The Challenge: All Stars 5 begins soon, as cast members are ready to depart for the filming location.
The popular spinoff debuted on Paramount+ several years ago. The first season featured familiar faces from MTV’s past competing on a new version of the competition show. The show has reached Season 4, which is currently airing on Paramount+.
There will be a Season 5. However, spoilers revealed some news that fans weren’t pleased about, as production changed the cast format to include stars from networks besides MTV.
With that, viewers will see some stars from CBS’ Big Brother and Survivor on All Stars 5, as well as a few other newer cast members.
However, a recent update revealed that a major star will join the cast and is among fan-favorite MTV OGs.
This report features potential spoilers for The Challenge: All Stars 5, which will air on Paramount+ at a later date.
Spoilers reveal...
The popular spinoff debuted on Paramount+ several years ago. The first season featured familiar faces from MTV’s past competing on a new version of the competition show. The show has reached Season 4, which is currently airing on Paramount+.
There will be a Season 5. However, spoilers revealed some news that fans weren’t pleased about, as production changed the cast format to include stars from networks besides MTV.
With that, viewers will see some stars from CBS’ Big Brother and Survivor on All Stars 5, as well as a few other newer cast members.
However, a recent update revealed that a major star will join the cast and is among fan-favorite MTV OGs.
This report features potential spoilers for The Challenge: All Stars 5, which will air on Paramount+ at a later date.
Spoilers reveal...
- 5/25/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
In late 2016, Kam Williams entered the MTV Are You The One? house in the Dominican Republic in the hopes of meeting her soul mate and winning $1,000,000 in the process. She didn’t manage to accomplish either goal, but her wild season did earn her an MTV-verse promotion into the world of The Challenge for 2018’s The Challenge: Vendettas.
It was a season of reality television that changed her life forever. Not only did she defeat Challenge legends Tori Deal and Ashley “Meltdown” Mitchell in eliminations and make it all the way to the final,...
It was a season of reality television that changed her life forever. Not only did she defeat Challenge legends Tori Deal and Ashley “Meltdown” Mitchell in eliminations and make it all the way to the final,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The Challenge Season 40 filming is nearing its final, as the cast is down to fewer than 10 competitors.
After several cast members ‘ eliminations, online spoilers revealed recent speculation about a new Season 40 alliance.
The final four men’s competitors are also revealed, with star players and newcomers competing for the win. Could Season 40 add new winning players to the history books?
Viewers saw new winners in the past two MTV seasons, including Emanuel Neagu getting the Battle For a New Champion win.
Season 38, known as Ride or Dies, saw friends Tori Deal and Devin Walker capture their first wins on The Challenge after appearing in multiple finals.
This report contains spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 before its premiere on MTV.
Spoilers reveal Season 40 men’s final four competitors
The Challenge Season 40 features 40 competitors from the MTV competition series’ 39 seasons. Cast members appeared in one of four groups, known as “Eras,” based...
After several cast members ‘ eliminations, online spoilers revealed recent speculation about a new Season 40 alliance.
The final four men’s competitors are also revealed, with star players and newcomers competing for the win. Could Season 40 add new winning players to the history books?
Viewers saw new winners in the past two MTV seasons, including Emanuel Neagu getting the Battle For a New Champion win.
Season 38, known as Ride or Dies, saw friends Tori Deal and Devin Walker capture their first wins on The Challenge after appearing in multiple finals.
This report contains spoilers for The Challenge Season 40 before its premiere on MTV.
Spoilers reveal Season 40 men’s final four competitors
The Challenge Season 40 features 40 competitors from the MTV competition series’ 39 seasons. Cast members appeared in one of four groups, known as “Eras,” based...
- 5/12/2024
- 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
Things are heating up for The Challenge Season 40, as spoilers are revealing more competitors are out of the game.
In Season 39, viewers only saw former champions arrive as mercenaries, but now most are part of the main cast.
The upcoming season’s cast originally consisted of 40 competitors, but after eliminations in the past several weeks, it is now below half that number.
As of this writing, there are just 14 individuals left in Vietnam, vying to win the show’s first-place prize.
Several former champions are among them, although a recent elimination spoiler revealed that one of the show’s toughest competitors is out.
This report contains spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, currently filming in Vietnam.
The Challenge 40 spoilers reveal former champ is out
The Challenge Season 40 appears to have changed its format, as there are now purges and solo eliminations.
Based on recent spoilers, Nehemiah Clark is out of the...
In Season 39, viewers only saw former champions arrive as mercenaries, but now most are part of the main cast.
The upcoming season’s cast originally consisted of 40 competitors, but after eliminations in the past several weeks, it is now below half that number.
As of this writing, there are just 14 individuals left in Vietnam, vying to win the show’s first-place prize.
Several former champions are among them, although a recent elimination spoiler revealed that one of the show’s toughest competitors is out.
This report contains spoilers for The Challenge Season 40, currently filming in Vietnam.
The Challenge 40 spoilers reveal former champ is out
The Challenge Season 40 appears to have changed its format, as there are now purges and solo eliminations.
Based on recent spoilers, Nehemiah Clark is out of the...
- 4/27/2024
- 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
Nurys Mateo had what many fans of The Challenge might call a breakout performance in the recent Battle For a New Champion season.
While Nurys didn’t enter the game as a rookie, she was entering her second season, and this time, she had to fight against tougher odds.
Nurys won multiple eliminations to earn her spot in the Season 39 final, something no other finalists could say they did.
While she finished second, fans praised Nurys for rising to the occasion throughout the season, including standing up to and calling out her opponents.
She also found love during the filming of the season, as she and showmance Horacio Gutierrez have continued dating beyond MTV’s show.
Thanks to the above, Nurys established herself as a new fan-favorite competitor on MTV’s show. She also recently won multiple awards for Season 39, setting a new record.
Nurys achieves a record number of...
While Nurys didn’t enter the game as a rookie, she was entering her second season, and this time, she had to fight against tougher odds.
Nurys won multiple eliminations to earn her spot in the Season 39 final, something no other finalists could say they did.
While she finished second, fans praised Nurys for rising to the occasion throughout the season, including standing up to and calling out her opponents.
She also found love during the filming of the season, as she and showmance Horacio Gutierrez have continued dating beyond MTV’s show.
Thanks to the above, Nurys established herself as a new fan-favorite competitor on MTV’s show. She also recently won multiple awards for Season 39, setting a new record.
Nurys achieves a record number of...
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Jordan Wiseley is among The Challenge greats, with three wins on the main show and another in the spinoff, The Challenge: World Championship.
He’s become known for overcoming obstacles, including some difficult gameplay from his castmates in War of the Worlds 2.
That season, Jordan was part of Team USA along with other stars, including Leroy Garrett, Zach Nichols, Paulie Calafiore, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Jordan’s girlfriend and then-fiancee, Tori Deal, was also part of the team until both chose to “defect” to Team UK.
The season included a memorable moment as Jordan proposed to Tori before he defected to Team UK. During the footage, Cara Maria also made a snarky remark doubting their relationship.
On a recent Zach Nichols Podcast, Jordan addressed Cara’s remarks about the season during her The Challenge: Home Turf episode.
Jordan comments on Cara’s Home Turf remarks
While a guest on Zach’s podcast,...
He’s become known for overcoming obstacles, including some difficult gameplay from his castmates in War of the Worlds 2.
That season, Jordan was part of Team USA along with other stars, including Leroy Garrett, Zach Nichols, Paulie Calafiore, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Jordan’s girlfriend and then-fiancee, Tori Deal, was also part of the team until both chose to “defect” to Team UK.
The season included a memorable moment as Jordan proposed to Tori before he defected to Team UK. During the footage, Cara Maria also made a snarky remark doubting their relationship.
On a recent Zach Nichols Podcast, Jordan addressed Cara’s remarks about the season during her The Challenge: Home Turf episode.
Jordan comments on Cara’s Home Turf remarks
While a guest on Zach’s podcast,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
While there are many different reality TV competition shows, Johnny Bananas feels MTV’s The Challenge “doesn’t get the respect it deserves.”
The seven-time winner of MTV’s show was among the cast members for The Traitors 2, which just wrapped up its finale on Peacock.
Appearing with him was familiar castmate Chris “Ct” Tamburello, who was one of two winners of The Traitors 2.
In a surprising finish, Ct shared the prize of over $200,000 with another star from MTV’s Real World and The Challenge, Trishelle Cannatella.
The MTV stars outlasted a starstudded group that included former cast members from Big Brother, Real Housewives, The Bachelor, and Survivor, among others.
Bananas recently had Trishelle on his Death, Taxes & Bananas podcast to discuss the finale and her exciting win, which he was extremely happy to see.
Bananas said The Challenge should get more respect now
While on Bananas’ podcast, Trishelle said...
The seven-time winner of MTV’s show was among the cast members for The Traitors 2, which just wrapped up its finale on Peacock.
Appearing with him was familiar castmate Chris “Ct” Tamburello, who was one of two winners of The Traitors 2.
In a surprising finish, Ct shared the prize of over $200,000 with another star from MTV’s Real World and The Challenge, Trishelle Cannatella.
The MTV stars outlasted a starstudded group that included former cast members from Big Brother, Real Housewives, The Bachelor, and Survivor, among others.
Bananas recently had Trishelle on his Death, Taxes & Bananas podcast to discuss the finale and her exciting win, which he was extremely happy to see.
Bananas said The Challenge should get more respect now
While on Bananas’ podcast, Trishelle said...
- 3/10/2024
- 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
Moriah Jadea experienced difficult emotions while on MTV’s The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion due to her conflicted feelings about her showmances.
On the one hand, she had left her previous showmance, Johnny Bananas from Ride or Dies, behind to film the new season without him.
On the other hand, she met The Challenge: UK’s James Lock, who she quickly became attracted to and interested in, sparking a new Season 39 showmance.
Throughout the episodes, a storyline highlighted her situation related to Bananas, who was teased as one of the returning Challenge champions coming to the show.
He never appeared, but other returning champs mentioned him to Moriah when they were at The Arena.
In a recent podcast appearance, Moriah claimed she still felt upset over hurting Bananas, explaining why she felt so bad.
She revealed she’d also sent her Ride or Dies showmance a special gift,...
On the one hand, she had left her previous showmance, Johnny Bananas from Ride or Dies, behind to film the new season without him.
On the other hand, she met The Challenge: UK’s James Lock, who she quickly became attracted to and interested in, sparking a new Season 39 showmance.
Throughout the episodes, a storyline highlighted her situation related to Bananas, who was teased as one of the returning Challenge champions coming to the show.
He never appeared, but other returning champs mentioned him to Moriah when they were at The Arena.
In a recent podcast appearance, Moriah claimed she still felt upset over hurting Bananas, explaining why she felt so bad.
She revealed she’d also sent her Ride or Dies showmance a special gift,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Peacock’s Emmy Award-winning adventure of treachery and deceit will return for Season 3 according to a recent press release. The hit TV show hosted by Alan Cumming won the Best Casting for a Reality Program Emmy after Season 1, where we saw “Survivor” legend Cirie Fields murder her way to a $250,000 paycheck. While the cast for Season 3 is still under wraps, the streamer has confirmed Cumming will return as host.
Season 2 of “The Traitors” premiered January 12, 2024 and quickly became Peacock’s most watched unscripted series of all time. Hosted by Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree,...
Season 2 of “The Traitors” premiered January 12, 2024 and quickly became Peacock’s most watched unscripted series of all time. Hosted by Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Peacock has officially ordered a new season of The Traitors.
The hit reality competition show has performed very well in Season 2, leading to the network pushing an early renewal.
Despite The Traitors 2 still airing on Thursday nights, Peacock wanted to get a jump on The Traitors 3.
The Traitors recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program.
Members of that Season 1 cast included Cirie Fields from Survivor, Kate Chastain from Below Deck, and Arie Luyendyk Jr. from The Bachelor. Big Brother winners Rachel Reilly and Cody Calafiore also took part.
Season 2 has started very strong, with people like Dan Gheesling from Big Brother, Phaedra Parks from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Peter Weber from The Bachelor, and Janelle Pierzina from Big Brother causing waves.
The Traitors 3 is on the way at Peacock
NBCUniversal announced that a new season of The Traitors has been ordered. The good news has been relayed by Deadline.
The hit reality competition show has performed very well in Season 2, leading to the network pushing an early renewal.
Despite The Traitors 2 still airing on Thursday nights, Peacock wanted to get a jump on The Traitors 3.
The Traitors recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program.
Members of that Season 1 cast included Cirie Fields from Survivor, Kate Chastain from Below Deck, and Arie Luyendyk Jr. from The Bachelor. Big Brother winners Rachel Reilly and Cody Calafiore also took part.
Season 2 has started very strong, with people like Dan Gheesling from Big Brother, Phaedra Parks from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Peter Weber from The Bachelor, and Janelle Pierzina from Big Brother causing waves.
The Traitors 3 is on the way at Peacock
NBCUniversal announced that a new season of The Traitors has been ordered. The good news has been relayed by Deadline.
- 2/7/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea’s relationship with James Lock despite her previous romance with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Moriah struggles with her morals this season, as she wants to break up with Johnny while she pursues James, but she doesn’t want to do it on camera. And she subtly tweeted that she’s “sorry” for how she went about the situation.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 competitor Moriah Jadea tweeted an apology to Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea’s internal battle. Before she joined the season, she was dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. But she fell for James Lock on the show and developed an undeniable connection. Unfortunately, the veteran mercenaries caught wind of Moriah’s actions, scolding her for leaving Bananas hanging at home.
Today, Moriah and Bananas aren’t on good terms. She said on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast that the two no longer speak,...
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 competitor Moriah Jadea tweeted an apology to Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea’s internal battle. Before she joined the season, she was dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. But she fell for James Lock on the show and developed an undeniable connection. Unfortunately, the veteran mercenaries caught wind of Moriah’s actions, scolding her for leaving Bananas hanging at home.
Today, Moriah and Bananas aren’t on good terms. She said on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast that the two no longer speak,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge fans will be able to gain more insight into some of their favorite stars from the show in an upcoming series.
The Challenge: Home Turf will present the behind-the-scenes details and background stories of all-time greats, including Johnny Bananas, Ct Tamburello, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Many of the show’s top stars got their starts on MTV but had different paths to reality TV and, ultimately, to their success on The Challenge.
While Ct and Bananas started on the no-longer-running Real World, Cara Maria arrived during a Fresh Meat season of The Challenge.
On Thursday, an official trailer for the upcoming Home Turf episodes, featuring the stars above and others, dropped on YouTube.
Here are more details about who will be featured in the new series, as well as when and where to watch.
The Challenge: Home Turf to present stories from fan favorites
“This is my childhood here.
The Challenge: Home Turf will present the behind-the-scenes details and background stories of all-time greats, including Johnny Bananas, Ct Tamburello, and Cara Maria Sorbello.
Many of the show’s top stars got their starts on MTV but had different paths to reality TV and, ultimately, to their success on The Challenge.
While Ct and Bananas started on the no-longer-running Real World, Cara Maria arrived during a Fresh Meat season of The Challenge.
On Thursday, an official trailer for the upcoming Home Turf episodes, featuring the stars above and others, dropped on YouTube.
Here are more details about who will be featured in the new series, as well as when and where to watch.
The Challenge: Home Turf to present stories from fan favorites
“This is my childhood here.
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows the end of Moriah Jadea and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s relationship. Moriah and Bananas were dating before the season began. But when Moriah met fellow competitor James Lock, all bets were off. Moriah started a showmance with James before cutting off her relationship with Bananas. She recently took to Instagram to say this is her one regret this season.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 cast member Moriah Jadea says she wishes she treated ‘the Bananas situation’ differently
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea’s turmoil over her relationship with James Lock and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Moriah and Bananas reportedly weren’t exclusively dating when Moriah entered the competition. However, they were very public about being romantically connected. Despite her relationship with Bananas in the real world, Moriah pursued a showmance with James Lock.
Moriah came under fire for the showmance, especially when mercenary veterans entered the ring.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 cast member Moriah Jadea says she wishes she treated ‘the Bananas situation’ differently
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea’s turmoil over her relationship with James Lock and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Moriah and Bananas reportedly weren’t exclusively dating when Moriah entered the competition. However, they were very public about being romantically connected. Despite her relationship with Bananas in the real world, Moriah pursued a showmance with James Lock.
Moriah came under fire for the showmance, especially when mercenary veterans entered the ring.
- 1/25/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea’s budding relationship with James Lock. Moriah and James become quite close and start a showmance while Moriah still dates Challenge veteran Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. This season introduced veteran mercenaries to eliminate the newer players, and Moriah feared seeing Johnny enter the ring. Here’s what she said.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding Moriah Jadea and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.]
Moriah Jadea was ‘really stressed’ that Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio would join as a mercenary
The Challenge Season 39 takes on the theme “Battle for a New Champion,” featuring players who’ve competed but never won. Fans didn’t expect to see any veteran favorites from past seasons. However, a twist brings the veterans back as “mercenaries” to compete against the main cast in eliminations.
Moriah Jadea and James Lock developed a showmance — but Moriah never broke off her relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding Moriah Jadea and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.]
Moriah Jadea was ‘really stressed’ that Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio would join as a mercenary
The Challenge Season 39 takes on the theme “Battle for a New Champion,” featuring players who’ve competed but never won. Fans didn’t expect to see any veteran favorites from past seasons. However, a twist brings the veterans back as “mercenaries” to compete against the main cast in eliminations.
Moriah Jadea and James Lock developed a showmance — but Moriah never broke off her relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.
- 1/11/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” one competitor must face their greatest fear in a terrifying challenge, and a double elimination forces allies to turn on each other, leading to a shocking betrayal, on the penultimate episode titled “The Treason for the Season,” airing Thursday, October 12 on the CBS (and available the next day on Paramount+). Tj Lavin hosts. Follow our live blog below.
Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each.
See Michele Fitzgerald (‘The Challenge: USA’) on being called ‘underserving’ winner of...
Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each.
See Michele Fitzgerald (‘The Challenge: USA’) on being called ‘underserving’ winner of...
- 10/13/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
With the finale just around the corner, the 10 remaining players can already smell the money. But not everyone’s going to make it to next week’s Challenge: USA season finale. No, sir. Because on Thursday’s episode, the competitors had to survive one last challenge and a double elimination!
Needless to say, emotions are running high. Josh waters up telling us he wants to give the prize money to his parents, while Chanelle details the imposter syndrome she’s endured as a result of her mid Survivor 42 finish. And with an episode titled, “The Treason for the Season,” someone...
Needless to say, emotions are running high. Josh waters up telling us he wants to give the prize money to his parents, while Chanelle details the imposter syndrome she’s endured as a result of her mid Survivor 42 finish. And with an episode titled, “The Treason for the Season,” someone...
- 10/13/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” tables are turned and alliances scramble to navigate a new power dynamic after an intense challenge in the Croatian ruins, on this episode titled “Revenge Amongst the Ruins” airing Thursday, October 5 on CBS (and available the next day on Paramount+). Tj Lavin hosts.
Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog below.
See Tyler Crispen (‘The Challenge: USA’) on his ‘garbage’ alliance and who should win ‘Big Brother 25’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
The 11 challengers still fighting for the top prize are Michaela Bradshaw,...
Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog below.
See Tyler Crispen (‘The Challenge: USA’) on his ‘garbage’ alliance and who should win ‘Big Brother 25’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
The 11 challengers still fighting for the top prize are Michaela Bradshaw,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” challengers must navigate a slippery situation when they battle it out in a physical wrestling match, on this episode titled “Slippery Business” airing Thursday, September 28 on CBS (and available the next day on Paramount+).
Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog below.
See Wes Bergmann (‘The Challenge: USA’) on his legacy in the game, calling it quits and Josh’s emotional outburst: ‘It was pathetic’ [Watch]
The 12 challengers still fighting for the top prize are Michaela Bradshaw,...
Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog below.
See Wes Bergmann (‘The Challenge: USA’) on his legacy in the game, calling it quits and Josh’s emotional outburst: ‘It was pathetic’ [Watch]
The 12 challengers still fighting for the top prize are Michaela Bradshaw,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” the challengers’ strategies shift after host Tj Lavin announces that the team competition has concluded and they enter the individual phase of the game. This episode titled “Independence Day” airs Thursday, September 7 on the CBS (streaming on Paramount+).
See Dusty Harris (‘The Challenge: USA’) on facing off with Wes in the arena and blowing up on Tiffany: ‘It wasn’t a good look for me’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog and see the current team breakdowns below.
See Dusty Harris (‘The Challenge: USA’) on facing off with Wes in the arena and blowing up on Tiffany: ‘It wasn’t a good look for me’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog and see the current team breakdowns below.
- 9/8/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
CBS’s The Challenge: USA Season 2 is in full swing, and the three teams that started the competition have officially disbanded. Last week, Michaela Bradshaw showed the rest of the competitors that they shouldn’t mess with her, as she’s a force when competing in challenges. So, who heads home in The Challenge: USA Season 2 Week 5, Episode 8, according to spoilers?
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 5.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 Week 5 spoilers: Who goes home next?
The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers are here for week 5 episode 8. Spoilers suggest Big Brother alumnus Tyler Crispen takes out Monte Taylor, another Big Brother player.
Episode 7 showed trouble for Tyler. Last week, he was on the Green Team with Chris Underwood, Michaela Bradshaw, Monte Taylor, Tyler Crispen, and Alyssa Snider. Josh Martinez hatched a plan to nominate Tyler, though he wanted one of the women in the competition to head home. Regardless, throwing Tyler’s name up for nomination...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers ahead regarding week 5.]
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 Week 5 spoilers: Who goes home next?
The Challenge: USA Season 2 spoilers are here for week 5 episode 8. Spoilers suggest Big Brother alumnus Tyler Crispen takes out Monte Taylor, another Big Brother player.
Episode 7 showed trouble for Tyler. Last week, he was on the Green Team with Chris Underwood, Michaela Bradshaw, Monte Taylor, Tyler Crispen, and Alyssa Snider. Josh Martinez hatched a plan to nominate Tyler, though he wanted one of the women in the competition to head home. Regardless, throwing Tyler’s name up for nomination...
- 9/7/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” host T.J. Lavin reveals a shocking double elimination leaving the challengers scrambling to win a high-stakes, adrenaline filled semi-truck challenge to ensure their survival in the game. Episode 4 of “The Challenge: USA” titled “Double Crossed and Sideswiped” airs Sunday, August 20 on CBS (also streaming on Paramount+).
See Paulie Calafiore (‘The Challenge: USA’) on being eliminated by Johnny ‘Bananas’: ‘Might as well go down against one of the greats’
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our...
See Paulie Calafiore (‘The Challenge: USA’) on being eliminated by Johnny ‘Bananas’: ‘Might as well go down against one of the greats’
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our...
- 8/21/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” the challengers compete in a difficult swimming challenge, and the CBS reality titans officially declare war against the veterans prompting a vet to turn on one of their own in an act of self-preservation on episode 3 of “The Challenge: USA,” titled “Civil War” on Thursday, August 17 on CBS (also streaming on Paramount+). T.J. Lavin hosts.
See Jonna Mannion (‘The Challenge: USA’) exit interview: Voting for Michele Fitzgerald was ‘a mistake’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow...
See Jonna Mannion (‘The Challenge: USA’) exit interview: Voting for Michele Fitzgerald was ‘a mistake’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow...
- 8/18/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In the last installment The Challenge, the MTV players were ganged up on and forced to go head-to-head. This week, one legend of the game turns on his own, leading to explosive drama, and one hot and bothered Banana.
Following Jonna’s exit (read our Episode 2 recap), it takes Tori and Amanda about two-and-a-half seconds to start going at it. Tori says she was hoping they could’ve worked together since there aren’t many MTV players around, but Amanda starts yelling that they’re not friends and will never be friends. Sigh. (Maybe one of the Big Brother players...
Following Jonna’s exit (read our Episode 2 recap), it takes Tori and Amanda about two-and-a-half seconds to start going at it. Tori says she was hoping they could’ve worked together since there aren’t many MTV players around, but Amanda starts yelling that they’re not friends and will never be friends. Sigh. (Maybe one of the Big Brother players...
- 8/18/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
E! is mixing the most controversial reality show stars under one roof in House of Villains. Hosted by Joel McHale, the series is set to premiere on Thursday, October 12 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt with a supersized 75-minute episode airing simultaneously on Bravo, SyFy and USA.
Ten reality stars that were known as the villains in their respective shows will compete with other villains to be named “America’s Ultimate Supervillain” which includes a cash prize of $200,000.
Each week the contestants compete in a battle-royale challenge that tests their physical, mental and emotional strength. The winner of the challenge is safe from elimination and at the end of the week one villain is sent home. It’s the battle of the century as alliances are made, trusts are broken and the villains scheme their way to the top.
House of Villains Cast Anfisa Arkhipchenko
Became a villain following her appearance...
Ten reality stars that were known as the villains in their respective shows will compete with other villains to be named “America’s Ultimate Supervillain” which includes a cash prize of $200,000.
Each week the contestants compete in a battle-royale challenge that tests their physical, mental and emotional strength. The winner of the challenge is safe from elimination and at the end of the week one villain is sent home. It’s the battle of the century as alliances are made, trusts are broken and the villains scheme their way to the top.
House of Villains Cast Anfisa Arkhipchenko
Became a villain following her appearance...
- 8/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
For over two decades and approximately 50 seasons, we’ve seen veterans dominate The Challenge and absolutely wipe the floor with fresh-faced rookies stepping up to the plate. But Tori was right: The tables really have turned this season.
In Episode 2 of The Challenge: USA‘s second season, a new mixed alliance of Big Brother and Survivor players formed and they refuse to let the MTV legends steamroll the game. After everything was said and done, the episode’s second elimination round saw two vets going head-to-head thanks to some masterful orchestration by the CBS players.
More from TVLineThe Challenge: USA...
In Episode 2 of The Challenge: USA‘s second season, a new mixed alliance of Big Brother and Survivor players formed and they refuse to let the MTV legends steamroll the game. After everything was said and done, the episode’s second elimination round saw two vets going head-to-head thanks to some masterful orchestration by the CBS players.
More from TVLineThe Challenge: USA...
- 8/14/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Hey, "The Challenge" fans. Tonight, August 10, 2023, the very first, premiere episode 1 of The Challenge USA season 2 did indeed hit the CBS airwaves tonight. It kicked off with some introduction footage for the new season 2 cast. Shortly after that, host Tj Lavin showed up to reveal that this season will be played in teams. Cj drew 3 names out of a ball machine, and those three people got to pick the teams. Those three names were: Josh, Cassidy and Desi. Also, it was revealed that 6 veterans from MTV's version of The Challenge showed up to compete. Those 6 people were: Wes, Johnny Bananas, Tori, Amanda, Cory and Jonna. After that, Josh picked: Jonna, Paulie, Michelle, Dusty, Chanelle, Bananas and Tiffany to be on his Red team. Cassidy picked: Cory, Tori, Faysal, Alyssa L., Sebastian, Alyssa S. and Chris to be on her Blue team. Desi picked: Wes, Michaela, Monte, Ameerah, Tyler, Amanda...
- 8/11/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Tonight on “The Challenge: USA” season 2 premiere, 18 CBS reality titans from “Big Brother,” “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race” are shocked to learn that they will be competing amongst six legendary veterans from MTV’s “The Challenge.” Host Tj Lavin introduces a new twist that will put multiple players at risk at the first elimination. Part one of the two-part “The Challenge: USA” season 2 premiere, titled “The Riskiest Season Yet!” airs Thursday, August 10 on the CBS (also streaming on Paramount+).
See: ‘The Challenge: USA’ season 2 cast photos
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one...
See: ‘The Challenge: USA’ season 2 cast photos
Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one...
- 8/11/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Something about The Challenge franchise allows producers to put people from different shows together to create the utmost drama.
On The Challenge: USA Season 2 Episode 1, worlds collided when MTV veterans arrived to play the game alongside people from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race.
Many CBS reality stars have invaded the original series, so it's only fair they got to pull a similar move here.
Despite no elimination on the premiere, there was plenty of drama, scheming, and a betrayal that might come back to haunt a legend.
Keep Your Enemies Close
Cassidy, Desi, and Josh picking their teams gave us some satisfying scenes.
Cassidy and Desi have proven to be intelligent and strategic players on Survivor, but Josh has proven to be one of the most hot-headed contestants on reality TV in the past.
The moment he clocked Paulie on the cast, it seemed evident he would target him,...
On The Challenge: USA Season 2 Episode 1, worlds collided when MTV veterans arrived to play the game alongside people from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race.
Many CBS reality stars have invaded the original series, so it's only fair they got to pull a similar move here.
Despite no elimination on the premiere, there was plenty of drama, scheming, and a betrayal that might come back to haunt a legend.
Keep Your Enemies Close
Cassidy, Desi, and Josh picking their teams gave us some satisfying scenes.
Cassidy and Desi have proven to be intelligent and strategic players on Survivor, but Josh has proven to be one of the most hot-headed contestants on reality TV in the past.
The moment he clocked Paulie on the cast, it seemed evident he would target him,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Six MTV legends, 18 CBS reality favorites and another $500,000 on the line. This time, it’s not going to be a walk in the park for the veterans.
Welcome back for another season of The Challenge: USA, which now features some of the MTV show’s fiercest competitors. Johnny Bananas, Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Jonna Mannion Stephens, Amanda Garcia and Cory Wharton are coming in hot to try and get their paws on that hefty prize money. But will anyone from Survivor, Big Brother or The Amazing Race be able to stop them? (Get the lowdown on who’s battling it out here.
Welcome back for another season of The Challenge: USA, which now features some of the MTV show’s fiercest competitors. Johnny Bananas, Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Jonna Mannion Stephens, Amanda Garcia and Cory Wharton are coming in hot to try and get their paws on that hefty prize money. But will anyone from Survivor, Big Brother or The Amazing Race be able to stop them? (Get the lowdown on who’s battling it out here.
- 8/11/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The reality TV universe is abuzz again with the return of The Challenge: USA for its second season. And at the heart of this whirlwind? None other than Fessy Shafaat, whose antics have earned him the cheeky moniker “Messy Fessy.” A heated confrontation cost him dearly the last time around, but now he’s back, gunning for victory and hoping to settle old scores.
With a history of ruffled feathers and missed opportunities, will Fessy finally shine, or will he again be overshadowed by the indomitable Johnny Bananas again? Fortunately, spoilers for season 2 reveal precisely how things turned out for Fessy.
‘Messy’ Fessy Shafaat looks to claim his first win on ‘The Challenge’
In 2021, some drama unfolded on Spies, Lies, and Allies when Fessy, the ex-college football sensation, clashed with Josh Martinez. In a tipsy tangle, Fessy shoved Josh’s face, leading to his hasty exit and earning him the nickname “Messy Fessy.
With a history of ruffled feathers and missed opportunities, will Fessy finally shine, or will he again be overshadowed by the indomitable Johnny Bananas again? Fortunately, spoilers for season 2 reveal precisely how things turned out for Fessy.
‘Messy’ Fessy Shafaat looks to claim his first win on ‘The Challenge’
In 2021, some drama unfolded on Spies, Lies, and Allies when Fessy, the ex-college football sensation, clashed with Josh Martinez. In a tipsy tangle, Fessy shoved Josh’s face, leading to his hasty exit and earning him the nickname “Messy Fessy.
- 8/10/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge fans can’t wait to see another season of the CBS spinoff, The Challenge: USA. The spinoff series takes players from MTV and CBS and pits them against each other for a grand prize of $500,000. So, how can fans catch the first episode of the series? Here’s the date and time of The Challenge: USA Season 2 premiere, plus how to watch.
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 premiere date and time
The Challenge: USA Season 2 premiere is finally here, and fans can’t wait to see what happens when 18 CBS veterans and six MTV players go head to head for the big prize money.
The first episode airs on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at 10 p.m. Et on CBS. But the premiere doesn’t end there. Part two of the premiere airs on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 9 p.m. Et.
The first episode airing on Thursday, Aug. 10, will introduce the all-new cast to viewers.
‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 premiere date and time
The Challenge: USA Season 2 premiere is finally here, and fans can’t wait to see what happens when 18 CBS veterans and six MTV players go head to head for the big prize money.
The first episode airs on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at 10 p.m. Et on CBS. But the premiere doesn’t end there. Part two of the premiere airs on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 9 p.m. Et.
The first episode airing on Thursday, Aug. 10, will introduce the all-new cast to viewers.
- 8/10/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio undoubtedly holds a prominent place as one of the most controversial participants in the extensive chronicles of MTV’s The Challenge.
Ever since he first graced the screen on The Real World: Key West, Bananas has become an integral part of the reality competition. As the individual with the most seasons under his belt (and the highest number of victories), he has certainly encountered his fair share of colossal blunders.
Here are seven times when Bananas was the absolute worst on The Challenge.
Johnny Bananas | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV 1. Johnny Bananas takes the money from Sarah
In The Challenge: Rivals 3, Bananas treated his partner, Sarah, terribly throughout their entire journey. To make matters worse, he put on a fake act of reconciliation for the cameras. He betrayed her in the end by swiping her share of the prize money, a whopping $137,500.
Bananas tried to rationalize his actions,...
Ever since he first graced the screen on The Real World: Key West, Bananas has become an integral part of the reality competition. As the individual with the most seasons under his belt (and the highest number of victories), he has certainly encountered his fair share of colossal blunders.
Here are seven times when Bananas was the absolute worst on The Challenge.
Johnny Bananas | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV 1. Johnny Bananas takes the money from Sarah
In The Challenge: Rivals 3, Bananas treated his partner, Sarah, terribly throughout their entire journey. To make matters worse, he put on a fake act of reconciliation for the cameras. He betrayed her in the end by swiping her share of the prize money, a whopping $137,500.
Bananas tried to rationalize his actions,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 will be here before fans know it, and fans can’t wait to see who joins the cast next season. According to early rumors, the new theme focuses on players who have yet to take home a win. But The Challenge Season 39 spoilers note viewers will still see veteran players on their TV screens.
[Spoiler alert: MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the cast.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Veteran players join the cast as ‘mercenaries’
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers hinted early that MTV planned to focus on past players who’ve appeared on the show but never won. Rumors suggested fans should expect an all-rookie cast, which was met with early groans. While new players offer viewers fresh faces and perspectives, fans typically return to see their favorite players go head-to-head with other fan favorites in the house.
Long-time followers of The Challenge may be in luck, though. According to new spoilers, this season will...
[Spoiler alert: MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the cast.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Veteran players join the cast as ‘mercenaries’
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers hinted early that MTV planned to focus on past players who’ve appeared on the show but never won. Rumors suggested fans should expect an all-rookie cast, which was met with early groans. While new players offer viewers fresh faces and perspectives, fans typically return to see their favorite players go head-to-head with other fan favorites in the house.
Long-time followers of The Challenge may be in luck, though. According to new spoilers, this season will...
- 7/29/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge fans love watching Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Bananas is a well-known competitor who’s known for dominating the competition, as he’s won seven times. While he’s allegedly not competing as a member of The Challenge Season 39 cast, rumors suggest he signed a three-year contract in 2022.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 and The Challenge: USA Season 2 cast spoilers ahead.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio allegedly signed a 3-year contract that keeps him affiliated with the series
The Challenge fans will reportedly continue to see Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio in some capacity. According to spoiler guru PinkRose, Bananas signed a three-year contract that keeps him affiliated with the show. The Challenge: USA Season 2 premieres on Aug. 10, 2023, which means the reality star will compete this coming season. It’s unclear if Bananas will compete in The Challenge: USA Season 3 or if he’ll head back to the flagship series after season 2.
“Last I heard he signed a three-season contract,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 and The Challenge: USA Season 2 cast spoilers ahead.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio allegedly signed a 3-year contract that keeps him affiliated with the series
The Challenge fans will reportedly continue to see Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio in some capacity. According to spoiler guru PinkRose, Bananas signed a three-year contract that keeps him affiliated with the show. The Challenge: USA Season 2 premieres on Aug. 10, 2023, which means the reality star will compete this coming season. It’s unclear if Bananas will compete in The Challenge: USA Season 3 or if he’ll head back to the flagship series after season 2.
“Last I heard he signed a three-season contract,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 spoilers suggest the new season’s cast entirely comprises rookie players. Unfortunately, this means fans who’ve watched the show for years won’t see their favorite veterans scheme their way to T.J. Lavin’s finale. Additional spoilers note that some notable vets, like Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Wes Bergmann, didn’t want to compete. Here’s what the spoilers say.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the new cast.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Wes Bergmann | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV Related
‘The Challenge’: Zach Nichols Throws Shade at Goat Johnny Bananas — ‘If I Was Her Partner, She Would’ve Won’
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Wes Bergmann allegedly didn’t want to join ‘The Challenge’ Season 39
MTV fans know Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Wes Bergmann well. The two veteran enemies-turned-best friends are star players from The Challenge, and they often make it to...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the new cast.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Wes Bergmann | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV Related
‘The Challenge’: Zach Nichols Throws Shade at Goat Johnny Bananas — ‘If I Was Her Partner, She Would’ve Won’
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio and Wes Bergmann allegedly didn’t want to join ‘The Challenge’ Season 39
MTV fans know Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Wes Bergmann well. The two veteran enemies-turned-best friends are star players from The Challenge, and they often make it to...
- 6/10/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Variety’s annual TV FYC Fest was packed with big names and your favorite stars from the small screen. Christina Applegate (“Dead to Me”) made a rare appearance to accept the Legacy Award, Brooke Shields spoke passionately about the reality of co-existing in the world of social media and Kerry Washington (“UnPrisoned”) joined a collective of equally hilarious actresses including Elle Fanning (“The Great”), Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”) and Gina Rodriguez (“Dead To Me”) to discuss forging vanity for laughs and embracing the “messy” woman.
The all-day discussion also tackled the state of television today amid a writers strike and an ever-changing landscape of streaming. We’ve rounded up the standout moments from Variety’s TV FYC Fest panels and presentations which brought out important — and at times hilarious — conversations about this season of shows.
Unscripted TV For the Soul and How Nostalgia Sells
When it comes to unscripted television,...
The all-day discussion also tackled the state of television today amid a writers strike and an ever-changing landscape of streaming. We’ve rounded up the standout moments from Variety’s TV FYC Fest panels and presentations which brought out important — and at times hilarious — conversations about this season of shows.
Unscripted TV For the Soul and How Nostalgia Sells
When it comes to unscripted television,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Fans of MTV’s hit reality show The Challenge were on the edge of their seats during the latest season, Ride or Dies. The show’s veteran contestants, Johnny Bananas and Nany Gonzalez, were a popular duo with a good shot at taking home the grand prize.
However, their hopes were dashed in the final challenge, where they lost out on a critical puzzle to Devin Walker and Tori Deal. Despite the setback, Nany’s friend and co-star Zach Nichols believes things would have ended differently if he had been her partner.
Zach Nichols | MTV Johnny Bananas and Nany Gonzalez come up short on ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’
The Challenge once again delivered a compelling season with Ride or Dies. The unique twist of the season featured pairs of contestants with existing relationships. This included romantic couples like Kailah Casillas and Sam Bird and familial duos like Kenny and Kaycee Clark.
However, their hopes were dashed in the final challenge, where they lost out on a critical puzzle to Devin Walker and Tori Deal. Despite the setback, Nany’s friend and co-star Zach Nichols believes things would have ended differently if he had been her partner.
Zach Nichols | MTV Johnny Bananas and Nany Gonzalez come up short on ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’
The Challenge once again delivered a compelling season with Ride or Dies. The unique twist of the season featured pairs of contestants with existing relationships. This included romantic couples like Kailah Casillas and Sam Bird and familial duos like Kenny and Kaycee Clark.
- 5/3/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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