The Challenge Season 40 cast has officially dropped by one-fourth of the original number of competitors.
As of this writing, 10 eliminations have occurred, and some of the individuals ousted from the game are former champions, finalists, and fan favorites.
Online spoilers continue to paint a picture suggesting the possibility of a large alliance running the game again.
While spoilers have yet to reveal all 10 elimination matchups, four were spoiled, and one featured a battle between two recent rivals.
Both were classic elimination events, which should excite many fans about the upcoming season.
This report will contain spoilers from The Challenge Season 40 filming in Vietnam.
Spoilers reveal more of The Challenge Season 40 eliminations
Based on the latest online spoilers, two more players are eliminated from Season 40, and one is a former champion.
According to the Vevmo forum thread, former Road Rules: X-Treme star Jodi Weatheron has been sent home by another competitor.
As of this writing, 10 eliminations have occurred, and some of the individuals ousted from the game are former champions, finalists, and fan favorites.
Online spoilers continue to paint a picture suggesting the possibility of a large alliance running the game again.
While spoilers have yet to reveal all 10 elimination matchups, four were spoiled, and one featured a battle between two recent rivals.
Both were classic elimination events, which should excite many fans about the upcoming season.
This report will contain spoilers from The Challenge Season 40 filming in Vietnam.
Spoilers reveal more of The Challenge Season 40 eliminations
Based on the latest online spoilers, two more players are eliminated from Season 40, and one is a former champion.
According to the Vevmo forum thread, former Road Rules: X-Treme star Jodi Weatheron has been sent home by another competitor.
- 3/30/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
According to Moriah Jadea, Johnny Bananas, her ex-showmance from The Challenge, continues talking about her months after their off-show situation ended.
The two were castmates on Ride or Dies, where they struck up a showmance and enjoyed time together that season.
They continued to hang out after that season ended, and Bananas even appeared in a promo video spotlighting Moriah’s call to tell her she was on Season 39. However, they never officially became boyfriend and girlfriend.
When Moriah showed up for Season 39, aka Battle For a New Champion, she found a new love interest, The Challenge: UK’s James Lock.
That led to some interesting comments from Moriah about not wanting to hurt or embarrass Bananas. While he wasn’t physically part of the show, he was still in a storyline and mentioned through other castmates’ remarks.
This report will contain minor spoilers for MTV’s The Challenge Season...
The two were castmates on Ride or Dies, where they struck up a showmance and enjoyed time together that season.
They continued to hang out after that season ended, and Bananas even appeared in a promo video spotlighting Moriah’s call to tell her she was on Season 39. However, they never officially became boyfriend and girlfriend.
When Moriah showed up for Season 39, aka Battle For a New Champion, she found a new love interest, The Challenge: UK’s James Lock.
That led to some interesting comments from Moriah about not wanting to hurt or embarrass Bananas. While he wasn’t physically part of the show, he was still in a storyline and mentioned through other castmates’ remarks.
This report will contain minor spoilers for MTV’s The Challenge Season...
- 3/27/2024
- 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
The Challenge may have saved the best for last with their eight-episode Home Turf series as “Captain Save a Show” will finally get the spotlight.
Seven-time winner Johnny Bananas will appear in the eighth and final episode of the YouTube series, which has looked at other cast members, including Cara Maria Sorbello, Ct Tamburello, and Tori Deal.
The series, which premiered several months ago, focuses on the background stories of some of MTV’s iconic and fan-favorite cast members from The Challenge.
In a preview clip featuring Bananas, he’s shown driving around his hometown in Fullerton, California, pointing out some of the memorable spots from his past.
“St. Jude’s Hospital. I spent a lot of time there as a child,” he shared, pointing out a scar on his forehead where he’d received “stitches three times in the exact same spot.”
Next, he points out his former school and principal’s office,...
Seven-time winner Johnny Bananas will appear in the eighth and final episode of the YouTube series, which has looked at other cast members, including Cara Maria Sorbello, Ct Tamburello, and Tori Deal.
The series, which premiered several months ago, focuses on the background stories of some of MTV’s iconic and fan-favorite cast members from The Challenge.
In a preview clip featuring Bananas, he’s shown driving around his hometown in Fullerton, California, pointing out some of the memorable spots from his past.
“St. Jude’s Hospital. I spent a lot of time there as a child,” he shared, pointing out a scar on his forehead where he’d received “stitches three times in the exact same spot.”
Next, he points out his former school and principal’s office,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
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
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 finale is over, and Emanuel Neagu took home the first-place grand prize. Emanuel managed to evade eliminations this season, but he couldn’t avoid the drama in the house. While he supposedly had a girlfriend back home, he had multiple hookups in the house. Here’s what he said about his infidelity during the season.
Emanuel Neagu talked about the girlfriend he had at home during ‘The Challenge’ Season 39
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 featured Emanuel Neagu flying under the radar regarding eliminations. While Emanuel proved that he was a physical force in the past, none of the other competitors attempted to get him out of the competition early. Additionally, many of the women this season liked spending time with him. And he seemed to get himself into trouble with several hookups despite mentioning his girlfriend back home.
Emanuel spoke on MTV’s Official Challenge...
Emanuel Neagu talked about the girlfriend he had at home during ‘The Challenge’ Season 39
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 featured Emanuel Neagu flying under the radar regarding eliminations. While Emanuel proved that he was a physical force in the past, none of the other competitors attempted to get him out of the competition early. Additionally, many of the women this season liked spending time with him. And he seemed to get himself into trouble with several hookups despite mentioning his girlfriend back home.
Emanuel spoke on MTV’s Official Challenge...
- 2/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 18? Related
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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.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 18? Related
‘The Challenge’: Moriah Jadea Explains Where She Stands With Johnny ‘Bananas’ Now: ‘He Hates Me’
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 has introduced fans to a favorite new showmance with castmates Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutierrez.
They both appeared on Ride or Dies, but each had different interests in the house, as Nurys explored showmances with Johnny Middlebrooks and Jordan Wiseley.
Horacio had a brief showmance with Laurel Stucky. He later turned his focus to the game, as he and his rookie teammate, Olivia Kaiser, survived multiple eliminations and reached the final.
It wasn’t until Season 39 that Nurys turned her attention to Horacio, and the two had sparks.
Viewers witnessed an emotional Episode 16 for Nurys as she got a bittersweet elimination victory by defeating her man Horacio and friend Kyland Young.
Like many couples, Nurys recently explained that Horacio doesn’t listen to her, but regarding an important aspect of relationships and the game.
Nurys dishes on Horacio after Season 39: ‘He stresses...
They both appeared on Ride or Dies, but each had different interests in the house, as Nurys explored showmances with Johnny Middlebrooks and Jordan Wiseley.
Horacio had a brief showmance with Laurel Stucky. He later turned his focus to the game, as he and his rookie teammate, Olivia Kaiser, survived multiple eliminations and reached the final.
It wasn’t until Season 39 that Nurys turned her attention to Horacio, and the two had sparks.
Viewers witnessed an emotional Episode 16 for Nurys as she got a bittersweet elimination victory by defeating her man Horacio and friend Kyland Young.
Like many couples, Nurys recently explained that Horacio doesn’t listen to her, but regarding an important aspect of relationships and the game.
Nurys dishes on Horacio after Season 39: ‘He stresses...
- 2/14/2024
- 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
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
The Challenge star Nurys Mateo said she was ready to go home from Battle For a New Champion due to frustrations about the game.
Nurys was among the returning stars from Ride or Dies participating in Season 39, which featured a theme to determine a first-time champion.
However, viewers saw her sent into elimination in a shocking moment, which included Olivia Kaiser– someone she felt was a friend, saving another cast member before her at the voting.
In a surprising turn of events, Olivia chose to save Moriah Jadea, ultimately leaving Nurys among the three competitors going into elimination.
This happened after Nurys had decided to save Olivia the week before. To make things worse, Nurys was going into the three-person elimination against her showmance, Horacio Gutierrez, and friend, Kyland Young.
Nurys made Challenge history by defeating two of the top competitors in Season 39 in the elimination and sending them home.
Nurys was among the returning stars from Ride or Dies participating in Season 39, which featured a theme to determine a first-time champion.
However, viewers saw her sent into elimination in a shocking moment, which included Olivia Kaiser– someone she felt was a friend, saving another cast member before her at the voting.
In a surprising turn of events, Olivia chose to save Moriah Jadea, ultimately leaving Nurys among the three competitors going into elimination.
This happened after Nurys had decided to save Olivia the week before. To make things worse, Nurys was going into the three-person elimination against her showmance, Horacio Gutierrez, and friend, Kyland Young.
Nurys made Challenge history by defeating two of the top competitors in Season 39 in the elimination and sending them home.
- 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
According to Olivia Kaiser, her situation with Nurys Mateo after filming The Challenge: Battle New Champion seems to be “ever-changing.”
They initially appeared as castmates on MTV’s Season 38, Ride or Dies, which was also their rookie season.
Nurys teamed with veteran competitor Nelson Thomas, who ended up having a showmance with Olivia that lasted throughout filming and ended shortly after.
During the season, Olivia teamed with Horacio Gutierrez, whom she revealed she hadn’t known until she was cast for the MTV competition series. The impressive newcomers reached the final as rookies, but an injury eliminated them from winning.
Heading into Season 39, Olivia and Nurys appeared to have a solid friendship. Nurys ended up in a showmance with Olivia’s ride-or-die Horacio, which seemed to strengthen their alliance.
Later in the season, Olivia made a surprising decision in the game that upset Nurys and made it seem she could no longer trust Olivia.
They initially appeared as castmates on MTV’s Season 38, Ride or Dies, which was also their rookie season.
Nurys teamed with veteran competitor Nelson Thomas, who ended up having a showmance with Olivia that lasted throughout filming and ended shortly after.
During the season, Olivia teamed with Horacio Gutierrez, whom she revealed she hadn’t known until she was cast for the MTV competition series. The impressive newcomers reached the final as rookies, but an injury eliminated them from winning.
Heading into Season 39, Olivia and Nurys appeared to have a solid friendship. Nurys ended up in a showmance with Olivia’s ride-or-die Horacio, which seemed to strengthen their alliance.
Later in the season, Olivia made a surprising decision in the game that upset Nurys and made it seem she could no longer trust Olivia.
- 2/8/2024
- 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
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 16 was among the most exciting yet. After failing to save Nurys Mateo from entering an elimination, Olivia Kaiser found herself in hot water. Now, Olivia and Nurys come face to face after Nurys returns from the elimination in episode 17. Who goes home next? Here are The Challenge Season 29 Episode 17 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 17.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 17?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 17 spoilers are here, and fans are eager to see who heads home next after the previous two eliminations. The game officially entered a new phase that doesn’t involve veteran mercenaries. Instead, contestants are purged during daily challenges. And the eliminations involve three players competing against each other.
In episode 16, fans saw Ed Eason get purged out of the game. The elimination involved Horacio Gutiérrez Jr., Kyland Young, and Nurys...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 17.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 17?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 17 spoilers are here, and fans are eager to see who heads home next after the previous two eliminations. The game officially entered a new phase that doesn’t involve veteran mercenaries. Instead, contestants are purged during daily challenges. And the eliminations involve three players competing against each other.
In episode 16, fans saw Ed Eason get purged out of the game. The elimination involved Horacio Gutiérrez Jr., Kyland Young, and Nurys...
- 2/8/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Following a dramatic episode of The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion, Olivia Kaiser told her side of the story involving Horacio Gutierrez, Nurys Mateo, and the surprising decision she made.
According to the former Love Island contestant, she received much backlash and hate after The Challenge episode aired, so she felt she deserved an opportunity to talk about what happened.
The Ride or Dies finalist said plenty was not shown during the recent MTV season, including footage of her stronger friendships in The Challenge house.
Speaking of friendships, Olivia also revealed a bombshell that she and Horacio Gutierrez were not friends before they partnered on Ride or Dies. Instead, they were introduced before going on the competition show.
However, she indicated that they bonded during the season. Still, she explained that she had many conflicts during Season 39 because Horacio hadn’t told her he’d be returning for the season.
According to the former Love Island contestant, she received much backlash and hate after The Challenge episode aired, so she felt she deserved an opportunity to talk about what happened.
The Ride or Dies finalist said plenty was not shown during the recent MTV season, including footage of her stronger friendships in The Challenge house.
Speaking of friendships, Olivia also revealed a bombshell that she and Horacio Gutierrez were not friends before they partnered on Ride or Dies. Instead, they were introduced before going on the competition show.
However, she indicated that they bonded during the season. Still, she explained that she had many conflicts during Season 39 because Horacio hadn’t told her he’d be returning for the season.
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Former The Challenge and Real World star Zach Nichols continues to express strong opinions about the cast members of Battle For a New Champion.
The latest included remarks directed at Moriah Jadea, whom he called “delusional” for how she’s played the game to save her showmance over people she’d met and bonded with on her first season of The Challenge.
In the recent episode of Season 39, viewers saw Jay Starrett and Michele Fitzgerald having to figure out how to make the many members of their large alliance happy and safe while trying to eliminate two of the game’s top competitors.
Since Moriah has been linked with James Lock during the season due to a showmance, she wanted to keep him safe again.
With Jay having the first vote for who to save and Michele his ride or die in the game, Michele told Moriah that her man...
The latest included remarks directed at Moriah Jadea, whom he called “delusional” for how she’s played the game to save her showmance over people she’d met and bonded with on her first season of The Challenge.
In the recent episode of Season 39, viewers saw Jay Starrett and Michele Fitzgerald having to figure out how to make the many members of their large alliance happy and safe while trying to eliminate two of the game’s top competitors.
Since Moriah has been linked with James Lock during the season due to a showmance, she wanted to keep him safe again.
With Jay having the first vote for who to save and Michele his ride or die in the game, Michele told Moriah that her man...
- 2/4/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
As The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion weeds out its finalists, alliances and friendships are tested.
Several of those friendships were seriously fractured in Season 39, Episode 16, as multiple competitors got sent home from the game.
At one point in the episode, Nurys Mateo contemplated leaving the show due to the ongoing drama and feeling some people there didn’t have her best interests at heart.
She became particularly displeased with Olivia Kaiser and Jay Starrett, whom she had considered friends at the beginning of the season but realized they might not be.
By the end of the episode, it was clear to viewers why Olivia and Nurys are no longer friends, and a preview showed Nurys unloading on Jay and others in the upcoming episode.
As Episode 16 aired, Nurys reacted to what was shown and told fans her thoughts about what happened.
Nurys blasts Olivia and Jay after Episode...
Several of those friendships were seriously fractured in Season 39, Episode 16, as multiple competitors got sent home from the game.
At one point in the episode, Nurys Mateo contemplated leaving the show due to the ongoing drama and feeling some people there didn’t have her best interests at heart.
She became particularly displeased with Olivia Kaiser and Jay Starrett, whom she had considered friends at the beginning of the season but realized they might not be.
By the end of the episode, it was clear to viewers why Olivia and Nurys are no longer friends, and a preview showed Nurys unloading on Jay and others in the upcoming episode.
As Episode 16 aired, Nurys reacted to what was shown and told fans her thoughts about what happened.
Nurys blasts Olivia and Jay after Episode...
- 2/1/2024
- 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 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
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 16 is here, and the finale is closer than ever. The previous episode showed two strong women heading home after brutal eliminations. And the road to T.J. Lavin’s final isn’t going to get any easier. So, who’s eliminated next? Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 16.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 16?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 16 will continue to shake the game up with the “Conquest” phase of the game. Initially, cast members had to fight to stay in the competition while veteran mercenaries competed against them in eliminations. But the mercenaries are finished entering the game. The main cast members will go head to head in brutal purges to see who makes it through to the final.
So, who heads home next? Two women — Ravyn Rochelle and Zara Zoffany...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 16.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 16?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 16 will continue to shake the game up with the “Conquest” phase of the game. Initially, cast members had to fight to stay in the competition while veteran mercenaries competed against them in eliminations. But the mercenaries are finished entering the game. The main cast members will go head to head in brutal purges to see who makes it through to the final.
So, who heads home next? Two women — Ravyn Rochelle and Zara Zoffany...
- 1/31/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion entered its final phase as Chaos ended, and Conquest began eliminating more competitors before the final.
The Chaos phase featured the arrival of the ten former Challenge champions to The Arena, including Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, Jordan Wiseley, and Chris “Ct” Tamburello.
Several champs ousted Season 39 cast members from the game, while others were defeated.
When host Tj Lavin revealed Conquest, he indicated it would be an individual game now and that whoever came in last place in the daily challenge would be sent home via a purge.
The winner also received safety from elimination, starting a chain reaction of votes that ultimately determined who would fight to stay in the game.
When all was said and done, two competitors got sent home from Season 39 with no more chance at winning that hefty grand prize.
One competitor was eliminated in the first...
The Chaos phase featured the arrival of the ten former Challenge champions to The Arena, including Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky, Jordan Wiseley, and Chris “Ct” Tamburello.
Several champs ousted Season 39 cast members from the game, while others were defeated.
When host Tj Lavin revealed Conquest, he indicated it would be an individual game now and that whoever came in last place in the daily challenge would be sent home via a purge.
The winner also received safety from elimination, starting a chain reaction of votes that ultimately determined who would fight to stay in the game.
When all was said and done, two competitors got sent home from Season 39 with no more chance at winning that hefty grand prize.
One competitor was eliminated in the first...
- 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 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 shows several showmances at play — including one between Michele Fitzgerald and Callum Izzard. Callum was eliminated early in the game but established a close connection with Michele before he went home. However, Callum had a girlfriend that Michele didn’t know about. Here’s what Michele said about how Callum’s girlfriend directly messaged her.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 star Michele Fitzgerald said Callum Izzard’s girlfriend slid into her DMs
The Challenge Season 39 competitors Michele Fitzgerald and Callum Izzard had a short-lived romance that is now completely over. While Michele was into Callum while filming, she didn’t realize he had a girlfriend at home. She spoke to MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast about how she found out about Callum’s girlfriend.
“[I found out] when ya’ll found out — episode 1,” Michele explained. “I had no idea. I found out when the episode aired. Some people from a podcast reached out,...
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 star Michele Fitzgerald said Callum Izzard’s girlfriend slid into her DMs
The Challenge Season 39 competitors Michele Fitzgerald and Callum Izzard had a short-lived romance that is now completely over. While Michele was into Callum while filming, she didn’t realize he had a girlfriend at home. She spoke to MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast about how she found out about Callum’s girlfriend.
“[I found out] when ya’ll found out — episode 1,” Michele explained. “I had no idea. I found out when the episode aired. Some people from a podcast reached out,...
- 1/11/2024
- 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
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 exposes cracks in alliances and friendships. Nurys Mateo and Olivia Kaiser seemingly started the season as friends, but social media reveals their friendship is long over. So, what happened between Nurys and Olivia? Here’s what Nurys tweeted about Olivia and how Olivia responded.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead.]
Nurys Mateo calls out Olivia Kaiser on Twitter for what occurred in ‘The Challenge’ Season 39
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 12 shows Nurys Mateo and Olivia Kaiser’s relationship shifting due to Nurys’ blooming romance with Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. Olivia and Horacio were partners in season 38, Ride or Dies, and they made it as rookies to the final. Unfortunately, their friendship didn’t stand the test of time. While Horacio and Olivia are no longer close, Horacio finds comfort in Nurys in season 39.
It’s unclear exactly what made Nurys and Olivia completely end their friendship. But, given what Nurys tweeted,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead.]
Nurys Mateo calls out Olivia Kaiser on Twitter for what occurred in ‘The Challenge’ Season 39
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 12 shows Nurys Mateo and Olivia Kaiser’s relationship shifting due to Nurys’ blooming romance with Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. Olivia and Horacio were partners in season 38, Ride or Dies, and they made it as rookies to the final. Unfortunately, their friendship didn’t stand the test of time. While Horacio and Olivia are no longer close, Horacio finds comfort in Nurys in season 39.
It’s unclear exactly what made Nurys and Olivia completely end their friendship. But, given what Nurys tweeted,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Nurys Mateo buddying up with Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. Nurys and Horacio sustained a relationship after the show ended, and this isn’t her first showmance in the spotlight. In The Challenge Season 38, Nurys and Jordan Wiseley became close despite Jordan’s recent breakup with Tori Deal. But Nurys and Jordan didn’t last long. Here’s what she said about the end of their brief romance.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 contestant Nurys Mateo explained what happened with Jordan Wiseley
The Challenge Season 39 features Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr., though she and Jordan Wiseley became close the season before. Season 38 showcased Nurys and Jordan’s mutual attraction and the fallout between Jordan and Tori Deal. Unfortunately, Nurys and Jordan didn’t continue their relationship after filming. And they’re also no longer friends.
“Jordan and I were actually really good friends after season 38,” Nurys told...
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 contestant Nurys Mateo explained what happened with Jordan Wiseley
The Challenge Season 39 features Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr., though she and Jordan Wiseley became close the season before. Season 38 showcased Nurys and Jordan’s mutual attraction and the fallout between Jordan and Tori Deal. Unfortunately, Nurys and Jordan didn’t continue their relationship after filming. And they’re also no longer friends.
“Jordan and I were actually really good friends after season 38,” Nurys told...
- 1/4/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Nurys Mateo cozying up to Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. Nurys and Horacio maintain that they have a wonderful, close friendship — but fans could tell from the beginning of the season that they were likely to start a showmance. So, are Nurys and Horacio dating after the show? Here’s what to know.
Are Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. dating after ‘The Challenge’ Season 39? ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 contestant Nurys Mateo | Leon Bennett/Getty Images
Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. are happily dating after The Challenge Season 39. She confirmed their relationship status on Nov. 21, 2023.
“Since I’ve been getting a million DMs asking if we’re still together, yes we are, very much still happily in love,” Nurys posted to Instagram with a photo of her and Horacio. “He’s currently away filming @exatlonestadosunidos and absolutely dominating! Long distance sucks, but it’ll all be worth it in the end.
Are Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. dating after ‘The Challenge’ Season 39? ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 contestant Nurys Mateo | Leon Bennett/Getty Images
Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. are happily dating after The Challenge Season 39. She confirmed their relationship status on Nov. 21, 2023.
“Since I’ve been getting a million DMs asking if we’re still together, yes we are, very much still happily in love,” Nurys posted to Instagram with a photo of her and Horacio. “He’s currently away filming @exatlonestadosunidos and absolutely dominating! Long distance sucks, but it’ll all be worth it in the end.
- 1/3/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Moriah Jadea is bringing drama into MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 house due to her relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and fellow competitor James Lock. Moriah and James started a showmance before she broke off her relationship with Johnny back home. Now, she’s coming forward with more information. Here’s what she said about Johnny lying about flirting with other women in House of Villains.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 star Moriah Jadea said Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio ‘lied’ to her
Moriah Jadea and James Lock pursue a showmance in The Challenge Season 39 despite Moriah’s existing relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Johnny and Moriah romantically connected in 2022, and they’re no longer together heading into 2024. While Moriah feels guilty about her romance with James, she told MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast that Johnny lied to her about flirting with women while he filmed the reality TV competition series House of Villains.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 star Moriah Jadea said Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio ‘lied’ to her
Moriah Jadea and James Lock pursue a showmance in The Challenge Season 39 despite Moriah’s existing relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Johnny and Moriah romantically connected in 2022, and they’re no longer together heading into 2024. While Moriah feels guilty about her romance with James, she told MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast that Johnny lied to her about flirting with women while he filmed the reality TV competition series House of Villains.
- 12/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 features Moriah Jadea cozying up to James Lock despite her existing relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Johnny and Moriah have a history together since 2022, as they met on The Challenge and pursued a romance after filming together. Unfortunately, their relationship didn’t last. So, where do Moriah and James stand after filming season 39?
Are ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 couple Moriah Jadea and James Lock currently dating?
Much of The Challenge Season 39 drama stems from Moriah Jadea’s relationship with James Lock. Before entering the competition, Moriah was romantically connected to Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. While the two weren’t officially an official couple, Moriah still felt an allegiance to Johnny as she embarked on a new season. But that stopped when she met James, a fellow competitor. James and Moriah fell hard and fast, and Moriah pursued the romance despite knowing she had Johnny at home.
Now...
Are ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 couple Moriah Jadea and James Lock currently dating?
Much of The Challenge Season 39 drama stems from Moriah Jadea’s relationship with James Lock. Before entering the competition, Moriah was romantically connected to Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. While the two weren’t officially an official couple, Moriah still felt an allegiance to Johnny as she embarked on a new season. But that stopped when she met James, a fellow competitor. James and Moriah fell hard and fast, and Moriah pursued the romance despite knowing she had Johnny at home.
Now...
- 12/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea’s relationship with James Lock. Moriah and James connected early in the season, but she felt terrible about the romance, as she was still casually dating Challenge veteran Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. So, where do Moriah and Johnny stand now that The Challenge is finished filming? Here’s what she said.
Where do Moriah Jadea and Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio stand now? Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio from MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV
The Challenge Season 39 brings Moriah Jadea’s relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio to the forefront. Johnny and Moriah met while filming The Challenge in 2022, and they pursued a romance after filming. Unfortunately, their romance didn’t last.
While they both maintain that they were never officially a couple, they certainly had feelings for each other. But Moriah deeply connected with James Lock while filming The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion.
Where do Moriah Jadea and Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio stand now? Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio from MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV
The Challenge Season 39 brings Moriah Jadea’s relationship with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio to the forefront. Johnny and Moriah met while filming The Challenge in 2022, and they pursued a romance after filming. Unfortunately, their romance didn’t last.
While they both maintain that they were never officially a couple, they certainly had feelings for each other. But Moriah deeply connected with James Lock while filming The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion.
- 12/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 is underway, and fans are seeing how Moriah Jadea’s relationship with James Lock unfolds. Moriah met James on the show when she was still dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. Despite her existing relationship with Johnny, she pursued the showmance. Now that Moriah and Johnny seemingly aren’t on good terms after the season, she publicly insinuated that Johnny stole her business idea.
The Challenge Season 39 contestant Moriah Jadea accused Johnny ‘Bananas’ of stealing her business idea Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio | MTV
Moriah Jadea and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio were in a relationship before she entered The Challenge Season 39. Unfortunately, their romance didn’t last. While many fans thought they were a good fit when they hit it off during season 38, it wasn’t meant to be. After their relationship ended, Moriah claimed there was “no bad blood” between them. But recently, she tweeted about Johnny taking her business idea.
The Challenge Season 39 contestant Moriah Jadea accused Johnny ‘Bananas’ of stealing her business idea Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio | MTV
Moriah Jadea and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio were in a relationship before she entered The Challenge Season 39. Unfortunately, their romance didn’t last. While many fans thought they were a good fit when they hit it off during season 38, it wasn’t meant to be. After their relationship ended, Moriah claimed there was “no bad blood” between them. But recently, she tweeted about Johnny taking her business idea.
- 12/16/2023
- 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 shows Moriah Jadea in a tough romantic situation having to do with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Moriah and Johnny were dating at home when she met James Lock on the show. She started a showmance with James Lock, resulting in a breakup with Johnny. And Johnny reportedly got flirty with a contestant in House of Villains following the split with Moriah. Here’s what we know.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding Moriah Jadea.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio flirts with ‘The Bachelor’ contestant following romance with Moriah Jadea
The Challenge Season 39 cast member Moriah Jadea entered the competition dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Johnny isn’t competing this season, as the season focuses on competitors who’ve never become Challenge champions in the past. And while Moriah knows she has Johnny at home, she sustains a showmance with fellow competitor James Lock, fully knowing that this means her romance with Johnny is over.
Johnny and Moriah...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding Moriah Jadea.]
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio flirts with ‘The Bachelor’ contestant following romance with Moriah Jadea
The Challenge Season 39 cast member Moriah Jadea entered the competition dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. Johnny isn’t competing this season, as the season focuses on competitors who’ve never become Challenge champions in the past. And while Moriah knows she has Johnny at home, she sustains a showmance with fellow competitor James Lock, fully knowing that this means her romance with Johnny is over.
Johnny and Moriah...
- 12/13/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea in a showmance with James Lock. Moriah and James continue to get closer as the season progresses, but Moriah’s been open about how she was dating veteran player Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. Moriah took to Twitter to explain why she didn’t want to break up with Johnny in the house.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 spoilers ahead.]
Moriah Jadea explained why she didn’t break up with Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio on camera
The Challenge Season 39 is heating up with showmances, and Moriah Jadea is getting hot and heavy with fellow contestant James Lock. Moriah and James hit it off from the beginning even though she was dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. While Moriah and Johnny didn’t appear to be exclusive in their relationship, she felt her relationship with James would hurt him if he knew about it.
Fans and...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 spoilers ahead.]
Moriah Jadea explained why she didn’t break up with Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio on camera
The Challenge Season 39 is heating up with showmances, and Moriah Jadea is getting hot and heavy with fellow contestant James Lock. Moriah and James hit it off from the beginning even though she was dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. While Moriah and Johnny didn’t appear to be exclusive in their relationship, she felt her relationship with James would hurt him if he knew about it.
Fans and...
- 12/13/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 features multiple showmances, and Michele Fitzgerald and Callum Izzard grow closer each week. While Michele and Callum seem like a fun couple, rumors suggest Callum had a girlfriend at home while he competed on the show. Michele commented on Instagram, saying she feels “absolutely sick” over it.
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 star Michele Fitzgerald says she feels ‘sick’ over her showmance with Callum Izzard
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39, Battle for a New Champion, wouldn’t be complete without several showmances. Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. are coupling up, as are James Lock and Moriah Jadea. And Callum Izzard is smitten with Survivor winner Michele Fitzgerald.
Unfortunately, rumors suggest Callum had a girlfriend waiting for him back home. He infamously dated The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise in the recent past. Before dating Ella, he was engaged to Love Island’s Georgia Steel,...
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 star Michele Fitzgerald says she feels ‘sick’ over her showmance with Callum Izzard
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39, Battle for a New Champion, wouldn’t be complete without several showmances. Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. are coupling up, as are James Lock and Moriah Jadea. And Callum Izzard is smitten with Survivor winner Michele Fitzgerald.
Unfortunately, rumors suggest Callum had a girlfriend waiting for him back home. He infamously dated The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise in the recent past. Before dating Ella, he was engaged to Love Island’s Georgia Steel,...
- 11/29/2023
- 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 takes on a new theme that past viewers have never seen. The season features a cast without complete rookies or winners, allowing each cast member to try and achieve their first Challenge win. Early spoilers also hinted that veteran “mercenaries” would compete against the main cast, but Johnny “Bananas” Devenananzio allegedly dropped out. Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the cast.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio allegedly dropped out as a mercenary
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio is a well-known player in The Challenge universe. He’s won a record seven seasons of the show, and while he teased his retirement in the past, he came back in full force with The Challenge: USA Season 2. Fans anticipated seeing him in The Challenge Season 39, but spoilers note Johnny “Bananas” dropped out when production asked him to be a mercenary.
According to spoilers,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the cast.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio allegedly dropped out as a mercenary
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio is a well-known player in The Challenge universe. He’s won a record seven seasons of the show, and while he teased his retirement in the past, he came back in full force with The Challenge: USA Season 2. Fans anticipated seeing him in The Challenge Season 39, but spoilers note Johnny “Bananas” dropped out when production asked him to be a mercenary.
According to spoilers,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV's flagship reality franchise, The Challenge, is gearing up for one of its biggest seasons yet.
The cabler on Tuesday morning confirmed The Challenge Season 39 will be subtitled "Battle for a New Champion."
"This season, returning contenders are hungry for their first victory, competing against each other and legendary Challenge champions in a fight for the throne," the logline teases.
The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion will feature 24 fierce contenders vying for the crown as they endure the ultimate test of willpower with unpredictable formats and shocking twists.
This season, mental and physical limits will be pushed further than ever before as contenders must face off against rotating vets in surprise eliminations.
With the stakes higher than ever, this new era of competitors must beat the best to be the best.
Ultimately, who will solidify their legacy and emerge as a first-time champion?
The new season premieres Wednesday,...
The cabler on Tuesday morning confirmed The Challenge Season 39 will be subtitled "Battle for a New Champion."
"This season, returning contenders are hungry for their first victory, competing against each other and legendary Challenge champions in a fight for the throne," the logline teases.
The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion will feature 24 fierce contenders vying for the crown as they endure the ultimate test of willpower with unpredictable formats and shocking twists.
This season, mental and physical limits will be pushed further than ever before as contenders must face off against rotating vets in surprise eliminations.
With the stakes higher than ever, this new era of competitors must beat the best to be the best.
Ultimately, who will solidify their legacy and emerge as a first-time champion?
The new season premieres Wednesday,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Challenge: UK ended with Love Island star Kaz Crossley and Made in Chelsea standout Tristan Phipps winning the title and £100,000. Here are three things to know about UK before watching World Championship.
Several showmances happened in ‘The Challenge UK’
The Only Way is Essex standout James Lock and Love Island star Arabella Chi hit it off on the first day of entering The Challenge: UK. However, after the first daily mission, he got upset with her because she didn’t pick him as a partner.
James confronted her about it, and Arabella pointed out that he also had the opportunity to team up with her. A flashback proved her right as they stood beside each other, but Tristan Phipps asked her to partner with him first. Regardless, James decided to cut things off with her before they began, noting he wanted to focus on the game. However, he went...
Several showmances happened in ‘The Challenge UK’
The Only Way is Essex standout James Lock and Love Island star Arabella Chi hit it off on the first day of entering The Challenge: UK. However, after the first daily mission, he got upset with her because she didn’t pick him as a partner.
James confronted her about it, and Arabella pointed out that he also had the opportunity to team up with her. A flashback proved her right as they stood beside each other, but Tristan Phipps asked her to partner with him first. Regardless, James decided to cut things off with her before they began, noting he wanted to focus on the game. However, he went...
- 3/12/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Now that she's officially a royal, Meghan Markle has "girls trips" privileges with Queen Elizabeth! The British monarch and her new granddaughter-in-law embarked on their first joint engagement on Thursday, June 14, less than a month after Meghan tied the knot with Prince Harry and married into the royal family. (You may have seen a few casual mentions about those low-key nuptials.) By contrast, Kate Middleton didn't go on her first solo outing with the Queen until 11 months after her 2011 royal wedding to Prince William. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) For their June 14 outing, Meghan and the Queen took the Royal Train to Chesire, an English county about 180 miles northwest of London. There, the two royals opened a new bridge in the town of Widnes, attended the opening of the Storehouse Theatre in the town of Chester (laughing gleefully as they watched a children's dance performance), and lunched at Chester's Town Hall.
- 6/14/2018
- by Dan Clarendon
- Closer Weekly
Lauren Goodger has given Danielle Armstrong love advice. The 29-year-old star, who was known for her on/off relationship with Mark Wright three years ago, has returned to 'The Only Way is Essex' for the Christmas special and, despite her failed love life, has been helping the blonde beauty with her turbulent romance with James 'Lockie' Lock. Danielle said: ''Lauren only did one cameo in the special. She was with Chloe Sims and I had just got back from Scotland and went to see Chloe because she couldn't come to Scotland because she was looking after her daughter Maddie. ''So I was...
- 12/13/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
It looks like things could be over for The Only Way is Essex's troubled couple Arg and Lydia, when they fail to resolve their issues in tonight's episode.
Instead of clearing the air, she texts him and asks him for more time to think.
However, Arg doesn't have much time for tears when Tommy, Dan and Diags arrive to take him camping for the night.
Elsewhere, others are having a nicer time when it comes to matters of the heart - Lockie and Danni continue to flirt and a reunion for the pair could be on the cards.
Also up for a possible reunion are Jake and Chloe. Lewis and Nicole also build bridges but Mike turning up could ruin things.
Meanwhile, when Ferne, Danni, Billie and Pete have a lunch date, baby Nelly takes a shine to 'perfect man' Pete.
The Only Way Is Essex continues on October 28 at 10pm on ITVBe.
Instead of clearing the air, she texts him and asks him for more time to think.
However, Arg doesn't have much time for tears when Tommy, Dan and Diags arrive to take him camping for the night.
Elsewhere, others are having a nicer time when it comes to matters of the heart - Lockie and Danni continue to flirt and a reunion for the pair could be on the cards.
Also up for a possible reunion are Jake and Chloe. Lewis and Nicole also build bridges but Mike turning up could ruin things.
Meanwhile, when Ferne, Danni, Billie and Pete have a lunch date, baby Nelly takes a shine to 'perfect man' Pete.
The Only Way Is Essex continues on October 28 at 10pm on ITVBe.
- 10/28/2015
- Digital Spy
The future looks bleak for The Only Way Is Essex's troubled couple Arg and Lydia, as the pair meet for crisis talks on this Sunday's new episode.
Things look uncertain as the pair put all of their grievances out on the table at Mike's birthday party.
Arg apologises profusely, but Lydia says she's tired of his empty promises. Could this be the end for the pair?
Elsewhere, while one romance could be coming to an end, another could be about to start again between Danni and Lockie.
The pair can't stay away from each other, and continue to flirt at every chance they get.
Meanwhile, Ferne and Liam go on another date, and Pete takes Jess out ice skating.
The Only Way Is Essex airs on ITVBe at 10pm on Sunday, October 25.
Things look uncertain as the pair put all of their grievances out on the table at Mike's birthday party.
Arg apologises profusely, but Lydia says she's tired of his empty promises. Could this be the end for the pair?
Elsewhere, while one romance could be coming to an end, another could be about to start again between Danni and Lockie.
The pair can't stay away from each other, and continue to flirt at every chance they get.
Meanwhile, Ferne and Liam go on another date, and Pete takes Jess out ice skating.
The Only Way Is Essex airs on ITVBe at 10pm on Sunday, October 25.
- 10/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Things are still bad on The Only Way is Essex for Arg and Lydia after their huge row on last week's show.
Arg seeks comfort from his mum after Lydia rejects his heartfelt letter.
Lydia gets teary eyed as she offloads her emotions onto Tommy and Georgia before heading on a girls' night out to try and forget about the drama.
However, when Arg spots a picture Lydia and Georgia have posted on Twitter, he gets upset.
Elsewhere, Kate is left speechless when Dan, Diags and Lockie turn up in full Top Gun outfits so Dan can impress her.
In dating news, Lewis takes Nicole to a sports hall for a date and Jess, feeling guilty about where she left things with Pete, spots him out and asks him for another shot.
The drama continues on The Only Way is Essex on October 21 on ITVBe at 10pm.
Arg seeks comfort from his mum after Lydia rejects his heartfelt letter.
Lydia gets teary eyed as she offloads her emotions onto Tommy and Georgia before heading on a girls' night out to try and forget about the drama.
However, when Arg spots a picture Lydia and Georgia have posted on Twitter, he gets upset.
Elsewhere, Kate is left speechless when Dan, Diags and Lockie turn up in full Top Gun outfits so Dan can impress her.
In dating news, Lewis takes Nicole to a sports hall for a date and Jess, feeling guilty about where she left things with Pete, spots him out and asks him for another shot.
The drama continues on The Only Way is Essex on October 21 on ITVBe at 10pm.
- 10/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Ferne McCann is left in an awkward situation when a shopping trip turns sour.
After Ferne runs into Kate Wright and fills her in on her disagreement with Chloe Lewis, she finds herself in a heated exchanged with Chloe who was in the changing rooms and had heard every word.
The women continue to argue, and the situation escalates as Ferne labels Chloe's relationship with Jake Hall a "joke".
Following the showdown in the shop, Ferne spots Liam Blackwell getting into shape outside Billie Faiers's shop, and the two continue flirting, leading to Ferne receiving a surprise delivery of flowers from Liam during a girls' night in.
Meanwhile, Nicole faces a difficult decision when she catches up with ex Lewis for a drink. With Michael also fighting for her attention, is Nicole ready to move on?
Elsewhere, Bobby decides to take up rugby and asks Lockie and Pete for tips on bodybuilding,...
After Ferne runs into Kate Wright and fills her in on her disagreement with Chloe Lewis, she finds herself in a heated exchanged with Chloe who was in the changing rooms and had heard every word.
The women continue to argue, and the situation escalates as Ferne labels Chloe's relationship with Jake Hall a "joke".
Following the showdown in the shop, Ferne spots Liam Blackwell getting into shape outside Billie Faiers's shop, and the two continue flirting, leading to Ferne receiving a surprise delivery of flowers from Liam during a girls' night in.
Meanwhile, Nicole faces a difficult decision when she catches up with ex Lewis for a drink. With Michael also fighting for her attention, is Nicole ready to move on?
Elsewhere, Bobby decides to take up rugby and asks Lockie and Pete for tips on bodybuilding,...
- 10/11/2015
- Digital Spy
The Only Way is Essex gang are still causing a stir in Marbella and this time a familiar face has joined in on the fun.
Lewis Bloor's ex-girlfriend Nicole Bass is spotted by the boys and catches the eye of newbie Mike.
Lewis gets wind that Mike may be in pursuit of her and is quick to vent to Lockie and Jake.
Elsewhere, Jake and Tommy have a row about Tommy taking Chloe out with Mike, with Jake pulling him up on his loyalty to their friendship.
However, Tommy is outraged and says he's only been a good friend to Chloe from the start.
Arg re-takes his theory test, and his nearest and dearest gather to hold a celebratory party in hope that he passes.
After staying behind in Essex, Tommy and Georgia have a toast to their year anniversary.
The Only Way is Essex airs on Sundays at 10pm on ITVBe.
Lewis Bloor's ex-girlfriend Nicole Bass is spotted by the boys and catches the eye of newbie Mike.
Lewis gets wind that Mike may be in pursuit of her and is quick to vent to Lockie and Jake.
Elsewhere, Jake and Tommy have a row about Tommy taking Chloe out with Mike, with Jake pulling him up on his loyalty to their friendship.
However, Tommy is outraged and says he's only been a good friend to Chloe from the start.
Arg re-takes his theory test, and his nearest and dearest gather to hold a celebratory party in hope that he passes.
After staying behind in Essex, Tommy and Georgia have a toast to their year anniversary.
The Only Way is Essex airs on Sundays at 10pm on ITVBe.
- 10/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Danielle Armstrong thinks she and James 'Lockie' Lock would still be together if it weren't for 'The Only Way Is Essex'. The 27-year-old star called time on her relationship with her long-term boyfriend earlier this year despite his plans to propose and she's now revealed she blames the reality show for ruining their romance. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''I think me and James would probably still be together if it weren't for the show. ''When we dated [before 'Towie'], he was an electrician and I worked in fashion and he would come and meet me in his white van and I would...
- 10/6/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
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