DC SocialPulse: The Challenge War of the Worlds - The Semifinal (BACKTRACKED)

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BACKTRACKED EDITION
BY DC CUEVA                        

■ @DC408DXTR  @ IG/YT/SC/TB

We've arrived at the weekend, one which was anticipated for the fact that golf's second major was to have featured Tiger Woods in contention after his celebrated Masters triumph, and for public anticipation to have our third Triple Crown winner in five years. Instead, the man in the Sunday red did not make the cut at the PGA Championship in New York, and horse racing is still shook after Maximum Security's shock DQ that marred this year's Kentucky Derby. But nonetheless, the sports calendar rolls along with soccer's FA Cup Final, heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder having just scored a 1st Round KO tonight, and the NBA and NHL conference finals going along.

And as far as competition goes in the fifth major pro sport is concerned, we are almost at the end of Season 33 of The Challenge, as War of the Worlds is playing down towards its $1 million final. And when we last left Namibia -- that is, at the end of Week 13, the serious business began for the twelve competitors remaining in the game, as Paulie opted to not put himself into elimination against arch nemesis Kyle and instead gave it to fellow Brit Theo in the latest incarnation of Hall Brawl, which saw the sprinter turned Love Islander take out the win. And TJ Lavin donned a pilot's outfit for a scary challenge aboard a plane that saw them go upside down and all around, which saw Cara Maria and Turbo clinch berths in the final challenge.

Turbo also had a hand in helping to choose who goes into, what turns out to be, our last visit to the killing floor, and this week sees who faces who in the season's last elimination, which is an all-female affair... and if what happened over a week ago is a sign, he'll likely put a Ninja Warrior or a lady from Down Under in. Whoever emerges out of that battle will join the rest of the field, sans Cara and Turbo, for the last regular challenge before the final, which we here at DCBLOG like to refer to as, "the semifinal." And it is a Purge: whoever falls short in a daunting obstacle course over the water will not make it to the final... and it's what happens with one of the players deciding to go all in this close to the final that will either make or break their chance at the cash.

It's "Judgement Day" for Da'Vonne, Dee, Georgia, Hunter, Mattie, Paulie and Theo as they face the last two hurdles en route to the final of War of the Worlds... that is all ahead on the Pulse of The Challenge on DCBLOG. Happy Saturday...


► AS THEY SAW IT: "The Waterboy" 
@MTV: Whatever you do... don't look down. #TheChallenge33 starts right now! 🌊
@ChallengeMTV: Tune into @MTV RIGHT NOW 📺👀
@Joey_Crakk: It's about to be  #TheChallenge33 time! @ChallengeMTV
@Ale_X_X_X_Garza: Today is the big day where we find out if @DayDaVonne_ survives the killing floor ONCE AGAIN! I waited TOO LONG for this! She’s going to have one of these moments again lmao. #TheChallenge33
@ShaTrigga: ITS CHALLENGE TIME #TheChallenge33
@DayDaVonne_: Caption this ....
- @NotElijah: @DayDaVonne_ Me and my bank account looking at each other when I want to make a frivolous purchase
@JKIRKLANDD: Time to tune in to see @DayDaVonne_ put in WORK🙌🏾 #TheChallenge33
@MikeyTBH: yessss #TheChallenge33 is on!
@camiilizer: #thechallange33 if @DayDaVonne_ don’t win.. we riot
@Malik_MTV: Its Game Time!!!!!! #TheChallenge33 #WarofTheWorlds
@ajdrich: Another challenge Wednesday. Another Wednesday to stan @DayDaVonne_ ! #TheChallenge33
@girlonthefly17: The Challenge is starting!! #TheChallenge33
@MTVChallCaraLvr: It’s Challenge TIIIIIIMMMEEE!! 👀 #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: You know what they say: pride before the fall! 🤔 #TheChallenge33  (GIF: Dee - "I'm going to absolutely destroy her")
@Simsbgc1o1: DAVONNE DRAG HER! DRAG HER! @DayDaVonne_ #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: Let’s get it Ladies @ChallengeMTV #thechallenge33
- @ChallengeMTV: @MattieLBreaux GIRL POWER ✊ #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: Both of these ladies are crushing it rn #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Georgia is a mood 😩 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of her watching Day vs. Dee)
@DayDaVonne_: They didn’t show the whole interview .... I started crying because I was ready to go home .. I was missing my daughter ... so I went into this elimination feeling my WEAKEST #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Da'Vonne is the MVP of The Killing Floor, hands down 👏 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of her doing celebratory dance)
@MattieLBreaux: @DayDaVonne_  That W!
@ChallengeMTV: She's got her enemies pressed 😂 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of Day)
- @JOSHMBB19: @ChallengeMTV Big mood @DayDaVonne_ 😂👏🏽
@_likethevibe_: ELIMINATION QUEEN!!! @DayDaVonne_  #TheChallenge
@Juanderful19: OH SHITTT Da’Vonne won!!!! @DayDaVonne_  #thechallenge33
@TreshaBrown3: @DayDaVonne_ You will always be strong for your babygirl. Hope you support system that need. You a beast regardless.
@PhillipLikesTV: OH MY GODDDDDSSS YAHhshshshshshshshahahshsg @DayDaVonne_  DEE SHE AINT WEAK MY QUEEN IS STRONG IN GOD #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: @turabicamkiran ohhh TURBS! I’m impressed with your pick ups haha 😆
@ChallengeMTV: Turbo: I'm gonna miss Dee. Also Turbo: SIKE!  (GIF)
@MattieLBreaux: The game is onnnnnnnnn @ChallengeMTV
@DayDaVonne_: sis said I was weak ... said she was going to destroy me ... and here I am talking about “I’m proud of you” ... hmm #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: Y’all the sound Strack for @ChallengeMTV is sick AF! @mtv 🏆🏆
@ohheyp: Yaaaassssss @DayDaVonne_  get em bish! #TheChallenge33
@Ninja_Natalie: @DayDaVonne_ way to freaking carry your weight and then some 💪🏽 Not going to second guess you ever, elimination queen 👑  #thechallenge33
- @ChallengeMTV: @Ninja_Natalie @DayDaVonne_ Real recognize real
@jaeedivine: YASSSS @DayDaVonne_ TUGGED THAT ASS! I’m so proud 😭♥️ you’ve been killing this season!!! #TheChallenge33
@DayDaVonne_: It was on this night @tjlavin looked me in my face and told me “you’re a badd mothafucka” 😂😂😂😂😂 #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: I will be the woman 💯 @ChallengeMTV
@MattieLBreaux: Tear 🤦🏻‍♀️
@ShaTrigga: @DayDaVonne_ should’ve automatically been put into the Final but go off
@coochella: She thought @DayDaVonne_ was gonna be an easy win .. YOU THOUGHT !
@ChallengeMTV: When you pull up to a heights over water challenge but you don't have to compete 🙌 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of Cara and Turbo leading competitors into challenge area, but with street clothes on)
@SavvMarie_: I KNEW FROM HER ROOKIE SEASON SHE WAS GONNA SMASH NOW LOOK AT HER!!!!!! Yeessssss!!!!! @DayDaVonne_
@Ninja_Natalie: “Motivate yourself, play by your own rules” - @MattieLBreaux I FEEL THIS. 🙌🏼✨ #thechallange33
@sexxiladdi912: Ayeeeeeee @DayDaVonne_  🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 they been putting her in the elimination round all season  let it go folks
@ChallengeFanVet: This Challenge daily is gonna be wild. #TheChallenge33 #WarofTheWorlds
@j_west31: “You be your own motivation” -@MattieLBreaux @ChallengeMTV #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: It's purge season ✊ #TheChallenge33  (GIF: TJ Lavin - "The last place guy and girl are gone")
@mrsbwats: That’s what the fk I’m talking about @DayDaVonne_ 🙌🏽. I’m so proud of you sis. Weak where bish? 😒 #thechallenge33
@jsimpkins0902: time for #TheChallenge33 ready to see @MattieLBreaux kick some ass!!!
@Bad_N_Boozy: @DayDaVonne_ ‘s competition glow up from BB to The Challenge is something serious!
@queenvvvvvvv: @DayDaVonne_ Even at your weakest, you are one tough ass cookie 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@MattieLBreaux: Style point +3 @PaulCalafiore_
@MattieLBreaux: Low key nervous af @ChallengeMTV
@ChallengeMTV: Me getting into bed after a long day at work 🙏 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of Paulie jumping into water)
- @Rogan_OConnor: @ChallengeMTV Not human
@MattieLBreaux: That water is so cold tho 💯
@DayDaVonne_: So .... heights ...... water ....  🗣 CLIMBING SHIT !!!!!!!  And it’s A DAMN PURGE #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: So hard to watch 💯 @ChallengeMTV
@ChallengeMTV: Alexa, play "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus 🎶 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of Paulie climbing net)
- @JOSHMBB19: @ChallengeMTV Put respect on her name 😎
@MattieLBreaux: U can see the nerves in my face 😂😂😂😂
@MattieLBreaux: Low key thinking if this is @PaulCalafiore_ I’m screwed 😂😂
@DayDaVonne_: Watching the fight in @PaulCalafiore_ during this challenge was unbelievable.... there’s NO QUIT in him... I am so proud
@Ninja_Natalie: If Paulie can’t do it... 😬 WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF US TJ?! #TheChallenge33
@johnnybananas: "@LaurenBlack12: Still wished @johnnybananas  was on #TheChallenge just cause he always brings drama and excitement to the show. 😂" RT Get your Banana fix here 💉🍌 @1stlooktv
@blackzeusfit: Everybody has excuses when they..... #TheChallenge33
@Creebert: I looked at this challenge and got HELLA nervous for @DayDaVonne_ 😳😳😳😳 #TheChallenge33 #thechallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Everything's come crashing down around him 😩 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of him on stretcher after that tough challenge)
@MattieLBreaux: Always Praying 🙏
@ChallengeMTV: Hate to see such a strong competitor go down like this 😩 #TheChallenge33  (GIF: Wes - "Terrible to watch")
@damarius_ingram: Damn, this is hard to watch... #TheChallenge33
@shxrell: I’m shaking just watching this #TheChallenge33 omfg
@ChallengeMTV: Now it's slow and steady wins the race 🐢 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of Wes going off slowly)
@MattieLBreaux: @WestonBergmann making this shit look easy
@MattieLBreaux: @theo_campbell91  Whatever Wes can do I can do better 😂😂
- @ChallengeMTV: @MattieLBreaux No chill 😅 #TheChallenge33
- @MattieLBreaux: @ChallengeMTV None yo, she doesn’t have it in her
@MattieLBreaux: @Ninja_Natalie her name ain’t Ninja for nothing 😛
@ChallengeMTV: "@jrob6788: The good sportsmanship these rookies have is amazing.  #TheChallenge33" RT 👏👏👏 #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: "@Joey_Crakk: You gotta respect Paulie tho! Never give up and keep fighting #TheChallenge33" RT TJ is proud 💪 #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Just another day in the office for the Ninja 🙏 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of her on top of the platform)
@MattieLBreaux: We do rope swing INTO the water ...
@MattieLBreaux: Ouuuuuuuuuu
@ChallengeFanVet: @MattieLBreaux swimming like Michael Phelps!!! #TheChallenge33 #WarofTheWorlds
@CohenBrian_: What a truly incredible season from Da’Vonne. Given expectations going in, one of the best performances ever. #TheChallenge
@CohenBrian_: Are they setting up a Paulie collapse here? #TheChallenge
@CohenBrian_: 👀 👀
@ChallengeMTV: "@ikswelazanit: I wanna see turbo destroy at this ☹️  #thechallenge33" RT Lowkey you know he wants to compete too... 😤 #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: Hahahahaha I’m weak😂😂😂
@Ninja_Natalie: “She’s such a showboat.” -@WestonBergmann you know me so well 😘 #TheChallenge33
@Ninja_Natalie: That ocean seal creature motivating @MattieLBreaux to climb faster GOT ME 🤣
@Jhasegawa25: The way these people getting beat up on this challenge... @DayDaVonne_ stay safe up there! #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeFanVet: Future footage of @Ninja_Natalie doing this Challenge #TheChallenge33 #WarofTheWorlds
@RealityShowStan: @DayDaVonne_ is cheering for everybody and she better get that same energy back. Period 😚
@DayDaVonne_: Y’all are about to make me cry ... 😶
@seemsliketyler: @DayDaVonne_ IS LITERALLY SLAYING THIS SEASON. COME THRRUUUU BLACK EXCELLENCE #thechallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Me trying to slide into the DMs 💥 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of Mattie colliding with platform)
@MattieLBreaux: That damn sea lion 😂😂😂
@wakingintheden: @MattieLBreaux has grown on me these past few episodes of #TheChallenge33 Since we have seen her on her own clearly it’s like WOW that’s one tough bitch right there @ChallengeMTV you have some amazing rookies this year with Mattie and @turabicamkiran
@seemsliketyler: @MattieLBreaux IS A BEAST AND THATS ON PERIODTTTTTT #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: All the rest of the girls have to do is finish the challenge, now... 😱 #TheChallenge33  (GIF: Mattie - "I might be going home")
@wakingintheden: @MattieLBreaux when that seal came for her on @ChallengeMTV #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Theo could practically step across this divide 😂 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of him going across)
@DayDaVonne_: Georgia is one to WATCH !!!! Her determination is beyond words !!!! Small package with the heart of a lion ! ❤️ #TheChallenge33 @georgiaharisonx
- @georgiaharisonx: Thankyou my girl @DayDaVonne_ that means a lot to me I love you and I feel really emotional watching back our final moments you smashed it xxxxx
@Ninja_Natalie: @PaulCalafiore_ you NEVER quit, never showed any sign of weakness when things didn’t go your way. I respect everything you’ve coached me with 👊🏼 Can’t wait to watch your redemption 😈 #TheChallenge33
- @PaulCalafiore_: @Ninja_Natalie Thanks Ally! You were amazing this season and I’m blessed to have you in my life. Kick ass in this final, you EARNED IT!
- @Ninja_Natalie: @PaulCalafiore_ At least you got your two girls in the finals making it right 💪🏽😉
@DayDaVonne_: And THIS is where I got pneumonia 😩
@hit_this_tweet: I’m really over here nervous for my girl @DayDaVonne_ because I know how hard she worked this season and how much she really deserves this especially cuz everyone keeps counting her out #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Da'Vonne's amazing season is literally slipping through her fingers 😩 #TheChallenge33  (GIF: "What the f___ is going on!?")
@MattieLBreaux: "@KJendall88: @MattieLBreaux You still have my " RT 👏🏻😂😂
@ChallengeMTV: Nothing for Paulie to do now but to watch and wait, and pray 🙈 #TheChallenge33  (GIF: Cara - "His arms are shot and his grip is shot. He's gonna fall.")
@vxssco: georgia is literally so nice , we need more of her  #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Hunter's back in the Final for a second year in a row, only this time he's by himself - and he's ok with that 😉#TheChallenge33  (GIF: "Let's see if I can take home some money")
@Jhasegawa25: @DayDaVonne_ about to make me cry right now. #TheChallenge33
@TheDaVonneShow: so this is what heartbreak feels like.... #thechallenge33 @DayDaVonne_
@JKIRKLANDD: I’m so sad, YOU DID’NT QUIT & that’s what counts. @DayDaVonne_  #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: An almost perfect season comes crashing down 💔 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of him crying in confessional)
- @kailah_casillas: @ChallengeMTV I didn’t know they had butterflies in the interview room this year!!
- @MichaelSammon: @ChallengeMTV i have watched the challenge since the very beginning. @PaulCalafiore_ is one of very few i have seen through the years show an unmatchable amount of heart & drive. an all around good guy. mad respect for you, paulie. tonight’s ep was heartbreaking, but the journey is inspiring
@MattieLBreaux: What an ending @MTV  Well played yo!!!!!!!  Well played!
@ChallengeFanVet: @MattieLBreaux rooting @DayDaVonne_ on even though she’s the only one standing in her way of the final. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼#TheChallenge33 #WarOfTheWorlds
@SHOTOFYAGER: 🔥PODCAST GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!🔥Thrilled to reveal that next week’s guest on #ChallengeMania will be none other than @DayDaVonne_! Send in YOUR QUESTIONS about #TheChallenge33, #TheChallenge32 or #BigBrother & maybe @DerrickMTV & I will feature them on the show! Make ‘em good!📲
@TheFifthSport: Well it’s not a puzzle so I think @hbarfield13 has a pretty decent shot 🌋 #TheChallenge33
@ML_in_FL: @DayDaVonne_ I’ve watched you since day 1 on BB...You have grown SO much! ❤️ You are stronger mentally and physically. So excited to see what your future holds! 🙌🏻 Keep being you!
@kellybothwell: YESSSSS @hbarfield13 !!!! Finish in style with that back flip 😘 #TheChallenge33
@DayDaVonne_: "@lovelivelife811: @DayDaVonne_ I hope @MTV cut you one hell of a check because you’re giving them one hell of a show.  Demand your coins sis " RT Lmaoo
@kellybothwell: LET’S GOOOO @hbarfield13 . Let’s finish this baby! #TheChallenge33
@ronansxadam: .@DayDaVonne_ did what she had to do this season and I couldn't be prouder. To see her growth from Big Brother to now is amazing to see. She is and will always be a great competitor that I will root for. #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: "This isn't the last you've seen of Da'vonne. Know that." 👏 #TheChallenge33  (GIF of her walking off)
@BMFluellen1: All I wanted was for @DayDaVonne_ to go to the finals & win it all! I am so heartbroken by these results. #TheChallenge33
@hbarfield13: Pretty obvious since it was physical and athletic, and being purged on the line I would dominate! Fuck a puzzle hahahahaha, back to back finals for me 💪💪💪💪 #TheChallenge33
@MattieLBreaux: Yes, I cried.... I have a weak side 😂😂😂 shhhhh
@ChallengeRewind: Nooooo @DayDaVonne_ #TheChallenge33
@Bad_N_Bearded: Noooooooo.... not @DayDaVonne_ leaving 😫😫😫still proud of her !! #TheChallenge33
@risnerjocelyn: i’ve never been so excited to see mattie staying 😩 @MattieLBreaux
@maria_nol: MATTIE DADDY!!!! 👏🏼🙌🏼 Yaaaass! @MattieLBreaux
@kelleysidoIs: NOOOOOO 😭😭😭😭 @DayDaVonne_ I LOVE YOU SISSSSS im CRYING #thechallenge33
@shayhannigan: NOOOOO MAMA DAYYYY 😭😭😭 @DayDaVonne_ #TheChallenge33
@JoshMurray81: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! @MattieLBreaux ya had me a little nervous there ha.
@MattieLBreaux: "@T1V_1018: @MattieLBreaux still in the game! Hell yes! #TheChallenge33" RT I am
@DayDaVonne_: THIS SEASON I won: 3 daily challenges (1 by myself), 3 eliminations :ALL physical (1 by myself )   amazing commentary EVERY SINGLE EPISODE while having NO STORYLINE.  This is my 2nd season & although I didn’t make it to the final, I’m so damn proud of myself ! ✨  #TheChallenge33
@thom_ahs: I LOVE YOU QUEEN @DayDaVonne_ the elimination queen of the season, best confessionals, strategic goddess, and the true winner of the season. #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: 🎉🎉🎉 #TheChallenge33  (GIF: Cara reading text from TJ - "Congratulations, Finalists")
- @Ninja_Natalie: @ChallengeMTV IM OFFICIALLY IN YALL 🙌🏼
@AmilEvan: I’m still trying to convince myself @DayDaVonne_ going home doesn’t hurt me... 😢 #TheChallenge33
@ChallengeMTV: Turbo knows the real challenge is just beginning... 🏆🏃 #TheChallenge33  (GIF: "The Challenge starts now")
@jurybattleback: @DayDaVonne_ you did a great job Da'vonne I'm so proud of you.  I can't wait to see you on the reunion episode #TheChallenge33
@emilyionnaire: @DayDaVonne_ definitely most underrated. She’s killing it this season. #TheChallenge33
@yikes66282213: Wow, two Big Brother people were purged in the first challenge and two Big Brother people are purged at the end🤦🏽‍♂️. We love you @DayDaVonne_ 😘. You made us P R O U D. Congratulations on everything you accomplished #TheChallenge33
@JOSHMBB19: Sad to see my friends go tonight but Proud af for @DayDaVonne_  and @PaulCalafiore_ crushing it for big brother this season. Paved the way for all of us 🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #thechallenge33
- @PaulCalafiore_: @JOSHMBB19 @DayDaVonne_ Thanks brother! Means a lot ❤️❤️
- @JOSHMBB19: @DayDaVonne_ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@angelasdavonne: I love you sm sis you dominated this season and I’m so proud of you you’re that bitch AND THE ELIMINATION QUEEN @DayDaVonne_
@hbarfield13: You all said I needed my crew, you all said I needed a partner, you all said I needed something to make it to a final... through the most emotional experience in my life I’m in my second final in a row and have made it damn near to a final every single season. Get used to it 👍
- @GusSmyrnios: @hbarfield13 Proud of you brother ✊🏼
- @hbarfield13: @GusSmyrnios Thanks fam wish you were in it with me 💪💪
@ChallengeMTV: Spanning over 50 miles of desert, this is the hardest Final ever 🏃 #TheChallenge33   The Death Path / Part 1 of The Final kicks off next Wednesday at 9/8c.
- @mtvrrdarrell: @ChallengeMTV Now that’s my kind of final 😎 💨

►AFTER HOURS AFTERMATH 
@johnnybananas: Who's lying, who's telling the truth, who's an ugly Ginger 🤔 The answer to the last question is obvious, the first two will be answered on an ALL NEW @1stlooktv .When @WestonBergmann and I get hooked up the @TheMAURYShow LIE DETECTOR this Saturday night on @NBC after SNL 📺👀
- @WestonBergmann: @johnnybananas Clout chaser
@PaulCalafiore_: @DayDaVonne_ Thank you Mamma Da’ I didn’t watch tonight’s episode but I remember watching you on the killing floor that night and thinking to myself about the impact we made on the game. Nobody wanted BB around. Now we earned our stripes. Left it ALL on the field this season. PROUD of YOU too
@JohnnyB1317: @DayDaVonne_ You were robbed, you should have been safe from the purge with Cara and Turbo. #MTV
@eli_maraj: I’m in TEARS. Real life tears. From going out early on BB17 to winning THREE eliminations on The Challenge! A solidified elimination QUEEN. That’s my sis. That’s the tweet. I’m so fucking proud of you love. @DayDaVonne_
@melbrown0: Day we are so proud of you! You pushed yourself beyond limits you didn’t even know you could. You did amazing! We love you 👏🏽👸🏾 @DayDaVonne_  #TheChallenge33
@Richboyhawkins1: I'm proud of you @DayDaVonne_! You made all the mothers happy!  #TheChallenge33
@DayDaVonne_: "@davisthebbfan: @DayDaVonne_ And we are living for it! BUT......Where was this Day at on Big Brother when we we’re all losing sleep!!!!!! " RT You know what !!!!! 😩 y’all not about to start with me tonight 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@factsmyguy_: @DayDaVonne_ had great sportsmanship throughout the season, didn’t waiver her integrity to work with the challenge demon and had style and grace throughout the season. 😭😭
@Jhasegawa25: Between an out of control partner, multiple elimination and daily wins, and the entertainment, I am so proud of @DayDaVonne_ for making it the farthest she’s ever made it on these shows. 5th place for the girls! You keep getting closer. That win is coming soon! #TheChallenge33
@lisurfgirl12: @hbarfield13 I am SO proud of you coming back from a shattered wrist, dealing with she who must not be named and are in your second final back to back! My arm was broken badly two years ago and I’m still recovering! You grew so much! You are an ultimate badass.
@WestonBergmann: For those of you wondering....Yes, tonight was very easy for me. Half because Paul completely changed how I decided to pace myself (going first is a major disadvantage),and half because I’m the best to ever play the game and I’ve got unparalleled upper body strength.
@M_decrescenzo: That’s heart! @PaulCalafiore_ did NOT stop, where many others def would have. The kid probably easily got a concussion, also could have stopped knowing he was going to loose, and didn’t! Need more players like this in challenge who do it for more than just the 💵 @ChallengeMTV
@CohenBrian_: I truly LOLed at Hunter declaring himself the defending champ. I mean, he’s right. But also, should you really be wearing that title belt proudly? #TheChallenge
@DayDaVonne_: Fun fact : after I was eliminated, my fever kicked in IMMEDIATELY (the pneumonia) but I still had to do my final interviews. So all of those interviews going back to “hulkesha” I had a MASSIVE FEVER, CHILLS , and ALMOST passed out.... but she STILL delivered. #Thechallenge33
@aileenasclaudia: @DayDaVonne_ IM SO PROUD OF YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you came so far from BB and got an even larger audience rooting for you on tv and in real life. you really brought this show back on the map because it was muted from my TL before you😪 congrats queen on being relevant
@lpcpcjr Paul Calafiore Jr. - Paulie's dad: @PaulCalafiore_ proud of you brother, you never give up!
- @PaulCalafiore_: @lpcpcjr Thanks Daddio, that’s how you and Mommy raised me to be. I love you guys. The fight you instilled in me will allow me to bounce back from this even stronger and more wise. Thinking of this gives me nightmares but I use it as fuel to push forward. Just like you taught me ❤️❤️
@DerrickMTV: Coolest Challenge EVERRRR!! #TheChallenge33
@DerrickMTV: Did I just see a seal try to sneak his way into a comp for $750k 🤔 #TheChallenge33
@JusteeReed: Athletes talk shit constantly to amp themselves up&to intimidate others. Not every shot goes in, they don't get their hand raised in every fight. Not sure why @PaulCalafiore_ gets shit for doing the same.
@joe_gutierrez1: @PaulCalafiore_ Today this man showed courage and heart. He gave it his all and even though he lost, he still gave everything he had to offer. That is what a competitor looks like people! #thechallenge33
@BrandonJRomero_: @PaulCalafiore_ Muh heart 😭😭😭😭 but lord he’s fine AF. one mistake can change everything . He’s still one of the greatest challengers and thisnisnjust season 2 for him
@CalafioreCara: Happy to support a future Hall Of Famer. Nobody beats your work ethic and drive @PaulCalafiore_
@DayDaVonne_: @DerrickMTV @SHOTOFYAGER Are you ready Derrick ??? Lol 😂
- @DerrickMTV: @DayDaVonne_ @SHOTOFYAGER If my gif doesn’t say it all, I don’t know what does!! It’s about damn time!! 🙌 Great job this season!
@Melyorkie: I'm so unbelievably proud of& inspired by @DayDaVonne_ ! She pushed herself past every conceivable limit, was underestimated at every turn, but never gave up! Seeing her growth since BB17 has been awe-inspiring& truly the best is yet to come! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #TheChallenge33 #TheChallenge
@ShannonCamille_: Honestly, watching @PaulCalafiore_ go home tonight on @ChallengeMTV broke my heart. I literally cried. Toughest & strongest competitor all season long, has zero quit in him, & all the fight. I can’t wait to watch him finally win a final. I’m officially #TeamPaulie 👊🏼
@PaulCalafiore_: The overwhelming amount of love and support from everyone is amazing. All it takes is one mistake to have your perfect season fall apart. I will learn from my mistakes and come back stronger for that first title! Check out my @people write up for the ep!
@v_cakes: @DayDaVonne_ You kicked ass tonight!  I was so proud of you, the “underdog,” or whatever the fuck label people apply to you.  Also, I would have called in sick, taken a few sleeping “aids,” & slept for a whole 18+ hours.  You > me 😘
@v_cakes: Challengers these days don’t understand the meaning of being humble.
@georgiaharisonx: "@georgiaharisons: omg @georgiaharisonx cheering for @DayDaVonne_ ugh I love them ❤️ #TheChallenge33" RT @MattieLBreaux cheered for @DayDaVonne_ the whole way even though she knew it could knock her out the final 😢😇
@frankieendoondo: Seeing how supportive @georgiaharisonx is of @DayDaVonne_  makes me so happy #TheChallenge33

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So, quite a daunting task for those who had to play their way into the final... a race to get rings in the chilly water to purchase their ticket to the final. It was a breeze for the guys, an adventure for Mattie with that seal, and it was up to her and Da'Vonne to see who had the quickest run, and it was the Party Down South girl who finally extinguished what was quite a run for Mama Day after she became the latest to win three eliminations in one season... even if it doesn't get her into the final that is still quite as good as making it itself. She should be in one sooner than later.

For Paulie, this represents one of the most devastating moments ever in taking a gamble to put 110% into this last challenge and paying a big price. But there is more to his backstory than being one-half of the romance and storyline that has divided the entire fandom... we'll have more on him discussing something near to him that so many of you can relate, coming up tomorrow. Have a great Saturday...

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