DC SocialPulse: The Challenge XXX: Dirty 30 - "A Million More Reasons"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

We've arrived at the last weekend of October, and the countdown is in full gear to the always spooky and entertaining night of Halloween. And as you all try to pick those right costumes and stock up on the candy you'll be passing out to the youngsters in 5 days from tonight, DCBLOG welcomes you again to our look Inside The MTV Trifecta. And this week is full of big time drama and game-changing twists, as we begin with Week 15 of The Challenge XXX, as a season that started all the way back in July is now approaches its conclusion in autumn.
   Last week in Colombia, the serious business began with the scariest of all of the regular challenges took place dozens of stories above ground, as the twelve players left in the main house had to face their fear of heights with power at stake. In the end, Hunter and Jenna came away victorious and sent Jordan and Veronica into the Redemption House, where he had to encounter Cara Maria and tension boiled between the two champions -- bags in the water included. Then, another great elimination battle took place between Johnny and Derrick, which saw the speedy bulldog who returned from a 7-year absence come away with beating the six-time champ.
   Bananas is only part of a stacked Redemption House that has 13 titles among him, CT, Veronica, Jordan and Cara Maria among the ten who occupy those quarters... and this week they'll have one last chance at regaining their spot in the game, and will eventually see heavy hitters hit the road. Then, those who survive join the rest of the house for the season's last regular mission -- which also doubles as the season's second purge: multiple players will eventually be eliminated before the final begins. And something we've known since I was in Disneyland back in June is finally revealed, as TJ Lavin tells the players about the amount they are playing for.

Coming up, all the action, reaction and interaction of this third to last week of this Challenge season along with the usual buzz before and after. After the diary, ExtraTime will have the first of three life-changing stories for three members of the MTV community, and first - what is it like to head to a country that had just had a hurricane prowl through its shores? We'll share you one Real World & Challenge alum's recent eye-opening trip to the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma.
   One last chance at redemption, one last chance to prove yourself, and an eye-opening trip... it's all ahead on The Pulse of The Challenge XXX... and welcome to our weekend at DCBLOG.




►IN BETWEEN 
@ChallengeMTV: I can't wait to see what's in store for the final Redemption Challenge 🙈 Find out who makes it back, Tues @ 10/9c! 👀 http://on.mtv.com/2xOr0Y2
@v_cakes: " @AllyB_311: @ChallengeMTV @v_cakes Can we just appreciate the nostalgia of competing in flare jeans 😂😂" RT I wish we could still dress ourselves
@ChallengeMTV: During this week's elimination it came down to @MTVBananas and @DerrickMTV, just like on The Island, 9 years and 14 seasons ago 😱 #FBF
- @DerrickMTV: @ChallengeMTV But don't forget!! This elimination started as a 3 way battle with Abe "The Animal" Steele. Eventually finishing with me and the 6x champ.
@DerrickMTV: "@Stucki01: @DerrickMTV Always told eveyonw you were GOAT of chalkenges. Now everyone sees it. #BeastMode #GOAT" RT Disappear for 7 yrs and 10 seasons and you still think that way?! You're f*****g awesome
@ChallengeMTV: This is one elimination that you won't want to miss 👀
@ChallengeMTV: "This may be the hardest one!" Leroy is nervous about the Redemption Challenge, and rightfully so 😈 #TheChallengeXXX is new Tuesday @ 10/9c!
@mikethemiz: Delivering the gender reveal cake to my wife. 10 miles of LA road.  Wish me luck. #HalloweenGenderReveal #ItBaby
@ChallengeMTV: .@tjlavin has definitely been the dirtiest player this season, and @JustJem24 has had enough 😩 #TheChallengeXXX is all new, Tuesday @ 10/9c!
@tjlavin: Thank you https://www.instagram.com/p/BahFyxKnVGF/
@JennaCompono: "@CaraMariaTea: @JennaCompono But the confusing thing is that you girls should’ve at least repayed them the favor and saved them just like they saved you, then break off" RT Coming back from redemption w tony we got to chose partners for every1 on the next challenge & gave them good partners. We did what we could
@DerrickMTV: Ironically this video was made before this season of challengemtv started. I saved it and… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bag4jncBrvr/
@ChallengeMTV: For the eliminated players, this is the last chance! Don't miss the final Redemption Challenge, Tuesday at 10/9c on @MTV! 👀 #TheChallengeXXX
@MTV: Which Redemption House castoff will re-enter #TheChallengeXXX game? http://on.mtv.com/2l3zIAP
@ChallengeMTV: If @MTVBananas gets back into the game, he's returning to his old, backstabbing ways 🔪 Can he do it? 🤔 Find out, Tuesday at 10/9c on @MTV!
@shannanity: Feeling super inspired.... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@ChallengeMTV: For the eliminated players, it's do or die! Watch a new episode of #TheChallengeXXX, Tuesday at 10/9c on @MTV! 📺👀 http://bit.ly/2xV8DWD
- @DerrickMTV: That was one heck of embrace...
@ChallengeMTV: .@Bruce_Lee85 has had plenty of time to plot his revenge and he'll get his chance to dish it out, Tuesday @ 10/9c 😈  http://bit.ly/2xV8DWD
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: I want everyone to know that someone cares...Not me, but someone.
@ChallengeMTV: Hey, @t_raines33, @Dario_medrano_ has a message for you: watch out 👀 #TheChallengeXXX is brand new, Tuesday @ 10/9c! http://bit.ly/2xV8DWD

@ChallengeMTV: It takes skill to get ahead in this game! So who's got it? #TheChallengeXXX is brand new, TOMORROW at 10/9c! 💪
@DerrickMTV: TOMORROW NIGHT @MTV 10/9C many ppl's challenge hopes will end 🔪.  It's the LAST REDEMPTION 😳🔫. The FINAL is near. And in case you missed it, @xMelx202 made this video before this season of @ChallengeMTV started. How ironic. 😁😜
@ChallengeMTV: TFW you're playing whack-a-mole and you realize you're the mole 😱😩 #TheChallengeXXX is brand new, tomorrow at 10/9c! http://on.mtv.com/2l9RqTj
@ChallengeMTV: .@kailah_casillas has more than a few enemies in the Redemption House. Watch #TheChallengeXXX TOMORROW @ 10/9c! 👀 http://on.mtv.com/2xZcvFS
@JordanW_usa: Everyone all butt-hurt at my lil ol' opinion. I call em like I see em an I don't want her on my team when it's time to run. Eat it. I'm gone
@ChallengeMTV: "F*ck you, here's to me!" 😂 Don't miss a cutthroat episode of #TheChallengeXXX TOMORROW at 10/9c 🍻 http://bit.ly/2xZarxF
@t_raines33: Love ya, baby girl! 😘
@ZNichols15: Mondays. 😫
@EmFitMTV: 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 November 21st, Champs vs Stars airing on MTV.  Let's goooo. @ChallengeMTV @girlsinc
- @DerrickMTV: @EmFitMTV Back in da game..
@AneesaMTV: Just when you thought I couldn’t knock out one more show, I did. This one is for charity and I’m… https://www.instagram.com/p/BanSgkUB3nK/
- @DerrickMTV: @AneesaMTV Get ready for Aneesa to be back n karate choppin 🙌Derrick Kosinski added,
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: Are you ready? November 21st on @MTV!! #CHAMPSVSSTARS #THECHALLENGE #MTV # CHARITY @ Canyon Falls https://www.instagram.com/p/BanXAveDCRK/
- @DerrickMTV: @MTVASHLEYBROOKE Get ready for Ashley to be back n smashin shit again!! 🙌 #AshleySmash…
- @MTVASHLEYBROOKE: @DerrickMTV 😂😂 love you D
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: "@archill88: @Charlot22378 @MTVASHLEYBROOKE @MTV Lol she didn’t threaten! She peaced out! Needed a break " RT 😂  well I also had a sprained ankle. And my brace and new boobie bras we all lost. Not to mention a sick family member I helped when leaving
@KendalSheppard: Ran into @mikethemiz at #littlecesars and he said to get the 3 count combo meal. So we did.… https://www.instagram.com/p/BanQCMglIwP/  I think this is the funniest thing ever!! How come no one else is dying?! 😂😂😂
@ImSarahRice: "@Wack_Attack123: All I want from MTV is another season of the challenge where @ImSarahRice  and @WestonBergmann get to act like class clowns together again." RT I'll be chatting with him later this week for an all new 15 minutes of blame!! Guaranteed silliness will ensue!  http://Www.patreon.com/braincandy
@DerrickMTV: Get ready for Aneesa to be back n karate choppin 🙌 No one I mean no one gives a a better karate chop with a forearm better then this woman, ladies and gentlemen!! Play the clip!
@alexkidwell: Not his biggest fan or anything but I hope these rumors about @MTVBananas being on #CelebrityBB are true. Dude was born for that house.

►CHALLENGE TUESDAY 
@ChallengeMTV: WAKE UP, It's Challenge Day! ⏰ #TheChallengeXXX is brand new TONIGHT at 10/9c on @MTV! 🎉 http://on.mtv.com/2xZcvFS
@DerrickMTV: Waiting for tonight like...Damn, that redemption house is stacked with Monsters. You want me to do what?! Hit them in the head with a stick?! WTF...new Ep of @ChallengeMTV TONIGHT 10/9C @MTV
@ChallengeMTV: TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! @tjlavin's got one more surprise for the unsuspecting Challengers 😈💸 Tune in tonight @ 10/9c! http://on.mtv.com/2xZcvFS
@ChallengeMTV: Karma's a b*tch! Find out if @JustJem24's theory about @MTVBananas is right, TONIGHT at 10/9c on @MTV! 🔮 #TheChallengeXXX
- @ImSarahRice: @ChallengeMTV Ok but for real, this is 2 funny.  @braincandypod, looks like we'll have a lot to chat about on Monday's live Q&A!!http://Www.patreon.com/braincandy .
- @ImSarahRice: @ChallengeMTV @JustJem24 and 2 others   Ha! Jem may be onto something! 🤔😝@braincandypod We'll have to chat about it on Monday's live Q&A about the episode!
- @t_raines33: @ChallengeMTV From Redemption House to man of the house 🤙😜 #TheChallengeXXX
@tori_deal: I've been staying off social media cause some of the shit people tweet at me. I just hope u realize that everyone on MTV is a real person.
- @ChallengeMTV: @tori_deal The real DEAL. 🙌
- @ToriFiorenza: @tori_deal I knew I liked you...so true,well said. Keep Being amazing, in real life...where it counts. 😘
- @MTVtrey: @tori_deal I remember this feeling. Keep your head up
@tjlavin: Please check out The Challenge tonight if you get a chance. I think you’ll like it!❤️🤙 @Mtv… https://www.instagram.com/p/BapNwfjH7mQ/ 
@ChallengeMTV: YOU could win your very own signed Challenge jersey! Tune into a brand new episode of #TheChallengeXXX TONIGHT at 10/9c to find out how! 😱👕
@DerrickMTV: @MTV_Iwan: Matt Damon would make for a really good @DerrickMTV if they made a challenge movie I could see matt Damon being a physical beast " "RT Yeah...i think you're on the right track. Made for TV movie about my life starring Matt Damon playing me.  😆😆. So random! 👊
@DerrickMTV: Waiting for tonight like...Damn, that redemption house is stacked with Monsters. You want me to… https://www.instagram.com/p/Baoe6joh0-V/
@JennaCompono: "@xomarygallagher: When your bestie knows you're a "challenge addict" she makes your infant a cute onesie 🤗 #thechallengeandchillwithmommy #cantwaittowatchmyfavstonight @JennaCompono …" RT OH MY GOODNESS 😍😍😍😍
@MTVBananas: Seen behind me, the total of my bank account. 😎 @ChallengeMTV is new tonight at 10/9c! #TheChallengeXXX http://instagram.com/p/BapFOjlB_CP
@ChallengeMTV: Never before has there been more on the line. Literally. 💸 #TheChallengeXXX is brand new TONIGHT at 10/9c on @MTV! http://on.mtv.com/2l9RqTj
@ChallengeMTV: These Stars have no idea what to expect! #ChampsVsStars premieres 11/21 @ 10/9c! 💫
@ChallengeMTV: Tonight's Redemption Challenge has @Bruce_Lee85 puzzled 😓 Tune into #TheChallengeXXX on @ 10/9c to support your boy! http://on.mtv.com/2xZcvFS
@ChallengeMTV: "@iventurawtf93
Can't wait for the last redemption challenge! Hope my boy Bananas gets it done! @MTVBananas @ChallengeMTV #TheChallenge30 #TheChallengeXXX" RT Who's everybody rooting for? 🤔 #TheChallengeXXX
@espnW: What has athletes, musicians and entertainers competing for a good cause? The latest installment of @ChallengeMTV.
@t_raines33: Ready to hammer this one home tonight! 🔨 @ChallengeMTV is new at 10/9c - see ya there! #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: An all new episode of #TheChallengeXXX is on @MTV TONIGHT at 10/9c! You don't want to miss this one, trust me 👀
@ChallengeMTV: I👏can👏bare👏ly👏con👏tain👏my👏self👏 #TheChallengeXXX starts in 1 HOUR on @MTV! http://on.mtv.com/2xZcvFS
@BunimMurray: "@usweekly: Watch an exclusive sneak peek of @MTV's #TheChallenge! http://usm.ag/2zNFE43 " RT
Check out #tonight's #sneakpeek of @ChallengeMTV XXX #dirtythirty!!! 💪😲😲 #mtv #finalredemption
@WestonBergmann: The superhero pose. ....... #champsvsstars #TheChallengeXXX @ Tulsa, Oklahoma https://www.instagram.com/p/BapqA1NgCRN/
@syrusmtv: This is gonna be nuts... The Celebrity Challenge vs MTV stars!!!!! Let's Go!!!! http://fb.me/2m1FyBOvE
@CohenBrian_: A big night for some of the best athletes in the world to try to win a title. Oh and the World Series is on too. #TheChallengeXXX
- @ChallengeMTV: @CohenBrian_ Brian gets it 👏 #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: "@ToriDealFan: Tonight’s episode is going to be so good! #TheChallengeXXX " RT Shmood 😬 #TheChallengeXXX
@Clarence_Pryor: @MTVBananas always gives me strength to keep going. Coming up on @ChallengeMTV I wanna be his strength! #TheChallengeXXX #DiemStrong
@ChallengeMTV: "@thatguydevin93: Who is ready for tonight...#finalredemption #TheChallengeXXX" RT 🙋


►AS THEY SAW IT: "A Million More Reasons" 
@ChallengeMTV: Grab your friends and get to a TV because a new episode of #TheChallengeXXX starts NOW on @MTV! 📺👀  http://on.mtv.com/2xZcvFS
@DerrickMTV: GAAAAAAAME TIIIIIME!!! @ChallengeMTV #TheChallengeXX
@ChallengeMTV: TFW the competition is stacked 😩 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Leroy shaking his head)
@ChallengeMTV: Do you think we'll ever see @MTVBananas win another Challenge? Is this the time!? 🤔 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: Jemmye - "He's had very bad Challenge luck.")
@ChallengeMTV: Meanwhile, in the main house... @t_raines33 out here hallucinating 😳😂 #TheChallengeXXX (Pics of Tony sleeping by himself in his room, with a beach ball on one of the beds)
@ChallengeMTV: Them: How do you sleep at night!?  Tori: V well, thanks ✌️  #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: "In a bed of lies.")
@kailah_casillas: 😂😂 @t_raines33
@ChallengeMTV: .@TheOfficial_CT giving @MTVBananas a run for his money with that toast! 🍻 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: "F___ you, here's to me!")
@t_raines33: Me and all my friends, don't hate. 😂 #TheChallengeXXX (Pics of him sleeping on his back and the other way around)
- @ChallengeMTV: @t_raines33 Look back at it 👀
@ChallengeMTV: Me ready to watch the eliminated players f*ck sh*t up 👏 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tori and Kailah applauding as Redemption House arrives)
@MTVBananas: We literally drove @t_raines33 to insanity. Sorry, bud! #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: TWO guys will make it back from this Redemption Challenge! Thanks, Nelson! ✌️ #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Bananas smiling after hearing about the twist)
@ChallengeMTV: Me about LITERALLYYYY ANYTHING 🏃💨 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: Jemmye - "It's better than running.")
@ChallengeMTV: LOL at @JennaCompono calling them "whack sticks" 💀 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of her hitting stick on Tori's head)
@ChallengeMTV: Peep that #ChampsVsStars trailer thoooo 👀
@kailah_casillas: Lol they are giving me a hammer 🙀
@kailah_casillas: A whack stick @JennaCompono ?? 😹😹
@ChallengeMTV: Here it is! 🚨Tweet #TheChallengeXXX 10k times to unlock our signed jersey giveaway and ear your chance to win! GO NOW!
@_yazoh: #thechallengeChampsvsStars !!! #thechallengeXXX #thechallenge #mtv #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: This episode of #TheChallengeXXX in a nutshell 🕹 (GIF of redemption challenge in video game setting)
@MTVBananas: TJ: "just poke through those holes"  Me:   #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: RT if you're #TeamCaraMaria! 🎉 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of her jumping up after winning)
@PerfectMatchPod: Dario peekin his head out of that hole like he was peekin out from under the covers #TheChallengeXXX
- @ChallengeMTV: @PerfectMatchPod Me every morning and by morning I mean 3pm 💁 #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: .@t_raines33 is going IN on @Dario_medrano_ right now 😭🔨 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tony sitting down and hitting Dario repeatedly)
@ChallengeMTV: When you try to unlock bae's phone before they get out of the bathroom 🔒📱 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Leroy trying to unlock code)
@ChallengeMTV: MISSING: @MTVBananas from this challenge. IF FOUND: Please return 🕵 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: Jordan - "Bananas is in this, right?")
@t_raines33: Sorry, @Dario_medrano_ but they handed me a hammer. 🔨😂🔨 #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: DADDY'S HOME 😈 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: CT - "Everybody's getting grounded.")
@ChallengeMTV: .@tjlavin has me HYPED right now! 😬 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Cara reacting anxiously to him teasing about $1 million twist)
@ChallengeMTV: This dinner came with EXTRA salt 🐸☕️ #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tori watching)
@DerrickMTV: Elimination round with @MTVBananas into wack a mole with styrofoam sticks...I'm sorry but equilibrium's all f****d up...just sayin. @ChallengeMTV #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: .@JordanW_usa's struggle right now 😓 #TheChallengeXXX (cartoon of a person sweating trying to press either "Push Cara's Buttons" or "Don't push Cara's buttons")
@kailah_casillas: Another awkward dinner, what else is new. Can @JennaCompono and i ever just eat in peace? 😫
@emilylongeretta: When @JustJem24’s curse theory about bananas may actually be true #thechallengexxx
@ChallengeMTV: Oh no, bb Hunter be ok plz @hbarfield13 🙏 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: "My wrist is killing me," while wearing sling protecting his broken arm)
@ChallengeMTV: .@CaraMariaMTV serving lewks rn 👀 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of her face reactions while talking to Kailah)
@ChallengeMTV: When you accidentally walk in on your friend getting yelled at by their parents 🙈 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Jenna eavesdropping on Cara and Kailah's conversation)
@MTVBananas: Couldn't make it happen this time but like I said: be patient haters, there's plenty more to come! 😏 #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: LET'S GO @hbarfield13! ✊ #NoQuitters #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: CT on Hunter - "I got a new found respect for the little guy.")
@ChallengeMTV: SURPRISE! Y'all aren't playing for a mere $350k, you're actually playing for 1 MILLION DOLLARS! 💸💸💸 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of competitors' reactions to them finding out about TJ's mega twist)
- @t_raines33: @ChallengeMTV So many diapers, ya'll. #TheChallengeXXX
- @ChallengeMTV: @t_raines33 ALL the diapers 😷 #TheChallengeXXX
@t_raines33: Watching this "talk" with @kailah_casillas and @CaraMariaMTV right now like... #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: This is @tjlavin right now 😂 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Dr. Evil from Austin Powers)
@kailah_casillas: 1 million dollars 🙀🙀🙀🙀 (GIF of Dr. Evil from Austin Powers)
@BritniNicol: Thank you to everyone who was rooting for me this season and Love you to all my haters! ✌🏻 It is not the last you'll see of me!! 😘
@MTVBananas: A million dollars? That's why I'm out... If I was still there I'd take it all and run! ✌️ #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: The Challengers: Are you kitten me!?   @tjlavin: (GIF of a kitten)
@ChallengeMTV: Did he say the SECOND PURGE!? 😱 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tori reacting to second twist)
@ChallengeMTV: When you and your bff are in the same class and the teacher says "pick your own partners." 🙌 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Cara)
@ChallengeMTV: Isn't this ironic 🤔 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: Kailah - "Hunter's a strong competitor")
@ChallengeMTV: Y'all are weird af and I love it 😂 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Jordan and Tori)
@ChallengeMTV: Caption this 📝 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tony struggling to open box)
- @MTVBananas: @ChallengeMTV Wow, @t_raines33, didn't think I'd ever see you have trouble getting into a box. 🤷‍♂️ #TheChallengeXXX
- @t_raines33: @MTVBananas Funny guy. 🤦♂️
@ChallengeMTV: ✊@AneesaMTV getting that last laugh rn 😂 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: "Purge on.")
@StevenPlummer16: Hunter gained CT’s respect. No one can talk trash about him anymore #TheChallengeXXX
@kmacisco: I kinda hate then I went to the reunion so I know who makes the final 🙃🙃🙃 #TheChallengeXXX
@RealityRadioPod: Cara Maria's insane fans are making it really easy for me to root for Jordan to win XXX..
@ChallengeMTV: When you think you solved the puzzle and the producer be like... #NotExactly
@MTVBananas: WTF are definitely my feelings after tonight's @ChallengeMTV. Get yours now on http://Realjohnnybananas.com  #BananasSwag #TheChallengeXXX
@universaldance3: This episode is the episode I've waited all season for #TheChallengeXXX
@ksardelich: I think @tori_deal is my new favorite #TheChallengeXXX
@ToriFiorenza: It’s a tanagram...@DiemBrownMTV and I use to do these all day on the Challenge...miss her. 💕#TheChallengexxx
@ChallengeMTV: LET'S GO! @TheOfficial_CT the GOAT! 🙌 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of his face reaction)
@ChallengeMTV: Team Bahstan FTW! 🎉 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Cara and CT celebrating after finishing first and clinch finals berth)
@emilylongeretta: When @kailah_casillas just SERIOUSLY stepped up for a guy she doesn’t even get along with 🙌🏻🙌🏻 #TheChallengeXXX
@ty_wita_i: They’re competing for $1,000,000...I’m competing for this Challenge jersey 😂😈#TheChallengeXXX
@JennaCompono: Dam the box really killed us
@ChallengeMTV: ROOKIE👏OF👏THE👏YEAR👏 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tori's reaction after she makes final)
- @tori_deal: @ChallengeMTV Ahhhhhh!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! 🤘🏻👏🏻😩😩😩
- @00Hitsdiidii: @tori_deal I screamed so loud when you got that puzzle , congrats babe !🎉🎉🎉
@ChallengeMTV: Helping your partner even when you have no chance - now THAT'S sportsmanship @kailah_casillas 👏 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of her helping out Hunter)
@ChallengeMTV: Is there a worse feeling than when you're doing a puzzle and realize you're missing a piece? 😩 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: Jordan - "What the f___?!")
@ChallengeMTV: This Final is about to be STACKED 💪 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Cara & CT and Jordan & Tori)
@ChallengeMTV: There's only two more spots left in the Final! Who's it gonna be!? 🤔 #TheChallengeXXX


►AFTER HOURS AND THE AFTERMATH 
@t_raines33: Another shot at redemption. Unreal. Got to make it happen for that $1 Million!! 🙌 #TheChallengeXXX
@ActuallyAlexis: 3 of the 4 players headed to the final weren’t even *officially* in the game this time last week. THAT IS WILD. 😳😳😳#TheChallengeXXX
@AceNichols33: Hahahaha @JennaCompono you RAN away from Kailah and Cara talking. RAN. Lmao 😂😂😂 #TheChallengeXXX
- @JennaCompono: @AceNichols33 I was actually looking for snacks.. true statement I thought I left it on that table 😂
@kaycee0809: #TheChallengeXXX very cool @kailah_casillas good sport helping your teammate
@vibesofjenner: Tori was a favorite on are you the one and she’s still a favorite. i love that girl #TheChallengeXXX
@PrincesssZoyaa: @hbarfield13 deserves to go to this Final !!! #TheChallengeXXX
@carlateuk: CT and Cara from R.H. to the Finals no wonder they are the defending champs. #TheChallengeXXX  🤗🤗🤗
@JennaCompono: 🤦🏼♀️

@ChallengeMTV: WEST COAST! You ready for this? #TheChallengeXXX starts NOW on @MTV! 👏
@dc408dxnow: Well, tonight Redemption Island takes center stage here. Off to Colombia… #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Bold prediction, @JustJem24 🔮 What do y'all think? 🤔 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: He's had very bad Challenge luck.")
@dc408dxnow: Bananas has joined this house which is stacked much more than the main house. And maybe some karma might come back to him here. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And in the main house, @t_raines33 is just enjoying time by himself in his room. One of the three guys there… at least for now. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Tori is one of the four girls in the main house as she talks to Jailah. And now they get the clue of what's about to go down. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Leroy is in a stacked field in Redemption, along w/ all of these other people as they watch the sky light up before it gets serious.
@ChallengeMTV: It's everybody for themselves! 🔪 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: CT - "F___ you, here's to me!")
@ChallengeMTV: This Redemption Challenge about to be LIT 🔥 #TheChallengeXXX
@dc408dxnow: The Redemption kids are now by the pier. Last chance for these people to get back. And a puzzle, whack & clues. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: One girl and two guys will return by night's end, this would've been Nelson's spot. And the girls will begin proceedings. #DCChallenge
@CSUGradAkirk: The challenge comes in first segment off to a good start #dirtythirty
@ChallengeMTV: My spirit animal 😂 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: Jemmye - "It's better than running.")
@ChallengeMTV: *boop* #WhackSticks #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Jenna hitting Tori on the head with hammer)
@dc408dxnow: Now this becomes almost like I'm at a carnival watching this game being played with this mole set. #DCChallenge
@CSUGradAkirk: Hearing @JennaCompono interview bout the “ whack things” makes me miss the @AceNichols33  imitation of her cause that would’ve been great
@dc408dxnow: They have to put this puzzle in order as we hear @BritniNicol is now providing the musical soundtrack to this redemption. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Who's hyped!? #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Cara Maria jumping after winning)
@CSUGradAkirk: Of course Cara was going to win she was the heavy favorite #dirty30
@dc408dxnow: We expected @CaraMariaMTV to kill this, and she's the one who earns her way back here. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Guys to now take center stage. Two will earn their way back much earlier than I expected. But that reveal is coming sooner too. #DCNOW
@dc408dxnow: Now the guys. Bananas getting bopped but CT feeling undaunted. Leroy is also determined too. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: STOP! It's hammer time 🔨 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tony hitting Dario repeatedly w/ hammer)
@dc408dxnow: This is all about CT and Jordan… the rest are trapped. And Beast takes the first spot. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Jordan takes the other spot. And Bananas and Leroy get the ride home. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Shooketh 😂 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF: CT - "Everybody's getting grounded.")
@dc408dxnow: The ultimate purge has sent home a deep field in 20mins. And @tjlavin gives them a simple tease that this is about to change. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: This is getting good 🐸🍷 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of Tori at dinner)
@dc408dxnow: Our ten remaining players are at dinner, & it's becoming a tense night out for them. And Cara is in the center of this again. #DCChallenge
@CSUGradAkirk: Cara just gonna wait till the mtv vmas to talk to kailah oh wait she already did #Zing #dirty30
@dc408dxnow: Kailah talking to Cara. They're bringing up her being sent to redemption when she was last in this mansion. #DCChallenge
@CSUGradAkirk: Favorite rivalry this season has to be @JordanW_usa  vs Cara Jordan is pushing every one of her buttons it’s hysterical #dirty30
@ChallengeMTV: Be cuter, @JennaCompono. You can't 😭 #TheChallengeXXX
- @AceNichols33: @ChallengeMTV Fav part of the episode @JennaCompono looking for her snacks 😂😂😂
@dc408dxnow: Hunter has a cast on, and he's gonna take a chance to hopefully make this run and hope the arm doesn't take him out. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: WHAT DID TJ JUST SAY!? 😱 #TheChallengeXXX (GIF of competitors reacting to $1 million twist)
@dc408dxnow: Now the bombshell: @tjlavin reveals to the group that they're playing for the biggest prize ever: $1 Million. Game on now. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Of everyone left, only @tori_deal knows what it's like to play for 7 figures. Now the rest are about to experience this for the 1st time.
@dc408dxnow: These ten now being paired up for what might be the penultimate mission of this long season. A mini-final to separate the best. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: First, a crate, then ropes, plus endurance. Now we're seeing Camila & Derrick.
@dc408dxnow: The players are leaving behind Tony & Jenna, and if he has to make a run into the final they gotta get out of this deep hole here
@AshleyMarieMTV: @JordanW_usa killin it with that box roll!
@dc408dxnow: Jordan & Tori in 1st, Derrick & Camila in 2nd. Now a puzzle to see who figures out numerical figures in the dirt. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Hunter & Kailah and Tony & Jenna are trapped in stage 2. And CT & Cara are making this look easy as everyone else is twisted.  #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Now Jordan is first to begin digging as Boston is following. So do D/C. And the leader is making this look easy. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Now they gotta solve puzzles as individuals. First two guys and girls clinch finals berth. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: CT in first. Cara follows after him. How about them two going for a second title this year? #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: SCREAMING 🗣 #TheChallengeXXX
@dc408dxnow: Tony & Jenna are in last and supposedly checking out here. But it's not over quite yet. Anything can & might happen #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: The last two teams are off after the math caught them cold. Now they gotta face off for the last spot.
@dc408dxnow: Jordan goes in too. And sportsmanship being paramount here at the end. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: .@tori_deal also going to the final too. Third chance to go for the jackpot in 17 months.  #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: The three remaining teams are in their own Redemption scenario knowing two of them won't make it to the final. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: WHO'S READY FOR NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE!? 🙋 #TheChallengeXXX
@HaydenPWeaver: It’s so weird watching #TheChallengeXXX & thinking I was in middle school when I first came across this and now I know people on it #jealous  Also weird that people on it when I was in middle school are still athletic enough to be on it today. #DrinkYourProteinShake

@ChallengeMTV: “They say sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, in this challenge I wasn’t really either.”
😭 https://t.co/yrPiXeyASW
@DerrickMTV: "@BillandDaveshow: This @ChallengeMTV #TheChallengeXXX is off the chain!  Our guy @DerrickMTV is still alive! Down to the wire! #chicago #represent" RT Chi-town reppin..for sure 👊
@RealityRadioPod: Can we please stop combing the men and women for challenges. I'm tired and I think it's unfair for CM to ALWAYS be with CT. @BunimMurray  There needs to be a rule for each season, once you partnered up with someone you can't be with them until everyone has been wth each other.  CT needs to work with someone like Brittni. CM needs to work with a Tony eventually. No same partner rule needs to be initiated.
- @Jonnyboyy10: agreed. It rigs the entire competition and for someone like Kailah to get stuck with Hunter with 1 hand is BS.
- @CSUGradAkirk: Wait am I seeing this right Jon actually agreed with reality radio podcast lol
- @Jonnyboyy10: well, I think we both agree Cara whines too much and she always rewarded for so than others.
- @CSUGradAkirk: I disagree about them saying there over dirty 30 I think these past 3/4 episodes have been awesome!!
- @Jonnyboyy10: yeah i don't mind this season tbh
- @CSUGradAkirk: I mean to have a boys final be 99.9 percent positive to be CT Jordan and Derrick is going to be the best final mens since Rivals
- @Jonnyboyy10: yeah and the women's isn't horrible just don't like 2/3 of them lol
@JennaCompono: 13 days and then I can finally put a little weight on my foot!
@AneesaMTV: I cannot wait for #ChampsVsStars. I had the chance to raise awareness &bring issues of depression and suicide to the forefront @afspnational  Many people feel shame associated w/ mental health issues and thoughts of suicide and tend to suffer in silence. No more! #afsp
@EricBanks: Good night of @ChallengeMTV  last night! Everyone took an L that I hoped for except for the homie @DerrickMTV
@tjlavin: 🤙RT @nikeprincess69: Ohhh @tjlavin I still love seeing your face on my TV every week! I don't like that it's ending soon! 😩😩#challengexxx
@tjlavin: HahahaRT @HaveAndHoldTV: .@tjlavin dropping the 🔥🔥🔥 @ChallengeMTV #TheChallengeXXX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM81mJzXcAYiyHa.jpg
@tjlavin: 🤙RT @Jon_Durden: @tjlavin @MTV TJ!!! Great job this year bro! Best challenge yet. Bringing back Derek was a game changer.
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: Just casually planning people's demise while @jennacompono is wondering how she ended up on my https://www.instagram.com/p/Bar8kg-DvxS/
@Dario_medrano_: Man there so much shit I type on twitter than delete it... But this month we all done with that.
@DerrickMTV: SHOUTOUT to all my ppl's that PUNCHED their TICKET to the FINALS @ChallengeMTV this past week 🤙. Damn "Puzzle Ppl!!" 🙌@TheOfficial_CT @JordanW_usa @tori_deal @CaraMariaMTV
@DerrickMTV: SHOTS OUT to "The Rookie"- tori_deal for making her way to the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!! in her 1st… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bau1XZqhTxO/
@MTVBananas: The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars is coming! 💪 Don't miss the premiere on 11/21 at 10/9c! #ChampsVsStars https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNFtNTPX0AAs_Z5.jpg
@ChallengeMTV: A million dollars AND another purge? Last night's episode had it all! 💸  Watch it again NOW on @MTV.com ⬇️
@v_cakes: Peace out, it's been real ✌ #TheChallengeXXX


►LAST CALL: The Veterans and Jordan 
@ChallengeMTV: Wishing you the best, @mtvrrdarrell 👏
@mtvrrdarrell: Viva Mexico!!🇲🇽 We in the land of Los Cabos #WeGotEmLooking #wedlock
-  Derrick Kosinski‏Verified account @DerrickMTV:
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SHOUTOUT to my man @mtvrrdarrell!!! Got married this week!! The outfits with the fellas look great!! All the best to you, the family, and the wifey. ❤️ @ChallengeMTVDerrick Kosinski added,
@DerrickMTV: SHOUTOUT to MY MAN @mtvrrdarrell!! Got married this week!! All the best to you, your family, the… https://www.instagram.com/p/BamTnjohqQ7/
@MelindastolpMTV: @mtvrrdarrell congratulations to you and your family! Very exciting!
@mikethemiz: The #ItBaby is a GIRL!  If she gets half the brains, beauty, and strength of her mother @marysemizanin then she’s gonna be a powerful woman.
- @ThatCoral: @mikethemiz @MaryseMizanin Love you brother. Congrats and remember Auntie Coral gets to babysit!!!
- @mikethemiz: @ThatCoral My daughter is gonna have a lot of bad ass women watching over her.
- @DerrickMTV: @mikethemiz Atta boy 👊
@mikethemiz: Prince Charming and Cinderella never looked so good. #HalloweenGenderReveal #ItBaby
@ChallengeMTV: Congrats, @rachel_fitness! 👶👶 http://www.mtv.com/news/3042794/challenge-rachel-robinson-twin-babies/?utm=share_twitter …
- @rachel_fitness: @ChallengeMTV Thank you @mtv ❤️
- @KendalSheppard: @ChallengeMTV Love love love! Congrats @rachel_fitness on your beautiful family!! 😙😙 #mommiesofboys
- @shannanity: @ChallengeMTV “The Challenge Greatest” 😘😘😘
@ThatCoral: @rachel_fitness I love you and welcome to Motherhood and marriage. Enjoy every second!!
- @rachel_fitness: @ThatCoral Thank you Coral !!! ❤️

@JordanW_usa: "@KhaoticKendall: @JordanW_usa love you, but your cockiness makes me want to throw up. Caras my girl, and your comments about her being a baby sometimes are true" RT Most contradictory tweet of #TheChallengeXXX ??
@JordanW_usa: "@GoldJerry_GOLD: S/O to @JordanW_usa for being impressively mature and composed on @ChallengeMTV. Specifically when Hunter sent him in." RT I LOVE to play the game!! Tired of pussies getting their feelings hurt. PLAY!! #TheChallengeXXX
@JordanW_usa: "@Trainzombies: @JordanW_usa I like u Jordan but cara is one of the best in the challenges, makes no sense why u want the rookie who hasn't done shot over her #Confused" rt Let's do math. Cara has done 11 challenges. Won 1. Stellar record bro.
@JordanW_usa: "@Bossahogg82: @JordanW_usa: I think you don't like their entitled attitudes, but they are awesome at the Challenge.  Loved when CT said he didn't believe you." RT I HATE their attitudes. Cara and Camila both have only won 1 AFTER 11. And Cara won a season of half newbs. Sweet. I guess?
- @banksy878: @JordanW_usa @Challengeology I would of beat you @JordanW_usa anyways if you were in my final 👏🏻
- @JordanW_usa: @banksy878 Bro, we're not even in the same building.
- @banksy878: @JordanW_usa Hahaha ok bud 😂🙌🏻 Give me six months of straight training without my two jobs we would see who wins #notyou
@JordanW_usa: "@webbbieone: @jameselroy54321 @JordanW_usa #Jordan: "you're too emotional, I don't want to run final w/ you." #Cara: "am, not!"...proceeds to throw 💯 of Jordan's gear into the pool." RT HAHAHA! #truth
@JordanW_usa: "@CaraMariaArmy: @JordanW_usa why don't you say the same about ppl like CT, sexist much?" RT Told CT straight to his face, in the same convo, that I would drag his ass in a final. I shit on EVERYONE, evenly.
@JordanW_usa: On one rn! This twitter thing can be fun.
@JordanW_usa: **You can't argue with stupidity. They'll only bring you down to their level and beat you, every time.
@JordanW_usa: PSA* @tori_deal and I aren't dating. We just hook-up w mad girls together... Also, if you're hot and interested DM us. #sendnudes
- @tori_deal: @JordanW_usa 😈😜

@JordanW_usa: Congrats to the top 4 tonight!! Sealed our spots in the final and now we chillin 😎 Wish I could've watched! What'd y'all think!??
@JordanW_usa: Just landed so I'm catching up on EVERYTHING. Tori and I had a good lead until production made everyone stop to fix boxes. Gave em chance...
@JordanW_usa: AND I had my puzzle right EARLY if I would've seen that piece, so shout out @tori_deal for the oop!!
@JordanW_usa: From my first challenge my strategy has been the same: just make the final and let your legs do the talking then. Well we here now let's run
@JordanW_usa: Watching this weeks ep and WTF!? was @t_raines33 doing in that beam? Brother, you look like you're fencing for team USA
@JordanW_usa: Just watched @hbarfield13 send me to the #redemptionhouse and THATS how you play! Clutch win dude #TheChallengeXXX
- @hbarfield13: @JordanW_usa Thanks man good win coming out of redemption
@JordanW_usa: Huge reminder why I don't usually watch. No matter what the point or if you're right or wrong. Petty shit looks petty on Tv.
- @DerrickMTV: @JordanW_usa Yeah, and styrofoam sticks still look like styrofoam sticks.
@JordanW_usa: DAMN!! @DerrickMTV just watched the Elim w @MTVBananas and you boys killed that. D waxed that ass though, whew!
@JordanW_usa: @t_raines33 is killing me talking to all the #redroomboys ALL BY YOURSELF BRO.  #TheChallengeXXX
@JordanW_usa: Watching Tony and Hunter hump their crates is one of the hardest things I've ever done.
@JordanW_usa: They hate us, cause the ain't us 😎

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So, this dirty game changes once more in Colombia thanks to both two purges and one gigantic twist thrown in between. First, we saw the last Redemption House elimination where two guys' and one girls' spot was up for grabs, and everyone expected Cara and CT to emerge out of that and they did - and Jordan earned the other spot which in turn sent home Bananas, Leroy and Dario, along with Aneesa, Veronica, Britni and Jemmye. And Jordan, CT and Cara also pick up the first part of the Purge along with the former's partner Tori - her third time going for the money in 17 months. And this now leaves the pairs of Tony & Jenna, Kailah & Hunter and Derrick & Camila to fight it out for that last spot. And in between, TJ Lavin revealed to them that they are playing for $1 million.
   As we got to say there, "Game on now." Much more on all of this on the WRAP coming up later along with one of those life changers above.

 #DCExtraTime 

FIRSTHAND: DEVASTATION IN THE CARIBBEAN

An attribute of the ExtraTime stories that appear at the end of our weekly posts and on their own is to offer a different look at the people of the Trifecta, from the real-life experiences and struggles they encounter when the cameras aren't filming, to putting the events of the moment in context through the specter of these people. The three stories we're sharing with you this weekend best fit this unique aspect of our MTV coverage, and we begin with something that has dominated this year's headlines.

Devastation in streets of Anguilla
after Hurricane Irma (AFP)

This summer and early part of fall have seen the forces of nature take its toll on the North American continent: the Mexico City earthquake, the devastating wildfires in Northern California and, most especially, the ongoing Atlantic hurricane season. Four major cyclones of either Category 4 or 5 were recorded in the Atlantic since the first minor system formed back in April, and is on pace to be the most active season of this deadly phenomena to impact the East Coast and this region in twelve years. That year in 2005 during their stay in the Sunshine State, Johnny Bananas and his Real World Key West cast endured Katrina before they moved in, followed by Rita and then Wilma — where the fourth wall was broken down to let they and the crew ride out that third storm together.
   This 2017 hurricane season began with Hurricane Harvey, which left Houston under water, killed 90 people and cost over $70 billion in damage - the costliest hurricane since Sandy and 3rd behind that and Katrina. Shortly after came Irma, a Cat. 5 twister which barreled through much of the Caribbean and affected Florida: 134 people lost their lives and a price tag of $63 billion. After Jose spared most of the region, the fourth - Maria, also did damage to a region that didn't need any more punishment from Mother Nature: over 50 are confirmed dead, much more damage was inflicted by the storm's wrath, and most of the country remains without water and electricity, all leading San Juan, Puerto Rico's mayor to take a jab at the President for the lack of response to getting the help they needed so badly in this American territory.

Given what we have seen from her on Real World Portland and her two succeeding Challenges, it's safe to say that Nia Moore isn't always the most universally liked person in the MTV houses she has taken up residency in: her issues with Jordan and that infamous fight in Oregon remains burned in our recent memory bank. But that is not characteristic of who she is as a person overall: last year, she found a man who was living homeless with AIDS on the streets in her Atlanta hometown and thanks to the help of her and those on charitable sites, she helped save his life when he was on his last legs.
   As someone who now is a private flight attendant and being a food enthusiast while awaiting her chance at her own Challenge redemption after what happened on Exes 2 being so close to a final but saw bad habits take over her again, just recently Nia was assigned to work a flight to the British territory of the island of Anguilla. Like those who travel to the Caribbean, she expected to enjoy being able to sit back and relax is this island located east of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and is a popular tax haven for the rich and wealthy. What she didn't expect was what she would encounter the moment she set foot in one of the countries that was in the storm's path when Irma hit this island.
   Earlier this month, Nia posted an extended note on her Instagram @TheRealNiaMoore offering her firsthand experience being in Anguilla in the aftermath of both Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the staggering devastation left behind. There, she shared a moment she had with a resident of the Caribbean who, though he lost just about everything, was lucky to still be alive. We've reposted that here in rich text form which follows below.

“When I got called to work this trip to Anguilla, I thought I was going to parlay at some beachfront resort for a few days, cocktail in hand with not a care in the world. It never occurred to me that Irma had just swept through this island. Media hadn't really mentioned Anguilla. From the aerial view out the plane's window, everything looked ok. Then we landed.

    The drive to the hotel with my pilots was pretty quiet, and for good reason. The roads were littered with debris, and ripped power lines. Every house, store, cafe and hotel was badly beaten to some capacity, if not totally decimated. We learned that most of the island was still without power, just as we'd heard about so many neighboring ones.

   Our hotel was running on a generator, that gave out for hours throughout the day. The shower in my room didn't work. No restaurants nearby were open, the market only carried non-perishables so we went old school and stocked up on top ramen, chips and water. Needless to say, it felt like we were roughing it. That was until I talked to an old man sitting outside the market.

   He walked a few miles there because it was the only place nearby that had wifi, and he needed it to communicate. He told me that the only home he'd ever lived in was lost in the storm. He was now living in an abandoned garage that no longer had a roof because Irma took it with her. When I apologized and asked him if there was anything I could offer to buy him, his response left me speechless.

   His smile was so big--one of those ear to ear grins--like he'd just found out he was going to be a grandpa or had just won some money. He laughed, slapped his knee and said "my girl, I'm doing wonderful! I have everything I need." Everything he needed was gone though, or do I supposed. Then he said, "We have enough water, food. But more importantly we have each other! We have sunshine, and air in our lungs. So we have everything. We will rebuild. And it will take time. But we still have everything that truly matters. Irma couldn't take it from us."

   I wanted to share this because his dignity and outlook really moved me. It's one thing to feel compassion for all the victims on the news, as we all did watching the coverage from the safety of our homes that weren't in the storm's path. But to suddenly be dropped into the middle of such devastation is a whole different realization.

   So as I head home, to my unscathed apartment, hot running water, uninterrupted internet/electricity and endless food options--I'm a new kind of thankful. Not just for those little tangibles that we always take for granted, but for the stuff that really matters. The air in my lungs, the love that surrounds me, and each sunrise...that gift of experiencing a new day...

That is all we will ever really need. It's all that matters. So...smile.”

- @TheRealNiaMoore on Instagram

Nia concluded the note by writing in the captions, "God's grace is everlasting. #Thankful 🙏🏽," and in the comments section those who read that note were moved by this overwhelming trip. One person wrote, "people need experience this more....glad you shared this. it's always the same thing I see, so much poverty you wonder if you were in that environment how would you know the difference in privledges we call the norm today. Ty for sharing."
   Another told her, "We should never forget how fortunate we are for those things we take for granted.... keeping that in mind everyday changes our prospective when it comes to what is really important in our lives! God in control babe! 🙏🏿."  And a third follower commented, "If you travel the world you will see the difference in American poor and other countries poor. Truly a humbling experience. Great story!!"

Yes, it's one thing to watch breaking news coverage of major disasters taking place around the world, such as the one that took place in the Caribbean. But the devastation isn't truly magnified until it is experienced in person and seeing how people's lives have been altered drastically when nature's fury battles to take away everything in its wake, but not the spirit of those people.

   Nia is not alone: Jemmye and her Real World Back to New Orleans cast helped with the rebuilding of the Crescent City in the aftermath of Katrina, while roommate Preston spent a summer in Asia and in several countries where its residents were living below the poverty line. And recently, Hayden & Gianna from AYTO Season 5 traveled to Honduras along with The Bachelor's Ben Higgins as part of his Humanity & Hope United program to help needy families in one of the world's poorest countries.

   As the holidays now begin to approach, those of us can be fortunate to have everything. But at the same time in the aftermath of all of these disasters and tragedies, there is also some sympathy of those who aren't privileged, including that man Nia meet in those streets. And this is a good reminder to not forget about them as their rebuilding efforts continue and to think about them too.

Although the worst of the storms have now past, the rebuilding efforts continue in Florida, Texas and the Caribbean following this unforgettable storm season, along with the Northern California wildfires. The American Red Cross continues to accept donations at www.redcross.org and its toll-free phone and mobile numbers, and every dollar counts and if you want to do your part in helping your neighbors, it would be a great appreciation to them when they are in the most need.

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Still ahead this weekend, a Challenge champion and one who started her MTV career with one who's had an eventful comeback year enters the next phase of her life… in more ways than one. But before we tell you who it is, the Are You The One? house faces their biggest challenge yet: send their strongest power couple to the Truth Booth with a hope that they can finally get the game going… Find out if they succeed, plus tragedy hits home for an alum of the love fest.

   Meanwhile, tonight promises to be a night full of emotion, excitement and more as the band I love and had the honor of meeting, Linkin Park, gathers with some of their fellow friends from the music world to remember the late Chester Bennington at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. YouTube will have the live stream of this special concert tonight, and DCNOW will have live coverage of that starting shortly on @DC408DxNow.

   Enjoy that, and thanks for joining us for the Pulse of Dirty 30. See you tomorrow as we continue our look Inside the MTV Trifecta, and enjoy your weekend.

- I AM DC