The Challenge: USAeliminated player reveals his showmance continued after season 2

“We’ve been hanging out for the last three months,” [SPOILER] tells EW. After meeting and getting close throughout season 2, theSurvivoralum andChallengechampcontinued to see each other after Noel was eliminated. “I wanted to see her, and I didn’t want to go home without a final goodbye. Sebastian Noel.Jonne Roriz/Paramount We had some fun there. It was just the most amazing time, and we got to spend some quality time together.”...

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Brittney Wright

The Challenge: USAeliminated player reveals unseen injury that compromised his performance

“I did dislocate my shoulder,” [SPOILER] tells EW. “After that, pretty much the entire season I was playing with a compromised shoulder.” Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Challenge: USA 2episode 8, “Independence Day.” Monte Taylor.Jonne Roriz/Paramount One of the biggest injuries of the season wasn’t even shown onscreen onThe Challenge: USA. “I did dislocate my shoulder,” he tells EW. I’ve dislocated it twice before, so I already knew what the feeling was....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Julie Wiley

The Challenge: USAfinalist breaks down that medical DQ: 'Humans cannot outrun motor vehicles'

Plus, the women’s runner-up explains what cost her the win. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Challenge: USAseason 2 finale. you’re free to never predict what’s going to happen during a final onThe Challenge. Jonne Roriz/Paramount One wrong move or miscalculation can cost someone the win. Andthat’s exactly what happened to both Michaela Bradshaw and Chanelle HowellonThe Challenge: USAseason 2. “But I’m very proud of the season. Jonne Roriz/Paramount ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How do you feel about your season now that you’ve seen it all on TV?...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Susan Blake

The Challengealum Wes fires back at cast members complaining about season 40 conditions

“But wait, they treated the cast like s—!” Wes tweeted along with a silly face emoji. “The show is calledThe Challenge. Wes Bergmann, ‘The Challenge’.courtesy Paramount Its in the title. “Some stuff will break & fall through the cracks. Reps forThe Challengedid not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment. We’re just along for the ride. “It needs to be that way. The Challenge: Battle of the Eraspremieres Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 8 p....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Heidi Montoya

The ChallengeOGs call out season 40's younger 'sore losers': 'I'm tired of that s---'

“It’s ‘The Challenge.’ It’s the way it f—ing works. The ChallengeOGsDarrell TaylorandTina Bartaare fed up with some of the newer competitors complaining about season 40. Darrell Taylor and Tina Barta, ‘The Challenge’.MTV “It was rough,” Darrell agrees. Plus, they break down why they lost this week’s elimination against Era 4’sMichele FitzgeraldandKyland Young. They’re grinding us down. Tina Barta, Rachel Robinson, Darrell Taylor, Derrick Kosinski, ‘The Challenge’.MTV It was a serious grind…...

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Mary Hurst

The Challengeproducers wanted Evelyn Smith to return for season 40

“She did get asked for season 40,” KellyAnne Judd says of previous champion Evelyn Smith. But it turns out that’s not for a lack of trying. “They even reached out to me to attempt to convince her to do it. KellyAnne Judd, Evelyn Smith, ‘The Challenge’.MTV(2) She’s too busy.” She’s the most interesting person. Smartest, most unique person I know. I miss her so much." Evelyn first debuted on The Challengeduring 2006’sFresh MeatasThe Real World: Austinalum Danny Jamieson’s draft pick....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Gail Martin

The Challengeseason 39 players reveal 'popped implant,' broken ribs, more injuries weren't shown

“I couldn’t even breathe.” It happened again someone onThe Challengepopped a breast implant. Except this time, it wasn’t shown or mentioned onscreen at all. Olivia Kaiser.Paramount/MTV Paramount/MTV “It was probably the most dangerous challenge [of the season],” OIivia tells EW. “If your feet are still on the wheel, you’re going to fall face first. I was in so much pain. Michele Fitzgerald.Paramount/MTV There was no way I could even have competed in the final....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Sara Perez

The Challengeseason 40 female winners talk historic tie: 'It's really a feel-good ending'

MTV Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Challenge: Battle of the Erasfinale. For the first time in all 40 seasons ofThe Challenge, the show ended in a tie. And the two women who tied for the win couldn’t be happier about it. ‘The Challenge’ season 40 finalists.Credit:MTV Battle of the Eraswas meant to have only one female winner and one male winner. “It’s really a feel-good ending,” Rachel tellsEntertainment Weeklyof the tie....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Brandon Myers

The Challengestar Big T on being season 39's primary target: 'I don't need to make more friends'

The ChallengestarTula “Big T” Fazakerleyis in her revenge era. Ever sinceseason 39’sBattle for a New Championbegan, she found herself as the primary target. MTV ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You were target No. Tula ‘Big T’ Fazakerley.MTV 1 all season long. I felt as if I was fighting against the tide. It was brilliant because then I realized that I had to rely on another skill, which was strength. Pole Wrestle.MTV I just had to win....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Tammy Hicks

The Challengestar Wes Bergmann and Amanda Hornick welcome first child

Wes Bergmannhas taken on a new challenge: fatherhood. The longtimeThe Challengecompetitor and his wife Amanda Hornick celebrated the birth of their daughter Lucy Jean onInstagramon Friday. “All my girls are healthy and I’m beaming,” he wrote in the caption. Amanda Hornick and Wes Bergmann.Amanda Hornick/Instagram He also was a finalist in five more seasons, and competed on numerous other iterations of the show. “I have this great problem where I have two jobs that are both very fulfilling and very fun....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Kevin Hawkins

The Circleseason 7 couple Darian and Jadejha are engaged: 'Here's to forever with you'

The self-proclaimed “Circle” spouses finally made it official. Netflix First comes love inThe Circlechat, then comes marriage! The Circleseason 7couple Darian Holt andJadejha Edwardsare officially engaged. Darian and Jadejha on ‘The Circle’.Credit:Netflix “Here’s to forever with you,” Jadejha wrote in the caption. “This is my baby. This is my future wife. Jadejha, ‘The Circle’.Courtesy of Netflix This is my fiancee!” “So I’m trying not to spoil the surprise for myself....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Scott Winters

The Circleseason 7's Darian reveals what happened with Jadejha after filming: 'Love at first sight'

“We’re seeing each other,” Darian Holt tells Entertainment Weekly. “I’m blushing a little bit.” Warning: This article contains spoilers for theThe Circleseason 7, episode 9, “Help! Darian, ‘The Circle’.Netflix I’m Drowning.” Listen, Darian Holt knows he messed up onThe Circle. Unbeknownst to Darian, Kevin was already planning to betray him thanks to Madelyn Rusinyak’s lies about him. Darian, ‘The Circle’.Netflix So when Kevin became Influencer, he immediately backstabbed Darian and blocked his former bro....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Laura Sullivan

The Circleseason 7's Heather (and real Andy!) on Madelyn's betrayal: 'I don't understand it'

Plus, Heather reveals to EW whether she gave the real Andy’s number to Madelyn. There’s no encore forThe Circleseason 7’s rocker “Andy,” a.k.a. After flirting with OnlyFans model Madelyn Rusinyak, Heather thought she had strong alliances in the game. Heather, ‘The Circle’.Netflix Seeing that was a shock, but it’s all good gameplay on their end. HEATHER RICHARDSON:Actually, it was a week ago. I straight up asked him, “What am I about to see?...

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Erin Ramirez