner of The Challenge.
Due to that, the format featured a cast of only a few finalists and mostly individuals who have appeared in two seasons or fewer.
There were also 10 Challenge champions who participated in single-episode elimination events but left after their brief appearances.
Meanwhile, rumors have circulated for weeks about who will join the cast for MTV’s next installment of their popular competition show.
Recently, two big names were revealed as potential cast members, including a former champion and finalist from the show.
Two more Og cast members potentially on Season 40
As of this writing, an online spoilers forum has added two more individuals to the list of The Challenge Season 40 cast members.
Battle For a New Champion is currently airing on MTV. Its theme is to determine the first-time winner of The Challenge.
Due to that, the format featured a cast of only a few finalists and mostly individuals who have appeared in two seasons or fewer.
There were also 10 Challenge champions who participated in single-episode elimination events but left after their brief appearances.
Meanwhile, rumors have circulated for weeks about who will join the cast for MTV’s next installment of their popular competition show.
Recently, two big names were revealed as potential cast members, including a former champion and finalist from the show.
Two more Og cast members potentially on Season 40
As of this writing, an online spoilers forum has added two more individuals to the list of The Challenge Season 40 cast members.
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge Season 40 could feature a lot of MTV star power, including several of the show’s champions.
As Battle For a New Champion is airing, some viewers have criticized the show’s main cast for a lack of veteran competitors.
The show still features some of The Challenge’s all-time greats, including Chris “Ct” Tamburello, Cara Maria Sorbello, Darrell Taylor, and Laurel Stucky.
However, those cast members appeared in one episode each, just at the end of the episode, for an elimination battle.
Previous rumors have dropped some clues about the potential cast for the next installment of the competition series, and several of those stars could return.
This report could contain spoilers for Season 40, including the names of cast members who might participate.
The Challenge 40 cast could include all-time greats
As The Challenge enters Season 40, many fans hope to see a stellar lineup of competitors vying to win the championship.
As Battle For a New Champion is airing, some viewers have criticized the show’s main cast for a lack of veteran competitors.
The show still features some of The Challenge’s all-time greats, including Chris “Ct” Tamburello, Cara Maria Sorbello, Darrell Taylor, and Laurel Stucky.
However, those cast members appeared in one episode each, just at the end of the episode, for an elimination battle.
Previous rumors have dropped some clues about the potential cast for the next installment of the competition series, and several of those stars could return.
This report could contain spoilers for Season 40, including the names of cast members who might participate.
The Challenge 40 cast could include all-time greats
As The Challenge enters Season 40, many fans hope to see a stellar lineup of competitors vying to win the championship.
- 1/28/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Speculation continues about The Challenge Season 40 as the potential cast list keeps getting more updates.
As of this writing, it’s believed that the next installment of MTV’s competition series will begin filming in March.
With that, production is still determining the cast list based on the new season’s theme and format.
Season 39 features the Battle For a New Champion theme to crown a first-time champion for the show.
With Season 38, Ride or Dies featured pairs of teammates who shared a special bond, such as husband and wife, friends, or family.
The theme for Season 40 is unknown, but a recent cast list update indicated two OGs might return to the main version of The Challenge.
Former castmates and All Stars OGs on Season 40?
Updates continue to arrive through an online spoilers forum as the cast takes shape for Season 40. In one of the latest additions to the cast list,...
As of this writing, it’s believed that the next installment of MTV’s competition series will begin filming in March.
With that, production is still determining the cast list based on the new season’s theme and format.
Season 39 features the Battle For a New Champion theme to crown a first-time champion for the show.
With Season 38, Ride or Dies featured pairs of teammates who shared a special bond, such as husband and wife, friends, or family.
The theme for Season 40 is unknown, but a recent cast list update indicated two OGs might return to the main version of The Challenge.
Former castmates and All Stars OGs on Season 40?
Updates continue to arrive through an online spoilers forum as the cast takes shape for Season 40. In one of the latest additions to the cast list,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
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