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Last week, the Champs made it 2 for 2 in overall challenge wins over the Stars, but it came at a price: a freak injury to the girl they call the Barbie Beast saw Jenna be medically evacuated from the game, and for the latest new member of the Champions club, she received devastating news in her family in what has been an eventful year for her. But all eyes were on the Star of the Stars when tensions rose when he publicly stated his position to not want to do anything with the establishment.
It's what happened there with Ashley and Terrell Owens that this week it all comes to a head -- with everything going on, will she still gut it out and hope things get better for her dad? What happens when the karma that has been thrust upon Team Blue gets into Team Red? Plus, the dirty play that defined the most recent regular Challenge gets to the head of one of the Champs, and is there another one of those eliminations?
All the action, reaction and interaction from Week 3 of Champs vs. Stars awaits you here... and if you're one of those who's outgoing, cares about every aspect of yourself and absorbs everything pop culture, find out after the diary on ExtraTime which MTV alum is now getting to do join the new installment of a popular series that brought a niche TV channel into cable prominence.
All of those are ahead as we bring you the Pulse of Champs vs. Stars.
►IN BETWEEN
@ChallengeMTV: Is that @KingJames or @mikethemiz? 👀 Don't miss an all new episode of #ChampsVsStars, Tuesday @ 10/9c! We're playing Slamball 🏀💥 http://on.mtv.com/2AkxWzc
- @DerrickMTV: @ChallengeMTV I bet Mike really did hit that shot, and if @KingJames was playin, it'd look look like NBA JAM the video game out there.
- @ChallengeMTV: @KingJames @mikethemiz @KingJames see you on the court? 🤔
@DerrickMTV: Taking a look back on how I got back and walked right into a BOMB. The challengemtv franchise… https://www.instagram.com/p/BcJWVlxh4qY/
@kailah_casillas: If you know anything about me, you’d know I’m a @halsey Stan. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR & go listen to her & @G_Eazy song that dropped today “Him & I” ♥️
@shannanity: I woke up this morning and all my friends have mid life crisies every text be like “I done fucked up” 😂 well you turning to me for advice that’s your first problem son
@SHOTOFYAGER: @DerrickMTV @MTV_NellyT I think it might be time to get @t_raines33 on #ChallengeMania! You know what they say...when it Raines...it pours. What does everybody else think!? How about we get this #ChallengeAccepted!? #ChallengeXXX #Dirty30 #NotDirty20 #30for30
@ChallengeMTV: Keep the tissues close when watching this heartfelt conversation between @JennaCompono and @ZNichols15 😭 #ChampsVsStars is all new, Tuesday at 10/9c!
@kailah_casillas: IT’S OFFICIAL. @MarieeTBD @SylviaMTV @iamkamiam_ & I TAKE ATLANTIC CITY FOR SYLS BDAY IN TWO WEEKS! 🎉🎉💕 I CANT WAIT 😱😛 PARTY TIME 👏🏼👏🏼
- @iamkamiam_: @kailah_casillas Yayyy 😜😜😜💕💕
@TeaTimeWithToya: Watching Family Guy and Stewie just showed Brian his audition tape for @MTV Real World. Lol I wish he was on my season. I woulda traded Trey or Swift for him in a heartbeat 😂😂
- @MarieeTBD: Omg I miss you. @TeaTimeWithToya
- @MTVtrey: @TeaTimeWithToya I actually wouldn’t have minded Meg or Lois myself 😶😜
@DerrickMTV: I see you threw "Challenge Mania" PODCAST a ❤️ @kailah_casillas, but how about making an appearance some time?! Maybe you bring your hubby with ya?! Would love to hear who's ass he'd like to kick the most 😜 #ChallengeMania w/ @SHOTOFYAGER
@DerrickMTV: If you want to get a deeper, closer, more underground look challengemtv, with my eyes, thru The… https://www.instagram.com/p/BcMBzgLBkiB/
@CSUGradAkirk: listening to episode one of #ChallengeMania with @DerrickMTV and @SHOTOFYAGER its so great to hear to Derrick in podcast form again he's one of the main reasons why I do interviews with the MTV shows cause of Derrick and @BrandonDNelson
@CaraMariaTea2: Wow @CaraMariaMTV was such a strong beautiful girl during Dirty 30. So glad to see her win a total of 5 daily missions, a puzzle redemption against 4 other girls, and the purge. How far she came as a competitor, and how happy she is now is all that matters. #TheChallengeXXX
@ChallengeMTV: Bad luck keeps hanging around The Champs! 😱 First Jenna gets hurt, and now Emily is battling an injury in an all new #ChampsVsStars, Tuesday @ 10/9c! 💥 http://on.mtv.com/2BENmi2
@ChallengeMTV: Another member of the Champs' team might be leaving early, while someone on The Stars' side loses his cool 🔥 #ChampsVsStars is all new, Tuesday at 10/9c! http://on.mtv.com/2AkxWzc
@DerrickMTV: The @BritniNicol Kiss, the Hickey on my neck, and the Chicks who I thought were pretty damn cool. It's the behind the scenes @ChallengeMTV. And it's all on the NEW CHALLENGE PODCAST. Follow my co-host @SHOTOFYAGER. #ChallengeMania is here 😤
@ChallengeMTV: CT and TO really got into it last week. See the epic conclusion to their feud, this Tuesday at 10/9c 💥 #ChampsVsStars http://on.mtv.com/2AkxWzc
@ChallengeMTV: MAN DOWN! 😱 Catch an all new episode of #ChampsVsStars this Tuesday at 10/9c! http://on.mtv.com/2AkxWzc
@TheOfficial_CT: ...about last night. #hideandseek #peekaboo #saftb #dadbod 😆 https://www.instagram.com/p/BcPz8rwnwzz/
@SHOTOFYAGER: IT’S OFFICIAL! #ChallengeManiacs have been wondering what’s coming up next! It’s going to be @DerrickMTV Vs. @t_raines33 w/ @SHOTOFYAGER on Ep.2 of #ChallengeMania, coming at you on TUESDAY! When…
- @DerrickMTV: @SHOTOFYAGER That pic looks like the Red Room Leader is about hit the TONIGHT SHOW, but that's just how we do!! 🙌🙌🙌
@MTVBananas: There needs to be a day in between Saturday and Sunday.
@DerrickMTV: If you haven't heard MY NEW CHALLENGE PODCAST, stop by and LAUGH A LITTLE!! 😜 We just hit #4 in @iTunes "TV/FILM" category in just our 1st week!! 😆 @t_raines33 is up NEXT!! Link is in MY BIO! We'll be drinking @SHOTOFYAGER the whole way thru!! 😤
@SHOTOFYAGER: WOW, @DerrickMTV and I need to thank everyone who has helped make #ChallengeMania the FOURTH RANKED #Podcast in the TV & Film category on iTunes in our debut week! If you want to help us climb even higher you can 1)Subscribe 2)Rate and 3)Review #THANKYOU https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/challenge-mania/id1204429149?mt=2 …
@ChallengeMTV: Zach: "Wes, do your best impression of me." Wes: *Flexes, pops blood vessel* #ChampsVsStars is all new, TOMORROW at 10/9c! 💪 http://on.mtv.com/2BENmi2
@gthammond92: @DerrickMTV that resume you have in your bio D, it was like growing up with you, and you still got it, I hope you do another 10 challenges cus you were all I looked forward to watching
- @DerrickMTV: @gthammond92 Holy ****!! Not sure if I can get a cooler compliment then that! I def grew up on TV for a while there. Punk ass 19yr old, to married w/ a kid, to disappear, to divorce, to...Back in Da Game. 😁
- @WillBR9: @gthammond92 @DerrickMTV I second that. derrick and ct were always the most feared guys on the challenges. Them derrick vs brad were epic. I wonder if @BradFiorenza will be back next year too
- @DerrickMTV: @WillBR9 Brad is a SOLID competitor!! Me and B-rad have had some battles back in the day! He has definitely had some EPIC @ChallengeMTV moments!! I'm with you! #FreeBrad
- @alibakerevans: @DerrickMTV This is so true though... I'm 30 and I remember watching you on RR in your first season! I was so pumped to see you and Veronica come back, it felt like I grew up with y'all 💜
- @DerrickMTV: @alibakerevans Sometimes I feel like the cartoon characters from "Tom and Jerry"...Lol
@shannanity: SLY dog @SylviaMTV - Yo strong hearted motherfucking Boss bitch - I love you mucho - HAPPY FUCKING BIRTHDAY 😘😘
@NikaRashaun: Happy Birthday to this Boss Beauty 🎂💜👸🏻!! @SylviaMTV
@ChallengeMTV: Don't underestimate Michelle Waterson because of her size 💪 #ChampsVsStars is all new, TOMORROW at 10/9c! @karatehottiemma http://on.mtv.com/2BENmi2
@t_raines33: I'm recording The Challenge Mania podcast tn w/ @DerrickMTV and @SHOTOFYAGER submit any questions you have to them and hear them answered by yours truly. #ChallengeMania here's the link to subscribe:
@DerrickMTV: "@lextm94: @DerrickMTV @ChallengeMTV Great first ep! Your old podcast was one of the first podcast I listened to, now I'm a junkie 😂 looking forward to your interviews!" RT I just went system overload!! 2 of the BEST @ChallengeMTV commentary specialists all in 1 tweet....I don't know what to do with myself right now. 😳
@t_raines33: I'm recording The Challenge Mania podcast tn w/ @DerrickMTV and @SHOTOFYAGER submit any questions you have to them and hear them answered by yours truly. #ChallengeMania here's the link to subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/challenge-mania/id1204429149?mt=2 …
- @DerrickMTV: @t_raines33 The man has NO FEAR!!! 1st he's calling out all the 30 year olds demanding a regime change!! AND now he's taking questions!!I CANT WAIT TO HEAR WHERE I RANK ON TONY's HIT LIST!! 🔪#ChallengeMania!!
@t_raines33: #ChallengeMania number 2 most subscribed podcast on iTunes right now. Go subscribe and help get it to number 1! @DerrickMTV @SHOTOFYAGER
@DerrickMTV: STOP BY AND MEETCHYA FAVES!! TICKETS: https://www.eventsprout.com/event/challengethrowdown …
$30 to get in and party with us for a good cause. 50% of the proceeds go to @DiemBrownMTV #medgift and the veteran foundation a warriors mind. ❤
@mikethemiz: Proving I can still do the challenges but I will stick to hosting. Watch The Challenge: #ChampsVsStars tonight at the 10 spot on @mtv
@TheOriginalDre_: The Caucus Challenge: Spring Break Battle PT. 1 https://youtu.be/Idj9YeiGxek via @YouTube PLEASE CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE SERIES‼️‼️🙏🏻🙏🏻😩 @JustJem24 @MarieeTBD @v_cakes @kailah_casillas @JennaCompono @MTV_AMANDAG @MTVASHLEYBROOKE @SylviaMTV @MTV_Candice
- @MTV_Candice: @TheOriginalDre_ That was awesome!!!! The elimination round with Ceasar & Bob was lit asf! 🔥🔥 Congrats to Sherlyn & Bob! All of you are dope competitors and did a great job, keep up the good work. 😘
@emilylongeretta: This is a tough one. Exclusive sneak peek of one of my favorites on @ChallengeMTV going through a really hard time @MTVASHLEYBROOKE #ChampsVsStars
- @MTVASHLEYBROOKE: @emilylongeretta I probably won't be watching tonight but thank you for everyones support. I love each of yall so much more than you know♥️
@ChallengeMTV: Challenge Day mood! 🙌 Catch an all new episode TONIGHT at 10/9c! #ChampsVsStars http://on.mtv.com/2nteIoo
@DerrickMTV: Ep 2 of the NEW CHALLENGE PODCAST w/ The Controversial @t_raines33 is up....won't wanna miss how… https://www.instagram.com/p/BcVA29GhMU1/
@MTV_AMANDAG: Don't y'all get tired of having these pointless photoshoots everyday for IG? Like wtf??? Get a real job and make a difference in the world.
@ChallengeMTV: Ashley's forced to make a difficult decision when she receives heartbreaking news from home 💔 See what happens next on a new #ChampsVsStars, tonight at 10/9c. http://on.mtv.com/2BENmi2
@DerrickMTV: NEW CHALLENGE PODCAST w/ "The Smartest Man in @ChallengeMTV History"- 🤔@t_raines33 is UP!! Won't wanna miss how dark this one gets!!! FOLLOW my co-host!@SHOTOFYAGER. Enjoy! #ChallengeMania 💪 😤
@t_raines33: New episode of the #ChallengeMania podcast with @DerrickMTV @SHOTOFYAGER is up! We go over the Redemption house, the many altercations throughout the season, and the 20's vs. 30's debate.
@MTVBananas: A spider just crawled by me, but I didn't kill him. Instead I ran and hid so he can spend the rest of his day stressing about where I'm hiding 🕷👀
@MTVShows: Remembering #ChampsVsStars is back TONIGHT @ 10/9c on @MTV! 😬🎉
- @MTVASHLEYBROOKE: @MTVShows Who's tuning in
@Jg5_era: Derrick CT Bananas & Darrell vs Tony-2 Kids, Jordan so-Wiseley Nelly T, and Hunter. I'm taking the 30's squad 10/10 times; Demolition style #ChallengeMania #Darrellsshorts @DerrickMTV @SHOTOFYAGER @t_raines33
@DerrickMTV: Get ready for TONIGHT's "Champs Vs. Pros" 10/9C @ChallengeMTV w/ #ChallengeMania and @SHOTOFYAGER. NEW PODCAST feat. @t_raines33 walks us thru his ups and downs on #TheChallengeXXX and where our Worlds Collide!!
@SHOTOFYAGER: What happens when a #Challenge competitor tries to use their weekly phone call to reach someone they’re not allowed to call? @T_Raines33 talks about his attempt w/ @DerrickMTV and I on our brand new episode of #ChallengeMania #WhoYouGonnaCall #TonyTuesday https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/challenge-mania/id1204429149?mt=2 …
@EmFitMTV: Who's ready for episode 3 tonight?! 😍 #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Are you guys ready for the @ChallengeMTV tonight! You guys live tweeting with me tonight? #ChampsVsStars
@MTV: Ashley gets a personal call from home that forces her to make a tough decision during tonight's episode of @ChallengeMTV's #ChampsVsStars at 10/9c: http://on.mtv.com/2BNBo5F
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: #RIPDAD
- @t_raines33: @MTVASHLEYBROOKE Dude was looking Challenge ready 💪 again my thoughts are with you Ash. Keep your head up.
- @DerrickMTV: @MTVASHLEYBROOKE Great pic Ash..
@EmFitMTV: Warming up. #ChampsVsStars @karatehottiemma
@ArianeAndrew: 30 min before a new episode of the challengemtv at 10/9c @mattdillon1983… https://www.instagram.com/p/BcWAyRanzQ0/
@EmFitMTV: Got to talk to @espnW about my return to The Challenge! Take a read 😊💪🏼 http://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/article/21679465/champs-vs-stars-olympian-kim-glass-fitness-guru-emily-schromm …
@MTVBananas: "@DanielleD143: Me ignoring all my responsibilities at work and watching @MTVBananas live Instagram was worth it 😂😀" RT My live provides far better benefits!
@MTVBananas: "@shannonduncan40: There's no Challenge without @MTVBananas plain talk!! #ChampsVsStars" RT You can't spell Challenge without BANANAS
►AS THEY SAW IT: "Slamballs & Elbow Brawls"
@ChallengeMTV: The Challenge: #ChampsVsStars starts right now on @MTV! Are you watching + tweeting with me? 💥
@mtvcanada: ON NOW: A *shocking* new episode of @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars. 😱
@JustinaMusic: Tune in RIGHT NOW to @mtv "The Challenge" #ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: HERE WE GO!!! #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV
@ChallengeMTV: "@alexsaflocka: ITS LIT #champsvsstars" RT 🔥🔥🔥
@ChallengeMTV: .@TheOfficial_CT is not one to be trifled with 🙅♂️ #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Bananas - “Anyone who knows CT knows that this guy always has to get the last word in.”)
@CaraMariaTea2: Daddy CT putting TO in check. We Stan #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Who do you think is in the wrong on the @ChallengeMTV?#ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: TO has taken more hits this past week than he took in 16 NFL seasons 🏈 #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV
@ChallengeMTV: I'm wrecked 😭 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of Jenna and Zach sharing a hug as she leaves, followed by Zach saying to her, “You’re going to be OK.”)
@CaraMariaMTV: Open request to all challenge viewers with computer skills and free time: can someone please put together a compilation of fight/drama scenes where i am literally just eating in the background? 🤣🍩
@sashakrew: Zach and Jenna are so cute bye #ChampsVsStars
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: I'll do a live tomorrow explaining why I hadn't left yet and more #champsvsstars
@ChallengeMTV: This is purely a "team building exercise" 😂 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Bananas to Justina - “This won’t be the first time I’ve put women’s clothing on.”)
@Maserobbiee: @ChallengeMTV @BunimMurray @mtv GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT! And the people want Maserobbiee. I’m ready 😈#maserobbieeforthechallenge
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: Glad you're getting so much better @JennaCompono
@arutan7: Well now that @JennaCompono has me crying 😭 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: .@MTVBananas is looking red hot 💃🔥 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of Bananas with a bra and red hair on)
@ChallengeMTV: WHO WORE IT BETTER!? @JustinaMusic or @MTVBananas 🤔 #ChampsVsStars (Video of them in their outfits)
- @MTVBananas: @ChallengeMTV 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
@ArianeAndrew: Yassss @JustinaMusic! I love that idea! #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Sometimes you just need to dive right in and take a risk! #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @ArianeAndrew You woulda killed it 👏 #ChampsVsStars
@JustinaMusic: TUNE IN NOW for a brand new #ChampsVsStars on @MTV ❗️💣🚨
@ChallengeMTV: What could possibly go wrong next?! 😫 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Miz - “Champs, Stars... I have some unfortunate news.”)
@Steven_Plummer2: #ChampsVsStars time! I’m ready for that sneak peek of next season though 👀
@AneesaMTV: Can’t wait for @JustinaMusic and @karatehottiemma to try and double team me in this wrestling/tackling match
@TheOfficial_CT: @MTVBananas @JustinaMusic #teambuilding
@MTVBananas: I walked a mile in @JustinaMusic shoes... I could walk 100 miles in her shorts! #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV
- @ChallengeMTV: @JustinaMusic @MTVBananas Nice bush 😂
@ChallengeMTV: Another one bites the dust! 😱 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Miz - “T.O. has quit the competition.”)
- @cohuttalee: @ChallengeMTV He gone.
@t_raines33: I'm going to start a petition demanding that @ZNichols15 and @JennaCompono get back together. The hopeless romantic in me can't take them being apart anymore. #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV
- @JennaCompono: @t_raines33 Hahahaha aww tony
@ChallengeMTV: Time to squash this bad blood and remember why we're all here 🙏 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: CT - “We’re here to play.”)
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: Glad you're getting so much better @JennaCompono
- @JennaCompono: @MTVASHLEYBROOKE Thank you 💕💕💕💕
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: Champs had a good meme-fest after this happened. Not gonna say who made this one though, you've gotta guess!! #thechallenge #champsvsstars
- @ChallengeMTV: @MTVASHLEYBROOKE SAVAGE 😭
@ChallengeMTV: Back to business y'all! LET'S PLAY SOME SLAM BALL! 🏀 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Miz - “LET’S GET IT ON!”)
@AneesaMTV: Ha @mikethemiz no tackling or holding.... sure
- @MTVASHLEYBROOKE: @AneesaMTV 😂 now that's a good joke
- @DerrickMTV: @AneesaMTV Ha!! Looks like the only thing to do!
@TheDapperPup: @RomeoMiller is such a sweetie pie #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: What do you think the news is? #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: When no one was shooting with you in the gym 🏀 #ChampsVsStars (Picture of Zach)
@LastQueens__: CT is a real one. I'm glad he apologized on the behalf of himself. I love him #Growth #ChampsVsStars
@AneesaMTV: @JennaCompono You definitely said “errighty”
- @JennaCompono: @AneesaMTV Hahaha 🤦🏼♀️ always!
@shawnemerriman: @ChallengeMTV @MTVBananas Somebody get ya mans 😂😂😂
- @MTVBananas: @shawnemerriman Don't hate me because I'm beautiful 👱♀️ #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV
@Steven_Plummer2: TO quit oh wow #ChampsVsStars
@Jg5_era: Whoever runs @ChallengeMTV twitter is an absolute legend 😂#ChampsVsStars
@DerrickMTV: Ya'll keep on sleepin on @JODYHiGHROLLER!!! Get you that MVP RAFF!! #Raffael #TMNT 🙌 @ChallengeMTV
@ItsAll_AboutTee: Bruh , T.O. is a pussy . Lmfao .
@ChallengeMTV: This challenge ain't no thang for RiFF RAFF @JODYHiGHROLLER 🤷♂️ #ChampsVsStars (GIF of him at press conference table.”)
@JennaCompono: Well guys that’s that! 13 weeks I’ve been out but made a great recovery and I’m back on my two feet without crutches or a boot 💪🏼
@ChallengeMTV: .@ItsMattRife is desperate here! 😩 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: “Will you please come back to this competition?”)
@ChallengeMTV: "I'm just ready to get this W, sweep the floor with them, and leave." @ZNichols15 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of sweeping Matt and Romeo)
@ChallengeMTV: You KNOW It's going down when bodyguards are involved 😱 #ChampsVsStars (video of Romeo, bodyguards and Zach getting into it)
- @kareem_fathalla: @ChallengeMTV He’s being “lil” Romeo right now
@ChallengeMTV: 3-0! The Champs Team takes the W once again! 🏆 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of them applauding after winning)
@XFANTASTICFOX: I need to catch up on @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars to see @ArianeAndrew lay the smackdown on the competition
@itskimglass: ... 😬🤣😂😝
@itskimglass: Losing is never fun...
@ChallengeMTV: You are in our thoughts and in our hearts, @MTVASHLEYBROOKE ❤️ #ChampsVsStars (GIF of her leaving after receiving news about her dad passing away)
@ArianeAndrew: My heart goes out to @MTVASHLEYBROOKE! ❤️❤️❤️
@JennaCompono: Poor thing, prayers and love to you 💕💕💕💕 @MTVASHLEYBROOKE
@ChallengeMTV: .@RomeoMiller is out for blood 💉 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: “I don’t mind a little revenge.”)
@FloribamaShore: His hair is full of secrets 🙊 @TheOfficial_CT #MTVFloribamaShore #ChampsVsStars
@KathleenMcGann: @TheOfficial_CT talking about Gus’s hair game on #FloribamaShore but are you forgetting you are the original with hair swag? #ChampsVsStars
@EmmyMorning: aww that was sweet of @ZNichols15 💜💜💜 #ChampsVsStars
@AliviaHuntxr: Champs v stars got cut down by like four weeks lmao
@itskimglass: What do you guys think we need to change in order to do better throughout the rest of the challenge?
@AneesaMTV: I love my @MTVASHLEYBROOKE She will always have a special place in my heart.
- @MTVASHLEYBROOKE: @AneesaMTV You know how much I love you girl❤️ so proud of you too 😘
@ChallengeMTV: "At some point, there's a caveat attached to that and you're gonna owe them something." 🤔 @MTVBananas #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Bananas - “Making a deal with Wes is like accepting a handout from the mafia.”)
@delise_d: This #ChampsvsStars episode got me like @ChallengeMTV
@EmFitMTV: The most epic shirt @WestonBergmann
@ecjerome: WES NOOOOOOOOO #champsvsstars
@AneesaMTV: @WestonBergmann shirt
@ChallengeMTV: Me when @RomeoMiller said he'd donate to everyone's charities 👏 #ChampsVsStarsMe
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: Much love @ZNichols15 ❤️. You're a great guy
@MTVBananas: That time @ZNichols15 almost got shanked in the shower by Master P's posse 🔪 @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: Go behind the scenes of the DIRTIEST Reunion ever! Check out the full version (Link below) https://youtu.be/k7wCj0b3j5A @ChallengeMTV @MTV #ChampsVsStars #thechallengexxx #Bananasdoingthings
- @DerrickMTV: @MTVBananas NAZDROWIE, Johnny!
@ChallengeMTV: So where's RiFF RAFF? 🤔 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Glad you're on the road to recovery, @JennaCompono! We'll miss you the rest of the game 👏 #ChampsVsStars
@Mr_Survivor_: Classy move by @ZNichols15 to donate to @MTVASHLEYBROOKE charity. #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Dang @RomeoMiller giving all of us donations to our charity is the http://bomb.com ! Will be so excited to get that chingle chingle for @BLACKGIRLSROCK ! #ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: Wes might be the LVP but he wins the award for Best Boyfriend for putting a picture of his girlfriend on his shirt 🐶 @WestonBergmann @ChallengeMTV @MTV #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Not again 🤦♂️ #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Miz - “We don’t know where he is.”)
@itskimglass: Where is Riff Raff?!
@ChallengeMTV: It's Romeo vs. Wes! Who will come out on top? Will they still be BFFs when this is over? My heart can't take this 😭 #ChampsVsStars
@MarieeTBD: @KendalSheppard LOLing for real
@ChallengeMTV: I'M STRESSED! Tune in to next week's episode of #ChampsVsStars to see how it all goes down... 👀
►AFTER HOURS & THE AFTERMATH
@DerrickMTV: Man, I told you @JODYHiGHROLLER was gonna be MVP! He had a pool party lined up and everything. @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars
@DerrickMTV: Need more @ChallengeMTV ACTION?! NEW PODCAST IS UP! Stop by and hear @t_raines33's explain what he meant on that REUNION VIDEO callin out the Challenge 30 year olds!! THATS ME, YO!! Solid interview. Help us get to #1 on iTunes! 😤😤😤 Currently # 2!
@MTVjennifer: watching @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars and seeing @MTVASHLEYBROOKE cry is breaking my fucking heart. i love you ash and so sorry for your los❤️
@MTVBananas: Wes might be the LVP but he wins the award for Best Boyfriend for putting a picture of his girlfriend on his shirt 🐶 @WestonBergmann @ChallengeMTV @MTV #ChampsVsStars
- @WestonBergmann: @MTVBananas Jesus Christ, tell your mom to upgrade your tv size
- @MTVBananas: @WestonBergmann Or I can just send your mom out to pick one up... Once she's done... Making me a sandwich 🍞
@AliviaHuntxr: All these motherfuckers volunteering to go into elimination makes me think they gettin paid the same no matter what
@AliviaHuntxr: FUCK RIFF RAFF FUCK T.O. FUCK THIS SEASON WEAKEST CAST EVER
@ericabonitaaa: Watched @MTVBananas insta live and he inspired me to go get a bottle of wine 🍷
@syrusmtv: MTV Homie CT dunking a few years back like he was today on #TheChallenge https://youtu.be/jgsD8LlWMno via @YouTube @TheOfficial_CT
@CaraMariaMTV: Every day I struggle between "I want to look good naked" and "treat yo self"
@ChallengeMTV: WEST COAST! An all new #ChampsVsStars starts NOW on @MTV! Let's get this mf money 👏
@ChallengeMTV: You won't like him when he's angry 💪😤 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: And we saw Ninja, the camera guy as they call him as Ashley is going off on what should be a big thing going on but instead she's crying after what happened with her dad #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And this has put CT on standby after what happened with them. And the deliberation as Ariane declares herself the LVP. And for the champs: Emily picks Jenna and they don't want to lose another player. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: This was the right call for them to not have to take another player out as Zach now checks in on Jenna who won't be going on further and won't be with us come Jan 2nd. Now they're in a better place here. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: I'M SOBBING 😭 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Werk it 💁 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Justina now giving Bananas a chance to enjoy the hair and the costume. And her and the hat.
@dc408dxnow: Ashley updating everyone on her dad, and hoping his doesn't get worse.
@dc408dxnow: Well, here comes Justina and Bananas. And they want to lighten up the mood which has been tense but now some drag and dress play. And all before they get to play some Slam Ball this week. #DCChallenge
@CSUGradAkirk: I hope things work out with Zach and Jenna yes Zach has treated every girl he’s been with wrong but I like him best with Jenna #champsvsstars
@CSUGradAkirk: One thing I like @MTVBananas is the dude has no shame and knows how to have fun on these shows #champsvsstars
@ChallengeMTV: Woooooooooow, good thing @tjlavin wasn't around! 😫 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: TO leaves the game surprisingly. So after what happened with him last week, he bombs out big time. Now, things are getting back to normal after all of that. And tenacity and 3-on-3 just as we begin college hoops season
@CSUGradAkirk: Owens quitting the challenge I don’t care if the champs putting him on blast. It’s a challenge to win a lot of for charity and the fact that he quit is straight cowardly #respectlost #champsvsstars
@CSUGradAkirk: From a football standpoint I hope Owens gets in the hall of fame he totally deserves it but as a person he’s horrible
@RealityRadioPod: I'm soooooo glad TO left. He didn't deserve the unnecessary hate. Never once did I see Bananas smoke him in any competition so all the TO haters can chill and stop hating. I'm liking the Star team so much better. Still team Aneesa and Emily from the champs. #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Gotta think that this should be Romeo's game to stand out bc he played college ball, his dad also has hoops experience. It should help them w/ this one player advantage
@CSUGradAkirk: Zach would’ve been hella good playing in the slam ball league I wonder if anyone remembers this used to be a thing on spike tv #champsvsstars
@dc408dxnow: I remember watching Slam Ball on the soon to be defunct Spike channel as they tip things off with a champs win in game 1 of the five.
@ChallengeMTV: Slam ball, or slam bodies? 💥 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: We saw Michelle lose a decision the other night in the UFC 218 card, as they're playing follow the bouncing ball here in the pit. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: 3-1. More becoming more like a soccer match than a hoops game. And Matt calls TO as he states that he's not gonna return. And champs now one away from a sweep
@ChallengeMTV: Call him The Janitor, because he's sweeping these Stars! 👋 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Josh was a baseball player before he went onto Bachelor. And Zach about to give them the sweep. But what's this?
@dc408dxnow: Romeo gets an elbow to his face. And champs need to stay in. And…
@ChallengeMTV: Watch Romeo's personal body guard get involved when he accuses a certain Champ of playing dirty 😱 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: And the champs win again and it's a sweep. And are we seeing some dirty play like we've seen all summer & fall off. And Romeo brings bodyguard into play. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Accidental elbow. The champs get the sweep. And the MVP goes to Zach for the 2nd time, was the big man this week. And now $10,000 for his charity back home. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: You are in our thoughts and in our hearts, Ashley❤️ #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Well, from the elation of winning, we then realize that one of those things we have should always take precedent: family first. Ashley's life may have just changed with one phone call from back home. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: We have followed this girl from when she started on a sour note in the Bay, to winning earlier this year. And now her worst fears have come to pass. You can't think of what it's like for Ashley right now than here. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And the stars are deliberating. And who will they put in? Jody or Romeo? For the champs: Zach believes that he should put Wes in. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Another thing involving Wes and him wanting to go in vs Romeo. And Zach donates this week's MVP total to Ashley's charity reminding us of what's important. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Wes will go in for what we might see next week, and this looks to be a unanimous decision for Romeo. But it won't as Riff Raff votes for himself. All but one makes it a full choice. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Last week we saw Wes and Romeo engage in some friendly ping pong. Now they're slated to face each other in the arena, but now did Riff Raff bolt away? #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: LOST: RiFF RAFF! IF FOUND: Please return to #ChampsVsStars, thanks 🕵
@ChallengeMTV: I'm just hyped whenever Wes is in elimination because you know it's gonna be lit 🔥 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: So the question is of where did the one with the braids go? They're handing these spinoff series a bit differently compared to the confinement that we see normally on the regular shows. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Is @JODYHiGHROLLER going to tiptoe out the door? 🏃 #ChampsVsStars
- @DerrickMTV: @ChallengeMTV All he wanted to do was celebrate his victory at the pool party and no one would let him. I ask the "Stars"...Where is the Team Camaraderie 🤷♂️
@ZNichols15: So @terrellowens quits, and @RomeoMiller calls for back-up. Welcome to the @ChallengeMTV ladies! @MTV #ChampsVsStars
- @JazMTV: @ZNichols15 @terrellowens and 3 others The Stars are being whiners and I’m over it!!
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: Much love @ZNichols15 ❤️. You're a great guy
- @ZNichols15: @MTVASHLEYBROOKE No doubt in my mind you would’ve done the same thing. #Champs
- @MTVASHLEYBROOKE: @ZNichols15 ❤️♥️❤️
@DerrickMTV: T.O. just quit challengemtv's #ChampsVsStars, @romeomiller just put his Big Boy Pants and… https://www.instagram.com/p/BcXS5nKBmeu/
@DerrickMTV: “@loyalfan06: @DerrickMTV any plans for you in the future to do more @ChallengeMTV 🙏🏻 pls say yess!!“ RT Unless you're @MTVBananas, you never know when The Challenge Gods come calling...
@RomeoMiller: I know Bodyguard looks more appealing on tv but that's just my family who just did 22yrs. My family is simply ride or die, whether it's big or small if they with me of course their gonna react. No hard feelings here and #ChampsvsStars was a hell of an experience!
@JennaCompono: Officially medically cleared to go back to my daily gym routine and I’m able to drive again!! Best day ever!!
- @hbarfield13: @JennaCompono Congrats girl happy for you!!!!
@emilylongeretta: I wish @mikethemiz would have shaded TO TJ style #TheChallenge #ChampsVsStars
@SandersCSS: @CSUGradAkirk @RealityRadioPod Yeah but there was confrontation within the challenge. We don't know what he decided to do about his charity. You can donate without going on a TV show. I completely understood why he left. Too much drama from the guys. No one else was caught up in confrontation like him. 💯
- @CSUGradAkirk: @SandersCSS @RealityRadioPod If I was the charity that Owens was competing for I would've been pissed off thats not fair to them at all
- @SandersCSS: @CSUGradAkirk @RealityRadioPod Leaving was class before it escalated. Does quitting sucks, yes. But in his case, I understand why. It's a TV show for charity and he was in a lot of confrontation. No point. Bananas, CT, and Zach are used to this lifestyle. Not him.
- @CSUGradAkirk: @SandersCSS @RealityRadioPod Owens is not the victim here Stefan he was one that started with the fake tears had this been one of the champs you mentioned you wouldn’t be saying this same song and dance the victim here is his charity he could’ve won so much money but he quit on his charity which is cowardly
- @SandersCSS: @CSUGradAkirk @RealityRadioPod I wasn't saying he was a victim. I said I'm glad he left because in a game where it's supposed to be about charity and competition it turned into hating on ONE person and it got ugly. He did the right thing for himself. Which was exit left. 💯 #StandUpForYourself @MTV
- @CSUGradAkirk: @SandersCSS @RealityRadioPod @MTV The last part to your statement I agree with mtv shouldn’t have been begging him to be on this show I’m sure they could’ve found a different former nfl star
- @CSUGradAkirk: @SandersCSS @RealityRadioPod @MTV Just read your hashtag the only question I have for you in regards to that how is quitting standing up for yourself
- @SandersCSS: @CSUGradAkirk @RealityRadioPod @MTV Sometimes you have to take a stand. Quitting isn't always a bad thing. If it brings unnecessary negativity and things could get worse in your situation if you STAY then you need to leave. #StandUpForYourself
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Well, last week on my DCNOW coverage I got to say that the rosters of these teams looked all like a revolving door of sorts, and we saw that here. While the champs took the win and Zach again was MVP, it was what happened before and after that left us guessing where Terrell Owens and Riff Raff were, and sending our condolences to Ashley after the death of her dad.
Now, with the Season 6 Are You The One? finale taking precedent this week - combined with what we saw at the end, the recap of this week's Champs vs. Stars episode will be carried over into next week's WRAP. Also, note the absence of posts relating to what was revealed during the episode in the trailer for the next season of The Challenge: Vendettas. But as is our custom, we'll be saving those for the Pulse Extra which will lead off our season preview coming over the holidays.
#DCExtraTime
QUEER EYE... FEATURING KARAMO
With the cat out of the bag now of what will go down January 2nd, one of those who we'll be seeing on that Vendettas season is Devin, who we last saw be eliminated in the first Purge on Dirty 30, but earlier this year teamed with his AYTO perfect match Rashida to win AYTO Second Chances in Australia. After original host Ryan Devlin took his leave after the Season 5 collapse and before Terrence J. took over for Season 6, Real World Philadelphia's Karamo Brown hosted that spinoff, bringing us back memories of his time on Season 15 of the reality O.G., his lone Challenge, Inferno II, and him being reality TV's first African-American gay man. And Karamo is the focus of this ExtraTime which takes this story across the cable dial.
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| Karamo (2nd to left), with fellow QE hosts Bobby Berk, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness & Tan France. |
The show that helped spur Bravo's rise in cable land was Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which premiered in summer 2003 and turned Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley and Jai Rodriguez -- aka the "Fab Five" -- into the channel's first big-name stars. With their passions of fashion, style, grooming, interior design and pop culture, as well as them all being "queer" in being gay, the Fab Five teamed with on a usually straight guy in giving his style, home and ways of life a new makeover. The series became a cultural phenomemon, won an Emmy Award and spawned an female spinoff.
More than a decade after its Bravo version went off the air, earlier this year Netflix announced a new version of Queer Eye, with a new generation of the Fab Five to bring this hit series to the capital of all of your binge-watching. Karamo was lucky enough to be picked to be part of this new iteration as Jai's old role as the resident culture expert of the Fab Five, focusing not only pop culture but also building relationships and social interaction which has certainly changed since 2003 in us having 2nd relationships with our smartphones. He will be joined by groomer Jonathan Van Ness, fashion lover Tan French, food & wine expert Antoni Porowski and designer Bobby Berk, and this group will call Atlanta home instead of New York.
Amidst the backdrop of the new America in these tense times and just a few months after fellow pioneer Will & Grace returned to the air, show creator David Collins says of the new Queer Eye, "It’s a new time with a new audience. If the original round was about tolerance, this time it is about acceptance." And given what happened on Karamo's Real World season of having a brush with the police and saying the N-word, he will have a moment to relive that when he and a local police officer will get to discuss relations between the cops and the African-American community.
In talking to Entertainment Weekly, Collins adds of Karamo, "Karamo is just the epitome of style and taste and class. He’s so charismatic, he pulls you right in, smart as a whip. What’s beautiful about him is, he’s an amazing listener; he stops and really hears what everyone, what the guys are saying to him and then he’s able to really process that and bring it back. It’s really a beautiful gift of his."
Given his broad TV resume since we first saw him move into that Real World house thirteen years ago, when Netflix announced Queer Eye's return Karamo was no doubt on that shortlist of those who would help to bring this show to a new generation. And given the qualities Collins mentioned in him, no doubt Queer Eye and Karamo Brown are a perfect match... it drops in February on Netflix.
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Speaking of perfect matches, the main event is ahead as Are You The One? is the focus of the rest of this weekend's coverage: tomorrow we'll have the Pulse of the Season 6 finale... does the crew in NOLA join Season 5 in going home broke, or will someone emerge to be the Devin and save them? Find out if they pull off the show's biggest-ever comeback and score $1 million, plus a review of the season's homestretch and one more trip into the Strategy Room on the WRAP.
Meanwhile as the countdown to Vendettas begins, if you need more of your Challenge fix via the written word, may we suggest checking out the posts of fellow MTV blogger Allan Aguirre (@FebreezyFresh). After this week's reveal of the season, trailer & cast, Allan has just begun his daily preview series focusing on every competitor of Season 31, in addition to episode recaps and more. Check out those on his Medium page at medium.com/@allanaguirre_19131.
We're not done yet this Saturday -- coming up shortly, a bonus installment of ExtraTime as we'll introduce you to the antics of one of the best MTV people you've never heard of. Check it out soon, and see you tomorrow as our view of the MTV Trifecta continues... enjoy the rest of your Saturday.
- I AM DC
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