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The Challenge has churned out countless seasons and spinoffs in recent years, and the franchise has reached dizzying heights and frustrating lows.

The Challenge: All Stars has blossomed into the best version of the franchise, but the original series has staged a bit of a return to form over the last few seasons.

The Challenge Season 41 Episode 1, which aired this week on MTV, introduced a wealth of new blood into the game, culminating in one of the best premieres in Challenge history.

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While last season marked the Battle of the Eras, Season 41 of “The Challenge” is once again welcoming some fresh faces into the franchise with “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats.”

As such, this cast of 32 contestants will feature 16 returning veterans who must face off against 16 rookies from other reality TV shows – including “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” “Cheer,” “The Amazing Race” and “Love Island,” both international and stateside.

Plus, T.J. Lavin is also back to host as the season unfolds in Santiago Province, Chile.

While Wednesday night marks the official Season 41 premiere on MTV, you may want to check the network website or app to find the Day Zero launch special in order to fully prepare beforehand. Or, you can read on to meet the cast of “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats,” below:

Vets

Aneesa Ferreira

18 Seasons

Ashley Mitchell

13 Seasons

Aviv Melmed

2 Seasons

Cara Maria Sorbello

16 Seasons

Ct Tamburello

23 Seasons

Derek Chavez

6 Seasons...

The new season of The Challenge teased fans with a Vets versus New Threats theme. Little did they know that during the day zero launch special, it was actually the unofficial reboot of the Fresh Meat theme. Old favorites and new stars are teaming up to potentially reinvigorate one of the most influential themes in show history.

As seen in the launch, the big twist was that it wasn’t the two factions battling one another; the vets and new threats would team up. If history should repeat itself, this is how new stars will be born. Although it's been more than a decade and a half since the last official rookies and vets pairing season, the hype surrounding this new twist brings new hope that long-running stars will rise up, thanks to the fire in their eyes paired with the veterans' experience.

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Sixteen veterans are about to get a run for their money when “new threats” crash the party in Season 41 of The Challenge.

In The Challenge: Vets and New Threats (which premieres on MTV Wednesday, July 30 at 8/7c), veterans are paired with rookies for another no-holds-barred battle for some big bucks. The vets team is stacked with plenty of familiar faces like Johnny Bananas, Ct Tamburello, Aneesa Ferreira, Derrick Kosinski, Ashley “Millionaire” Mitchell, and two-time winner and 10-time finalist Cara Maria Sorbello.

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Ct Tamburello and Johnny Bananas Season 45 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Ridiculousness” promises to be an entertaining ride. Titled “Ct Tamburello and Johnny Bananas,” this episode features two well-known stars from “The Challenge.” Rob, Steelo, and Lolo will welcome Ct and Johnny to the show for a fun celebration of what they call Bff Overachievers.

Viewers can expect plenty of laughs as the hosts and guests share their experiences and stories. Ct and Johnny are known for their competitive spirit, and their presence is sure to bring some exciting energy to the episode. The dynamic between the hosts and the guests is likely to create some memorable moments.

In a segment called “Still Eating It?”, the team will take a look at some truly gross foods. This part of the show is sure to be filled with reactions and surprises. Fans of the...

The upcoming episode of “Ridiculousness,” airing on July 23, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on MTV, is set to bring some excitement with two fan-favorite guests. Ct Tamburello and Johnny Bananas, known for their time on “The Challenge,” will join Rob, Steelo, and Lolo for a fun-filled hour. This episode is titled “Ct Tamburello and Johnny Bananas,” and it promises plenty of laughs and entertaining moments.

In this episode, the group will celebrate Bff Overachievers, showcasing some of the most impressive friendships and partnerships in the world of reality TV. With Ct and Johnny’s playful banter and competitive spirit, viewers can expect some hilarious stories and anecdotes about their time on “The Challenge.” Their chemistry with the hosts is sure to create an enjoyable atmosphere.

Additionally, the segment “Still Eating It?” will feature some truly gross foods that are bound to make everyone cringe. The hosts will take a look at some...

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Johnny Bananas II Season 44 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Ridiculousness,” titled “Johnny Bananas II,” promises to be an entertaining ride for fans of the show. Airing on MTV, this episode features Rob Dyrdek, Steelo Brim, and Lolo Wood as they welcome the iconic Johnny Bananas, a well-known figure from “The Challenge.” With his experience in reality TV, Johnny brings a unique perspective to the show.

In this episode, the crew will take a look at some amusing clips featuring “Squirrel Dads.” Viewers can expect plenty of laughs as they watch these quirky fathers in action. The antics of these squirrel-loving dads are sure to bring some lighthearted fun to the episode.

Additionally, the group will explore the world of cooking by checking out meals prepared by “Even Worse Cooks.” This segment is likely to showcase some culinary disasters that are both cringe-worthy and hilarious.

Season 44 of “Ridiculousness” promises another entertaining episode with the arrival of a special guest, Johnny Bananas II. This episode, airing on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on MTV, is sure to bring plenty of laughs and surprises. Rob, Steelo, and Lolo Wood will welcome the Challenge legend to join in on the fun.

In this episode, viewers can expect to see some hilarious clips featuring “Squirrel Dads.” These quirky videos showcase fathers who have taken their parenting skills to the next level, often with amusing results. The group will have a blast reacting to these unique moments, bringing their signature humor to the mix.

Additionally, the episode will highlight some truly unfortunate cooking attempts, featuring “Even Worse Cooks.” These culinary disasters are bound to leave everyone shaking their heads in disbelief. Finally, fans will get a kick out of watching some boxing beginners as they navigate the ring, leading to some comical and unexpected moments.

MTV has been spoiling fans of The Challenge in the past year. Not only was the super-sized 40th season celebration one of the most memorable challenges, but Battle of the Eras was then closely followed by the first season of The Challenge: All Stars to air on MTV. Both seasons were some of the most dramatic and entertaining of the franchise, but we're still just getting started.

After The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras premiered in August 2024 and concluded in January 2025, The Challenge All Stars: Rivals premiered one week after the season 40 finale and ran through April. There's been a quiet drought ever since, but that drought will soon end with the third season of the franchise to premiere within the span of one year. The Challenge season 41 is on its way!

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After celebrating a milestone 40th season, The Challenge is back with a new batch of players eager to topple the legends of the game. Following the announcement of its July 30th return, MTV has officially revealed the theme and the cast for season 41, The Challenge: Vets and New Threats. The long-running competition series will feature 16 veterans competing against 16 rookies.

With perennial Challenge stars Johnny Bananas, Ct Tamburello, and Aneesa Ferriera leading the Vets, the New Threats, comprised of the likes of Love Island's Jake Cornish and Leonardo Dionicio and Survivor's Sydney Segal and Dee Valladares, who will appear on Survivor 50, are hoping to dethrone the greatest players of all time. Will they succeed, or will the Vets remain supreme?

Prior to the official season premiere, MTV will feature a launch special, The Challenge: Vets and New Threats: Day Zero, on July 23 at 8:00pm. The special will be...

Netflix’s Pop the Balloon Live arrives as a boisterous entry into the streaming world’s dating experiment catalog. The premise is brutally simple: a line of singles clutches red balloons, their last line of defense against an undesirable suitor. As a potential match is brought on stage, any single can pop their balloon to signal immediate disinterest.

The goal for the person in the hot seat is to find a connection before the stage is filled with nothing but rubber shrapnel and shattered hopes. At the center of this fast-paced spectacle is host Yvonne Orji, who swaps the sharp tailoring of her Insecure character for the frantic energy of a stand-up comedian tasked with corralling chaos.

As a live remake of a cult-favorite YouTube series, the show places viewers directly into the action, where every awkward interaction and brutal rejection happens in real-time. The result is a dating show...

Who Stars In House of Villains Season 3? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

While there are many reality shows, only some can say they are unique and different from the status quo. The Traitors is up there on the list with its unique setup, landscape, and more. So is House of Villains, which is an exciting show with a format that can provide top-notch entertainment.

Two seasons in, House of Villains has grabbed many eyeballs and fans who look forward to more villainy and drama. The concept of the series is about reality all-stars scheming and shading one another to win the title of America’s Ultimate Supervillain. Here’s the full season 3 cast.

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With the conclusion of The Challenge Season 40, aka Battle of the Eras, fans are ready for another entertaining season with hungry competitors, showmances, and drama.

In the veterans-only Season 40 on MTV, Jordan Wiseley captured another win for the men, but there was a tie between Rachel Robinson and Jenny West for the women. But where will the flagship series go next?

Shortly after the season ended, The Challenge: All Stars aired Season 5 on MTV, which found fan-favorites Adam Larson and Steve Meinke teaming up to form a formidable duo that won the entire season.

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In true MTV fashion, there has been a wait for intel on what comes next for the flagship, but there have been plenty of teases and updates about what to expect.

The season was filmed in Chile, including Santiago, and will feature Tj Lavin’s return as host.

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The American Gladiators reboot has added the perfect host to help present all the hard-hitting and intense action the classic competition show brings.

WWE superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, who was first a personality on reality television, is taking on hosting duties.

Many viewers watched Mike rise to fame on MTV’s The Real World and The Challenge, before moving into the world of sports entertainment.

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Additionally, he’s appeared as a contestant on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars and in his USA Network reality television show, Miz & Mrs., alongside his wife Maryse Ouellet.

His charismatic on-screen presence and TV resume, which includes hosting work, make him an excellent fit for the American Gladiators reboot.

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Like me, those who witnessed the heyday of reality television saw personalities emerge from MTV’s The Real World, including Johnny Bananas,...

CBS made a critical error canceling The Challenge USA spinoff, which merged the reality TV worlds of CBS and MTV.

Season 2 further expanded upon this, as some of The Challenge’s most memorable and entertaining stars entered the fray, immediately battling to survive amongst CBS personalities.

Despite having the likes of Johnny Bananas, Wes Bergmann, and Amanda Garcia mixed in with stars from Amazing Race, Big Brother, and Survivor, USA ended after that second season.

The Challenge USA needed to continue, as we believe there was much more life left in this spinoff concept that fans would’ve loved to see.

(CBS/Best screengrab) USA 2 Pitted The Challenge’s Heavy Hitters vs CBS Stars

While Season 1 featured only CBS reality TV stars, The Challenge USA Season 2 brought in six MTV OGs: Bananas, Amanda, Wes, Cory Wharton, Tori Deal, and Jonna Mannion.

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The new hit Netflix reality series Battle Camp has come to an end. (And yes...there are spoiler alerts ahead!)

The streaming giant released all ten episodes at once, an infrequent occurrence that left fans (and this reality writer) scrambling to catch up on all the drama and backstories behind the lineup of reality stars from half a dozen Netflix shows, including Too Hot to Handle, The Mole, Love is Blind, Squid Game: The Challenge, The Circle, and Perfect Match.

The premise for Battle Camp was pretty simple. Take one part MTV's The Challenge, two parts Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, add a dash of Fear Factor, and a $250,000 prize, and you have yourself a new show. The twist? While campers do nominate their competitors for elimination, the final choice is up to the spin of the wheel of doom by host Taylor Lewan.

The superior six of Battle Camp

In the season finale,...

Theo Campbell returned for The Challenge: Battle of the Eras as one of the Era 4 team members competing to win the ultimate prize.

He eliminated his rival castmate, Paulie Calafiore, early in the season, but eventually lost an elimination to Johnny Bananas, ending Theo’s chance to win the show.

While Theo didn’t reach the Season 40 final, he seemingly landed something more valuable: the love and affection of his castmate, Olivia Kaiser.

The duo caught one another’s attention while filming the season, and like Devin Walker and Michele Fitzgerald, they were among the showmances that went beyond the season.

Since appearing on the show, Theo and Olivia have continued to explore their relationship, with Theo deciding to visit Olivia in the United States.

The Challenge couple has potentially sparked engagement rumors as fans speculate on a recent video clip.

Theo shares an intriguing video featuring Olivia

Theo recently...

There’s no love lost between The Challenge stars Johnny Bananas and Devin Walker. That’s especially true after their drama on Battle of the Eras.

The iconic Season 40 on MTV featured them competing on different Era teams, and each wanted to one-up the other.

Following Bananas’ suggestion to Devin’s showmance, Michele Fitzgerald, that she be careful with him, things went off the rails between Devin and Bananas.

Unfortunately for Devin, Bananas had the last laugh. Devin’s castmates with power sent him into an elimination match against promising newcomer Kyland Young, which Devin lost.

Despite that, Devin’s now-girlfriend, Michele, remained in the game with his close friend, Tori Deal, and endured Bananas’s wrath.

On a recent episode of the Death, Taxes and Bananas podcast, The Challenge’s winningest player blasted Devin as a cast member, explaining his issues with him.

Bananas blasted Devin for changing his...

After a surprising and dramatic moment left her penniless for a win, Sarah Rice seems ready for a return to The Challenge.

However, the former show winner seems to have an essential condition for her return, and many fans also had one.

Sarah, who viewers last saw on the Rivals III season with Johnny Bananas, appeared in a new social video that her friend Mark Long shared with fans.

Mark prefaced the X clip with a message, suggesting he’s “been putting in Work for #TheChallengeAllStars6 push.”

“She’s healthy, she’s smart, and she’s ready to take the crown,” he explained.

“Who thinks Sarah needs a redemption story?” Mark asked, using the hashtag “WeWantOGs.”

Sarah shared a message with The Challenge fans about her potential return

In a one-minute-long video clip, Sarah seemed to indicate it’s time for a return to The Challenge.

“Hello Og Challenge fans,...

During The Challenge: All Stars Rivals, Shane Landrum returned to the show after a hiatus and competed alongside his rival, Da’Vonne Rogers.

Da’Vonne, who initially debuted on CBS’s Big Brother, became part of The Challenge when she appeared in Final Reckoning and War of the Worlds.

She stopped appearing on the show as she focused on her life away from reality television, but MTV ultimately brought her on as one of their Official Challenge Podcast hosts.

After years of fans asking her to return to MTV, All Stars Rivals opened the door for her to accomplish one thing she’d yet to do: reach The Challenge final.

While Da’Vonne and Shane finished as the runner-up team, she seemingly announced her retirement from the competition show.

However, Shane recently shared why he doesn’t believe she will stay retired.

Shane speaks about Da’Vonne’s retirement from The Challenge...

Johnny Bananas revealed that he and castmate Turabi “Turbo” Camkiran experienced a “breakthrough” several years after their last season of The Challenge.

While former Survivor Turkey winner Turbo gained additional fame by winning MTV’s War of the Worlds in his rookie season, his next season included some heated moments.

That included an explosive altercation with Jordan Wiseley and threats toward production staff or security.

With that, Turbo was separated from the cast and kicked off his second season. It wasn’t until Ride or Dies that he returned to The Challenge along with a partner not many fans knew of.

He quickly put himself and his partner on everyone’s radars due to his combative and abrasive attitude.

That included his former friend, Nany Gonzalez, who just happened to be partnered with Bananas. Despite Bananas’ attempts to joke around, Turbo wasn’t having it and took offense to his remarks.

After years away from the competition show, The Challenge: All Stars Rivals brought back former Real World roommates Frank Sweeney Fox and Sam McGinn.

While many fans likely didn’t consider them favorites to win the season, Frank’s social gameplay in the house assisted him and Sam in reaching the final and having a shot to win.

However, the final brought difficult circumstances as Sam suffered an injury, making it difficult for her to give the effort Frank might have hoped for.

Ultimately, they finished in third place, taking less prize money than the show’s winners.

Former Road Rules and All Stars 4 castmates Adam Larson and Steve Meinke earned the most money as they finished first.

Frank recently shared why he believes he won All Stars 5 even if he didn’t win the first-place prize money.

Frank explains why he ‘won’ the All Stars Rivals season

While speaking...

After he spent 12 years away from reality television, Frank Sweeney Fox finally returned for The Challenge: All Stars Rivals.

He teamed up with his former The Real World: San Diego roommate, Sam McGinn, for the spinoff to try to conquer another final.

While they succeeded in winning MTV’s Battle of the Seasons years ago with Zach Nichols and Ashley Kelsey, they had to settle for third place on Rivals.

With the season concluded, many fans are likely wondering if they’ll see Frank in another season of the show, whether on MTV or elsewhere.

While the status of another All Stars season filming is unclear, MTV’s flagship is still filming. The Challenge Season 41 spoilers recently revealed new champions.

However, Frank delivered a shocking announcement while chatting with his former roommate and castmate, Zach Nichols.

Frank addresses his potential retirement from The Challenge

While on The Zach Nichols Podcast,...

The filming of The Challenge Season 41 has concluded, and several individuals have won the top prizes for men and women.

Spoilers revealed many of Season 41’s details, including cast members, title, format, and elimination results.

Monsters and Critics previously reported that eight finalists remained to compete for the main prize, including four rookies.

Each rookie teamed with a veteran, although only one former champion was among the finalists.

However, the final featured several other former finalists, giving them valuable experience when it comes to the game.

Remember, this report will contain spoilers for the winners of Season 41, which is The Challenge: New Threats & Vets.

Who won The Challenge Season 41?

With Season 41 initially filming in Santiago, Chile, a large cast got trimmed down to just eight individuals.

Among the vets were former War of the Worlds winner Turabi “Turbo” Camkiran and former finalists Theo Campbell and Olivia Kaiser. Survivor’s Michaela Bradshaw...

The Challenge Season 41 final is approaching, and spoilers reveal which cast members will compete for significant prize money.

Season 39 was Battle for a New Champion, and Emanuel Neagu won the solo prize, with Nurys Mateo finishing second.

For Season 40, it was Battle of the Eras, which saw Jordan Wiseley win another season for the men. Jenny West and Rachel Robinson finished in a first-place tie for the women.

In Season 41, viewers might see a pair of new champions, as only one who has previously won The Challenge remains.

The other competitors include former finalists and first-time cast members vying for the win.

Remember that this report will contain spoilers for Season 41 of The Challenge, which MTV has yet to announce.

Eight cast members remain for Season 41

As of this writing, eight cast members will battle in the final for Season 41, previously revealed as The Challenge: New Threats & Vets.

It featured...

Johnny Bananas fired back at the backlash he received online after his remarks to a castmate went viral.

The Challenge star last appeared in MTV’s Battle of the Eras season, reaching the final with seven other castmates from a 40-person season.

However, Bananas didn’t add another championship, finishing in third place and receiving a smaller portion of the prize pool.

Following that, he also got snubbed as the competition show’s greatest competitor of all time, as castmates unanimously voted Season 40 winner Jordan Wiseley over Bananas.

In addition to appearing on The Challenge, he’s been going on other reality TV shows, including Peacock’s The Traitors and E!’s House of Villains.

His latest was the Netflix dating show, Pop the Balloon, where his comments to a cast member drew the ire of some critics.

Bananas attempted to joke with women on Pop the Balloon

During Pop the Balloon,...

One of the internet’s favorite — and most controversial — shows is getting a squeaky new primetime spin. YouTube show Pop The Balloon will become a live dating show on Netflix, with the streamer releasing its own weekly spin on series best known for giving judging a person at face value its very own spotlight.

“We’re thrilled to see Pop the Balloon take on a new life on Netflix,” the creators of the show, husband-and-wife team Bolia Matundu and Arlette Amuli, told Deadline in March when the series was announced.

With Frank Sweeney Fox recently taking over The Challenge: All Stars Rivals, his former castmate Johnny Bananas discussed their previous partnership.

During a new podcast episode, Bananas mentioned how he and Frank previously teamed up on The Challenge when they got paired up for the MTV Rivals II season.

According to Bananas, their rivalry arrived from a Twitter feud, now X, which was historic as the first-ever Twitter beef that created a partnership for the show.

The pair finished as runner-ups in the final to winners Chris “Ct” Tamburello and Wes Bergmann.

During the Death, Taxes and Bananas podcast, Frank and Johnny fondly remembered their time partnering on the show.

However, Frank also recalled Bananas calling him his “worst partner” in the game.

Frank called out Bananas’ remark about him as a partner

During their conversation, Bananas asked Frank if having Sam McGinn as his partner may have helped because...

Devin Walker didn’t hold back with his comments about his The Challenge castmate Johnny Bananas.

Both appeared in the cast of MTV’s The Challenge: Battle of the Eras, which included 40 iconic stars from the competition series.

However, egos clashed during the gameplay, including Bananas and Devin re-entering a feud during the season.

Bananas’ remarks to Michele Fitzgerald about being careful with her then-showmance with Devin didn’t sit well with the Ride or Dies winner.

However, Devin was eliminated before the Season 40 final, leaving Michele and her allies to strategize against Bananas Angels.

It spilled over to the reunion, where Devin and Bananas seemed to get along. However, Devin’s recent remarks on the Zach Nichols Podcast may reignite things.

Devin blasted Bananas over losing Goat status

While talking to castmate Zach Nichols and his co-host Pierre Bacall, Devin called out Bananas for lying about having a “prior...

The Challenge Season 41 is filming with fans hoping that one of their favorites wins the MTV competition series.

Spoilers continue to share who the show’s winners could be as daily challenges and eliminations occur.

Those spoilers revealed several former winners and finalists as part of the cast, along with many rookie newcomers.

However, that cast quickly got reduced as the weeks passed, and several multi-time champions exited.

The latest update shows more elimination results, including a rookie who went home and one remaining.

In addition, the following Season 41 spoilers reveal two former champions who are no longer in the running to win.

The Challenge insider shares an update about one rookie’s elimination status

Previous spoilers suggested Big Brother star America Lopez got eliminated from The Challenge 41. However, a new update indicates that America was in “an elimination arena” but did not go home.

The @mtvchallengeinsider account on Instagram...

Love is in the air—until it’s not. Today, Netflix announced that it’s taking the viral dating series Pop the Balloon to the next level by streaming a reimagined version live every Thursday at 8 p.m. Et beginning on April 10, 2025.

Pop the Balloon Live will be the same show fans know and love, but now with even higher stakes, fresh twists, and celebrity surprises. In this electrifying dating experiment, singles test their chemistry while trying to keep their balloon intact.

As connections form and tensions rise, one thing is certain: when your balloon pops, so does your shot at love. Now, for the first time, Pop the Balloon is going live on Netflix, bringing real-time eliminations, unpredictable dilemmas, and unfiltered romance straight to viewers as it happens.

Alongside everyday contestants, some of your favorite reality stars and personalities including Johnny Bananas (The Challenge), Chase DeMoor (Too Hot to Handle...

Pop The Balloon is a viral dating series that has been sent up on Saturday Night Live.

The Arlette Amuli-created series, which began on YouTube, will now get its own live Netflix version.

The streamer has ordered Pop the Balloon Live, a reimagined version of the digital series that will air every Thursday at 8pm Et from April 10.

In the dating experiment, singles test their chemistry while trying to keep their balloon intact. As connections form and tensions rise, one thing is certain: when your balloon pops, so does your shot at love. The Netflix version will be hosted by Insecure star Yvonne Orji.

Amuli and her husband Bolia Matundu have run nearly 50 episodes of Pop The Balloon or Find Love on her YouTube channel, which has scored over 100M views.

The Netflix move is the latest that the streamer has taken to take ideas that pop on social...

Following The Challenge: Battle of the Eras, some fans may have thought that production rigged aspects of the show to help specific castmates.

One thing fans and castmates called out included an elimination event involving Horacio Gutierrez and Derrick Kosinski.

In addition, Jordan Wiseley and fans pointed out a significant daily challenge mistake involving Jenny West, Cara Maria Sorbello, and Tori Deal.

Devin Walker was there for some of the season, but castmate Kyland Young eliminated him in Episode 9.

Devin appeared in All Stars Rivals from there, teaming with Leroy Garrett based on previous game moves.

That season didn’t go well either, as the duo lost to the formidable pair of Adam Larson and Steve Meinke. Soon after MTV aired his elimination, Devin spoke about those “rigged” claims.

Devin addresses fans who claim Season 40 was ‘rigged’

According to Devin on the Challenge Fandom Podcast, fans need to stop saying The Challenge is rigged,...

It’s time for another star to say goodbye to The Challenge, as Season 41 spoilers revealed the latest men’s elimination.

The latest season began filming several weeks ago in Chile, with Tj Lavin returning as the show’s host.

Like other MTV seasons, this one also features a group of familiar faces and reality TV newcomers trying to win big money at the final.

Season 40, Battle of the Eras, featured multiple cast members who previously won The Challenge at least once.

In Season 41, viewers will see former winners and finalists return, along with the rookies trying to send them home.

Remember, this report will contain spoilers for Season 41 of The Challenge, including details for which cast members went home and who remains.

Season 41 elimination sends another champ home

As spoilers arrive during The Challenge 41 filming, fans discover which of their favorite cast members are getting eliminated. The new season...

Many of The Challenge fans have a love-and-hate view of former winner Turabi “Turbo” Camkiran due to his unique personality and funny antics.

After several seasons off, he returned for MTV’s Ride or Dies and ended up butting heads with multiple castmates, including his former friend Nany Gonzalez.

That led to a quick exit via elimination, but Turbo is back again, teamed up with Nany on The Challenge: All Stars Rivals.

While he mainly seemed mellow throughout the first half of the season, he unleashed on his castmates in a recent episode.

Turbo chose to take over a living room area in the All Stars house and then complained about his castmates leaving a mess and being noisy when he was trying to sleep.

That resulted in him arguing with Adam Larson. As Nany tried to calm things down, Melissa Reeves and Turbo got into a shouting match.

His...

Eliminations continue to arrive from The Challenge Season 41 filming in Chile, as rookies and veterans battle to remain in the competition.

Previous spoilers revealed which reality TV stars are part of the competition, with many newcomers appearing on The Challenge.

However, it won’t be similar to Season 39, Battle For a New Champion, which only featured individuals who had yet to win The Challenge.

Champions and former finalists represent MTV’s veteran stars in Season 41, and it seems possible that new winners will emerge.

With a title revealed via spoilers for the new season, fans continue to speculate on the format for the next edition of the competition show.

Remember that this report will contain spoilers from the upcoming season of MTV’s The Challenge.

Spoilers suggest a former finalist exited Season 41

In Battle of the Eras, viewers saw several first-time finalists for MTV’s version of The Challenge. They...

As The Challenge Season 41 continues filming, the latest spoilers reveal a name for the upcoming MTV season.

Along with that, several updates arrived regarding former winners and finalists participating in the new season.

Many viewers are currently watching episodes of The Challenge: All Stars Rivals on MTV, and there is no indication of when Season 41 will arrive.

It will follow Battle of the Eras, which featured a cast of 40 MTV stars, many of whom were either former finalists or winners of the show.

Before that, MTV unveiled The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion, which featured a cast of individuals with some experience on the show who never won. Season 41 will bring a new format.

Remember that this update will contain spoilers for the upcoming season of MTV’s The Challenge.

The Challenge Season 41 title revealed

While Season 39 featured non-winners of The Challenge and Season 40 featured only veteran stars, Season 41 combines those concepts again.

The Challenge Season 41 is filming in Chile, and spoilers continue to update fans interested in who’s there and who’s gone home.

The latest installment of the competition series follows Battle of the Eras, which MTV billed as an epic 40th season.

Former show winners Jordan Wiseley, Jenny West, and Rachel Robinson won the final, adding more career victories and dollars to their bank accounts.

That season featured only returning cast members who had participated in the show for at least a season or more between the flagship and spinoffs.

Season 41 will change that format, as veteran stars and rookie cast members from various backgrounds, including reality television, will compete.

Remember, this post will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 41, including the names of cast members participating.

More reality TV stars revealed as Season 41 rookies

Over several weeks, spoilers from online forums and social media have presented the veterans...

After Battle of the Eras, The Challenge Season 41 is looking to usher in a new era for MTV’s competition series.

Online spoilers began arriving several weeks ago, spotlighting potential cast members, including newcomers and returning veteran stars.

Several eliminations already occurred, and one of the previous eliminations revealed was inaccurate.

In addition, spoilers show that a major star on the show could be done competing for this season.

There’s also a cast member participating in Season 41 as a rookie, which could surprise fans.

Remember that this post will contain potential spoilers for MTV’s upcoming Season 41 of The Challenge.

A non-reality TV star could be part of The Challenge Season 41 cast

Many rookies competing in The Challenge Season 41 come from reality television shows, including Love Island, Survivor, Amazing Race, and Big Brother.

Fans got used to seeing newcomers from these shows on The Challenge, as they’ve become...

The Challenge Season 41 filming is underway for MTV episodes, with daily challenges and eliminations.

While the upcoming season’s title and format are unknown, online spoilers reveal which cast members are competing and headed home after the eliminations.

In Season 40, viewers saw a Battle of the Eras theme featuring only veteran cast members who have appeared in multiple seasons of the show.

Some were multi-time champions looking to add to their resumes. That was the case for the season winners Jordan Wiseley, Jenny West, and Rachel Robinson, who added another win to their career achievements.

Season 41 appears to have a much different theme from Season 40 because there are 16 rookies and 16 vets. As of this writing, at least two vets and one rookie are out of the competition.

Remember that this report will contain potential spoilers for MTV’s The Challenge Season 41.

Spoilers reveal the first two women’s eliminations for...

The Challenge: All Stars is airing Season 5, featuring the classic Rivals theme from previous seasons.

During its many seasons, the flagship featured three Rivals seasons, including the memorable Rivals III, where Johnny Bananas stunned his teammate Sarah Rice and claimed all the prize money for himself.

All Stars Rivals also includes pairs of castmates with a feud, whether it’s due to a former argument, falling out, throwing shade, or backstabbing move from the game.

Among the teams are Nany Gonzalez with Turabi “Turbo” Camkiran, Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat with Amber Borzotra, Veronica Portillo with Katie Cooley, and Ashley Mitchell with Aneesa Ferreira.

Former showmance couple Dario Medrano and Ashley Kelsey seem to get along despite their differences.

They might also qualify for the iconic theme Mark Long recently mentioned that fans shared feedback about.

Mark Long suggested a classic theme for All Stars

Mark Long, aka “The Godfather,” is synonymous with MTV,...

The Challenge is filming Season 41 with a star-studded cast of reality TV stars, including some returning winners trying to conquer another final.

With that final likely weeks away, daily challenges and eliminations are occurring.

While Season 40, aka Battle of the Champions, had all returning stars, Season 41 also brought in some reality TV stars as rookies.

Due to online spoilers, fans can get an idea of who has been sent home from the competition and who remains a threat to win.

One elimination has officially happened, and it might surprise fans to see which cast member is out.

This report will contain spoilers for The Challenge Season 41, including cast names and elimination results.

The Challenge Season 41’s first cast member is out

After a hiatus, several cast members return to compete in MTV’s flagship, The Challenge. They include former show winners Ashley Mitchell and Rogan O’Connor.

Ashley won the show twice,...

If Johnny Bananas were to appear on The Challenge: All Stars Rivals, he would likely have a group of suitable teammates.

One of the most notable would be former show winner Sarah Rice, who stopped doing The Challenge after her infamous reality TV moment with Bananas as her partner.

Fittingly, she and Bananas were teammates on one of the original MTV Rivals seasons, with Bananas opting to leave her penniless and keep all the prize money after they won the final.

Sarah previously won Battle of the Exes II with Jordan Wiseley as her teammate. Bananas felt betrayed by Sarah, whom he’d considered a friend and ally that season.

Since leaving the competition show, she’s succeeded in her professional career and co-hosts a podcast with Susie Meister, another Challenge alum.

The duo recently spoke with their former castmate, Ryan Kehoe, and they all shared thoughts about Bananas.

Bananas...

Many fans are taking notice of Frank Sweeney Fox’s return to The Challenge. He’s considered one of the early standouts on All Stars Rivals.

The Challenge winner and two-time finalist hadn’t appeared in a season since 2014’s Free Agents.

For the All Stars 5 season, he learned that he and former Real World: San Diego castmate Sam McGinn would be teammates, forcing them to work together.

While Frank realized Sam had limitations in specific physical tasks due to a lack of conditioning or training, he still found ways to control the game.

That included a big move to get castmates KellyAnne Judd and Sylvia Elsrode sent into elimination and ultimately sent home.

Frank’s other former castmate, Zach Nichols, recently praised him during an episode of The Zach Nichols Podcast.

Zach praised Frank for his early All Stars 5 performance

During a clip from Episode 93 of Zach’s podcast,...

Some reality TV rookies are ready to rumble as The Challenge Season 41 begins filming soon.

Recently, online spoilers began to arrive for the next season of MTV’s The Challenge, spotlighting which veteran stars are in the Season 41 cast.

In addition, early details suggest which other reality TV stars are participating in the competition, and it’s quite a unique group of rookies.

While Season 40 brought back all veteran cast members to compete in the iconic Battle of the Eras, this season will have a group containing vets and rookies.

Several past seasons have been similar, with the rookies coming from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race and newer shows like The Circle and 12 Dates of Christmas.

Remember that this report will contain potential cast spoilers for the upcoming 41st season of MTV’s The Challenge.

Who are The Challenge Season 41 rookies?

Rookies have been absent from the...

The Challenge wrapped up Battle of the Eras just a few weeks ago with a grand finale and two-part reunion.

Jordan Wiseley claimed the championship for the men, while Jenny West and Rachel Robinson shared first place for the women.

While the All Stars Rivals spin-off is airing on MTV, Season 41 is about to start filming for the network.

With that, spoilers started to arrive with an early glimpse at which cast members will participate in the next installment of the competition show.

While Season 40 featured only veteran stars with experience on the show, Season 41 will bring a mix of veterans and rookies to the reality TV show.

Based on the early indications, fans could see a great collection of some of the show’s top stars, including several former winners returning to MTV.

Remember that this report will contain potential spoilers for the upcoming season of The Challenge.

Former...

Johnny Bananas denied sending a Gorilla emoji tweet to former Big Brother winner Taylor Hale, which caused severe backlash on social media.

Last week, several X messages went on The Challenge winner’s X account, which may have been attempting to drive engagement ahead of Bananas’ new cryptocurrency venture.

Some messages mentioned or criticized reality TV shows, including CBS’s Survivor and Big Brother.

“That yellow fruit man pinned a tweet to his profile at 8Am saying he was looking for engagement, and by 3Pm you all gave him exactly what he asked for? I don’t want to hear a single word if he somehow pops up on every show in the conversation,” Hale wrote in an X message about Bananas.

That message (below) received a reply from Bananas’ X account, which had several banana emojis followed by a gorilla emoji.

Following that reply message, which eventually got deleted,...

With The Challenge: Battle of the Eras season concluded on MTV, Johnny Bananas appears to have found a new side hustle, but not all fans are buying it.

The seven-time MTV champion just finished Season 40, finishing third place amongst the men, as he watched castmate Jordan Wiseley capture another title.

Just recently, Bananas claimed that the unique twist, known as the Karma Vote, was added to the season to prevent him from achieving his eighth win.

He called it the “Envy Vote” and accused other castmates of being jealous and giving him lower scores to prevent him from finishing in first place.

In the past several years, he has expanded his reality TV resume by appearing on other shows, including Peacock’s The Traitors and E!’s House of Villains.

However, within the past few days, he teased that he had something big coming to social media, and he is...

The Challenge: Battle of the Eras is in the books with co-champions Jenny West and Rachel Robinson for the women, alongside Jordan Wiseley for the men.

However, many fans believe a significant twist ruined things for Season 40 and how the final standings went.

Count Johnny Bananas among them, as his third-place finish doesn’t seem to sit well with him due to the Karma Vote.

That twist allowed eliminated castmates to assign scores on a scale of one to five to all of the remaining competitors. A five was the best score possible, while a one was the worst.

Production and Tj Lavin indicated that the eliminated cast members gave points based on how they felt that particular castmate treated them and others.

However, some of these scores may have been based on ill will because that castmate sent them into elimination during the season. Some castmates may have assigned...