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BY DC CUEVA
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Last week, a Champions team cursed with three of its female players leaving without actually being eliminated finally got a replacement in Dirty 30 standout Tori joining the competition and picking up where she left off with an elimination win... so did Wes. But for a Stars team who just can't seem to get a break, they also got a taste of just how hard it is having to play a game which can be easy at first, but when alliances and politics take over it becomes as difficult as they thought at first.
And as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona contest El Clasico today, the world's most popular sport not only took center stage in last week's challenge but will also do in this week's one too, with soccer and foosball heading to the fifth major sport. The series's most epic rivalry once again resurfaces, as a team is torn apart by their elimination vote as the kind of dirty play that defined this summer and fall returns. But above all, we're reminded of the true winners of this season when a representative of one player's charity stops by for a visit.
We'll have all the action, reaction and interaction of this week's show for you ahead, plus that Super Saturday of the baby news that broke the internet, and a meeting of past, present and future in Chicago. And afterwards, they call him the King of Crunk… ExtraTime will focus in on a hip-hop heavyweight and him getting to meet three members of Team Real World.
An epic rivalry, the world's game, a Super Saturday and Lil' Jon... all of that is ahead on the 'Pulse of Champs vs. Stars as we begin this week's ride through the MTV Trifecta at DCBLOG. And welcome to the Christmas weekend.
As we begin, a change of pace: we'll be featuring a reduced diary for both this and next week's Challenge for reasons which will be explained at the end of this post. Again, we begin with covering just last Saturday for news that broke the internet at this time last week.
►IN BETWEEN: Chicago for Charity
@ToriFiorenza: This weekend is going to be one for the books...let the birthday celebration begin in 5,4,3,2,✌🏼...#30willbehardtobeat #chicago
@SylviaMTV: Just reunited with @Marie_TBD from the sound of it I may not make it out alive this weekend. @iamkamiam_ @kailah_casillas
- @iamkamiam_: @SylviaMTV We won’t 😅
- @kailah_casillas: @SylviaMTV After last night... anything is possible.
@CaraMariaMTV: After two days in airports...grimy as all hell... im almost there chicago! Looking forward to meeting everyone at the event :) i will shower first ;) 🦆Cara Maria added,
- @BritniNicol: @CaraMariaMTV We’re here bitches!!!!!
@MTVCoryWharton: Tomorrow, head over to My Instagram for a special announcement, it’s been 3 months time to fill you guys in!🎙
- @BritniNicol: @MTVCoryWharton I didnt know we were announcing our big news already baby...... 😂😜😈
- @MTVBananas: @MTVCoryWharton Your dick fell off?!
- @MTVCoryWharton: @MTVBananas How did you guess it finally happened I woke up with a itch next day it falls off I blame the challenge
- @tombuelljr: @MTVCoryWharton @MTVBananas An itch**
@SylviaMTV: I never buried anything in my life, I don't even go to funerals. -@iamkamiam_
- @iamkamiam_: @SylviaMTV I see no lies 😂
@CaraMariaMTV: @KyleCGShore ⚔️
@kailah_casillas: merry christmas from the dolphins 🐬
@AndreinaRuvalc1: @CaraMariaMTV @MTVBananas @JennaCompono @DerrickMTV @KellyAnneJudd @KyleCGShore @BradFiorenza @BritniNicol and zach!! thanks for coming out last night!You guys are crazy fun!!Thanks for being so down to 🌏ppl!Love you all!@DiemBrownMTV is smiling down on all of you!@ChallengeMTV
@PANDAmonium747: No question that after seeing how sweet and engaging with the fans she was in person I am now more of a fan of @BritniNicol than I was yesterday.
@KyleCGShore: Really cool seeing this crazy fucker again! #BananaButt 🍌
@JennaCompono: FINALLY REUNITED and it feels so good 👯♀️🍷💕 @NanyMTV
@JennaCompono: Thanks for all coming out to support MED Gift last night, we all appreciate it and it was great meeting everyone☺️
@MTVBananas: F🖤CK flowers... Grow beards 👥👤👥 @KyleCGShore @ZNichols15 @DerrickMTV @BradFiorenza @ChallengeMTV @MTV
- @DerrickMTV: @MTVBananas 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@the_real_skies: Party’s Here!!!! @MTVBananas @JennaCompono @ZNichols15 @DerrickMTV @BradFiorenza @KyleCGShore @KellyAnneJudd
- @DerrickMTV: @the_real_skies Yorkville, IL was 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😜
@Marie_TBD: Didn't want to be too forward and leave my # with @DJPaulyD so I left my entire phone instead. 😒 LOL #phoneless Catch me in my DMs friends.
- @kailah_casillas: @Marie_TBD you always find a way...
@Marie_TBD: Me: @SylviaMTV Can't believe you missed your flight.... #trainwreck Sylvia: At least I still have my phone. Me:
►MEET THE NEW BABY DADDY!
@MTVCoryWharton: I’ve been off of social media for a while now... for many reasons. Most importantly God has given me the biggest blessing in my life my daughter Ryder K Wharton. I want to say thank you Cheyenne for being such an amazing mother.
- @DerrickMTV: @MTVCoryWharton @ChallengeMTV Very cool name Corey. Welcome to #DadNation
@MTVCoryWharton: I just wanna say thank you to everyone for all the congratulation wishes. I appreciate all the positive energy you guys are sending my way🙏🏽 A HUGE thank you to you guys!!!!✊🏽
@CHEYnotShy: all that matters is that Ryder is healthy and loved ❤️ thanks for the positive support
@JamieChinaMTV: Congrats @MTVCoryWharton !!!you're gonna be such an awesome dad😭🙌
@kmacisco: @MTVCoryWharton YOOOO. I got baby fever watching his live with this baby
@usweekly: Surprise! MTV’s 'The Challenge: Rivals III' costars Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd reveal they are parents of a 9-month-old daughter named Ryder: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/the-challenge-costars-cory-wharton-cheyenne-floyd-reveal-they-share-a-child/
- @MTVCoryWharton: Thank you guys over at @usweekly I appreciate all the support🙏🏽
- @CHEYnotShy: @usweekly 💕 thank you
@people: The Challenge's Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd Reveal They Have a Daughter Together https://www.google.com/amp/people.com/babies/cory-wharton-cheyenne-floyd-reveal-child-together-mtv-the-challenge-baby/amp/
- @MTVCoryWharton: Thank you @people !!! Love this article 🙌🏽
@MTVCoryWharton: http://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/cory-wharton-cheyenne-baby-daddy-149259 … 🙏🏽 Thank you @intouchweekly
@HollywoodLife: Congratulations, @MTVCoryWharton! #TheChallenge star just revealed he's a DAD to an adorable little girl -- & you guys won't believe who his baby mama is
@enews: The Challenge's Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd revealed they have a baby together and the Internet is just as surprised as you are. http://www.eonline.com/news/900701/the-challenge-s-cory-wharton-and-cheyenne-floyd-reveal-they-have-a-baby …
@MTVCoryWharton: Huge, thank you to @enews for the article 👏🏽🙏🏽
@MTVCoryWharton: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5188885/Cheyenne-Floyd-Cory-Wharton-announce-child.html … I appreciate it @DailyMailUK thank you guys!!🙏🏽
@extratv: Surprise! @mtv #TheChallenge stars @mtvcorywharton & Cheyenne Floyd have a 9-month-old baby! http://bit.ly/2CwddZa
- @MTVCoryWharton: @extratv The amount of love is crazy, all I can say is thank you to all the news outlets for spreading this blessing it’s appreciated 🙏🏽
@CHEYnotShy: when it comes to my daughter I don’t play fair. Don’t speak on what you don’t know 🤷🏽♀️
- @blacuesta: @CHEYnotShy 🔪🔪say the word chey🔪🔪
@ETCanada: See @MTVCoryWharton and #CheyenneFloyd's beautiful daughter!
@emilylongeretta: It was so sweet listening to @MTVCoryWharton absolutely gushing over his gorgeous daughter & talking coparenting with @CHEYnotShy: "Once I found out I had a kid, my whole life changed. It’s a feeling inside of yourself that there’s a bigger purpose."
@usweekly: Exclusive! #TheChallenge's @MTVCoryWharton opened up about finding out he was a father:
- @KendalSheppard: @usweekly It's great this guy stepped up, has a positive attitude and gives credit to Cheyenne. But it irks me a bit that he gets all this praise when she's the one who is truly brave. She went through an entire pregnancy by herself. Can we at least applaud her too?? Sorry, grumpy today..
@ChallengeMTV: I'mma let you finish but, this is the cutest family photo of all time! 😍
@Tindel10: @CHEYnotShy Congrats Chey!
@WestonBergmann: In the @ChallengeMTV world, @MTVCoryWharton’s family update picture broke the internet. The only thing that would be bigger would be if a sex tape emerged from @MTVBananas and @ImSarahRice.
- @MTVCoryWharton: @WestonBergmann @ChallengeMTV and 2 others 😂😭😭😭
- @JoshWSanchez: @WestonBergmann @ChallengeMTV and 3 others I’ve already seen Bananas screw Sarah while on top of a mountain. It made me uncomfortable enough so I’m good on that.
@MTV: Congratulations to @ChallengeMTVs' @CHEYnotShy and @MTVCoryWharton: http://on.mtv.com/2BFneGC ❤️
@MTVCoryWharton: I needed you more than you needed me❤️
- @MelindastolpMTV: @MTVCoryWharton Adorable!! Couldn’t be happier for you both!
- @MTVCoryWharton: @MelindastolpMTV Thank you 🙏🏽
►CHALLENGE TUESDAY
@ChallengeMTV: On tonight's episode of #ChampsVsStars, @MTVBananas brings in a close friend and representative from the @SpecialOlympics as The Champs' new coach 👏 Watch on @MTV at 10/9c! http://on.mtv.com/2kjL7d1
- @SpecialOlympics: @ChallengeMTV Unified @ChallengeMTV?! WE'RE SO PUMPED! 🍌🍌🍌 Be sure you tune-in to watch besties Matthew & @MTVBananas doin' bananas things on @MTV tonight! #InclusionRevolution
- @sallycohen1: @SpecialOlympics I know what I’m watching tonight! Thanks @MTVBananas for being a champion of inclusion for @SpecialOlympics! Can’t wait to see what you & Matthew get into tonight
- @MTVBananas: @sallycohen1 It's an honor and a privilege to compete alongside such amazing athletes, and represent such an amazing organization ✊ @SpecialOlympics #PlayUnified
@WestonBergmann: Enough said, amirite? #champsvsstars @ Hollywood https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc40nsZgI9E/
@WestonBergmann: Can I for one say I’m pumped for Vendettas. I’m proud of MTV for turning The Challenge into a platform for next generation competitors from all over the globe. If you think you’re being a true fan by hating on this move - you’re being short cited. All great things felt new once.
@ChallengeMTV: What's hotter: @JustinaMusic's 🔥 verses, or @MTVBananas and @WestonBergmann's rivalry? Find out TONIGHT at 10/9c on @MTV! #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Attention! @itskimglass has taken over our Instagram @ champsvsstarsmtv before tonight's episode! 👀 #ChampsVsStars http://bit.ly/2kNgQT9
@JustinaMusic: Who's ready for all these lewks I'm ab to serve up on TONIGHT's episode of @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars on @MTV 10/9c 😹💣🚨
- @tori_deal: @JustinaMusic 😭🔥
@ArianeAndrew: What’s the tea @JustinaMusic? Find out tonight on a new episode of @ChallengeMTV tonight at 10/9c on @mtv #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: This happened last week on the @ChallengeMTV! Let’s see what’s happens tonight! Tune in at 10/9c on @MTV
@ArianeAndrew: What do you guys think of challengemtv so far? Make sure to tune in tonight on #MTV at 10/9c to… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5jBHbnmxd/
@ArianeAndrew: Do you think we will finally get that W on tonight’s challenge? Find it tonight by tuning in at… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc522VBndGq/
@ChallengeMTV: According to @MerriamWebster, ven-det-ta (noun) is defined as: "a prolonged bitter quarrel..." 📖 Seems about right! #TheChallengeVendettas
@DerrickMTV: Just 1 of the highlights from the #ChallengeThrowDown Event in Yorkville, IL, this past weekend.… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5BzswB7ey/
@MTV_NellyT: There are 7 Days in the week and someday isn’t one of them. We all have the same 24 hours… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5Epsgh1mv/
@_Kazuhnova: If you think I should be on the MTV Challenge next year favorite this tweet and reply #MTVChallengeCallHim and tag the Challenge on this thread. I need those that follow me to help me cause they don’t see my value without y’all! 🙌🏽 Real Talk
- @BrunoBttencourt: @_Kazuhnova You deserve it more than the people who just create fake story lines. Just saying .... or looks like you’re going to have to start hooking up With cast mates 😂😂 all jokes aside I know you deserve the chance more than anyone.
- @_Kazuhnova: @BrunoBttencourt Thanks a lot Bro! We both need to be on at the same time so we can show them how we can take on any Challenge with our Chin like we’ll take on an 18 wheeler 🤣🤣🤣 Cutty Bump style!!!
@KyleCGShore: So walking around Times Square and a randomly pop into a Irish bar with Fairytale of New York and Guinness aroma drifting through the air and a only run into one of my good pals from home standing on the bar and singing his head off complete and utter fate, belter night!🎄🇺🇸🍀
@Marie_TBD: Thinking about putting my shopping addiction to better use and starting an online boutique. I dress the majority of my friends anyway.. #TuesdayThoughts
@kailah_casillas: Hungover in an @Uber & this lady is listening to her Spanish music on full volume 😤 what the fuck.
@Marie_TBD: @MTVShows Did way better than expected Nic! @n_zanattaMTV #FOOLMETWICE #thechallengevendettas
- @n_zanattaMTV: @Marie_TBD You’re such a mean person...
- @Marie_TBD: @n_zanattaMTV Hurricane season Nicky
@Kmorrisx: I’ve been very much known to open my mouth on any situation and not care less. That’s been a big part of my problem since doing tv. But fuck me id rather be known/remembered for always saying it than faking it with half these Ass licking mother fuckers!
@ChallengeMTV: I'm so here for @CaraMariaMTV vs. @kailah_casillas round 2 👊💥 #TheChallengeVendettas premieres Tuesday, January 2 at 9/8c!
@JustJem24: New show. January 2nd. My new online boutique also drops January 2nd. #justjemm
@DerrickMTV: Get warmed up for #ChampsVsStars with some HIGH QUALITY @ChallengeMTV H20!!! 💦 NEW PODCAST got me answering all types of uncomfortable questions asked by YOU!! 🙈 Follow my co-host @SHOTOFYAGER!! ENJOY! 😁
@ChallengeMTV: BURN IT DOWN! #TheChallengeVendettas premieres in 2 weeks 🔥 http://on.mtv.com/2kkpfhF
@ChallengeMTV: CHAMPS ON 3! #ChampsVsStars is all new in 1 HOUR on @MTV! 🙌
http://on.mtv.com/2kPoc8W
@MTVBananas: The CHAMP is here ✊🏆 Champs squad gets a surprise visit from my buddy and @SpecialOlympics athlete Matthew on tonights all new episode of #ChampsVsStars @challengemtv @mtv #playunified @TheOfficial_CT …
- @SpecialOlympics: @MTVBananas YASSSS! Can’t wait to watch Coach Matthew bring the 🔨 on @MTVBananas @TheOfficial_CT @WestonBergmann @ZNichols15 tonight during the @ChallengeMTV! #InclusionRevolution #ChampsVsStars
- @WestonBergmann: The one time Bananas proved to have good taste ...
@JODYHiGHROLLER: THAT AiNT A UFO iTS MY FERARRi SPRiNTER VAN 🛸
@ArianeAndrew: East Coast..30 min before a new episode of the challengemtv on #MTV #ChampsVsStars https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc6Em0HngSl/
@ArianeAndrew: East Coast 3 min to a brand new episode of @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars
►AS THEY SAW IT: "Playing Me For The Foos"
@MTV: #ChampsVsStars starts right now! RT if you're watching + tweeting along with @ChallengeMTV 🤗
@ChallengeMTV: A brand new episode of #ChampsVsStars is coming at you right now on @MTV! 💥 Are you watching + tweeting along? @mikethemiz
@mtvcanada: The teams compete in a game of human foosball on a new episode of @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars, on now!
@ChallengeMTV: Alliances have been formed, and tension is brewing for The Stars 👀 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Kim - "It's us vs. them.")
@ArianeAndrew: Damn the struggle is real that we have lost every damn challenge #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @ArianeAndrew 😭😭😭
@ChallengeMTV: Don't count on @WestonBergmann and @MTVBananas' beef being squashed on #ChampsVsStars. (GIF: Wes - "The rivalry will never end.")
@lovebone147: #ChampsvsStars MY FAVORITE SHOW IS ON COME ON CHAMPS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾✊🏽✊🏽💯❤🖤❤🖤😘😍
@ChallengeMTV: Are you Team @WestonBergmann, or Team @MTVBananas ? 🤔 #ChampsVsStars POLL: Wes - 46% / Bananas - 54%
@ChallengeMTV: Purple hair? Check. #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Riff Raff - "It could be better for the morale of the team.")
@ArianeAndrew: Can we get an #MVP for once this time? #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Me AF 🤔
@CristianStephon: I would love to play jumbo foosball in real life #ChampsvsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Matthew is out here representing the @SpecialOlympics! 👏 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of him meeting Bananas)
@MTVBananas: Well that was awkward 🤥 #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV @MTV
@AneesaMTV: @JustinaMusic is looking like a f’n snack on this episode #wifeyinthemaking #snackpack
@ArianeAndrew: Riff be having me dead #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @ArianeAndrew I can't breathe 😂 #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Awwww look at this side of bananas! I love this!!! #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: When they say their favorite wrestler is @JohnCena 😂 @mikethemiz #ChampsVsStars (GIF of The Miz being surprised by Matt's answer)
@ArianeAndrew: The miz is Matt’s favorite diva!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣#Champsvsstars
@AneesaMTV: Matt is the best coach ever
@ChallengeMTV: We feel proud and honored to have Matthew on tonight's episode of #ChampsVsStars 👏 @SpecialOlympics #ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: Matt's here for the Champs, but there's no denying the kid's a STAR ⭐ @SpecialOlympics @ChallengeMTV @MTV #ChampsVsStars #playunified
@EmFitMTV: We love you, Matt! Tune in now to watch Champs vs Stars on @MTV!!
@MTVBananas: "@coco_snixx: .@MTVBananas with Matthew is the cutest. 🍌 ♥️♥️♥️♥️ #ChampsVsStars" RT That's my guy! #playunified
@ChallengeRewind: MATTHEW IS A SAVAGE @mikethemiZ #MizTheDiva #ChampsVsStars
@thnkpink07: As if I didn’t love @MTVBananas enough as it is, my heart is melting watching him with his friend that he brought in 😭😍 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: You heard the man! 10k tweets of #ChampsVsStars unlocks your chance to win a signed Challenge jersey! GO NOW!!!
@ArianeAndrew: 1-1 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Sign me up for Jumbo Foosball, because that looks fun AF! 🙋 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of the Champs and Stars teams playing from above)
@ChallengeMTV: DID THE STARS JUST SCORE *TWO* GOALS!? 😱 #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Come on Stars #ChampsVsStars
@nick_swing: I love watching #ChampsVsStars every Tuesday night📺
@ArianeAndrew: SuddenDeath... we need this W #ChampsVsStars
@carlateuk: Stars showed up finally #ChampsVsStars
@itskimglass: These legs are another wonder of the world #crazylong 😜
@Jacoby0105: Best show on tv tonight #ChampsVsStars
@SarahJane0625: This is intense AF #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: OK I'M TOO HYPED 👏 #TheChallengeVendettas
@Ashleighgillis: LOVE THE CHALLENG❤️❤️💙 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: WE'RE NECK AND NECK 😱 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: The Miz - "We are in sudden death!")
@ChallengeMTV: JUSTINA! 😩 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: "Congratulations, you played yourself.")
- @DerrickMTV: @ChallengeMTV NO WAY!!! That last goal was a FLYING BACK KICK by @karatehottiemma!! CHECK THE TAPES!! @JustinaMusic
@ArianeAndrew: 😭😭😭😭😭😭 #ChampsVsStars
@SpecialOlympics: "This one's for Matt!" Let's gooooo @MTVBananas! #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV
@ChallengeMTV: It was a close game, but The Champs have taken another win! 🏆 #ChampsVsStars
- @itskimglass: @ChallengeMTV Back to the drawing board... #AnotherLoss
@SpecialOlympics: This is what the #InclusionRevolution looks like! Thank you @MTVBananas for using your voice as a champion of inclusion & bringing greater awareness to our athletes tonight on @ChallengeMTV! #ChampsVsStars #ChooseToInclude
@ArianeAndrew: Awww matt is the real star @SpecialOlympics #ChampsVsStars
@itskimglass: Justina did a great job as goalie!! 💪🏾
@ChallengeMTV: Me: "I don't like drama." *drama unfolds* Me: #ChampsVsStars (GIF of Josh)
@ArianeAndrew: Damn!!! Even though Bananas and I didn’t start on the right foot, he should have won! Come on now we’re all here for charity and Bananas has Matt from his charity there! #DamnDaniel #ChampsVsStars
@DerrickMTV: 2 things to take from tonight's #ChampsVsStars episode: @mikethemiz has just been classified as a @WWE DIVA 😆 and @JODYHiGHROLLER is STILLLL the best player on the Stars SQUAD 🙌 @ChallengeMTV
@itskimglass: We Loss... But it was fun for once, to see their divide 👀🍿 loss Wes vs Bananas... pure comedy !
@ChallengeMTV: The Stars team is a BIG mood 🍿 #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Who wants some popcorn? #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Who deserved MVP this week on The Champs team? 🤔 #ChampsVsStars POLL: Bananas - 45% / Wes - 35% / Neither - 20%
- @SpecialOlympics: @ChallengeMTV We think the choice was clear...@MTVBananas
@itskimglass: Dang... you guys aren’t going to show the pyramid we made?! #epic
@ArianeAndrew: Wes is a savage #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Wes rn 😈 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: "I Have The Power")
@mtvrrdarrell: Wes Vs Johnny ⚔️ @ChallengeMTV #thesagacontinues #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @mtvrrdarrell Epic!! #ChampsVaStars
@ChallengeMTV: 🐸☕️ #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Wes - "Shut the f___ up, a__hole.")
@ArianeAndrew: Why you guys put that stank beat behind @JustinaMusic rap?! #ChampsVsStars
@jrosen821: God I miss @WestonBergmann on these challenges. #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Damn this episode I’m staying with my popcorn lol #ChampsVsStars
@karmaroseeee: Ahhh good ol @WestonBergmann is back, I love it #ChampsVsStars
@alexsaflocka: “I’m drunk with power” #champsvsstars
@ChallengeMTV: Did Bananas just do what I think he did!? 😱 #ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: Stepped on a thorn
@ChallengeMTV: RiFF RAFF is ready for battle! He's been waiting for this since day one 😂 @JODYHiGHROLLER #ChampsVsStars (GIF: "I'm gonna win. Period.")
@ArianeAndrew: No one has never been so excited to go into elimination @JODYHiGHROLLER😭😭😭😭 #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @ArianeAndrew @JODYHiGHROLLER About damn time! 😂😂😂 #ChampsVaStars
@SexyQueensChick: Johnny stepped on wes nuts 😩🤣😭😂 #ChampsVsStars
@tori_deal: "@davidsaunders29: @tori_deal slacking there in the gym letting Emily show you up haha you still my fav though! @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars" RT Gotta get stronger 😈💪🏼
- @EmFitMTV: @tori_deal Get yo ass to denver :)
- @tori_deal: @EmFitMTV Dude yes! I'm there.
@itmeitmeitjnc: Emily is just too perfect for this world. #ChampsVsStars
@TKarp39: Johnny Bananas vs. @JODYHiGHROLLER this is epic stuff #ChampsVsStars
@AnnieGreaney: @JODYHiGHROLLER going into this elimination like #ChampsVsStars
@MichiAllen: God, @WestonBergmann is so missed on these challenges. He is one of the only ones who will go against Bananas. LOVE ❤️ HIM! #ChampsVsStars 🍊 #TeamWes
@JustinaMusic: Who's watching #ChampsVsStar on #MTV ⁉️
@JustinaMusic: #ChampsVsStars did me hella dirty superimposing that beat over my freestyle that wasn't really there 😩🤔😹😹
@ChallengeMTV: OK I'M TOO HYPED 👏 #TheChallengeVendettas
- @Marie_TBD: @ChallengeMTV I wish I could share the excitement I have for this season through a tweet.. but I can't - so hopefully this new @challengemtv promo does. 😜 #thechallengevendettas
@ChallengeMTV: PEEP @JustinaMusic on the side 😂 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of her wearing a Lady Gaga-like wig)
@ChallengeMTV: There's no telling how this one is gonna go! 🤔 Who are you rooting for? #ChampsVsStars (GIF of Bananas and Riff Raff preparing to meet each other in Arena)
@JODYHiGHROLLER: HiSTORY RETWEETS iTSELF
@NotNotPsycho: @mtv Can @JODYHiGHROLLER be a permanent installment in all the challenges ever from here on out?? #ChampsVsStars
@ginaLindgren: My cousin, and Special Olympic athlete, and I are rooting for @MTVBananas tonight! @ChallengeMTV #champsvsstars
@ChallengeMTV: 🎶 When you try your best but you don't succeed 🎶 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of them on the putting surface)
@MTVBananas: Hey @WestonBergmann why the red face? #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV @MTV
@ChallengeMTV: .@MTVBananas is back in the game! 🙌 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of him finishing off the win)
@scwinchman27: @MTVBananas wins!!! @WestonBergmann better watch his back.😈 #Champs #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: GOODBYE, RIFF RAFF 💔 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of him crawling off the press conference interview setup)
@ChallengeMTV: Sh*t's about to get real! @MTVBananas is back for revenge 🍌 Here's what's to come on next week's #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: CONGRATS! You tweeted #ChampsVsStars 10k times! Now RT this for your chance to win a signed Challenge jersey 👕 http://on.mtv.com/2kMQXD5
►AFTER HOURS AFTERMATH
@ArianeAndrew: What did you guys think of tonight’s episode? #ChampsVsStars
@EmFitMTV: @JennaCompono Haha I did that right before my first date with Bradford. 🙈
- @JennaCompono: @EmFitMTV Hahahah! I’ve done it so many times I almost pass out when I realize 😂🤦🏼♀️
@DerrickMTV: Well at least @JODYHiGHROLLER kept it close...
@MTVBananas: Dream Big... Inspire others! Love your buddy ✊ #ChampsVsStars @challengemtv @mtv @MTVBananas @specialolympics @playunified #playunified #buddies
- @ToriFiorenza: @MTVBananas @ChallengeMTV and 3 others Love this so much. 💕 you’re a good egg, in real life, where it counts.
- @gangeroo: @ChallengeMTV @SpecialOlympics @MTVBananas Matthew was honored to be part of the show
- @aimeehall1001: I love @MTVBananas
@WestonBergmann: More money donated to @AmericanCancer Society 🙏 🙏 🙏!!! If anyone else is interested in donating, please checkout their website.
@WestonBergmann: Let’s not forget that no money was taken, it was diverted. From one good cause to another. We don’t get any of it. It all goes to charity. And we’re not going to debate who has the more effective charity, because that’d be childish - and I’d win.
@DerrickMTV: Need more @ChallengeMTV CHATTER??? Stop by and check out the NEW PODCAST-#ChallengeMania. Promise, you won't hear it, like we tell it. 🙌 FOLLOW my co-host @ShotOfYager.
@PanCAN: .@tori_deal shares a message of hope for all those facing #pancreaticcancer, in honor of her Uncle Rich. For support, please contact us at http://pcan.at/CTU ! #WageHope
@mikethemiz: West coast you ready for an all new #ChampsVsStars hosted by yours truly. Tune in @ChallengeMTV on @mtv 10pm
@ChallengeMTV: WEST COAST! An all new #ChampsVsStars stars NOW on @MTV! 👏
@dc408dxnow: Off we go. And the vibe for the Stars is in a down mood with them having no challenge wins and only one elimination win. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Promise? 🙏 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: And we get to the rivalry with Bananas and Wes. I devoted the featured in depth bit on this rift during the last mini season and this just will keep going on as long as we have those two on a season together. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And for the second straight week, soccer takes center stage on this challenge. And this is something Wes loves deeply and will be sure to take advantage of his love of the beautiful game as they play human foosball. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: The Champs won last week and get a timeout they can use at any point in this match, but the Stars are in need of wanting to break this momentum. And again this rivalry is the focal point as its male arena week here. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: A great moment: a fan named Matthew comes in to surprise @MTVBananas on behalf of his charity @SpecialOlympics, and whom he met at the 2015 world games in LA and who is honorary coach and good luck charm for the Champs here. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Matt just called The Miz a Diva and I can't breathe 😂 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Big save there to avoid the Stars. But then Wes gets the breakthrough for the Champs.
@ChallengeMTV: Jumbo foosball? Where do I sign up? ⚽️ #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Then Matt gets the equalizer at 1-all. Then Riff puts the Stars ahead 1-2. Now it's 2-2 with Bananas getting the equalizer.
@dc408dxnow: Level at 2-2 at halftime. And Justina is the reason why this is a much different story than it was last week for the Stars
@dc408dxnow: Riff now has a brace. 2-3 Stars. No longer. Bananas has two of his own. 2-2.
@dc408dxnow: 2-2 at the full time whistle. I believe they're gonna have extra time here bc there's no way this ends in a draw. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: RT if you're on the edge of your seat 😬 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Golden goal extra time. And it ends there with another win for the Champs. And @WestonBergmann has two goals and the match winner. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Meanwhile the true winner of tonight is Matthew as he enjoys his moment with Bananas and again, these are the true champs of this season: the charities. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Champs have a big choice on their hand of who to name their MVP, but it's Wes who's given the nod. And this takes place while Bananas had taken selfies. So again, this rivalry has been thrust right into the spotlight. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: As he's MVP, Wes once again competing for the American Cancer Society which receives a $5,000 donation. Now the least valuable player deliberation and now Bananas getting into Wes' face as now the Champs have some dissent. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Me rn ☕️ #ChampsVsStars
@CSUGradAkirk: Wes ego gets bigger every time he can screw bananas and to be honest I find it hysterical lol #Champsvsstars
@dc408dxnow: Justina put on a Tim Howard-like performance in goal today and is rapping her way through this night. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And words boil over between these two whose rivalry really began in Thailand and has never let up even one bit, even in this relaxed atmosphere of a challenge spinoff. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Deliberations, and Bananas volunteers himself for Champs in as he steps on Wes as he makes his way to the stage. And Riff Raff will be the unanimous choice for the Stars. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: I live for this drama #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Bananas won his first Challenge the same year Riff Raff appeared on From G's to Gents. And Wes is talking to RR about this, so does Bananas to the Stars. Should be fun. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: If Bananas wins this, this will be a huge reply to what he just had to endure there. If Riff Raff wins, this talk of Johnny being cursed will be more believable than it was after what happened at the last Redemption. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And earlier tonight I watched an encore of Jordan Speith's epic round at The Open, and miniature golf is the theme of this elimination. They got a putt putt course in my town, this will be right up my alley watching this. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: So as they begin, this for a moment feels like we're at Augusta at the 18th green instead of at a Challenge arena. And Bananas has the first putt. And they're playing connect four along with this too. So Wes is most interested
@ChallengeMTV: MRP finally getting to shoot his shot 💪 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Who you got? 🤔 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: And RR can't make those putts. And this is a putting clinic we've just seen from Bananas and it's another loss for the stars. They just can't get any momentum going after that win by Matt in the 1st Arena over Cory. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And they play @charlieputh's "One Call Away" as Riff Raff crawls his way out of this. And things are getting a bit more serious in this laid back game. And the fun stuff is ahead. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Thanks for watching, everyone. See you next week! 👋 #ChampsVsStars
Despite the relaxed and charitable nature of this spinoff, any time you have Johnny Bananas and Wes in the same season things are sure to get serious, and we saw it there with the rivalry once again picking up steam just as it did on Champs vs. Pros. The two comprised the Champs' scoring in netting a brace, or two goals in soccer speak, in a 4-3 win over the Stars to maintain their clean sheet in the daily challenges, and Wes giving the nod for MVP while Bananas volunteered himself in the arena, where he dominated Riff Raff en route to returning to the house. We'll have more on the latest chapter of this epic rivalry and a first look at our power rankings on the WRAP on Boxing Day Tuesday.
Still to come, as the man who defined the most recent era of greatness for one of sports' most iconic franchises is being honored, we'll flash back to when Kobe Bryant made a cameo appearance during the early days of The Challenge. But ahead, we'll have Episode 5 of Floribama Shore as guests invade the house by the beach, and tomorrow the Are You The One? Season 6 Reunion continues.
Meanwhile, this is the start to a packed homestretch to this record year at DCBLOG, with at least 10 posts to come your way in these 12 days from the Friday before Christmas right into the day of the premiere of the next Challenge. Our festive posts began last night with a flashback to the final four of Stranded with a Million Dollars -- Cody, Makani, Alex and Gina -- meeting Survivor's Russell Hantz and Sarah Lacina just after this week's finale of Heroes, Healers and Hustlers. There will be posts almost every day here with not only our usual episode coverage, but also our two-part preview of Vendettas and our 2017 Reality Debrief. And tonight is last call for you, the fans, to send in your questions on The Challenge to me and Andrew Kirk at #AskDCBLOG, and we'll feature them on our Challenge Debrief coming on Christmas night.
For now, that's the Pulse of Champs vs. Stars... see you for more here later on.
- I AM DC
As we begin, a change of pace: we'll be featuring a reduced diary for both this and next week's Challenge for reasons which will be explained at the end of this post. Again, we begin with covering just last Saturday for news that broke the internet at this time last week.
►IN BETWEEN: Chicago for Charity
@ToriFiorenza: This weekend is going to be one for the books...let the birthday celebration begin in 5,4,3,2,✌🏼...#30willbehardtobeat #chicago
@SylviaMTV: Just reunited with @Marie_TBD from the sound of it I may not make it out alive this weekend. @iamkamiam_ @kailah_casillas
- @iamkamiam_: @SylviaMTV We won’t 😅
- @kailah_casillas: @SylviaMTV After last night... anything is possible.
@CaraMariaMTV: After two days in airports...grimy as all hell... im almost there chicago! Looking forward to meeting everyone at the event :) i will shower first ;) 🦆Cara Maria added,
- @BritniNicol: @CaraMariaMTV We’re here bitches!!!!!
@MTVCoryWharton: Tomorrow, head over to My Instagram for a special announcement, it’s been 3 months time to fill you guys in!🎙
- @BritniNicol: @MTVCoryWharton I didnt know we were announcing our big news already baby...... 😂😜😈
- @MTVBananas: @MTVCoryWharton Your dick fell off?!
- @MTVCoryWharton: @MTVBananas How did you guess it finally happened I woke up with a itch next day it falls off I blame the challenge
- @tombuelljr: @MTVCoryWharton @MTVBananas An itch**
@SylviaMTV: I never buried anything in my life, I don't even go to funerals. -@iamkamiam_
- @iamkamiam_: @SylviaMTV I see no lies 😂
@CaraMariaMTV: @KyleCGShore ⚔️
@kailah_casillas: merry christmas from the dolphins 🐬
@AndreinaRuvalc1: @CaraMariaMTV @MTVBananas @JennaCompono @DerrickMTV @KellyAnneJudd @KyleCGShore @BradFiorenza @BritniNicol and zach!! thanks for coming out last night!You guys are crazy fun!!Thanks for being so down to 🌏ppl!Love you all!@DiemBrownMTV is smiling down on all of you!@ChallengeMTV
@PANDAmonium747: No question that after seeing how sweet and engaging with the fans she was in person I am now more of a fan of @BritniNicol than I was yesterday.
@KyleCGShore: Really cool seeing this crazy fucker again! #BananaButt 🍌
@JennaCompono: FINALLY REUNITED and it feels so good 👯♀️🍷💕 @NanyMTV
@JennaCompono: Thanks for all coming out to support MED Gift last night, we all appreciate it and it was great meeting everyone☺️
@MTVBananas: F🖤CK flowers... Grow beards 👥👤👥 @KyleCGShore @ZNichols15 @DerrickMTV @BradFiorenza @ChallengeMTV @MTV
- @DerrickMTV: @MTVBananas 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@the_real_skies: Party’s Here!!!! @MTVBananas @JennaCompono @ZNichols15 @DerrickMTV @BradFiorenza @KyleCGShore @KellyAnneJudd
- @DerrickMTV: @the_real_skies Yorkville, IL was 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😜
@Marie_TBD: Didn't want to be too forward and leave my # with @DJPaulyD so I left my entire phone instead. 😒 LOL #phoneless Catch me in my DMs friends.
- @kailah_casillas: @Marie_TBD you always find a way...
@Marie_TBD: Me: @SylviaMTV Can't believe you missed your flight.... #trainwreck Sylvia: At least I still have my phone. Me:
►MEET THE NEW BABY DADDY!
@MTVCoryWharton: I’ve been off of social media for a while now... for many reasons. Most importantly God has given me the biggest blessing in my life my daughter Ryder K Wharton. I want to say thank you Cheyenne for being such an amazing mother.
- @DerrickMTV: @MTVCoryWharton @ChallengeMTV Very cool name Corey. Welcome to #DadNation
@MTVCoryWharton: I just wanna say thank you to everyone for all the congratulation wishes. I appreciate all the positive energy you guys are sending my way🙏🏽 A HUGE thank you to you guys!!!!✊🏽
@CHEYnotShy: all that matters is that Ryder is healthy and loved ❤️ thanks for the positive support
@JamieChinaMTV: Congrats @MTVCoryWharton !!!you're gonna be such an awesome dad😭🙌
@kmacisco: @MTVCoryWharton YOOOO. I got baby fever watching his live with this baby
@usweekly: Surprise! MTV’s 'The Challenge: Rivals III' costars Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd reveal they are parents of a 9-month-old daughter named Ryder: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/the-challenge-costars-cory-wharton-cheyenne-floyd-reveal-they-share-a-child/
- @MTVCoryWharton: Thank you guys over at @usweekly I appreciate all the support🙏🏽
- @CHEYnotShy: @usweekly 💕 thank you
@people: The Challenge's Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd Reveal They Have a Daughter Together https://www.google.com/amp/people.com/babies/cory-wharton-cheyenne-floyd-reveal-child-together-mtv-the-challenge-baby/amp/
- @MTVCoryWharton: Thank you @people !!! Love this article 🙌🏽
@MTVCoryWharton: http://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/cory-wharton-cheyenne-baby-daddy-149259 … 🙏🏽 Thank you @intouchweekly
@HollywoodLife: Congratulations, @MTVCoryWharton! #TheChallenge star just revealed he's a DAD to an adorable little girl -- & you guys won't believe who his baby mama is
@enews: The Challenge's Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd revealed they have a baby together and the Internet is just as surprised as you are. http://www.eonline.com/news/900701/the-challenge-s-cory-wharton-and-cheyenne-floyd-reveal-they-have-a-baby …
@MTVCoryWharton: Huge, thank you to @enews for the article 👏🏽🙏🏽
@MTVCoryWharton: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5188885/Cheyenne-Floyd-Cory-Wharton-announce-child.html … I appreciate it @DailyMailUK thank you guys!!🙏🏽
@extratv: Surprise! @mtv #TheChallenge stars @mtvcorywharton & Cheyenne Floyd have a 9-month-old baby! http://bit.ly/2CwddZa
- @MTVCoryWharton: @extratv The amount of love is crazy, all I can say is thank you to all the news outlets for spreading this blessing it’s appreciated 🙏🏽
@CHEYnotShy: when it comes to my daughter I don’t play fair. Don’t speak on what you don’t know 🤷🏽♀️
- @blacuesta: @CHEYnotShy 🔪🔪say the word chey🔪🔪
@ETCanada: See @MTVCoryWharton and #CheyenneFloyd's beautiful daughter!
@emilylongeretta: It was so sweet listening to @MTVCoryWharton absolutely gushing over his gorgeous daughter & talking coparenting with @CHEYnotShy: "Once I found out I had a kid, my whole life changed. It’s a feeling inside of yourself that there’s a bigger purpose."
@usweekly: Exclusive! #TheChallenge's @MTVCoryWharton opened up about finding out he was a father:
- @KendalSheppard: @usweekly It's great this guy stepped up, has a positive attitude and gives credit to Cheyenne. But it irks me a bit that he gets all this praise when she's the one who is truly brave. She went through an entire pregnancy by herself. Can we at least applaud her too?? Sorry, grumpy today..
@ChallengeMTV: I'mma let you finish but, this is the cutest family photo of all time! 😍
@Tindel10: @CHEYnotShy Congrats Chey!
@WestonBergmann: In the @ChallengeMTV world, @MTVCoryWharton’s family update picture broke the internet. The only thing that would be bigger would be if a sex tape emerged from @MTVBananas and @ImSarahRice.
- @MTVCoryWharton: @WestonBergmann @ChallengeMTV and 2 others 😂😭😭😭
- @JoshWSanchez: @WestonBergmann @ChallengeMTV and 3 others I’ve already seen Bananas screw Sarah while on top of a mountain. It made me uncomfortable enough so I’m good on that.
@MTV: Congratulations to @ChallengeMTVs' @CHEYnotShy and @MTVCoryWharton: http://on.mtv.com/2BFneGC ❤️
@MTVCoryWharton: I needed you more than you needed me❤️
- @MelindastolpMTV: @MTVCoryWharton Adorable!! Couldn’t be happier for you both!
- @MTVCoryWharton: @MelindastolpMTV Thank you 🙏🏽
►CHALLENGE TUESDAY
@ChallengeMTV: On tonight's episode of #ChampsVsStars, @MTVBananas brings in a close friend and representative from the @SpecialOlympics as The Champs' new coach 👏 Watch on @MTV at 10/9c! http://on.mtv.com/2kjL7d1
- @SpecialOlympics: @ChallengeMTV Unified @ChallengeMTV?! WE'RE SO PUMPED! 🍌🍌🍌 Be sure you tune-in to watch besties Matthew & @MTVBananas doin' bananas things on @MTV tonight! #InclusionRevolution
- @sallycohen1: @SpecialOlympics I know what I’m watching tonight! Thanks @MTVBananas for being a champion of inclusion for @SpecialOlympics! Can’t wait to see what you & Matthew get into tonight
- @MTVBananas: @sallycohen1 It's an honor and a privilege to compete alongside such amazing athletes, and represent such an amazing organization ✊ @SpecialOlympics #PlayUnified
@WestonBergmann: Enough said, amirite? #champsvsstars @ Hollywood https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc40nsZgI9E/
@WestonBergmann: Can I for one say I’m pumped for Vendettas. I’m proud of MTV for turning The Challenge into a platform for next generation competitors from all over the globe. If you think you’re being a true fan by hating on this move - you’re being short cited. All great things felt new once.
@ChallengeMTV: What's hotter: @JustinaMusic's 🔥 verses, or @MTVBananas and @WestonBergmann's rivalry? Find out TONIGHT at 10/9c on @MTV! #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Attention! @itskimglass has taken over our Instagram @ champsvsstarsmtv before tonight's episode! 👀 #ChampsVsStars http://bit.ly/2kNgQT9
@JustinaMusic: Who's ready for all these lewks I'm ab to serve up on TONIGHT's episode of @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars on @MTV 10/9c 😹💣🚨
- @tori_deal: @JustinaMusic 😭🔥
@ArianeAndrew: What’s the tea @JustinaMusic? Find out tonight on a new episode of @ChallengeMTV tonight at 10/9c on @mtv #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: This happened last week on the @ChallengeMTV! Let’s see what’s happens tonight! Tune in at 10/9c on @MTV
@ArianeAndrew: What do you guys think of challengemtv so far? Make sure to tune in tonight on #MTV at 10/9c to… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5jBHbnmxd/
@ArianeAndrew: Do you think we will finally get that W on tonight’s challenge? Find it tonight by tuning in at… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc522VBndGq/
@ChallengeMTV: According to @MerriamWebster, ven-det-ta (noun) is defined as: "a prolonged bitter quarrel..." 📖 Seems about right! #TheChallengeVendettas
@DerrickMTV: Just 1 of the highlights from the #ChallengeThrowDown Event in Yorkville, IL, this past weekend.… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5BzswB7ey/
@MTV_NellyT: There are 7 Days in the week and someday isn’t one of them. We all have the same 24 hours… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5Epsgh1mv/
@_Kazuhnova: If you think I should be on the MTV Challenge next year favorite this tweet and reply #MTVChallengeCallHim and tag the Challenge on this thread. I need those that follow me to help me cause they don’t see my value without y’all! 🙌🏽 Real Talk
- @BrunoBttencourt: @_Kazuhnova You deserve it more than the people who just create fake story lines. Just saying .... or looks like you’re going to have to start hooking up With cast mates 😂😂 all jokes aside I know you deserve the chance more than anyone.
- @_Kazuhnova: @BrunoBttencourt Thanks a lot Bro! We both need to be on at the same time so we can show them how we can take on any Challenge with our Chin like we’ll take on an 18 wheeler 🤣🤣🤣 Cutty Bump style!!!
@KyleCGShore: So walking around Times Square and a randomly pop into a Irish bar with Fairytale of New York and Guinness aroma drifting through the air and a only run into one of my good pals from home standing on the bar and singing his head off complete and utter fate, belter night!🎄🇺🇸🍀
@Marie_TBD: Thinking about putting my shopping addiction to better use and starting an online boutique. I dress the majority of my friends anyway.. #TuesdayThoughts
@kailah_casillas: Hungover in an @Uber & this lady is listening to her Spanish music on full volume 😤 what the fuck.
@Marie_TBD: @MTVShows Did way better than expected Nic! @n_zanattaMTV #FOOLMETWICE #thechallengevendettas
- @n_zanattaMTV: @Marie_TBD You’re such a mean person...
- @Marie_TBD: @n_zanattaMTV Hurricane season Nicky
@Kmorrisx: I’ve been very much known to open my mouth on any situation and not care less. That’s been a big part of my problem since doing tv. But fuck me id rather be known/remembered for always saying it than faking it with half these Ass licking mother fuckers!
@ChallengeMTV: I'm so here for @CaraMariaMTV vs. @kailah_casillas round 2 👊💥 #TheChallengeVendettas premieres Tuesday, January 2 at 9/8c!
@JustJem24: New show. January 2nd. My new online boutique also drops January 2nd. #justjemm
@DerrickMTV: Get warmed up for #ChampsVsStars with some HIGH QUALITY @ChallengeMTV H20!!! 💦 NEW PODCAST got me answering all types of uncomfortable questions asked by YOU!! 🙈 Follow my co-host @SHOTOFYAGER!! ENJOY! 😁
@ChallengeMTV: BURN IT DOWN! #TheChallengeVendettas premieres in 2 weeks 🔥 http://on.mtv.com/2kkpfhF
@ChallengeMTV: CHAMPS ON 3! #ChampsVsStars is all new in 1 HOUR on @MTV! 🙌
http://on.mtv.com/2kPoc8W
@MTVBananas: The CHAMP is here ✊🏆 Champs squad gets a surprise visit from my buddy and @SpecialOlympics athlete Matthew on tonights all new episode of #ChampsVsStars @challengemtv @mtv #playunified @TheOfficial_CT …
- @SpecialOlympics: @MTVBananas YASSSS! Can’t wait to watch Coach Matthew bring the 🔨 on @MTVBananas @TheOfficial_CT @WestonBergmann @ZNichols15 tonight during the @ChallengeMTV! #InclusionRevolution #ChampsVsStars
- @WestonBergmann: The one time Bananas proved to have good taste ...
@JODYHiGHROLLER: THAT AiNT A UFO iTS MY FERARRi SPRiNTER VAN 🛸
@ArianeAndrew: East Coast..30 min before a new episode of the challengemtv on #MTV #ChampsVsStars https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc6Em0HngSl/
@ArianeAndrew: East Coast 3 min to a brand new episode of @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars
►AS THEY SAW IT: "Playing Me For The Foos"
@MTV: #ChampsVsStars starts right now! RT if you're watching + tweeting along with @ChallengeMTV 🤗
@ChallengeMTV: A brand new episode of #ChampsVsStars is coming at you right now on @MTV! 💥 Are you watching + tweeting along? @mikethemiz
@mtvcanada: The teams compete in a game of human foosball on a new episode of @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars, on now!
@ChallengeMTV: Alliances have been formed, and tension is brewing for The Stars 👀 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Kim - "It's us vs. them.")
@ArianeAndrew: Damn the struggle is real that we have lost every damn challenge #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @ArianeAndrew 😭😭😭
@ChallengeMTV: Don't count on @WestonBergmann and @MTVBananas' beef being squashed on #ChampsVsStars. (GIF: Wes - "The rivalry will never end.")
@lovebone147: #ChampsvsStars MY FAVORITE SHOW IS ON COME ON CHAMPS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾✊🏽✊🏽💯❤🖤❤🖤😘😍
@ChallengeMTV: Are you Team @WestonBergmann, or Team @MTVBananas ? 🤔 #ChampsVsStars POLL: Wes - 46% / Bananas - 54%
@ChallengeMTV: Purple hair? Check. #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Riff Raff - "It could be better for the morale of the team.")
@ArianeAndrew: Can we get an #MVP for once this time? #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Me AF 🤔
@CristianStephon: I would love to play jumbo foosball in real life #ChampsvsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Matthew is out here representing the @SpecialOlympics! 👏 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of him meeting Bananas)
@MTVBananas: Well that was awkward 🤥 #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV @MTV
@AneesaMTV: @JustinaMusic is looking like a f’n snack on this episode #wifeyinthemaking #snackpack
@ArianeAndrew: Riff be having me dead #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @ArianeAndrew I can't breathe 😂 #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Awwww look at this side of bananas! I love this!!! #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: When they say their favorite wrestler is @JohnCena 😂 @mikethemiz #ChampsVsStars (GIF of The Miz being surprised by Matt's answer)
@ArianeAndrew: The miz is Matt’s favorite diva!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣#Champsvsstars
@AneesaMTV: Matt is the best coach ever
@ChallengeMTV: We feel proud and honored to have Matthew on tonight's episode of #ChampsVsStars 👏 @SpecialOlympics #ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: Matt's here for the Champs, but there's no denying the kid's a STAR ⭐ @SpecialOlympics @ChallengeMTV @MTV #ChampsVsStars #playunified
@EmFitMTV: We love you, Matt! Tune in now to watch Champs vs Stars on @MTV!!
@MTVBananas: "@coco_snixx: .@MTVBananas with Matthew is the cutest. 🍌 ♥️♥️♥️♥️ #ChampsVsStars" RT That's my guy! #playunified
@ChallengeRewind: MATTHEW IS A SAVAGE @mikethemiZ #MizTheDiva #ChampsVsStars
@thnkpink07: As if I didn’t love @MTVBananas enough as it is, my heart is melting watching him with his friend that he brought in 😭😍 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: You heard the man! 10k tweets of #ChampsVsStars unlocks your chance to win a signed Challenge jersey! GO NOW!!!
@ArianeAndrew: 1-1 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Sign me up for Jumbo Foosball, because that looks fun AF! 🙋 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of the Champs and Stars teams playing from above)
@ChallengeMTV: DID THE STARS JUST SCORE *TWO* GOALS!? 😱 #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Come on Stars #ChampsVsStars
@nick_swing: I love watching #ChampsVsStars every Tuesday night📺
@ArianeAndrew: SuddenDeath... we need this W #ChampsVsStars
@carlateuk: Stars showed up finally #ChampsVsStars
@itskimglass: These legs are another wonder of the world #crazylong 😜
@Jacoby0105: Best show on tv tonight #ChampsVsStars
@SarahJane0625: This is intense AF #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: OK I'M TOO HYPED 👏 #TheChallengeVendettas
@Ashleighgillis: LOVE THE CHALLENG❤️❤️💙 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: WE'RE NECK AND NECK 😱 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: The Miz - "We are in sudden death!")
@ChallengeMTV: JUSTINA! 😩 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: "Congratulations, you played yourself.")
- @DerrickMTV: @ChallengeMTV NO WAY!!! That last goal was a FLYING BACK KICK by @karatehottiemma!! CHECK THE TAPES!! @JustinaMusic
@ArianeAndrew: 😭😭😭😭😭😭 #ChampsVsStars
@SpecialOlympics: "This one's for Matt!" Let's gooooo @MTVBananas! #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV
@ChallengeMTV: It was a close game, but The Champs have taken another win! 🏆 #ChampsVsStars
- @itskimglass: @ChallengeMTV Back to the drawing board... #AnotherLoss
@SpecialOlympics: This is what the #InclusionRevolution looks like! Thank you @MTVBananas for using your voice as a champion of inclusion & bringing greater awareness to our athletes tonight on @ChallengeMTV! #ChampsVsStars #ChooseToInclude
@ArianeAndrew: Awww matt is the real star @SpecialOlympics #ChampsVsStars
@itskimglass: Justina did a great job as goalie!! 💪🏾
@ChallengeMTV: Me: "I don't like drama." *drama unfolds* Me: #ChampsVsStars (GIF of Josh)
@ArianeAndrew: Damn!!! Even though Bananas and I didn’t start on the right foot, he should have won! Come on now we’re all here for charity and Bananas has Matt from his charity there! #DamnDaniel #ChampsVsStars
@DerrickMTV: 2 things to take from tonight's #ChampsVsStars episode: @mikethemiz has just been classified as a @WWE DIVA 😆 and @JODYHiGHROLLER is STILLLL the best player on the Stars SQUAD 🙌 @ChallengeMTV
@itskimglass: We Loss... But it was fun for once, to see their divide 👀🍿 loss Wes vs Bananas... pure comedy !
@ChallengeMTV: The Stars team is a BIG mood 🍿 #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Who wants some popcorn? #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Who deserved MVP this week on The Champs team? 🤔 #ChampsVsStars POLL: Bananas - 45% / Wes - 35% / Neither - 20%
- @SpecialOlympics: @ChallengeMTV We think the choice was clear...@MTVBananas
@itskimglass: Dang... you guys aren’t going to show the pyramid we made?! #epic
@ArianeAndrew: Wes is a savage #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Wes rn 😈 #ChampsVsStars (GIF: "I Have The Power")
@mtvrrdarrell: Wes Vs Johnny ⚔️ @ChallengeMTV #thesagacontinues #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @mtvrrdarrell Epic!! #ChampsVaStars
@ChallengeMTV: 🐸☕️ #ChampsVsStars (GIF: Wes - "Shut the f___ up, a__hole.")
@ArianeAndrew: Why you guys put that stank beat behind @JustinaMusic rap?! #ChampsVsStars
@jrosen821: God I miss @WestonBergmann on these challenges. #ChampsVsStars
@ArianeAndrew: Damn this episode I’m staying with my popcorn lol #ChampsVsStars
@karmaroseeee: Ahhh good ol @WestonBergmann is back, I love it #ChampsVsStars
@alexsaflocka: “I’m drunk with power” #champsvsstars
@ChallengeMTV: Did Bananas just do what I think he did!? 😱 #ChampsVsStars
@MTVBananas: Stepped on a thorn
@ChallengeMTV: RiFF RAFF is ready for battle! He's been waiting for this since day one 😂 @JODYHiGHROLLER #ChampsVsStars (GIF: "I'm gonna win. Period.")
@ArianeAndrew: No one has never been so excited to go into elimination @JODYHiGHROLLER😭😭😭😭 #ChampsVsStars
- @ChallengeMTV: @ArianeAndrew @JODYHiGHROLLER About damn time! 😂😂😂 #ChampsVaStars
@SexyQueensChick: Johnny stepped on wes nuts 😩🤣😭😂 #ChampsVsStars
@tori_deal: "@davidsaunders29: @tori_deal slacking there in the gym letting Emily show you up haha you still my fav though! @ChallengeMTV #ChampsVsStars" RT Gotta get stronger 😈💪🏼
- @EmFitMTV: @tori_deal Get yo ass to denver :)
- @tori_deal: @EmFitMTV Dude yes! I'm there.
@itmeitmeitjnc: Emily is just too perfect for this world. #ChampsVsStars
@TKarp39: Johnny Bananas vs. @JODYHiGHROLLER this is epic stuff #ChampsVsStars
@AnnieGreaney: @JODYHiGHROLLER going into this elimination like #ChampsVsStars
@MichiAllen: God, @WestonBergmann is so missed on these challenges. He is one of the only ones who will go against Bananas. LOVE ❤️ HIM! #ChampsVsStars 🍊 #TeamWes
@JustinaMusic: Who's watching #ChampsVsStar on #MTV ⁉️
@JustinaMusic: #ChampsVsStars did me hella dirty superimposing that beat over my freestyle that wasn't really there 😩🤔😹😹
@ChallengeMTV: OK I'M TOO HYPED 👏 #TheChallengeVendettas
- @Marie_TBD: @ChallengeMTV I wish I could share the excitement I have for this season through a tweet.. but I can't - so hopefully this new @challengemtv promo does. 😜 #thechallengevendettas
@ChallengeMTV: PEEP @JustinaMusic on the side 😂 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of her wearing a Lady Gaga-like wig)
@ChallengeMTV: There's no telling how this one is gonna go! 🤔 Who are you rooting for? #ChampsVsStars (GIF of Bananas and Riff Raff preparing to meet each other in Arena)
@JODYHiGHROLLER: HiSTORY RETWEETS iTSELF
@NotNotPsycho: @mtv Can @JODYHiGHROLLER be a permanent installment in all the challenges ever from here on out?? #ChampsVsStars
@ginaLindgren: My cousin, and Special Olympic athlete, and I are rooting for @MTVBananas tonight! @ChallengeMTV #champsvsstars
@ChallengeMTV: 🎶 When you try your best but you don't succeed 🎶 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of them on the putting surface)
@MTVBananas: Hey @WestonBergmann why the red face? #ChampsVsStars @ChallengeMTV @MTV
@ChallengeMTV: .@MTVBananas is back in the game! 🙌 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of him finishing off the win)
@scwinchman27: @MTVBananas wins!!! @WestonBergmann better watch his back.😈 #Champs #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: GOODBYE, RIFF RAFF 💔 #ChampsVsStars (GIF of him crawling off the press conference interview setup)
@ChallengeMTV: Sh*t's about to get real! @MTVBananas is back for revenge 🍌 Here's what's to come on next week's #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: CONGRATS! You tweeted #ChampsVsStars 10k times! Now RT this for your chance to win a signed Challenge jersey 👕 http://on.mtv.com/2kMQXD5
@ArianeAndrew: What did you guys think of tonight’s episode? #ChampsVsStars
@EmFitMTV: @JennaCompono Haha I did that right before my first date with Bradford. 🙈
- @JennaCompono: @EmFitMTV Hahahah! I’ve done it so many times I almost pass out when I realize 😂🤦🏼♀️
@DerrickMTV: Well at least @JODYHiGHROLLER kept it close...
@MTVBananas: Dream Big... Inspire others! Love your buddy ✊ #ChampsVsStars @challengemtv @mtv @MTVBananas @specialolympics @playunified #playunified #buddies
- @ToriFiorenza: @MTVBananas @ChallengeMTV and 3 others Love this so much. 💕 you’re a good egg, in real life, where it counts.
- @gangeroo: @ChallengeMTV @SpecialOlympics @MTVBananas Matthew was honored to be part of the show
- @aimeehall1001: I love @MTVBananas
@WestonBergmann: More money donated to @AmericanCancer Society 🙏 🙏 🙏!!! If anyone else is interested in donating, please checkout their website.
@WestonBergmann: Let’s not forget that no money was taken, it was diverted. From one good cause to another. We don’t get any of it. It all goes to charity. And we’re not going to debate who has the more effective charity, because that’d be childish - and I’d win.
@DerrickMTV: Need more @ChallengeMTV CHATTER??? Stop by and check out the NEW PODCAST-#ChallengeMania. Promise, you won't hear it, like we tell it. 🙌 FOLLOW my co-host @ShotOfYager.
@PanCAN: .@tori_deal shares a message of hope for all those facing #pancreaticcancer, in honor of her Uncle Rich. For support, please contact us at http://pcan.at/CTU ! #WageHope
@mikethemiz: West coast you ready for an all new #ChampsVsStars hosted by yours truly. Tune in @ChallengeMTV on @mtv 10pm
@ChallengeMTV: WEST COAST! An all new #ChampsVsStars stars NOW on @MTV! 👏
@dc408dxnow: Off we go. And the vibe for the Stars is in a down mood with them having no challenge wins and only one elimination win. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Promise? 🙏 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: And we get to the rivalry with Bananas and Wes. I devoted the featured in depth bit on this rift during the last mini season and this just will keep going on as long as we have those two on a season together. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And for the second straight week, soccer takes center stage on this challenge. And this is something Wes loves deeply and will be sure to take advantage of his love of the beautiful game as they play human foosball. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: The Champs won last week and get a timeout they can use at any point in this match, but the Stars are in need of wanting to break this momentum. And again this rivalry is the focal point as its male arena week here. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: A great moment: a fan named Matthew comes in to surprise @MTVBananas on behalf of his charity @SpecialOlympics, and whom he met at the 2015 world games in LA and who is honorary coach and good luck charm for the Champs here. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Matt just called The Miz a Diva and I can't breathe 😂 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Big save there to avoid the Stars. But then Wes gets the breakthrough for the Champs.
@ChallengeMTV: Jumbo foosball? Where do I sign up? ⚽️ #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Then Matt gets the equalizer at 1-all. Then Riff puts the Stars ahead 1-2. Now it's 2-2 with Bananas getting the equalizer.
@dc408dxnow: Level at 2-2 at halftime. And Justina is the reason why this is a much different story than it was last week for the Stars
@dc408dxnow: Riff now has a brace. 2-3 Stars. No longer. Bananas has two of his own. 2-2.
@dc408dxnow: 2-2 at the full time whistle. I believe they're gonna have extra time here bc there's no way this ends in a draw. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: RT if you're on the edge of your seat 😬 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Golden goal extra time. And it ends there with another win for the Champs. And @WestonBergmann has two goals and the match winner. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Meanwhile the true winner of tonight is Matthew as he enjoys his moment with Bananas and again, these are the true champs of this season: the charities. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Champs have a big choice on their hand of who to name their MVP, but it's Wes who's given the nod. And this takes place while Bananas had taken selfies. So again, this rivalry has been thrust right into the spotlight. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: As he's MVP, Wes once again competing for the American Cancer Society which receives a $5,000 donation. Now the least valuable player deliberation and now Bananas getting into Wes' face as now the Champs have some dissent. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Me rn ☕️ #ChampsVsStars
@CSUGradAkirk: Wes ego gets bigger every time he can screw bananas and to be honest I find it hysterical lol #Champsvsstars
@dc408dxnow: Justina put on a Tim Howard-like performance in goal today and is rapping her way through this night. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And words boil over between these two whose rivalry really began in Thailand and has never let up even one bit, even in this relaxed atmosphere of a challenge spinoff. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Deliberations, and Bananas volunteers himself for Champs in as he steps on Wes as he makes his way to the stage. And Riff Raff will be the unanimous choice for the Stars. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: I live for this drama #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: Bananas won his first Challenge the same year Riff Raff appeared on From G's to Gents. And Wes is talking to RR about this, so does Bananas to the Stars. Should be fun. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: If Bananas wins this, this will be a huge reply to what he just had to endure there. If Riff Raff wins, this talk of Johnny being cursed will be more believable than it was after what happened at the last Redemption. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And earlier tonight I watched an encore of Jordan Speith's epic round at The Open, and miniature golf is the theme of this elimination. They got a putt putt course in my town, this will be right up my alley watching this. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: So as they begin, this for a moment feels like we're at Augusta at the 18th green instead of at a Challenge arena. And Bananas has the first putt. And they're playing connect four along with this too. So Wes is most interested
@ChallengeMTV: MRP finally getting to shoot his shot 💪 #ChampsVsStars
@ChallengeMTV: Who you got? 🤔 #ChampsVsStars
@dc408dxnow: And RR can't make those putts. And this is a putting clinic we've just seen from Bananas and it's another loss for the stars. They just can't get any momentum going after that win by Matt in the 1st Arena over Cory. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And they play @charlieputh's "One Call Away" as Riff Raff crawls his way out of this. And things are getting a bit more serious in this laid back game. And the fun stuff is ahead. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Thanks for watching, everyone. See you next week! 👋 #ChampsVsStars
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Despite the relaxed and charitable nature of this spinoff, any time you have Johnny Bananas and Wes in the same season things are sure to get serious, and we saw it there with the rivalry once again picking up steam just as it did on Champs vs. Pros. The two comprised the Champs' scoring in netting a brace, or two goals in soccer speak, in a 4-3 win over the Stars to maintain their clean sheet in the daily challenges, and Wes giving the nod for MVP while Bananas volunteered himself in the arena, where he dominated Riff Raff en route to returning to the house. We'll have more on the latest chapter of this epic rivalry and a first look at our power rankings on the WRAP on Boxing Day Tuesday.
#DCExtraTime
REAL WORLD MEETS LIL' JON
We have featured a lot of well-known people from the entire pop culture spectrum hanging out with Team MTV in our ExtraTime bits, including recently by Tori getting to interview Nelly, Fat Joe, T-Pain and Ja Rule... and another member of hip-hop royalty is this weekend's first subject, and one we featured before when he was part of our look at how some of Team MTV spent Spring Break 2017 earlier this year in South Padre and in Mexico.
Twenty years ago, a man from Atlanta named Jonathan Smith decided that just being a nightclub DJ and working behind the scenes for a local record label wasn't enough, and adopted a stage name in Lil' Jon and formed a troupe called the East Side Boyz. Their first album released in 1997 with two singles that charted on the Billboard Rap/R&B Singles Chart, but it was in 2000 when Jon started his own label, BME Recordings, that saw a breakthrough album (We Still Crunk!) and single in "I Like Those Girls" that those in the South began to take notice.
A label deal with mid-major TVT followed a year later, and shortly thereafter a collaboration with fellow Atlantans Ying Yang Twins produced the track that made him a mainstream star: "Get Low." That single brought Jon to the Hot 100's top 10, followed by another star collaboration: teaming with Ludacris and Usher on "Lovers & Friends," and the guys collaborated again on Usher's "Yeah!" that brought all three to the masses. Another collabo, "Turn Down For What?!" with DJ Snake, also went top 10 as it became a massive hit as the genre he helped pioneer has become part of the current musical landscape. And E-40, Sean Paul, Ice Cube, LMFAO, Soulja Boy and R. Kelly have also partnered up with him too.
Lil' Jon's popularity has seen him appear two times on The Celebrity Apprentice which has seen him make the Final Four in both of them, and being given the nickname "Uncle Tom" by the one who is now the President. And it was after the Crunk King got his walking papers just short of the final on The All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in 2013 that Averey Tressler and Johnny Reilly from Real World Portland, both of whom were dating at the time, ran into him at the finale after party along with the likes of Stephen Baldwin, Dennis Rodman, Penn of Penn & Teller, winner Trace Adkins, and the lady who just got fired from the White House, season 1 star Omarosa. Averey tweeted in the Twitter photo caption to the right, "Not gonna lie. I feel f___ing cool!! #liljohn."
And not many hip-hop artists can let it be known that they're hockey fans in a genre where hoops and football are more popular, but Lil' Jon is one of them. He was an avid Atlanta Thrashers fan until their move up north in 2011 as the new Winnipeg Jets, and this season he has pledged his fandom to the NHL's newest franchise, the Vegas Golden Knights. The club instantly became a source of pride and comfort for a community that was still grieving in the wake of the 1 October tragedy by the time the team took to the ice for the first time that month, and the Knights' success at home at T-Mobile Arena has brought the city into the pro sports spotlight for the first time in a grand fashion.
Jon sported a Golden Knights shirt in the photo to your right, as he's become the latest high-profile celebrity to join that rapidly-growing list of those who are on Team Kailah. More than a week ago, she got the chance to hang out with him, with of course the help of her in-the-know boyfriend Mikey P., at one of the clubs there on the Vegas strip. And when you get to say that you've hung out with the Crunk King, half of the Jersey Shore guys, Kevin Hart and Floyd Mayweather, no doubt that is a very esteemed list.
And below is an Instagram video of Jon on stage at Spring Break 2017, shot by Real World and Challenge original Syrus Yarborough.
Twenty years ago, a man from Atlanta named Jonathan Smith decided that just being a nightclub DJ and working behind the scenes for a local record label wasn't enough, and adopted a stage name in Lil' Jon and formed a troupe called the East Side Boyz. Their first album released in 1997 with two singles that charted on the Billboard Rap/R&B Singles Chart, but it was in 2000 when Jon started his own label, BME Recordings, that saw a breakthrough album (We Still Crunk!) and single in "I Like Those Girls" that those in the South began to take notice.
A label deal with mid-major TVT followed a year later, and shortly thereafter a collaboration with fellow Atlantans Ying Yang Twins produced the track that made him a mainstream star: "Get Low." That single brought Jon to the Hot 100's top 10, followed by another star collaboration: teaming with Ludacris and Usher on "Lovers & Friends," and the guys collaborated again on Usher's "Yeah!" that brought all three to the masses. Another collabo, "Turn Down For What?!" with DJ Snake, also went top 10 as it became a massive hit as the genre he helped pioneer has become part of the current musical landscape. And E-40, Sean Paul, Ice Cube, LMFAO, Soulja Boy and R. Kelly have also partnered up with him too.
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Jon sported a Golden Knights shirt in the photo to your right, as he's become the latest high-profile celebrity to join that rapidly-growing list of those who are on Team Kailah. More than a week ago, she got the chance to hang out with him, with of course the help of her in-the-know boyfriend Mikey P., at one of the clubs there on the Vegas strip. And when you get to say that you've hung out with the Crunk King, half of the Jersey Shore guys, Kevin Hart and Floyd Mayweather, no doubt that is a very esteemed list.
And below is an Instagram video of Jon on stage at Spring Break 2017, shot by Real World and Challenge original Syrus Yarborough.
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Still to come, as the man who defined the most recent era of greatness for one of sports' most iconic franchises is being honored, we'll flash back to when Kobe Bryant made a cameo appearance during the early days of The Challenge. But ahead, we'll have Episode 5 of Floribama Shore as guests invade the house by the beach, and tomorrow the Are You The One? Season 6 Reunion continues.
Meanwhile, this is the start to a packed homestretch to this record year at DCBLOG, with at least 10 posts to come your way in these 12 days from the Friday before Christmas right into the day of the premiere of the next Challenge. Our festive posts began last night with a flashback to the final four of Stranded with a Million Dollars -- Cody, Makani, Alex and Gina -- meeting Survivor's Russell Hantz and Sarah Lacina just after this week's finale of Heroes, Healers and Hustlers. There will be posts almost every day here with not only our usual episode coverage, but also our two-part preview of Vendettas and our 2017 Reality Debrief. And tonight is last call for you, the fans, to send in your questions on The Challenge to me and Andrew Kirk at #AskDCBLOG, and we'll feature them on our Challenge Debrief coming on Christmas night.
For now, that's the Pulse of Champs vs. Stars... see you for more here later on.
- I AM DC
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