Laurel Stuckyis finally ready to talk about winningThe Challenge: All Stars 4.
But her celebration (a.k.a.
victory press tour) didn’t happen immediately.
Laurel Stucky on ‘The Challenge: All Stars’ season 4.Jonne Roriz/Paramount+
), and what wasn’t shown in her big fight withCara Maria Sorbello.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congratulations on becoming a two-time champ!
How did it feel crossing the finish line?
Derek Chavez and Laurel Stucky on ‘The Challenge: All Stars 4’.Jonne Roriz/Paramount+
LAUREL STUCKY:Thank you!
I knew I was going to win because of the star advantage.
I’m about to be the sole winner of this show."
Then I pull up and I see TJ, and he was so happy for me.
He gave me a hug and, god, it was amazing.
I cannot believe what my life is.
I was so moved that anybody would give me their star.
But I focused on, this season, making genuine friendships and being there for people.
And I did send Veronica a nice Yves Saint Laurent purse for giving me a star.
At what point did you realize you had a chance to pass him and finish first?
Were you ever worried that he would beat you?
I don’t know if he was in the lead.
We were literally right next to each other, so it was a back and forth thing.
That’s the thing I am not a rookie.
I don’t make mistakes like that.
And that’s what separates aChallengechampion from someone who’s not aChallengechampion.
We don’t make mistakes like that.
When it’s a game time decision, you’re free to’t be making a mistake like that.
There was either zero planning involved or just something mentally not right to make a huge blunder like that.
If Steve hadn’t messed up using that final star, do you think he would have won?
Steve and I were both injured, and Steve is not a good runner.
I didn’t have to train for a show.
I should probably work out and maybe lift a couple weights if I want to win again."
I would’ve done everything to kick his ass.
Do you think winningAll Stars 4settles that debate and puts you above Cara?
I mean, what does it say?
1 and someone else was No.
I think that grants me the title of winner.
And she’s a good adversary.
The cards fell where they did, and I couldn’t be happier about it.
That’s the dream.
Yeah, I know.
I think bitterness and jealousy show itself in a lot of ways.
If you’re anything other than happy for somebody, then that’s a you problem.
And that was a me problem.
So it’s a lot of bitching and moaning don’t got time for that around me.
What was it like watchingAll Stars 4back like a year and half after you filmed it?
Did anything surprise you about how it was edited or the way other cast members spoke about you?
I actually was gone filmingChallenge 40when it was airing, so I didn’t get to watch it.
I really don’t know what was shown.
Do you plan to watch it at some point in the future?
Reality TV is a wild endeavor and watching yourself is not always the healthiest.
I want to stay as healthy as possible.
It’s for everyone else’s entertainment, not mine.
Definitely my apology to Cara immediately after I raised my voice at her.
Immediately after I raised my voice, Cara was like, “You didn’t have to yell.”
And I was like, “You know what, Cara?
I’m so sorry.
If you were really my friend, you wouldn’t be doing that.
And I’m sorry for yelling at you.
So I wish that they would show everything, but it’s reality TV and they just don’t.
I hope they get better with that.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
The Challenge: Battle of the Eraspremieres Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
