The second part of The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion reunion featured cast members claiming Jay Starrett was unfaithful to his girlfriend during a moment not captured on film.
During the special, there was a segment about various cast members’ showmances and hookups, including the ones fans saw.
Those included Horacio Gutierrez and Nurys Mateo, Kyland Young and Melissa Reeves, and James Lock with Moriah Jadea.
However, a few other potential hookups or makeout scenes didn’t make Season 39’s final footage and got attention at the reunion.
One clip featured Emanuel Neagu heading to the shower to join castmate Berna Canbeldek.
While some cast members were surprised, another big revelation arrived. Several cast members claimed Jay was kissing a castmate despite having a girlfriend back home.
Jay denied claims he kissed Season 39 castmate
According to cast members, including Nurys, Tula “Big T” Fazakerley, and Moriah, their castmates Jay...
During the special, there was a segment about various cast members’ showmances and hookups, including the ones fans saw.
Those included Horacio Gutierrez and Nurys Mateo, Kyland Young and Melissa Reeves, and James Lock with Moriah Jadea.
However, a few other potential hookups or makeout scenes didn’t make Season 39’s final footage and got attention at the reunion.
One clip featured Emanuel Neagu heading to the shower to join castmate Berna Canbeldek.
While some cast members were surprised, another big revelation arrived. Several cast members claimed Jay was kissing a castmate despite having a girlfriend back home.
Jay denied claims he kissed Season 39 castmate
According to cast members, including Nurys, Tula “Big T” Fazakerley, and Moriah, their castmates Jay...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion winner was revealed last week during the season finale, and cheating claims have ensued.
The Season 39 reunion brought all seven finalists back together, with Nurys Mateo suggesting that show winner Emanuel Neagu cheated on his way to victory.
Host Maria Menounos asked reunion participants if Emanuel is a “worthy champion,” with Devin Walker joking he’s the “champion on a season of losers.”
Emanuel fired back that he would “kick the hell out of anyone up there,” which got Nurys fired up.
“Actually you want me to tell the truth? You only won because you cheated off Colleen [Schneider]…so humble yourself,” Nurys said, referring to the giant sudoku puzzle finalists had to solve at one checkpoint.
“Maybe a little bit, but a win is a win,” Emanuel replied, but the castmates took things further on social media.
Nurys blasted Emanuel after reunion episode...
The Season 39 reunion brought all seven finalists back together, with Nurys Mateo suggesting that show winner Emanuel Neagu cheated on his way to victory.
Host Maria Menounos asked reunion participants if Emanuel is a “worthy champion,” with Devin Walker joking he’s the “champion on a season of losers.”
Emanuel fired back that he would “kick the hell out of anyone up there,” which got Nurys fired up.
“Actually you want me to tell the truth? You only won because you cheated off Colleen [Schneider]…so humble yourself,” Nurys said, referring to the giant sudoku puzzle finalists had to solve at one checkpoint.
“Maybe a little bit, but a win is a win,” Emanuel replied, but the castmates took things further on social media.
Nurys blasted Emanuel after reunion episode...
- 3/2/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Zach Nichols doesn’t hold back from sharing his opinion about The Challenge, including the recent Battle For a New Champion season.
The former Battle of the Seasons winner co-hosts the Zach Nichols Podcast, which first covered the USA 2 season on CBS, followed by Season 39 on MTV.
Throughout earlier episodes, Zach called out or criticized cast members, including Moriah Jadea, Berna Canbeldek, Jay Starrett, and Asaf Goren.
He hasn’t hesitated to offer his thoughts about how the format could’ve been better or how specific competitors could’ve played the game differently.
In a recent clip, he spoke about the latest season’s winner, Emanuel Neagu, bringing attention to his alleged cheating on his girlfriend while filming.
That led to a bit of back-and-forth comments from the two Challenge winners.
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The former Battle of the Seasons winner co-hosts the Zach Nichols Podcast, which first covered the USA 2 season on CBS, followed by Season 39 on MTV.
Throughout earlier episodes, Zach called out or criticized cast members, including Moriah Jadea, Berna Canbeldek, Jay Starrett, and Asaf Goren.
He hasn’t hesitated to offer his thoughts about how the format could’ve been better or how specific competitors could’ve played the game differently.
In a recent clip, he spoke about the latest season’s winner, Emanuel Neagu, bringing attention to his alleged cheating on his girlfriend while filming.
That led to a bit of back-and-forth comments from the two Challenge winners.
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Episode 30 of the @zachnicholspodcast is out Now...
- 2/26/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion has officially concluded with a first-time winner crowned for MTV’s competition series.
After outlasting six other competitors in the final, Emanuel Neagu officially took first place with $250,000 and the title of Challenge champion.
Meanwhile, there was a second-place finalist, who many fans believe was robbed of being the season’s women’s winner.
Nurys Mateo won two straight eliminations and ousted four castmates en route to her first Challenge final. There, she won another elimination to remain a finalist.
Ultimately, she crossed the finish line ahead of Colleen Schneider, Corey Lay, and Berna Canbeldek to place second and claim $60,000 in prize money.
With that, an emotional roller coaster of a season ended for the Ride or Dies rookie, who has come a long way since her previous reality TV days.
Nurys comments on her Season 39
Taking to Instagram, Nurys uploaded a video...
After outlasting six other competitors in the final, Emanuel Neagu officially took first place with $250,000 and the title of Challenge champion.
Meanwhile, there was a second-place finalist, who many fans believe was robbed of being the season’s women’s winner.
Nurys Mateo won two straight eliminations and ousted four castmates en route to her first Challenge final. There, she won another elimination to remain a finalist.
Ultimately, she crossed the finish line ahead of Colleen Schneider, Corey Lay, and Berna Canbeldek to place second and claim $60,000 in prize money.
With that, an emotional roller coaster of a season ended for the Ride or Dies rookie, who has come a long way since her previous reality TV days.
Nurys comments on her Season 39
Taking to Instagram, Nurys uploaded a video...
- 2/25/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion crowned just one winner as its champion at the end of the final.
While Emanuel Neagu was the Season 39 winner after crossing the finish line first, many viewers and fans feel Nurys Mateo should have been named a winner.
Of the cast members who qualified for the final, she had been the only one who entered any eliminations before getting there.
Nurys won two in a row, eliminating four of her castmates before reaching the final, which seemed to indicate she earned it more than her fellow finalists.
In addition, she crossed the finish line at the final in second place, before Colleen Schneider, Berna Canbeldek, or Corey Lay, and many fans feel a woman should have also won Season 39.
Former show winner Derrick Kosinski agrees with that notion, as he recently commented on how the season ended, even comparing Nurys to a few of his Og castmates.
While Emanuel Neagu was the Season 39 winner after crossing the finish line first, many viewers and fans feel Nurys Mateo should have been named a winner.
Of the cast members who qualified for the final, she had been the only one who entered any eliminations before getting there.
Nurys won two in a row, eliminating four of her castmates before reaching the final, which seemed to indicate she earned it more than her fellow finalists.
In addition, she crossed the finish line at the final in second place, before Colleen Schneider, Berna Canbeldek, or Corey Lay, and many fans feel a woman should have also won Season 39.
Former show winner Derrick Kosinski agrees with that notion, as he recently commented on how the season ended, even comparing Nurys to a few of his Og castmates.
- 2/24/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge officially crowned Emanuel Neagu as its newest champion during a season appropriately called Battle For a New Champion.
It was Emanuel’s second season of the MTV competition series after his debut as a rookie on Spies, Lies & Allies, where he was eliminated just before the final.
However, many of The Challenge fans were displeased with the final result since Emanuel had been part of Michele Fitzgerald and Jay Starrett’s large alliance throughout the season, allowing him to avoid eliminations.
There was also only one Season 39 winner, instead of a man and a woman crowned as champions for the first time.
If the latter had been the case, Nurys Mateo would’ve also won her first Challenge, completing a thrilling season full of backstabbing, betrayal, and elimination wins.
Following the season finale, many fans criticized the winner for how he got to the final, indicating he wasn’t the real champion.
It was Emanuel’s second season of the MTV competition series after his debut as a rookie on Spies, Lies & Allies, where he was eliminated just before the final.
However, many of The Challenge fans were displeased with the final result since Emanuel had been part of Michele Fitzgerald and Jay Starrett’s large alliance throughout the season, allowing him to avoid eliminations.
There was also only one Season 39 winner, instead of a man and a woman crowned as champions for the first time.
If the latter had been the case, Nurys Mateo would’ve also won her first Challenge, completing a thrilling season full of backstabbing, betrayal, and elimination wins.
Following the season finale, many fans criticized the winner for how he got to the final, indicating he wasn’t the real champion.
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
A winner was officially crowned on The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion as the second part of the final wrapped up.
Viewers saw which of the remaining finalists would become a champion for the first time in their Challenge career. Those still competing included Emanuel Neagu, Moriah Jadea, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, and Colleen Schneider.
However, there was a matter to be handled at the start of the episode, as the Chaos elimination arrived to get rid of another competitor.
Host Tj Lavin shared that Emanuel was the clear winner of the Chaos phase, which meant he got to choose someone to send into elimination.
He said he would choose Nurys since he hadn’t worked with her during the season.
With that, Tj brought everyone to The Draw, where Nurys had to choose one of six poles in the sand. Four poles had castmates’ names, and two were Chaos poles,...
Viewers saw which of the remaining finalists would become a champion for the first time in their Challenge career. Those still competing included Emanuel Neagu, Moriah Jadea, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, and Colleen Schneider.
However, there was a matter to be handled at the start of the episode, as the Chaos elimination arrived to get rid of another competitor.
Host Tj Lavin shared that Emanuel was the clear winner of the Chaos phase, which meant he got to choose someone to send into elimination.
He said he would choose Nurys since he hadn’t worked with her during the season.
With that, Tj brought everyone to The Draw, where Nurys had to choose one of six poles in the sand. Four poles had castmates’ names, and two were Chaos poles,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion final officially got underway in Episode 18, as seven finalists began competing for the right to call themselves a champion.
Qualifying competitors included fan-favorite Nurys Mateo, Jay Starrett, Colleen Schneider, Corey Lay, Emanuel Neagu, Moriah Jadea, and Berna Canbeldek.
Host Tj Lavin revealed there would be monetary prizes for first, second, and third place, along with three phases of the final, similar to the season’s Control, Chaos, and Conquest phases.
An early elimination reduced the finalists by one after Corey eliminated Jay following the Control phase, which left four women and two men.
In the Chaos phase, competitors were paired up randomly for each checkpoint, but at least one competitor claimed a disadvantage due to an injury.
However, former show winner Zach Nichols said he didn’t believe it was a real injury based on what was presented during the season.
Zach called...
Qualifying competitors included fan-favorite Nurys Mateo, Jay Starrett, Colleen Schneider, Corey Lay, Emanuel Neagu, Moriah Jadea, and Berna Canbeldek.
Host Tj Lavin revealed there would be monetary prizes for first, second, and third place, along with three phases of the final, similar to the season’s Control, Chaos, and Conquest phases.
An early elimination reduced the finalists by one after Corey eliminated Jay following the Control phase, which left four women and two men.
In the Chaos phase, competitors were paired up randomly for each checkpoint, but at least one competitor claimed a disadvantage due to an injury.
However, former show winner Zach Nichols said he didn’t believe it was a real injury based on what was presented during the season.
Zach called...
- 2/18/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Jay Starrett reached his first final in Season 39 of The Challenge thanks to a well-orchestrated alliance run chiefly by him and his ride-or-die Michele Fitzgerald.
However, his appearance in that first-ever final was short-lived, as he met his fate after the first phase of the event.
The Control phase featured the seven finalists working as a team to complete a task. Unfortunately, it wasn’t completed in time, and they lost another $16,000 of their final prize money.
Host Tj Lavin also revealed the first elimination of the final, with the majority of finalists voting Corey Lay into it due to his mistake in the Control task.
Corey then called out Jay for the elimination, indicating he saw him as a threat and someone who made sneaky, shady, or snaky moves to get there.
He then defeated the former Survivor competitor in an event involving racing to dig up small bags...
However, his appearance in that first-ever final was short-lived, as he met his fate after the first phase of the event.
The Control phase featured the seven finalists working as a team to complete a task. Unfortunately, it wasn’t completed in time, and they lost another $16,000 of their final prize money.
Host Tj Lavin also revealed the first elimination of the final, with the majority of finalists voting Corey Lay into it due to his mistake in the Control task.
Corey then called out Jay for the elimination, indicating he saw him as a threat and someone who made sneaky, shady, or snaky moves to get there.
He then defeated the former Survivor competitor in an event involving racing to dig up small bags...
- 2/18/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
MTV’s competition series, The Challenge, is known for sneaky moves, backstabbing, and other betrayals associated with the game, leading to fractured friendships and ruined relationships.
During The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion, several friendships became fractured or no more because of the game.
In particular, Nurys Mateo seems to have ended friendships with two castmates due to their decisions and gameplay during the season.
It’s already no secret that Nurys had a falling out with former friend Olivia Kaiser, which came to light in Episode 16. It’s unclear if they’re working toward resolving that friendship.
More recently, Nurys said her “friendship is over” with Jay Starrett after being friends for five years.
This report will contain spoilers – including elimination results from the Season 39 final.
Nurys reveals her and Jay Starrett’s ‘friendship is over’
Many fans were unhappy with Jay’s appearance on The Challenge...
During The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion, several friendships became fractured or no more because of the game.
In particular, Nurys Mateo seems to have ended friendships with two castmates due to their decisions and gameplay during the season.
It’s already no secret that Nurys had a falling out with former friend Olivia Kaiser, which came to light in Episode 16. It’s unclear if they’re working toward resolving that friendship.
More recently, Nurys said her “friendship is over” with Jay Starrett after being friends for five years.
This report will contain spoilers – including elimination results from the Season 39 final.
Nurys reveals her and Jay Starrett’s ‘friendship is over’
Many fans were unhappy with Jay’s appearance on The Challenge...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion final officially started in Episode 18, with host Tj Lavin welcoming seven competitors to the season’s main event.
Competitors included Moriah Jadea, Jay Starrett, Corey Lay, Colleen Schneider, Berna Canbeldek, and Emanuel Neagu.
“You’re the only contender who faced any elimination and took out four beasts in the game,” Tj said when he praised the seventh finalist, Nurys Mateo.
At the final, Tj hyped up the other six, talking about what they did strategy-wise and how they navigated alliances, friendships, or showmances in the house.
From there, they began the grueling final, consisting of three phases and at least one early surprise.
This report will contain spoilers for the first part of The Challenge Season 39 final.
Only One will walk away a Challenge Champion...
Competitors included Moriah Jadea, Jay Starrett, Corey Lay, Colleen Schneider, Berna Canbeldek, and Emanuel Neagu.
“You’re the only contender who faced any elimination and took out four beasts in the game,” Tj said when he praised the seventh finalist, Nurys Mateo.
At the final, Tj hyped up the other six, talking about what they did strategy-wise and how they navigated alliances, friendships, or showmances in the house.
From there, they began the grueling final, consisting of three phases and at least one early surprise.
This report will contain spoilers for the first part of The Challenge Season 39 final.
Only One will walk away a Challenge Champion...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 18 is here with part one of Tj Lavin’s finale, and fans can’t wait to see what’s ahead. Lavin promised the final seven contestants that they should prepare to endure the most difficult finale yet. So, who wins? Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the winner.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for the finale.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who wins?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the winner following the two-part finale are here. The finale begins with part one on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. At the start of Tj Lavin’s final, the top seven contestants will begin the grueling 26-mile journey until the end.
Moriah Jadea, Emanuel Neagu, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, Jay Starrett, and Colleen Schneider made it to part one of the finale. Nurys earned Mvp status thanks to her previous two wins. Nurys won two three-way eliminations,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for the finale.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who wins?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the winner following the two-part finale are here. The finale begins with part one on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. At the start of Tj Lavin’s final, the top seven contestants will begin the grueling 26-mile journey until the end.
Moriah Jadea, Emanuel Neagu, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, Jay Starrett, and Colleen Schneider made it to part one of the finale. Nurys earned Mvp status thanks to her previous two wins. Nurys won two three-way eliminations,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 18 is here, and fans finally get to see the first part of the two-part finale. In episode 17, Nurys Mateo once again proved she’s a force to be reckoned with, as she took out two more players in the house during her second three-way elimination. So, who goes home next? Here are The Challenge Season 39 Episode 18 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episodes 18 and 19.]
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MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 final will put the competitors to the ultimate test, and the two-part finale begins with episode 18. Moriah Jadea, Emanuel Neagu, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, Jay Starrett, and Colleen Schneider made it to the final after a grueling three-phase season that involved defeating mercenary champions.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episodes 18 and 19.]
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MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 final will put the competitors to the ultimate test, and the two-part finale begins with episode 18. Moriah Jadea, Emanuel Neagu, Nurys Mateo, Corey Lay, Berna Canbeldek, Jay Starrett, and Colleen Schneider made it to the final after a grueling three-phase season that involved defeating mercenary champions.
- 2/15/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion star Jay Starrett indicated that he doesn’t mind all the criticism and “hate” he’s getting from viewers.
Jay returned for the 39th season of MTV’s competition show after teaming up with Michele Fitzgerald on the previous season, Ride or Dies.
With Michele and Jay among the few veteran cast members on Battle For a New Champion, they had friendships with many individuals in the house.
That allowed them to orchestrate a significant alliance and get the many people working with them to follow their plan.
It also made for a dramatic move in Episode 16, when Jay’s friend of five years, Nurys Mateo, was left in the bottom three and went into elimination.
While Nurys’ friend, Olivia Kaiser, could’ve saved her instead of choosing Moriah Jadea, Jay seemed the most upset over Nurys’ fate, resulting in host Tj Lavin...
Jay returned for the 39th season of MTV’s competition show after teaming up with Michele Fitzgerald on the previous season, Ride or Dies.
With Michele and Jay among the few veteran cast members on Battle For a New Champion, they had friendships with many individuals in the house.
That allowed them to orchestrate a significant alliance and get the many people working with them to follow their plan.
It also made for a dramatic move in Episode 16, when Jay’s friend of five years, Nurys Mateo, was left in the bottom three and went into elimination.
While Nurys’ friend, Olivia Kaiser, could’ve saved her instead of choosing Moriah Jadea, Jay seemed the most upset over Nurys’ fate, resulting in host Tj Lavin...
- 2/10/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Michele Fitzgerald executed an impressive season of The Challenge as she navigated the complexities of a large alliance in Battle For a New Champion.
Unfortunately, her hard work behind the scenes, playing the political game, cultivating friendships, and managing various personalities in her alliance helped many of her friends get farther than she did.
In Episode 17, viewers watched Michele get purged after being the first to fall into the water during the Drumroll daily challenge.
With that sudden drop, her chance at reaching her first-ever final on the show and possibly winning came crashing down.
She revealed after her exit that she was proud of her gameplay during the season but is now “grateful for a break.”
Note that this report may contain spoilers for upcoming The Challenge seasons on MTV.
Michele said she received ‘so much hate’ for Season 39
While her loss was disappointing, Michele bowed out gracefully as...
Unfortunately, her hard work behind the scenes, playing the political game, cultivating friendships, and managing various personalities in her alliance helped many of her friends get farther than she did.
In Episode 17, viewers watched Michele get purged after being the first to fall into the water during the Drumroll daily challenge.
With that sudden drop, her chance at reaching her first-ever final on the show and possibly winning came crashing down.
She revealed after her exit that she was proud of her gameplay during the season but is now “grateful for a break.”
Note that this report may contain spoilers for upcoming The Challenge seasons on MTV.
Michele said she received ‘so much hate’ for Season 39
While her loss was disappointing, Michele bowed out gracefully as...
- 2/9/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
As The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion moved closer to the final, another purge and elimination were needed to reduce the number of competitors.
In Episode 17, Nurys Mateo returned to the house, indicating she trusted no one after she’d just been sent into elimination against her showmance Horacio Gutierrez and her friend Kyland Young.
Nurys eliminated the two guys many felt were the biggest threats to the men’s side of the field, making Jay Starrett, Michele Fitzgerald, and others happy.
However, Nurys told her castmates, “F*** y’all,” and that she wouldn’t share any details about what the Conquest elimination event included.
Karma became a prominent theme with Nurys’ return as she and Olivia Kaiser talked, as well as Jay and Nurys, following what happened.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 39, Episode 17, including the names of the purge and eliminated competitors.
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In Episode 17, Nurys Mateo returned to the house, indicating she trusted no one after she’d just been sent into elimination against her showmance Horacio Gutierrez and her friend Kyland Young.
Nurys eliminated the two guys many felt were the biggest threats to the men’s side of the field, making Jay Starrett, Michele Fitzgerald, and others happy.
However, Nurys told her castmates, “F*** y’all,” and that she wouldn’t share any details about what the Conquest elimination event included.
Karma became a prominent theme with Nurys’ return as she and Olivia Kaiser talked, as well as Jay and Nurys, following what happened.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 39, Episode 17, including the names of the purge and eliminated competitors.
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- 2/8/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion continues to heat up with drama as alliances navigate the Conquest phase en route to the final.
With this phase, there’s a purge in each episode’s daily challenge based on whoever finishes in last place from the cast.
The daily challenge winner gets safety from the Conquest elimination later in the episode.
They also set off a chain reaction vote, determining the three competitors who will fight for survival in that elimination.
Once again, the season’s prominent alliance leaders found themselves squirming as they tried to devise a plan to eliminate their toughest opponents.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 39, Episode 16, including the names of cast members who were eliminated.
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Who went home in The Challenge 39, Episode 16 purge?
Competitors again competed individually for the second daily challenge of the Conquest phase.
With this phase, there’s a purge in each episode’s daily challenge based on whoever finishes in last place from the cast.
The daily challenge winner gets safety from the Conquest elimination later in the episode.
They also set off a chain reaction vote, determining the three competitors who will fight for survival in that elimination.
Once again, the season’s prominent alliance leaders found themselves squirming as they tried to devise a plan to eliminate their toughest opponents.
This report contains spoilers from The Challenge Season 39, Episode 16, including the names of cast members who were eliminated.
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Who went home in The Challenge 39, Episode 16 purge?
Competitors again competed individually for the second daily challenge of the Conquest phase.
- 2/1/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 14 is here, and there’s only one more mercenary to hit the elimination ring. So far, fans have seen champs attempt to take down the competitors who’ve never won a season of the game. So, who heads home in episode 14? Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 14.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 14?
According to MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 14 spoilers, only one veteran mercenary is left to enter the ring. Ct Tamburello is the final mercenary. He goes head-to-head against Asaf Goren. Unfortunately for Asaf and the other competitors, Asaf loses to Ct. Asaf heads home, and Ct takes money from the prize pot.
Ct is one of the most feared competitors in The Challenge. Early trailers showed him entering the competition as a mercenary, so fans anticipated his arrival.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 14.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 14?
According to MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 14 spoilers, only one veteran mercenary is left to enter the ring. Ct Tamburello is the final mercenary. He goes head-to-head against Asaf Goren. Unfortunately for Asaf and the other competitors, Asaf loses to Ct. Asaf heads home, and Ct takes money from the prize pot.
Ct is one of the most feared competitors in The Challenge. Early trailers showed him entering the competition as a mercenary, so fans anticipated his arrival.
- 1/18/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 continues with another challenger heading into the arena against a seasoned veteran mercenary. Episode 12 showed Cara Maria Sorbello entering the ring — and she didn’t take any money from the competitors, as she lost her elimination. So, who heads home next? Here are The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 13.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 13?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 spoilers are here, and a familiar face heads into the arena against a mercenary. According to spoilers from PinkRose, Kyland Young goes head-to-head with mercenary Brad Fiorzena. Brad loses, and Kyland heads back into the game with another win.
This marks Kyland’s third elimination win. He won against Hughie Maughan early in the season before the mercenaries entered the competition. Then, Kyland won a second time against Darrell Taylor. After Brad arrives,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 13.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 13?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 spoilers are here, and a familiar face heads into the arena against a mercenary. According to spoilers from PinkRose, Kyland Young goes head-to-head with mercenary Brad Fiorzena. Brad loses, and Kyland heads back into the game with another win.
This marks Kyland’s third elimination win. He won against Hughie Maughan early in the season before the mercenaries entered the competition. Then, Kyland won a second time against Darrell Taylor. After Brad arrives,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 10 is here, and fans are anxious to see who heads home next. Previously, Melissa Reeves met the end of the road for her in episode 9 when mercenary Tori Deal took her out of the competition. So, will another woman enter the ring? Or will it be a men’s elimination day? Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 10.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 10? Kyland Young from ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 | Gail Schulman/CBS via Getty Images
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 10 spoilers note that Kyland Young and mercenary Darrell Taylor go head to head next in a men’s elimination. Darrell is a Challenge champion feared by many rookies, and we’re happy to see him take on another player. Unfortunately for Darrell, he doesn’t take any money from the core cast, as he loses to Kyland.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 10.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 10? Kyland Young from ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 | Gail Schulman/CBS via Getty Images
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 10 spoilers note that Kyland Young and mercenary Darrell Taylor go head to head next in a men’s elimination. Darrell is a Challenge champion feared by many rookies, and we’re happy to see him take on another player. Unfortunately for Darrell, he doesn’t take any money from the core cast, as he loses to Kyland.
- 12/20/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 is here, and the drama continues to unfold. Last week, fans saw Big T Fazakerley head home after failing to defeat mercenary Kaycee Clark. In episode 9, another cast member goes head-to-head with a mercenary. Who heads home? Here are The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 9.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 9?
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 is here with another cast member and mercenary matchup. In episode 8, Big T Fazakerley saw her season end when she went head-to-head with the formidable Kaycee Clark. According to The Challenge Season 39 spoilers, the next two eliminations are between Melissa Reeves and Tori Deal, and Kyland Young and Darrell Taylor.
Melissa and Tori will head into elimination next if it’s a women’s elimination. Unfortunately, Melissa heads home, as Tori wins. According to spoilers, the elimination involves an underwater puzzle.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 9.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 9?
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 is here with another cast member and mercenary matchup. In episode 8, Big T Fazakerley saw her season end when she went head-to-head with the formidable Kaycee Clark. According to The Challenge Season 39 spoilers, the next two eliminations are between Melissa Reeves and Tori Deal, and Kyland Young and Darrell Taylor.
Melissa and Tori will head into elimination next if it’s a women’s elimination. Unfortunately, Melissa heads home, as Tori wins. According to spoilers, the elimination involves an underwater puzzle.
- 12/13/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 continues with Big T Fazakerley and Melissa Reeves fighting to stay in the house. This season features competitors who’ve never won before, and they now have to prove themselves in eliminations against veteran mercenaries who are out to take their money. While the mercenaries are brutal, there’s plenty of turmoil amongst the original cast. Here’s what Melissa said about fellow player Corey Lay and his “creepy” behavior toward Big T.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding Melissa Reeves and Corey Lay.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 cast member Melissa Reeves calls out Corey Lay for his behavior
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows a clear division in the house. Melissa Reeves and Big T Fazakerley are in an alliance, but the other cast members seem determined to get them out. While Big T has always gotten along with most, if not all,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding Melissa Reeves and Corey Lay.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 cast member Melissa Reeves calls out Corey Lay for his behavior
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows a clear division in the house. Melissa Reeves and Big T Fazakerley are in an alliance, but the other cast members seem determined to get them out. While Big T has always gotten along with most, if not all,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39, Battle for a New Champion, continues into week 3. As the weeks progress, we see more alliances, conflicts, and hookups. So, who heads home next? Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers for episode 3.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the third elimination.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 3?
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 3 spoilers are here, and it looks like another man will be eliminated next. According to spoilers, Hughie Maughan heads home after competing against Kyland Young.
We’re not surprised to hear that Hughie exits the show early. Episode 2 proved he lacked physical prowess, especially when compared to Kyland. If the elimination challenge is physical, Kyland initially had it in the bag.
However, another clip from episode 3 shows Hughlie rekindling his alliance with Corey Lay. While Corey once betrayed Hughie, they work together in Battle for a New Champion. “Having Hughie here...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the third elimination.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 3?
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 3 spoilers are here, and it looks like another man will be eliminated next. According to spoilers, Hughie Maughan heads home after competing against Kyland Young.
We’re not surprised to hear that Hughie exits the show early. Episode 2 proved he lacked physical prowess, especially when compared to Kyland. If the elimination challenge is physical, Kyland initially had it in the bag.
However, another clip from episode 3 shows Hughlie rekindling his alliance with Corey Lay. While Corey once betrayed Hughie, they work together in Battle for a New Champion. “Having Hughie here...
- 11/8/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge is back with season 39, and spoilers are here for episode 2. In the first episode of The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion, we got our first peek at the cast comprised of contestants who’ve played the game but never won. Now, we’re getting a better feel for who’s aligning with whom. So, who heads home in episode 2? Here are the spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the second elimination.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 2?
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers are here for episode 2. According to spoilers, Chauncey Palmer heads home next. He heads into elimination against James Lock, a reality star known for appearing in The Only Way Is Essex. James comes out on top, sending Chauncey home.
This elimination takes place before the veterans enter the competition as mercenaries. Veteran male players Brad Fiorenza, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the second elimination.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 2?
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers are here for episode 2. According to spoilers, Chauncey Palmer heads home next. He heads into elimination against James Lock, a reality star known for appearing in The Only Way Is Essex. James comes out on top, sending Chauncey home.
This elimination takes place before the veterans enter the competition as mercenaries. Veteran male players Brad Fiorenza, Ct Tamburello, Darrell Taylor,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- 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
Fans can’t wait for more details on MTV’s The Challenge Season 39. Season 38, Ride or Dies, brought a mix of veterans and newcomers to the mix, and fans were introduced to some of their new favorite cast members. The Challenge Season 39 spoilers note some vets, like Tori Deal, didn’t get asked to join this season. And rumors suggest she might’ve begged to compete.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the cast.]
‘The Challenge’ contestant Tori Deal | John Lamparski/WireImage Related
‘The Challenge’: Are Tori Deal and Jordan Wiseley on Good Terms After Season 38?
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Tori Deal is rumored to have asked to compete
MTV hasn’t released the official cast listing for the new season, but The Challenge Season 39 spoilers note the new cast consists of mostly rookie players. This means fan-favorite contestants, like Tori Deal, weren’t asked to return. This is most...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the cast.]
‘The Challenge’ contestant Tori Deal | John Lamparski/WireImage Related
‘The Challenge’: Are Tori Deal and Jordan Wiseley on Good Terms After Season 38?
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Tori Deal is rumored to have asked to compete
MTV hasn’t released the official cast listing for the new season, but The Challenge Season 39 spoilers note the new cast consists of mostly rookie players. This means fan-favorite contestants, like Tori Deal, weren’t asked to return. This is most...
- 6/11/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 will be here before fans know it, and future viewers can’t wait to see who returns to the series. The show is known for bringing rookies and veterans together to compete for the big money. But this season, it looks like most of the cast members are newer to the show. Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the upcoming cast.
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MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ veterans Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Nany González | Keith Mayhew/Sopa Images/LightRocket via Getty Images ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Here’s the official cast listing
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the cast are here. According to spoiler gurus PinkRose and GamerVev, the new theme is “New Blood,” meaning most of the cast members have only competed on the show for a few seasons or fewer, and zero veterans will compete.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the official cast listing.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ veterans Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Nany González | Keith Mayhew/Sopa Images/LightRocket via Getty Images ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Here’s the official cast listing
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the cast are here. According to spoiler gurus PinkRose and GamerVev, the new theme is “New Blood,” meaning most of the cast members have only competed on the show for a few seasons or fewer, and zero veterans will compete.
- 6/4/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge champ Ashley Mitchell didn’t have the best working relationship with Dublin-based rookie Hughie Maughan during season 37’s Spies, Lies, and Allies. Regardless, the two-time champ thinks he should return.
Ashley Mitchell thinks production ‘fumbled the bag’ by not casting Hughie Maughan again
28-year-old Dublin native Hughie Maughan made his debut on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies after initially competing on Big Brother UK. However, he was eliminated by episode 8 and didn’t return for the following season, 38’s Ride or Dies.
For the first few episodes, he was paired up with Ashley Mitchell. Even though they didn’t have the best partnership, the two-time champ thinks he should’ve returned for another season.
While the vets have their target set ? will Hughie's nerves get the best of him and force the house to send a vet down to the lair? ? 3
Find out when a new episode...
Ashley Mitchell thinks production ‘fumbled the bag’ by not casting Hughie Maughan again
28-year-old Dublin native Hughie Maughan made his debut on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies after initially competing on Big Brother UK. However, he was eliminated by episode 8 and didn’t return for the following season, 38’s Ride or Dies.
For the first few episodes, he was paired up with Ashley Mitchell. Even though they didn’t have the best partnership, the two-time champ thinks he should’ve returned for another season.
While the vets have their target set ? will Hughie's nerves get the best of him and force the house to send a vet down to the lair? ? 3
Find out when a new episode...
- 2/18/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After three seasons of Survivor Turkey, Berna Canbeldek has established herself as a fierce competitor. She’s also become a reality TV star in the process. She has recently decided to take her talents over to MTV as a contestant on the latest season of The Challenge. Even though Berna is new to the MTV world, she’s already showing that she has what it takes to go up against anyone and she doesn’t back down from a challenge. We’ll all have to keep watching to see how things go for Berna, but there are a lot of people rooting for her
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Berna Canbeldek...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Berna Canbeldek...
- 9/2/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
The Challenge will soon return to MTV.
The cabler on Wednesday confirmed its 37th season is set to launch Wednesday, August 11 at 8/7c.
"Set in the picturesque Mediterranean coast of Croatia, elite U.S. Agents join forces with an assortment of International Operatives, all armed with killer competitive instincts,” reads the official logline.
“With the assignment constantly evolving, these agents will be tested both mentally and physically to win their share of $1M in this epic new chapter of The Challenge spy games.”
The Challenge Season 37 will comrpise of 19 episodes and feature new and returning players.
The cast is included below.
Tori Deal - 6th Challenge
Nany Gonzalez - 11th Challenge
Aneesa Ferriera - 15th Challenge
Ashley Mitchell - 9th Challenge
Kaycee Clark - 3rd Challenge
Amanda Garcia - 6th Challenge
Big T - 4th Challenge
Nelson Thomas - 8th Challenge
Cory Wharton - 9th Challenge
Josh Martinez - 5th...
The cabler on Wednesday confirmed its 37th season is set to launch Wednesday, August 11 at 8/7c.
"Set in the picturesque Mediterranean coast of Croatia, elite U.S. Agents join forces with an assortment of International Operatives, all armed with killer competitive instincts,” reads the official logline.
“With the assignment constantly evolving, these agents will be tested both mentally and physically to win their share of $1M in this epic new chapter of The Challenge spy games.”
The Challenge Season 37 will comrpise of 19 episodes and feature new and returning players.
The cast is included below.
Tori Deal - 6th Challenge
Nany Gonzalez - 11th Challenge
Aneesa Ferriera - 15th Challenge
Ashley Mitchell - 9th Challenge
Kaycee Clark - 3rd Challenge
Amanda Garcia - 6th Challenge
Big T - 4th Challenge
Nelson Thomas - 8th Challenge
Cory Wharton - 9th Challenge
Josh Martinez - 5th...
- 7/14/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
MTV will have its own take on a summer global games event as it reveals key details for the latest installment of The Challenge.
Set in Croatia, The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies will feature 17 international participants alongside players from the United States. 15 The Challenge vets will go head-to-head or team up with 19 rookies, hailing from different countries and different franchises like Survivor and Love Island, for the top spot and a $1 million prize.
The Challenge‘s 37th season is set to premiere on MTV Wednesday, August 11 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies will see the 34 challengers take on mentally and physically extreme tasks and challenges, and shifting dynamics beyond the battlefield.
Before the new season drops, fans can get to know the cast members (listed below) during MTV’s The Challenge Spies, Lies and Allies: Global Activation on Monday, August 9th at 8:00pm Et/Pt.
Set in Croatia, The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies will feature 17 international participants alongside players from the United States. 15 The Challenge vets will go head-to-head or team up with 19 rookies, hailing from different countries and different franchises like Survivor and Love Island, for the top spot and a $1 million prize.
The Challenge‘s 37th season is set to premiere on MTV Wednesday, August 11 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies will see the 34 challengers take on mentally and physically extreme tasks and challenges, and shifting dynamics beyond the battlefield.
Before the new season drops, fans can get to know the cast members (listed below) during MTV’s The Challenge Spies, Lies and Allies: Global Activation on Monday, August 9th at 8:00pm Et/Pt.
- 7/14/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
MTV announced that the new season of “The Challenge,” subtitled “Spies, Lies and Allies,” will premiere on Aug. 11.
For the first time, the franchise — now in its 37th season — will feature 17 international players competing alongside U.S. contestants. The season will take place on the Mediterranean coast of Croatia.
This season’s cast includes veterans Tori Deal, Nany Gonzalez, Aneesa Ferreira, Ashley Mitchell, Kaycee Clark, Amanda Garcia, Big T, Nelson Thomas, Cory Wharton, Josh Martinez, Kyle Christie, Fessy Shafaat, Ct Tamburello, Devin Walker and Nam Vo, alongside rookies Michela Bradshaw, Michele Fitzgerald, Tacha Akide, Emy Alupei, Berna Canbeldek, Priscilla Anyabu, Tracy Candela, Bettina Buchanan, Esther Agunbiade, Lauren Coogan, Corey Lay, Jeremiah White, Tommy Sheenan, Gabo Szabo, Hughie Maughan, Emmanuel Neagu, Logan Sampedro, Kelz Dyke and Renan Hellemans.
Executive produced by Dan Caster, Julie Pizzi, Emer Harkin, Ryan Smith and Danny Wascou, “The Challenge” was created for MTV by Bunim/Murray Productions.
For the first time, the franchise — now in its 37th season — will feature 17 international players competing alongside U.S. contestants. The season will take place on the Mediterranean coast of Croatia.
This season’s cast includes veterans Tori Deal, Nany Gonzalez, Aneesa Ferreira, Ashley Mitchell, Kaycee Clark, Amanda Garcia, Big T, Nelson Thomas, Cory Wharton, Josh Martinez, Kyle Christie, Fessy Shafaat, Ct Tamburello, Devin Walker and Nam Vo, alongside rookies Michela Bradshaw, Michele Fitzgerald, Tacha Akide, Emy Alupei, Berna Canbeldek, Priscilla Anyabu, Tracy Candela, Bettina Buchanan, Esther Agunbiade, Lauren Coogan, Corey Lay, Jeremiah White, Tommy Sheenan, Gabo Szabo, Hughie Maughan, Emmanuel Neagu, Logan Sampedro, Kelz Dyke and Renan Hellemans.
Executive produced by Dan Caster, Julie Pizzi, Emer Harkin, Ryan Smith and Danny Wascou, “The Challenge” was created for MTV by Bunim/Murray Productions.
- 7/14/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
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