Saturday, March 31, 2018

DC SocialPulse: The Challenge Vendettas - The Semifinals: "Czechmate"

*** Advisory: DC SocialPulse contains adult language, objectionable content & spoilers for some readers. Viewer Discretion is Advised. Due to its long length, take frequent eye breaks if you're reading this top to bottom. ***

BY DC CUEVA                     
■ @DC408Dxtr  TW / IG / YT

If you're just relaxing on this Saturday night of Easter weekend -- and if you have just gotten done watching the Final Four or today's binge-athon of Winter Break: Hunter Mountain, come step inside to our house as we bring you the Pulse of The Challenge Vendettas, and the semifinal... the last regular challenge before the big final.
   Last week, the competition in Spain came to a conclusion with the last two challenges in Malaga: the first saw the players dive into the water, and strategy played in a role in that as those who were better swimmers than those who aren't took out the win. Queen Kam joined that illustrious list of those winning three eliminations in one season in staking her claim to potentially being Outstanding Rookie of Vendettas. And then the final regular mission: a demanding time trial to test everyone who wants to make the journey to a new location and whether they are tough enough to make it to the marathon for the cash.
   Zach and Nicole were the top finishers for the men and women, respectively, and gained their ticket to the Czech Republic where the final will take place, and this week we'll find out who else will join them in the quest for the six-figure payday that will take place just around the corner. But before that comes one more challenge that takes the ten semifinalists to what one of them did on Fear Factor: high-octane which will determine who will be the Elite Eight gunning for the cash. And just as you thought that dirtiness of what's made this and last season so compelling is something, wait until you find out who the latest player to get blindsided is.

You'll find out that and so much more with all the action, reaction and interaction of Episode 13 of Vendettas coming up, plus March Madness and the March for Our Lives. And afterwards, with the disappointing news of the company announcing it will soon become a part of history, ExtraTime will join a man who we featured here just a couple days ago as he gets to become a Toys "R" Us kid.
   A trip to the Czech Republic, a trip on eighteen wheelers, a blindside, and Toys R Us... all of that is ahead on the Pulse of The Challenge Vendettas.


IN BETWEEN - After Week 11 
@ChallengeMTV: Most of the guys are worried about Zach, but Nelson is focusing on himself ๐Ÿ‘ Don't miss the last episode of #TheChallengeVendettas before The Final, Tuesday at 9/8c!
@ChallengeMTV: Devin was pretty happy with the result of Tuesday's elimination ๐Ÿ˜‚ Tune into a brand new episode of #TheChallengeVendettas, Tuesday at 9/8c!
@ChallengeMTV: This was one sexy, sweet, and savage challenge ๐Ÿฏ #TBT  (Video of Exes 1's first challenge)
- @TheMarkLong: @ChallengeMTV ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ
@v_cakes: "@sancheezmo215: @v_cakes @ChallengeMTV I would have LOVED for the guys to try that shit of keeping all girls out of the troika on you, @ThatCoral , Evelyn , @laurelstucky etc. NO way that would’ve gone down the same." RT Would have 100% never happened.  TRY MEEEEEEEEE!
@v_cakes: "@KMorosoff: @v_cakes @ChallengeMTV WAY too much male influence. The guys have ran this game the whole time. Super lame." RT 1/ But even your 'pro-female' fav @CaraMariaMTV allowed a guy to control a move that could have benefited team girls. When? During eating challenge it was her + @kmorrisx & @MTVBananas on a team.  2/ Kayleigh answered "Madrid" correctly after thinking the answer was "Portugal". But guess who controlled the vote that day?  Bananas!  When I asked Cara why? She said it was Bc he was the one that knew the answer which we all know was bullshit.
@youngbucit: @mtvrrdarrell & @CaraMariaMTV always mirroring each other I knew I heard what she said in last nights episode before. Been going strong since Fresh Meat 2
@t_raines33: A vision without action is merely a dream...
@iamkamiam_: "@ChallengeMTV: 3 - 0 ๐Ÿ‘‘ Rewatch the latest episode of #TheChallengeVendettas NOW on @MTV.com! " RT ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ™ƒ✨
@DerrickMTV: STILL DANCIN!! ๐Ÿ˜ @RamblersMBB  #MarchMadness  #ChiCity #Reppin ๐Ÿ™Œ
@Bruce_Lee85: Do More Say Less #LetsGoBlue Michigan Basketball ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ
@Bruce_Lee85: Let’s Gooooo Blue ๐Ÿ€ #MarchMadness #Michigan
@DerrickMTV: #9 Kansas St with another UPSET...madness...#MarchMadness
@blacuesta: I'm on my last two pages of my self-love ebook. This was the most draining thing I ever willingly put myself through. To put myself back into such an evil place was hard. I had to step away from the book a few times just to reflect but I am so proud of how far I have come. My journey was not easy but here I am alive and well. Progress.

@ChallengeMTV: THIS IS IT! Find out who's going home and who will continue on the road to The Finals! #TheChallengeVendettas is all new, Tuesday at 9/8c! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ
@ChallengeMTV: "It doesn't matter how you get it done, just make sure you get it done." Words to live by! See if Nicole can get it done and advance to The Finals on a new episode of #TheChallengeVendettas, Tuesday at 9/8c! ๐Ÿ†
- @n_zanattaMTV: @ChallengeMTV Hahaha it was soooo colddddddd trust me my lips were purple!
@t_raines33: "@joshieboi_21: @t_raines33 is the new @MTVBananas" RT *correction @t_raines33 is the new @t_raines33
@DJMelReeves: I need a new car but I’ve got no idea what to get.. suggestions please? ๐Ÿ‘€
@MTVASHLEYBROOKE: If you call me from a private number I'll respect your privacy and not answer.
@RachD1214: 83 winners, 30 seasons of @ChallengeMTV, who next? @KendalSheppard @CaraMariaMTV @CamilaMTV @BradFiorenza @DerrickMTV @WestonBergmann @KennySantucci @Johannabotta @jamiechung1 @mikethemiz @KatieCooley26  @thegreysauce @rachel_fitness @mtvrrdarrell @v_cakes 
#TheChallengeVendettas
@ExOnTheBeach: We have ONE MONTH until this party begins — who's ready?!
@ExOnTheBeach: Oh HOT damn. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Come meet the #ExOnTheBeach cast — you won't be disappointed, trust me.
@MTVCoryWharton: Crashing The Party: Meet The Entire Ex On The Beach Cast http://on.mtv.com/2ud71WB  via @MTVNews
- @MTVASHLEYBROOKE: @MTVCoryWharton @BRlTNI @MTVNews Cory is this show just you and all your exes....might be too many for one show though, I see a second season ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜˜
- @MTVCoryWharton: @MTVASHLEYBROOKE @BRlTNI @MTVNews Yeah, I think it’s time for me to have my own dating show a mix of Flavor of Love and naked and afraid lol
@audreydiazz: It’s crazy how much my life has changed in a year. This time last year I was in such a different place in my life than I am now. I couldn’t be more happy ๐Ÿ’• Words can’t express how grateful I am for all people in my life who loved and supported me throughout everything ❤️

@ChallengeMTV: Tony's having the best season of his career, but can he keep it up? Find out, Tuesday at 9/8c on @MTV! ✊ #TheChallengeVendettas
@t_raines33: Guess the song: New shoes on the whip and I wake up to bubbly ๐ŸŽถ
@kailah_casillas: Has anyone heard @Wendys mixtape dissing @McDonalds ? ๐Ÿ˜น ...YES this is real.
@n_zanattaMTV: Saturday motivation: don’t ever let someone undermine you, tell you you’re weak mentally or physically. Prove it to yourself and fuel that fire to push yourself to all limits
@DJMelReeves: Weekends are for sleeping and eating cheese ๐Ÿคช
@JamieChinaMTV: Keep an open mind to new ventures in your life. Don’t let fear of change cloud your mind of changes needed to be made to find your happiness!
@ChallengeMTV: Both Brad and Leroy are competing for reasons that are very important to them, but only one can be victorious ☝️ Don't miss the last episode of #TheChallengeVendettas before The Final, Tuesday at 9/8c! ๐Ÿ†
@ChallengeMTV: Got any questions for @n_zanattaMTV and @AneesaMTV? How about any dares? Ask away and don't play nice! ๐Ÿ˜ˆ #TheChallengeVendettas
- @n_zanattaMTV: @ChallengeMTV Hahaha let’s play a game!!!! Comment let me know and you know  I’m always ready for a challenge! This is going to be absolutely great, I don’t know if you can handle it ๐Ÿ˜
@iamtheophi: If there ever is a #FortheLoveof @MTVCoryWharton let me be the side kick that helps pick em out lmaoo I can sort out the quitters ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜ญ
@tjlavin: "@hendo24: What’s up @tjlavin, huge fan and also have been watching the Challenges since season 1 and it’s awesome you’re a part of them. Just got to Vegas for the first time ever with my wife and looking for some tips on some places to go??" RT Hit up Red Rock and hike a badass trail on the 14 mile scenic loop. You’ll love it! Hit springs down at the damn is a good hike too!
@tjlavin: It is awesome to do these Cameos. Good times, it’s so fun to meet these different people on here in a round about way...
@tjlavin: I’ve done birthdays, weddings, good luck, stay strong, inspiration, to not quit and a number of other things on here but i do like every one of em. And if you want hit me up on Twitter if I messed up at all and i will fix it! ๐Ÿค™ always do the right thing!
@Tindel10: Will Smith on the Ultra stage with Marshmello is epic. #ULTRA20
@HRC: Today, Pulse Nightclub shooting survivors and family members and @KaramoBrown, a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, led hundreds of @HRC members and supporters in the #MarchForOurLives in Washington, D.C. http://www.hrc.org/blog/pulse-shooting-survivors-family-members-lead-hrc-at-march-for-our-lives …
@HRC: .@KaramoBrown, Pulse survivor Jose Arriagada, Christine Leinonen, the mother of Pulse victim Christopher Leinonen, and @HRC President @ChadHGriffin lead us onto the National Mall for the #MarchForOurLives.
@KaramoBrown: With the amazing @ananavarro at an @HRC event... about to go on stage to speak before we #MarchForOurLives
@KaramoBrown: @CarnieWilson  I mean you are gorgeous! It was an honor to introduce you, Wendy and Chynna tonight! Thank you for all the work you do. ๐Ÿ˜˜❤️๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ˜˜ @HRC
@KaramoBrown: Dear Friends, It’s OK to Say NO! Especially: - If you feel forced  - If it doesn’t fit your values  - If you don’t like the circumstances (ie: people, place, etc.)   “No” isn’t a bad word, though people try to makes us feel guilty for setting our personal boundaries.  -Karamo

@ChallengeMTV: We almost had to call the ambulance AGAIN during that last challenge ๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿ˜‚ Don't miss the last episode before The Finals, Tuesday at 9/8c! #TheChallengeVendettas
@DJMelReeves: it’s sunny for the first time in forever ๐ŸŒž though I think I’m the only person in the world who prefers winter!? ๐Ÿ‘€
@SHOTOFYAGER: ๐Ÿ””Tuesday’s guest on #CHALLENGEMANIA will be none other than @RealWorldMTV Boston’s SYRUS YARBROUGH (@syrusmtv) SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS NOW! @DerrickMTV & I are looking forward to reconnecting w/ this @MTV legend, who WILL be in NYC for @TheGruntGuy’s #Throwdown event this June!๐Ÿ—ฝ
@ChallengeMTV: Both of these players are trying to prove they're not just a "layup." Who's it gonna be!? Find out this Tuesday at 9/8c! ๐Ÿค” #TheChallengeVendettas
@MitchReidMTV: A family affair. I think Mooch is starting to warm up to me? ๐Ÿ˜„ thatsryderk @MTVCoryWharton… https://www.instagram.com/p/BgwXB_KBAnH/ 
@kailah_casillas: because it’s festival season ✨
@TheMarkLong: "@tjlavin: Queenstown NZ! Loved it girl.. RT @KelllyBobby: What’s up @tjlavin ! What’s been your favorite challenge to host?" RT I second this TJ. NZ was by far the best location in my opinion as well๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ loved it...
@ChallengeMTV: This firefighter is HEATED ๐Ÿ”ฅ Don't miss a new episode of #TheChallengeVendettas, Tuesday at 9/8c!
@n_zanattaMTV: I’ll be back to Chicago this May! Haven’t been there since my real world season, who is coming by and showing me what I missed out on!?!? Hang out and let’s play volleyball  with some of the best for a great cause!   TICKETS: http://ChallengeThrowdown.com/Events   EVENT DETAILS: @TheGruntGuy
@SHOTOFYAGER: "@NBCGiveTV: Join celebrity blogger @jamiechung1 as she explores two L.A. based animal organizations making a difference in the lives of pets & their families! Now on @NBCGiveTV. " RT A little extra #ChallengeMania for you today. @ChallengeMTV & @RealWorldMTV veteran @jamiechung1 is on today’s episode of @NBCGiveTV on @NBC, a show I just so happen to narrate. It’s 1 of my favorite episodes we ever did. Airs at 12pm but check your listings. Tissues required. ๐Ÿ’ฆ
@Bruce_Lee85: Got me a barber chair for the trap house ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ˜Ž✂️๐Ÿ’ˆ Follow me on IG : “RoyleeThebarber”
@kailah_casillas: Describe your perfect day. Mine would be ordering a @Publix sub & driving with the sunroof open, blasting music all the way to the beach on a really sunny day ☀️

@ChallengeMTV: Tony Two-Kids is playing this game more like Tony Two-Face, but can you blame him? Don't miss a new episode of #TheChallengeVendettas TOMORROW at 9/8c ๐Ÿ”ฅ
- @DerrickMTV: @ChallengeMTV Tony “The Tiger” got his eye on the prize...talkin like a 10x vet..
@kailah_casillas: good morning ☀️
@tjlavin: A few of my 2018 so far. Less phone more life is gonna be my goal from now on I think. Don’t… https://www.instagram.com/p/BgyfnLGnZBm/ 
@syrusmtv: ๐Ÿ””Tuesday’s guest on #CHALLENGEMANIA will be none other than realworldmtv Boston’s SYRUS… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgx25zdB66r/ 
@BrunoBttencourt: People that flash their high beams to let you know there’s cops down the road are the real mvps
@ChallengeMTV: Kailah was one challenge away from The Final last year. Will we see a repeat of her shortcoming this year? ๐Ÿค” Don't miss the last episode before The Final, TOMORROW at 9/8c on @MTV! #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Did Cara even break a sweat in this challenge? Watch out, everyone else ๐Ÿ˜ฐ #TheChallengeVendettas is all new TOMORROW at 9/8c!
@KaramoBrown: Season 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feeling extremely blessed to get to help more people with my four brothers who I love and am inspired by daily! #Fab5 let’s do this!!!!
@whaattaafoxx: How many months till we are moving in together?! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’• I cant wait I love y’all both so much! @A_Bartolotte @JessAndreatta
- @JessAndreatta: @whaattaafoxx Less than a year that’s for sure ๐Ÿ˜❤️๐Ÿ™ˆJ
@tylersemicolon: I think the next Disney princess movie should be the story of cardi b leaving her evil family that made her dance every day even tho all she wanted to do was make money moves.
@blacuesta: Me: tries to be affectionate   Person of interest: you’re not very affectionate is that just how u are or do u not like me?   Me: I literally have been trying to be affectionate but I’ll go fuck myself now   
@blacuesta: Honestly I just need someone who will acknowledge that I’m doing my best.
@blacuesta: I need someone who understands that wearing their seatbelt is important

CHALLENGE TUESDAY 
@ChallengeMTV: If Kam can advance to Prague, she will certainly solidify her title as "Rookie of The Year," if she hasn't already ๐Ÿ‘ #TheChallengeVendettas is all new TONIGHT at 9/8c!
- @iamkamiam_: @ChallengeMTV ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜
- @Bruce_Lee85: @ChallengeMTV Go @iamkamiam_  go ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ
- @ItsAll_AboutTee: @ChallengeMTV I honestly think Kam has ALREADY solidified her title as “Rookie of the Year” ... just saying ...๐Ÿ™ƒ❤️
@DerrickMTV: NEW PODCAST ALERT!! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ  Get warmed for a new ep of @ChallengeMTV with a CLASSIC ๐Ÿ™Œ. Throwin it back on a Tuesday w/ @syrusmtv and that @Eminem Video he was in ๐Ÿ˜œ.  @SHOTOFYAGER co-hosts ๐ŸŽ™๐Ÿง˜‍♂️
@SHOTOFYAGER: ๐ŸŽงNEW PODCAST IS UP!๐ŸŽง The legend himself, SYRUS YARBROUGH (@syrusmtv) joins me & @DerrickMTV for a really fun & lengthy chat about his journey from birth (literally) to hoops to casting to @RealWorldMTV Boston to @ChallengeMTV, all the way to what’s NEXT! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/challenge-mania/id1204429149?mt=2#episodeGuid=challengemania.podbean.com%2Fep-31-syrus-yarbrough-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 …
@syrusmtv: Peep the new podcast interview I just did on #ChallengeMania with Derrick from Road Rules & The MTV Challenge & his partner Scott Yager #NoFilter #Raw
@syrusmtv: How it all began ๐Ÿ“บ Peep the new podcast interview I just did on #ChallengeMania with Derrick… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg1-mNOBixo/
@DerrickHutek: @syrusmtv brought back some memories with his killer #ChallengeMania ep today...#ChallengeAccepted better be @ChallengeMTV response to bringing him back, so he can generate some new ones and join @DerrickMTV and @mtvrrdarrell in showing some of these young bucks how it's DONE!
@LisaPasco1822: Listenin to RW:Boston and Challenge Extreme, Battle of the Sexes, Inferno, Gauntlet2, The Ruins, @syrusmtv need him back on the challenge #challengemania with @SHOTOFYAGER and @DerrickMTV
@ChallengeMTV: It's the moment of truth! Time to find out who's going to Prague and keeping their Final hopes alive, TONIGHT at 9/8c on @MTV! ๐Ÿ† #TheChallengeVendettas
@Bruce_Lee85: The last challenge before the final! I’m soooo close... Let’s go Lee #TheChallengeVendettas
@n_zanattaMTV: "@ReallyEdwin_: @n_zanattaMTV i saw you today at my job @BananaRepublic !! It was great having a conversation with you. You’re such a cool person" RT Heyyy I remember you thanks for letting us use the restroom ๐Ÿค— it was nice to meet you and thank you for the compliment!
@giannahammer: Real show idea: the secret life of social media influencers ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ some of these people be living a double ass sketchy ass life better pay me for this idea you’re welcome @mtv
- @TayloriasSecret: @giannahammer @MTV This is so true lmfaoooo
@uchaachi: Clinton and I caught up on the challenge yesterday and @iamkamiam_ ARE YOU KIDDING ME ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ never been more proud to be an AYTO alum
@keyanaland: just found out the world doesn’t revolve around me. shocked and upset
@MTVCoryWharton: Getting ready with @BionicBrooks_ for April 19th ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ“บ Make sure to catch us on @ExOnTheBeach @MTV
@DerrickMTV: The @ChallengeMTV kicks off in about an hour...who do you want to see go home TONIGHT??  Who do you want to see win this whole damn thing??  #TheChallengeVendettas
@KatieCooley26: Total nostalgia watching #Roseanne ๐Ÿ˜€


AS THEY SAW IT: "Czechmate" 
@ChallengeMTV: An all new episode of #TheChallengeVendettas starts NOW on @MTV! Tune in and tweet along ๐Ÿ‘€
@Bruce_Lee85: It’s Challenge Time ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฟ
@iamkamiam_: One step closer to the final ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
@ChallengeMTV: And the fastest times go to...Zach and Nicole! #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Me when my direct deposit hits #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Out of of the girls, Jemmye had the slowest time. #TheChallengeVendettas
@DerrickMTV: 5 SECONDS?!?!?!?! #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: It was less than a 5 second difference, but it's time to say goodbye to Devin. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Next stop: Czech Republic ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Brad, don't get me emotional ๐Ÿ˜ข #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Kam is asking the important questions here lol. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Wishful thinking, but nah this is still a competition! ๐Ÿคท‍♂️ #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Leroy, it's not looking good fam. #TheChallengeVendettas
- @Bruce_Lee85: @ChallengeMTV Lmaoooooo ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚smh๐Ÿคท๐Ÿฝ‍♂️
- @mtvrrdarrell: @Bruce_Lee85 Bruh!! ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’€ you swinging from the semi @ChallengeMTV #vendettas
@iamkamiam_: I’ve always wanted to raise money for Alopecia and Cancer . Giving back has always been in my heart . #TeamKam ๐Ÿ’•
@ChallengeMTV: Kyle is always a mood! ๐Ÿ˜‚ #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: When everyone gets a perfect score but you, smh. #TheChallengeVendettas
@iamkamiam_: I could be getting eliminated . ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
@ChallengeMTV: Nicole has a lot of heart! Let's see how this goes. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Interesting strategy you have Kam ๐Ÿคฃ #TheChallengeVendettas
- @iamkamiam_: @ChallengeMTV ๐Ÿ˜‚ A girls got to do , what a girls got to do .
@iamkamiam_: Hopefully this round I make up for that last round! I have one more chance. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ#TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: When you thought you were safe #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: "@i_Am_Remix: Tell me why I keep refreshing the @ChallengeMTV page every few seconds hoping to see a new tweet!" RT This is the type of enthusiasm we need people!
@ChallengeMTV: This is the end of the road for Nelson. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: You know, it may just be Tony's time! #TheChallengeVendettas
- @n_zanattaMTV: @ChallengeMTV Yeahhhhhhh boyyyyy
@ChallengeMTV: And with the highest score for the girls, Kailah makes it to her first final! #TheChallengeVendettas
@iamkamiam_: Agggghhhhhhhh!!!!!! Your girl made it to the final !!!! #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Well it's about time. #TheChallengeVendettas
@iamkamiam_: I can’t believe my first season I made it to the finals ! This is truly such a blessing ! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•✨
@ChallengeMTV: All of the girls are going into the final!!! ♀️
@iamkamiam_: Officially crowning myself as rookie of the year . #TheChallengeVendettas
- @ItsAll_AboutTee: @iamkamiam_ Kweeeeeeeen Kammmm๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ‘‘
- @iamkamiam_: @ItsAll_AboutTee ๐Ÿ˜˜
- @TayloriasSecret: @iamkamiam_ Proud of you baby girl ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
- @iamkamiam_: @TayloriasSecret Thanks babe ๐Ÿ˜˜❤️
@ChallengeMTV: Zach made it to final. Go ahead, and kiss the big guy! #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: If you got kids, I got kids too. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Cara's been waiting a mighty long time to sit on this side of the table. #TheChallengeVendettas
@kailah_casillas: Lol I ate the entire time that inquisition was happening #TheChallengeVendettas
@ItsAll_AboutTee: Omg I am literally so proud of you ! I love you so much ! You go girl ! @iamkamiam_
@ChallengeMTV: Yo, Leroy is playing no games! #TheChallengeVendettas
@kailah_casillas: Can I choose to bring salami and cheese to the final with me instead? Just wondering #TheChallengeVendettas
@kailah_casillas: Guess who’s going to a final thoooooo. This girl. Remember when all of you said I couldn’t? That was my motivation ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ˜ #TheChallengeVendettas
@diamondovelove1: Yay!  @kailah_casillas and @iamkamiam_  are going to the final! Also, what a BOSS GROUP of ladies we have in that final! @CaraMariaMTV @n_zanattaMTV #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: If you're not gonna gas me up, the way Kam does Leroy...stay away from me! #TheChallengeVendettas
- @Bruce_Lee85: @ChallengeMTV Amen to that ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿคฃ
@Bruce_Lee85: "@lstoff2: I feel like @Bruce_Lee85 isn't acting entitled he's confused why his friend's are making him justify why they should save him when it shouldn't even be a question." RT Amen
@ChallengeMTV: ๐Ÿ˜ณ This is getting intense. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ACNYC_: This damn meeting is intense and @Bruce_Lee85 is out here keeping it ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ and im here for it! @ChallengeMTV #TheChallengeVendettas
@n_zanattaMTV: "@amybeth41990: Way to go @n_zanattaMTV !!!! Proud of you kid!!! " RT Thank you I am too.... there’s more to watch though ๐Ÿค” miss you and pa have to take a trip to see you when the weather gets nicer!
@TheySeeMeNOLLin: @ChallengeMTV is easily one of the best shows on TV right now
@Tragicboca: I SHIP IT #KAMROY @ChallengeMTV #TheChallengeVendettas
@kailah_casillas: I had no idea who’s name @CaraMariaMTV and @t_raines33 we’re going to say in this moment. We didn’t talk at all. But... I knew I was savin @Bruce_Lee85 bc he goes to my gym id have to watch my back everyday if I didn’t ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ˜‚
@kailah_casillas: "@cdiddy02: @kailah_casillas Everyone goes to the finals lol. Dont be content. Keep grinding" RT Everyone ๐Ÿค”
@ChallengeMTV: So because Leroy was passionate and wanted it, you don't give it to him? #TheChallengeVendettas
@DerrickMTV: “FRONT STABBING”  @ChallengeMTV...might need some help breaking this one down @SHOTOFYAGER.... #TheChallengeVendettas ๐Ÿ”ช #ChallengeMania ๐ŸŒช
@ChallengeMTV: Blindsided Bananas, now Leroy. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Leroy is clearly hurt. This is hard to watch! #TheChallengeVendettas
@kailah_casillas: "@shboogies: KAILAH WIIIINS. On what planet did that comp not take skill?!? ✊ Congrats on making your first final boo. ๐Ÿ˜˜ @kailah_casillas #TheChallengeVendettas " RT They call it agility ๐Ÿ˜
@kailah_casillas: "@MellieSligh: I will say... never been a big @kailah_casillas fan, but that just changed because she gets loyalty.  #TheChallengeVendettas" RT Haven’t I always? Friendship is everything ✊๐Ÿผ
@ChallengeMTV: All of Leroy's anger definitely helped him secure that W. Tony and Cara Maria may have just earned themselves a new vendetta. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: Tony seems unphased. This vendetta just got real! #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallengeMTV: It's been a long journey, but we've finally reached #TheChallengeVendettas final! Tune in next Tuesday at 9/8c to see the remaining cast give it all they have to win the title and cash prize! ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’ฐ

AFTER SHOW, AFTER HOURS & DAY AFTER, and Meet The Miz's Baby 
@ChallengeMTV: Stay tuned for The Challenge: After the Show to get all the details on how Leroy felt about this shocking betrayal. Happening NOW! #TheChallengeVendettas
@mtvrrdarrell: My ninja going to the final ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ @Bruce_Lee85 #vendettas @ChallengeMTV
- @Bruce_Lee85: @mtvrrdarrell Yesssiir
@D_Marieee_: I’m so glad @Bruce_Lee85 made it to the finals! #TheChallengeVendettas
@DerrickMTV: For the record...@laurelstucky’s got a pretty cool dad...#DadNation ✊
@DerrickMTV: SHOUTOUT @Bruce_Lee85 for getting through that F****D UP FINAL ELIMINATION before the FINAL...damn I hate those days. #TheChallengeVendettas
@iammikeyp: I don’t give a damn what you have to say about my girlfriend. I’m extremely proud she made her first final! Many more to come baby girl @kailah_casillas ♥️
- @kailah_casillas: @iammikeyp HELL FUCKIN YA
@DerrickMTV: So about that rookie mercenary...Lol.  #TheChallengeVendettas
@Bruce_Lee85: When your friends laugh in your face because you were terrible on tonight’s challenge ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿฝ‍♂️๐Ÿ˜‚ #TheChallengeVendettas
@DerrickMTV: SHOUTOUT @t_raines33 and @kailah_casillas for makin it to that 1st FINAL...must feel good. ๐Ÿค™
- @kailah_casillas: @DerrickMTV better than good. feels amazing ✊๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’•
@DerrickMTV: SHOUTOUT @BradFiorenza for a SOLID RUN...not easy comin back not knowin who’s who and who’s got your back. #TheChallengeVendettas
@ChallCheapTalk: Say what you want about Kyle but that dude played one of the best games, for a rookie, in a long ass time. Never saw an elimination, made troika, and made a final. That’s a hell of a social game for a rookie ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ #TheChallengeVendettas
@Itslluna: It’s that time of the week again! #TheChallengeVendettas @ChallengeMTV
@Steven_Plummer2: Cara Maria ๐Ÿ˜ #TheChallengeVendettas
@sjmedd: Devin took out Bananas, but still ended up going home #TheChallengeVendettas
@Itslluna: I hope that one day TJ says “Sashay away” when someone gets eliminated. #TheChallengeVendettas
@Steven_Plummer2: It sucks that Nelson is going home #TheChallengeVendettas
@sjmedd: Tony is playing no games this season ! First place & in the troika #TheChallengeVendettas
@sjmedd: Leroy is fired up ๐Ÿ”ฅ#TheChallengeVendettas @ChallengeMTV
@Itslluna: Poor Leroy! It’s hard to watch. #TheChallengeVendettas
@TheAllanAguirre: They didn't even tell Nelson that last place would be eliminated beforehand. Like wtf? Every time they've had a purge, you at least tell them before. Such a bad way to get eliminated.
@TheAllanAguirre: I wish this Leroy was on more episodes.
@Steven_Plummer2: Holy shit Bananas return and confronts Tony during the final I’m shook #TheChallengeVendettas
@AceNichols33: Wowwwwww @t_raines33 wowwwwwww.... fucking over @Bruce_Lee85 is messed UP! #TheChallengeVendettas
@Steven_Plummer2: I’m shook ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ #TheChallengeVendettas
@TheAllanAguirre: "@shboogies: Cara betraying Leroy was WAYYYY WORSE than when Kailah threw Cara into redemption. Point. Period. Blank. #TheChallengeVendettas " RT She needs Kyle. He's her main protein source in the Challenge house.
@TheAllanAguirre: Leroy is a beast, but let's not ignore the fact that he's won 0 dollars this season and hadn't won a single elimination all season before tonight. #ChallengeVendettas
@CohenBrian_: Cubs won a World Series. Eagles won a Super Bowl. 16 seed beat a 1 seed. Leroy wins a Challenge???? Could it be???
@TheAllanAguirre: Is it too soon to say that Brad has a bad history with anything involving boxing?
@00Hitsdiidii: You let that anger out @Bruce_Lee85 ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ
@BillSimmons: Blindsiding Leroy in The Challenge is un-American.
@CSUGradAkirk: watched the #challengevendettas  episode early this morning only thing I'm gonna say about is really didn't like the aggressive Leroy I mean he had valid points and Tony and CM screwed him but he could've handled it differently and better
- @Jonnyboyy10: @dc408dxtr @CSUGradAkirk and 2 others Tony's balls finally dropped and he acts like he's the top dog on the challenges now... yet, he still hasn't won anything except backlash from two of his former closet friends.
- @CSUGradAkirk: @Jonnyboyy10 @dc408dxtr and 2 others  I'm glad he pulled the trigger on Bananas it'll probably the moment of the season but its going to be great to see Bananas get his revenge on him next week and Kam vs Melissa will be epic as well
- @Jonnyboyy10: @CSUGradAkirk eh, get what you're saying but Leroy has always been calm and treated everyone well... IMO he probably looked at it has being taken advantage of for being too nice. Leroy and Cara have been friends for years and screwed him over for a guys she's been screwing for a month.
- @TripleBeees: @CSUGradAkirk Leroy is the absolute LAST person to get aggressive so if he did it was earned.
@DJMelReeves: "@stephdominiquee: OMFG WTF!!!!!!!!! @ChallengeMTV I literally can’t pick up my mouth from the floor. @MTVBananas @DJMelReeves helll yessssss" RT ๐Ÿ˜˜
@Lizchallenge_: Melissa and Bananas are back for the final ๐Ÿ˜ฎ @DJMelReeves #TheChallengeVendettas

@ChallengeMTV: Leroy left the elimination challenge FURIOUS! Will he use that anger to take #TheChallengeVendettas final by storm? ๐Ÿ‘€ https://on.mtv.com/2pKUvZD
@MTV_Candice: When @CaraMariaMTV picked Kyle to go into the final... ๐Ÿ˜’ #TheChallengeVendettas
@MTV_Candice: This is the aggression I've been wanting to see out of you cuz!! Don't let them play with you, it's  time to set the record straight! No time to cue the violins with the I have family/we're family card! Shit, we all got family!!! @Bruce_Lee85  #TheChallengeVendettas
@MTV_Candice: The look on they face when @Bruce_Lee85 won... I would've bust a move on they ass!!! #TheChallengeVendettas
@MTV_Candice: I love the fact @Bruce_Lee85 and @laurelstucky, both from Michigan got on Michigan colors ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ #TheChallengeVendettas
@n_zanattaMTV: @laurelstucky Don’t worry I’m not ๐Ÿ˜‰ think before you speak (your words) funny, I was just down the block. Was my grammar right? You know my attitude won’t be. Enjoy your life without me.๐Ÿ’‹if that’s the case of course.
@kailah_casillas: May your day be as majestic as my hair ๐Ÿงš๐Ÿป‍♂️๐Ÿฆ„
@ToriFiorenza: Life Goals:::  1)Outlast @DerrickMTV on #thechallenge ☑️ (( ๐Ÿ˜ฌsorry D))  2) Beat @mtvrrdarrell in volleyball   3) hang w/@MelindastolpMTV ☑️  @TheGruntGuy making it happen...who is coming??
@ChallengeMTV: Can Zach redeem himself for his last performance in a Final? ๐Ÿค” Find out next week on #TheChallengeVendettas! ๐Ÿ†
@audreydiazz: You guys have no idea how dramatic I am when I’m sick ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿค’ I never get sick so when I do I’m such a baby
@TayloriasSecret: Y’all can stop messaging me about my “exes” they can run their mouths about me all they want right now it’s the only thing keeping them relevant. I’m praying for them. God bless
@blacuesta: FREE SHA VAH CAH DOO
@ItsAll_AboutTee: Quick update : Still single and nobody texts me back . Life’s great . ๐Ÿ˜‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ
@Dario_medrano_: Everybody wants to chill everybody wants to hangout. I’m good bro we last spoke in high school ........
@MTVjennifer: i never ever thought i’d have the mentality of “doing me & don’t want a relationship” but man oh man it’s the best feeling & i’m loving it. #justmemyselfandi
@MTVjennifer: "@ItsAll_AboutTee: Quick update : Still single and nobody texts me back . Life’s great . ๐Ÿ˜‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ" RT it’s okay i just wasted 6 months on someone who i thought just wanted to take it slow but turns out he didn’t take any of my feelings seriously. fucks boys we don’t need em๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™ƒ
@SHOTOFYAGER: If you’re an OG fan of @RealWorldMTV & @ChallengeMTV, you’re going to like the walk down memory lane this week on #ChallengeMania w/ @SYRUSMTV. @DerrickMTV & I get his entire life & @MTV story & hear what he would be like on #TheChallengeVendettas today!๐Ÿ€https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/challenge-mania/id1204429149?mt=2 …
@Elseee3: As a long time fan of The Challenge I am LOVING that @DerrickMTV and @SHOTOFYAGER are bringing back OG’s on #ChallengeMania podcast. Now @BunimMurray need to cast them on the show and we’ll be set
@tjlavin: Haha RT @DistressedDame3: Remember when @tjlavin told Anastasia “It’s hard to compete when all you do is smoke cigarettes and don’t eat.” ๐Ÿ˜ต #MTVTheChallenge
@kailah_casillas: "@idksbr: Been rooting for @kailah_casillas & GUESS WHOS GOING TO THE FINALLLLLLLL #TheChallengeVendettas" RT me me me ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป‍♀️๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป‍♀️๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป‍♀️
@SHOTOFYAGER: ๐Ÿ”ฅAlright, @DerrickMTV & I always say it...YOU BOOK OUR SHOW! Let’s be honest, there’s only 1 person anyone wants to hear from after #TheChallengeVendettas! Joining us on FRIDAY’S episode of #ChallengeMania is the @ChallengeMTV “MONSTER” himself, @Bruce_Lee85! #AskLeeAnything๐Ÿ“
@WestonBergmann: Today’s outfit is brought to you by years worth of challenge trade outs #UnderArmour @ Overland… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4muHdAgiI/
@ChallengeMTV: Did you miss last night's episode of #TheChallengeVendettas? ๐Ÿ‘€ No judgement...this time. Check out the full episode recap here: https://on.mtv.com/2Gkk2PH
@princeofnorway: I’ve been living my way. There’s nothing better
@princeofnorway: It’s officially started. Blogs dropping every week on holonis. Check it out ๐Ÿ˜›  https://www.holonis.com/princeofnorway/p/how-i-got-on-mtv …
@blacuesta: Make no apologies for leaving toxic environments. For choosing yourself. If you’re looking for a sign to finally leave that dark space, this is it. Choose you. Choose people who love you and show it properly. Stand up for yourself.
@mikethemiz: Of course our little girl arrived early. Welcome to the world Monroe Sky Mizanin 3/27/18 11:40pm
- @ThatCoral: @mikethemiz Congrats my Love....your life is going to change for the better and you will never know love like the love you have for her. I’m so proud of you and your wife. I wish I was there to see her-tell her Auntie Coral sends her love and strength!!!


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So, after one last high-adrenaline challenge that saw the semifinalists do what those who go on Fear Factor do each week, the final elite eight are as follows: Cara Maria, Kailah, Kam and Nicole will go for the girls, while the guys are Kyle, Leroy, Tony and Zach, all coming after the guy who saw his Michigan Wolverines advance to Monday's National Championship got burned by yet another blindside move by Tony and then responded by beating Brad in the last elimination, and after Jemmye and Nelson were left behind in Spain. As there's more to the story, and the WRAP will cover both this and last week's episodes and preview the final coming up a little later on.



 #DCExtraTime FLASHBACK 
"I'M A TOYS R' US KID!"

Last week came one of the saddest moments for all of those who are young and young at heart, and a sign for all of us to finally grow up. A company founded by Charles Lazerus in Washington, D.C. as a children's furniture store in the '40s and evolving into a toy store chain a decade later, Toys "R" Us, announced that it will go out of business in mid-May and closing all of its stores across the country. This comes almost on the heels of its parent company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last fall and then starting liquidation proceedings after the end of the holiday shopping season.
   The sight of Geoffrey the Giraffe has welcomed children of all ages to his stores the world over, becoming the prominent brand of offering toys of all sorts to several generations. It has been an icon of joy to kids everywhere -- 80s babies, 90s kids and Generations Y & Z included -- who know the exact feeling of being a Toys R Us kid. But the evolving business world became too much for them to stay in business in the 21st century, and the news of this brought tears to everyone as all its stores will soon close, though efforts are underway to keep half of them open for generations to come.

This brings us to this flashback to two years ago: on Real World Bad Blood, we met Robbie, a New Jersey DJ who came to Seattle as one of the two whose counterpart was an ex – in his case, it's his ex Jennifer who in turn dated Peter, Mike's bad blood. On Thursday, we featured the man they call "Maserobbiee" joining with the throngs of fellow EDM enthusiasts for the 20th annual Ultra Music Festival as the biggest names in dance descended upon Miami, including supergroup Swedish House Mafia closing out the 3-day event.
   Just after he returned from filming that most recent Real World season in Seattle -- and where he even got to do a few DJ gigs there in the Emerald City, Robbie was invited to do a DJ function in his Jersey home digs. But instead of a nightclub on a Friday night to kick off the weekend, he instead brought his rig and all related equipment for an outdoor gathering in the parking lot of a Toys "R" Us regional headquarters building.
   Okay, there's no toy store located in that building where adults are just doing office work instead of kids running around the place to the thrill of their favorite items, but when you get to entertain 1,500 people for a corporate tailgate that is still a very nice gig. And look who makes an appearance...




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Coming up on the WRAP, a recap of the last two challenges in Spain and the last regular challenge og the season in the Czech Republic, and we'll return to the Strategy Room for our look at how our finalists have arrived for their shot at the big payday. Plus, we'll join a Trifecta veteran as he takes part in the March for Our Lives as the gun control debate that, last month, broke the hearts of those at his high school alma mater reaches the nation's capital. And there's also some baby news as well.
   Meanwhile, it's a tradition on the major public holidays we mark every year that my DCNOW live account at @DC408DxNow becomes a radio station of sorts, and DC PLAYLIST will return here on this Easter Weekend with two sessions of those: the first of which begins shortly and the second coming on Easter Sunday night. Join me there now, and we'll see you here then. Enjoy your Saturday, and may we wish you a Happy Easter to you and yours.

- I AM DC

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