Saturday, March 20, 2021

DC SocialPulse: The Challenge Double Agents EP. 13 & All-Stars Countdown Begins

*** Advisory: #DCSocialPulse contains adult language, objectionable content & spoilers for some readers. Viewer Discretion is Advised. Due to its length, take frequent eye breaks if you're viewing this top to bottom... you do need those, after all. ***

BY DC CUEVA                        
 @DC408DXTR  @ IG/YT/SC/TB/TK

We have made it to the third weekend of March... and today, the madness we're accustomed to this time of year in American sports has returned in the form of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. At this time last year, there was another kind of madness that served as the only game in town in Total Madness, the season that proceeded this current one of MTV's The Challenge. The fifth major pro sport does have company this time around in terms of what we all can enjoy competition wise, as Double Agents rolls along up in Iceland.

Last week, the agents had to literally tough it out through pulling off an all-nighter as they had to survive a rough go of it by having to drink weird mixes, eat bad food and endure a night of hell in a cell. But even before they entered the voting chamber, the matchup in the Crater was already set in stone where, at night's end, Nany took her first elimination win since Rivals III... and this came on the 10th anniversary of her debut Real World season debuting at what will become the new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas come next weekend.

As the number of players are now dwindling towards single digits, this week the agents will turn their focus back to the water to try and solve a puzzle with pieces lying beneath the surface between something that might be of particular interest if you happen to know your geology. And while this daily challenge will determine whose communication and ability to handle the water will be better equipped to handle the marathon for the money, one man is eyeing to overcome having lost as many partners as any in any Challenge season ever and hope he can finally get back on track towards his first crown.

However in the minds of many of you, this week's thirteenth episode might as well serve as an afterthought of sorts to the week's main event: the official unveiling of the cast for the next chapter in Challenge history: the All-Stars spinoff season to begin concurrently with the homestretch of this Double Agents season and will eventually have the spotlight on its own this spring when it debuts during the Easter holiday weekend on Paramount+. And it leads off this week's edition of Challenge SocialPulse, which begins after the break... and thanks for joining us and welcome to the weekend.


UP TOP: Challenge All-Stars Cast Revealed 
@v_cakes: @willjames93 We weren’t asked.  What’s worse?  They knew we would happily host it. I have to wonder if we would have accepted to be on the show, if they would have used us or one of us instead 
- @TrishelleC: I would’ve actually listened to a @v_cakes & @ThatCoral podcast and I don’t even watch The Challenges 
@0ThatOneChicK: When you run into the OG LEGEND in your hometown at coconuts in cocoa beach!! @TheMarkLong  #thechallenge #thechallengeOGs
@SHOTOFYAGER: Would it kill these reality shows to drop their cast-members social handles on the screen on their lower thirds? What’s the downside there? Ups their profile. In turn, ups the shows. Tell everyone where they can follow these people. I know some do or have done it briefly in past.
@BuddhaMichael: Watching CUTTHROAT and I'm reminded that @DerrickMTV is without question the single toughest dude to ever compete on #TheChallenge.
@_ayiiia: paramount tv is bringing back a shit load of mtv hits! the challenge  behind the music...
@tjlavin: Hey guys! The Challene is on @ParamountPlus Now you can officially stream classic seasons of The Challenge! Watch now on http://paramountplus.com 🖥 #ParamountPlus @ParamountPlus http://paramountplus.com.
@angelababicz: I’ve been binge watching old school seasons of @ChallengeMTV all weekend on @paramountplus Which season is your fave?
@TheMarkLong: Tomorrow is gonna be
- @MelindastolpMTV: @TheMarkLong what can this mean?! 
@TheMarkLong: Big fat huge shoutout to @Hayley___Paige  I hope you’re ready for #TheChallengeAllStars 
@jonbrennan_com: Here goes: godfather @TheMarkLong started #wewantogs @WeWantOGs then pitched to @BunimMurray they said Fire @paramountplus took @mtv & now fans are happy. Big anncment today & airing soon. Subscribe to @paramountplus 4challenge Allstars & @RealWorldMTV  now! #RealWorld #TrueStory 

@ChallengeMTV: 22 of the best reality titans are back, but who will come out as the greatest of all time? #TheChallengeAllStars streams April 1 exclusively on @paramountplus #ParamountPlus
- @_ayiiia: @ChallengeMTV here we go!!!!
- @Idrisvirgo: @ChallengeMTV There’s levels to this
- @RealityRadioPod: @ChallengeMTV @paramountplus April 1! And it better not be an April fools joke, I need this 
@paramountplus: 22 of the best reality titans are back, but who will come out as the greatest of all time? #TheChallengeAllStars streams April 1 exclusively on #ParamountPlus https://bit.ly/3bNkSqf
@SHOTOFYAGER: This is NOT. I repeat...this is NOT an April Fools Joke. ALL STARS. 2 WEEKS AWAY. Let's get it, Maniacs! @DerrickMTV & I broke it all down; The Cast, The Trailer AND JUST WHO IS BAAAAACK!  Listen HERE: https://patreon.com/posts/48826335  #ChallengeMania #TheChallengeAllStars
@emilylongeretta: THE CHAMPS ARE HERE. #TheChallengeAllStars cast + explosive trailer:  https://t.co/ruUjz1Df58?amp=1
@usweekly: Alton! Teck! Katie! #TheChallengeAllStars full cast has been announced and the first explosive trailer is here.  https://t.co/bnMDUyBZnK?amp=1
- @johnnybananas: @usweekly Where have I seen these jerseys before
- @TheMarkLong: @johnnybananas @WeWantOGs Thank you my man ....hmmm Season 2???
@TheMarkLong: In my 25+ years in Reality Television...this is my finest hour! The OFFICIAL @ChallengeMTV ALL STARS TRAILER premiering April 1st on @paramountplus #RETWEET and let’s BREAK THE INTERNET @WeWantOGs 
- @JustJem24: @TheMarkLong Stepping onto the bus that day & watching  your dream become a   reality was one of the dopest things I’ve ever been a part of... What a beautiful ride with the most beautiful people.
- @TheMarkLong: @JustJem24 Thank you so glad you were a part of this
- @MelindastolpMTV:@TheMarkLong You know where I’ll be!! Eyes peeled watching my faves!!
- @jonbrennan_com: Wow wow congrats @TheMarkLong @WeWantOGs @paramountplus @RealWorldMTV !! Here is the long awaited OG CHALLENGE ALL STARS trailer #TrueStory
- @johnnybananas: @TheMarkLong This makes my heart happy ❤  @WeWantOGs
 #ThisIsTheChallenge
- @DevynSimone: And you know I’ll be here for the Aftermath  All new season of The Challenge: Aftermath  also premieres April 1st on Paramount+
- @DeenaNicoleMTV: So proud of you @TheMarkLong !!!!
- @CardellChris: Excited to see @TheMarkLong back!!! Will be watching!
- @paramountplus: @TheMarkLong @ChallengeMTV @WeWantOGs Move over Kim K, it's time for us to break the internet!
- @TheMarkLong: @TheMarkLong @ChallengeMTV @WeWantOGs We’ve created a MONSTER!!! #GODFATHER  #TheChallengeAllStars 
- @acenichols33: Okay.... it might be time to bring the recaps back for a season.... What's your vote?!!
- @CSUGradAkirk: Man am I stoked to see you back on the challenge! Remember watching all the way back on sexes 1 when you took that prize to see you back will be great and the premiere date is like an early wedding gift to me!
- @KateCasey: Mar 16Omg! Heart explosion seeing my pals @TheMarkLong and @TrishelleC - excited to see so many faces too. Teck!!!!!!
- @MeagCronin: @TheMarkLong @ChallengeMTV Chills!!!! I’ve genuinely never been more excited. Started from the Real World, now we’re here!! 100% rooting on my fav player of all time @DerrickMTV lettsssss gooooo  has never been better
@TheMarkLong: Couldn’t have this without you my man! @tjlavin 
@MTVBeth: The Challenge: All Stars | Official Trailer | Paramount+ https://youtu.be/LfytCpwfGY4 via @YouTube  So excited to share this with you! order @paramountplus @bethsrealworld
@SHOTOFYAGER: This is quite literally the moment we have all been waiting for since the day @DerrickMTV & I started #ChallengeMania. I speak for everyone when I say... THANK YOU @TheMarkLong! You will never pay for another drink on this planet ever again. APRIL 1st. #TheChallengeAllStars
@mtvrrdarrell: Ya boy is back with some of the original pioneers!! We started this!! #thechallengeallstars Streaming exclusively on #ParamountPlus on April 1st @paramountplus @ChallengeMTV
- @PaulCalafiore_: @mtvrrdarrell @paramountplus @ChallengeMTV Secure that bag 
- @_ayiiia: @mtvrrdarrell tune in!
@JarettSays: The Challenge: All Stars premieres April 1 and the cast is goooood: Alton, Aneesa, Derrick, Jemmye, Jonna, KellyAnne, Mark, Ruthie, Nehemiah.... and Katie mother fuckin' Doyle!!!!  https://youtube.com/watch?v=LfytCpwfGY4
@JustJem24: Back & better than ever. See y’all April 1st... @paramountplus
@ChallengeMTV: ICYMI: Here's the first look at The Challenge: All Stars cast coming to @paramountplus https://t.co/9ijh2e4PeL?amp=1
@TMZ: Teck, Ruthie and Trishelle are all back in the new footage – and it gets INTENSE (via @toofab)  https://t.co/tc75XFUPFO?amp=1
@MTV: 22 of the best reality titans are coming to @paramountplus! See who comes out as the greatest of all time when #TheChallengeAllStars streams April 1, exclusively on #ParamountPlus!
@DerrickMTV: GUESS WHO’S BACK @ChallengeMTV  APRIL 1ST @paramountplus?!!  - FULL CAST REVEAL is UP NOW at http://ChallengeManiaPodcast.com!! (ME and @SHOTOFYAGER go HAM)  - FULL TRAILER BREAKDOWN is UP NOW and available for patrons at http://Patreon.com/ChallengeMania 
- @acenichols33: @DerrickMTV Time to bring the recaps back????!! 
@realitytvguide: How it started How it’s going @KendalSheppard #TheChallengeAllStars
@EricBanks: So excited to share this news with you guys! I’ll be part of the new, original series. Catch me and some of your other favorite Challenge legends on the new original series, #TheChallengeAllStars. Streaming exclusively on #ParamountPlus  on April 1 @paramountplus @ChallengeMTV
@TheAllanAguirre: bank account: +$1400   me to Challenge Production: where do I start the fund to get Coral back on the show?
@RyanJohn___: Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited for The Challenge All Stars, but part of me wishes the trailer gave this kind of OG vibe
@AndyHerren: Beth is 52 in this image from the trailer for The Challenge: All-Stars. She looks so good and I cannot believe we get the PRIVILEGE of watching her again!!!! 
- @matt_marcello: @AndyHerren This is what I wished for every time I blew out my birthday candles I can’t believe it’s happening #TheChallengeAllStars
@emilylongeretta: I'm sorry, is this cast aging BACKWARDS? Everyone looks SO GOOD. #TheChallengeAllStars @paramountplus
@Itslluna: Some of these people have not aged at all. Wow. #TheChallenge
@Variety: ‘The Challenge: All Stars’ to Debut in April on Paramount Plus https://t.co/3JEix8zsLp?amp=1
@people: The Challenge: All Stars Cast Reunites Franchise Favorites for 'Ultimate Battle' in Trailer​  https://t.co/lnjhFSZLZg?amp=1
@helloalievans: I’m going to SCREAM as soon as I hear “Hey, I’m Kendal. You may remember me from winning The Inferno.”
@AREUTHE1: 22 of the best reality titans are back, but who will come out as the greatest of all time? #TheChallengeAllStars streams April 1 exclusively on @paramountplus #ParamountPlus
@ExOnTheBeach: 22 of the best reality titans are back, but who will come out as the greatest of all time? #TheChallengeAllStars streams April 1 exclusively on @paramountplus #ParamountPlus
@v_elias_: I GET TO SEE @JustJem24 BACK ON MY SCREEN SO EXCITEDDD!!!
@KendalSheppard: "@tmntfan1093: @KendalSheppard COMING BACK ON THE CHALLENGE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS! A MOMENT IM LIVING FOR! I just have one question how did she even make the time!? Like I'm so happy, but she is a mother and a nurse so I couldn't even imagine how she got the time!? #TheChallengeAllStars" RT My husband is amazing and supportive.. plus the grandparents stepped in to help. With all the PTO I saved from not taking vacation days during COVID, my manager was able to make the time off happen. It truly takes a village and I am grateful for mine!!
@KendalSheppard: "@wheels_5tud: @KendalSheppard I am so excited you have no idea how excited I am to have you back on the challenge it’s been so long I can’t wait" RT Thanks buddy!! You've been such a great supporter all these years.. THANK YOU!!
@KendalSheppard: "@MichaelCompeau: So excited to see @KendalSheppard back on the challenge! #TheChallengeAllStars" RT I'm so excited to be back!!
@KendalSheppard: Thanks @enews ! Check Out the Cast of The Challenge: All Stars https://eonline.com/photos/32427/check-out-the-cast-of-the-challenge-all-stars via @enews  https://t.co/auC3bEMWo6?amp=1
@JustJem24: Me day one of filming #TheChallengeAllStars:
@TheMarkLong: Hey @ChallengeMTV fans! During the commercial break check out the OFFICIAL TRAILER for #TheChallengeAllStars streaming exclusively starting April 1st on @paramountplus #ParamountPlus #TheChallenge36 #Godfather
@TheMarkLong: I go to bed tonight with a full heart All the positive tweets, texts, and calls I’ve gotten from @ChallengeMTV fans (young and not so young) and fellow cast members has been overwhelmingly AWESOME  Thanks again fans @paramountplus @mtv & @BunimMurray
- @MissArissa: @TheMarkLong Like this for him
@angelababicz: Currently on Season 16 episode 4 of @ChallengeMTV The Island and I’m sleep. Does it get better or should I skip to Season 17 The Duel II?
- @angelababicz: Okay I skipped to Season 18 The Ruins and Shauvon just popped her implant I-
@angelababicz: I just wanna know who said it was okay for these Challenge men to be calling the women all types of bitches and hoes on these older seasons ?????
@RachD1214: #TheChallengeAllStars Cast! @aceamerson @AneesaMTV @MissArissa @MTVBeth @mtvrrdarrell @DerrickMTV @EricBanks @JustJem24 @jonnamtv @KatieCooley26 @KellyAnneJudd @KendalSheppard @latwall @TheMarkLong @NehemiahMTV @PlanetRuthie @syrusmtv @TeckHolmes @TrishelleC @actvstArchitect
@TheMarkLong: Can we get a season 2 green light already?!?Green circle thank you @paramountplus for giving us a permanent home House building #TheChallengeAllStars  
- @MelindastolpMTV: @TheMarkLong Hell yeah!
@SHOTOFYAGER: If you have seen Real World: Homecoming, you know they don't censor the foul language. If that's the case for #TheChallengeAllStars that is a MAJOR UPGRADE from MTV on it's own. Tell me you wouldn't pay a bit more for an uncensored version of #TheChallenge36 every Wednesday!!
- @TheMarkLong: @SHOTOFYAGER Insert Katie 
@TheMarkLong: Only 8 hours in and CRUSHING the “views” game ... 400,000+ and counting  Thank you for the support Hey @paramountplus can we get a Season 2 pick up already? #ParamountPlus  #TheChallengeAllStars

@emilylongeretta: @TheMarkLong @paramountplus Should we tell people some good news?
- @TheMarkLong: @emilylongeretta I think we should Emily @usweekly
@emilylongeretta: Personal news! microphone The #WatchWithUs podcast is getting a spinoff. Watch With Us: #ChallengeEdition kicks off TOMORROW with our first episode! My guest, to help me break down all things #TheChallengeAllStars is OF COURSE, @TheMarkLong. (Yes, I asked all your burning Qs!)
- @TheMarkLong: @emilylongeretta Comin’ in #HOT and #FEROCIOUS  #TheChallengeAllStars
@jonbrennan_com: @TheMarkLong @ChallengeMTV You. Deserve. It. Clap clap clap clap clap  
@mich_dev: Mark Long really made this happen. Truly never thought I’d see some of these people again, but glad to be wrong.  
@syrusmtv: ‘The Challenge: All Stars’ to Debut in April on Paramount Plus https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/the-challenge-all-stars-paramount-plus-premiere-date-trailer-1234931401/ via @variety
@syrusmtv: So happy to be a part of the new challenge! Killing it like old times #TheChallenge #2021 #Allstars
@lovegelle: Wait @DerrickMTV ! Did I see YOU, RUTHIE, ALTON, LT, SYRUS and @TheMarkLong ?!!!! Calendar is marked! LETSSS GOOO
@MikeLew52: with the new #ChallengeAllstars coming up, these two episodes may be a good appetizer to revisit! my pre season chats with these two All Stars from a few months ago! They’re both up on my YouTube!
@TheAllanAguirre: I just published The Challenge All Stars Trailer Breakdown  https://t.co/dVjQeZUMmx?amp=1
- @TheAllanAguirre: Hey everyone, the Challenge All Stars Cast and Trailer dropped yesterday, so I made sure to break down the trailer scene for scene. There are no spoilers in this article besides those you can see with your eyes. Looks like we're getting a good season based on trailer alone.
@emilylongeretta: FIRST EPISODE! @TheMarkLong breaks down the cast, shares who couldn't make it — and will probably regret it — and teases what caused that shade from @TJLavin shown in the trailer. #TheChallengeAllStars  https://t.co/L7KFg6Lpyu?amp=1
@TheAllanAguirre: "@KEB_20: OMG @TheMarkLong plz make it happen" RT Fun Fact, Evelyn is younger than Cara Maria, Jenny West, and Natalie Anderson. As well as bein born in the same year as Kaycee Clark and Ashley Mitchell. She is a 3x Champion who hasn't been on the show in 10 years.
@TheAllanAguirre: Jonna and Beth. Their Real World seasons were 16 years apart, and here they are together on the same "OG" show. The Real World/Road Rules Challenge Universe is vast and long.
@SHOTOFYAGER: Guys, it's called THE CHALLENGE: ALL STARS. It is LOADED w/ True OGs! Can we cut the "this person isn't OG" talk? They didn't call it Challenge OGs. Probably for that reason. We said #WeWantOGs. They gave us a F-load of 'em. #TheChallengeAllStars is the name. Appropriately.
- @v_cakes: @SHOTOFYAGER I’m really interested in what BMP sees this show turning into after a couple of seasons.  It’s not titled “All Stars” accidentally. If it was going to keep its OG focus, they would have named it that, right? How will continue to differentiate if from the original Challenge now overflowing with international Reality characters. OG doesn’t need to mean your original cast was before 2010, for example.  It could mean anyone that was on the original shows, The Real World & Road Rules.
- @SHOTOFYAGER: @v_cakes Exactly. As more time goes by, the magical line for “OG” moves a bit too. Even now people saying 2009 cast doesn’t count. What about in 2024? Also I think competition shows like Big Brother & Survivor tend to use term “All Star” whereas lifestyle shows Teen Mom & others use “OG.”
- @TheMarkLong: @v_cakes @SHOTOFYAGER My vision for the future of #TheChallengeAllStars is to keep it Real World/Road Rules/Freshmeat only. Hopefully the majority of them the fans haven’t seen in a minute #TeamVeronica
@TheMarkLong: "@GamerVev: @Martha90207433 @TheMarkLong All Stars comes from other aspects - elim/comp wins, entertainment, storylines, etc. If it had to do with wins it would likely be The Challenge: Champions" RT PREACH 🗣🗣🗣
@ChallengeFanOG: The title #TheChallengeAllStars is clearly paying homage to the first season of @ChallengeMTV which was called #RoadRulesAllStars. Maybe I’m a dinosaur but it amazes me how many people don’t recognize that and just complain about the name/title/concept. @MTVAllStars
- @MTVAllStars: @ChallengeFanOG No lies detected 
@TheMarkLong: Just hit 1,000,000 views in 21 hours  This will be the BIGGEST event in @ChallengeMTV history (look at the poster) #LIKE and #RETWEET that! #TheChallengeAllStars @paramountplus #ParamountPlus streaming April 1st...and that’s no joke
- @DerrickMTV: @TheMarkLong So about Season 2...
- @mikethemiz: @TheMarkLong This is gonna be #Awesome. Congrats
- @TheMarkLong: @mikethemiz I see a potential MIZZ appearance at some point  now that would be AWEEESOMEEEE🗣
- @SHOTOFYAGER: @TheMarkLong AIR HORN!!
@case_coop: @DerrickMTV @TheMarkLong Season 2? You have my attention... 
@amberborzotra: @TheMarkLong @ChallengeMTV @paramountplus Yay!!!!! 
@johnnybananas: "@gregkeesee: @johnnybananas @TomBrady Bananas usually has to compete against at least two other competitors in the final.  Brady has to only go against one team.  Easy as that, case closed." RT And 2 is greater than 1 ✌>☝
@johnnybananas: "@ComplainFN: @johnnybananas So you are coming back to the challenge right? and winning another ring?" RT Well that was the original plan... Until @TomBrady copied me... And agreed to return for another season after his 7th win... So now i'm not sure 
@syrusmtv: 'It Feels Good To Be Back': This Is The First Look At The Challenge: All Stars http://mtv.com/news/3175100/first-look-challenge-all-stars-paramount-plus/?utm=share_twitter via @MTVNews
@JustJem24: Very thankful for all the Purple heart over the past 24 hours & I promise to keep y’all fed ALL season long with episode recaps so make sure y’all have a lot of wine bc I will have a lot of thoughts.
@NehemiahMTV: I’m Baaaaaaaack!!!! APRIL 1st.....
- @Bruce_Lee85: @NehemiahMTV My broooooo 
@TheMarkLong: "@seanj944: @TheMarkLong @ChallengeMTV @paramountplus Will there be another season of all stars?" RT I see this being one of the most anticipated @ChallengeMTV in the HISTORY of the franchise. My thoughts-> YOU BET YOUR A** THERE WILL BE #TheChallengeAllStars @paramountplus #ParamountPlus
@usweekly: .@TheMarkLong joins our latest podcast to break down how he went from producer to cast member on #TheChallengeAllStars, which vets couldn't make it and who he thinks will become fan-favorites. https://bit.ly/3loyOuh
- @TheMarkLong: @usweekly Look Mom, your boy did good! #TheChallengeAllStars
@TheMarkLong: "@ChallengeFanOG: @PaulB1176 It was a movement before. Now it’s like a landslide. So awesome." RT Actual footage when #TheChallengeAllStars trailer dropped yesterday @paramountplus #ParamountPlus 
@LeoEson: @GamerVev @ChallengeMTV 1000%. Heck, let's dial back on casting as many rookies for at least 1 season just so that we can continue to learn more about & watch some of these new castmembers. Along with all of the OGs & vets we already love watching. #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallenge
- @GamerVev: @LeoEson I 100% agree that no new rookies should be on the next season & instead they take the ppl that have been on 1 and maybe 2 seasons and DEVELOP them
- @ThatRudeBoyy: @GamerVev Big T feels like the only newbie that’s gotten to develop since WOTW but I love her so I ain’t mad about it
@MTVBeth: 'It Feels Good To Be Back': This Is The First Look At The Challenge: All Stars http://mtv.com/news/3175100/first-look-challenge-all-stars-paramount-plus/?utm=share_twitter via @MTVNews @TheMarkLong @WeWantOGs @MTVsChallenge @mtvchallenger @syrusmtv
- @jonbrennan_com: @MTVBeth BEEEEFFFFFFFFF!
@TheMarkLong: Hey @ChallengeMTV fans, check out the #TheChallengeAllStars TRAILER during a commercial break! streaming April 1st on @paramountplus #ParamountPlus  I promise it’s gonna be great! #thechallenge36
- @Bruce_Lee85: @TheMarkLong Can’t wait ... #TheGodFather
@DerrickMTV: Who’s your MVP of the Trailer?? Mine is EASILY @syrusmtv!
- @jillyfrknchilly: @DerrickMTV To be honest Derrick...I gotta give it to @TheMarkLong for MVP! He pulled this whole ish together for us It all started with driving fans NUTS with trying to guess who else he texted and DMd about being on the show  And now we here #TheGodfatherAndMVP
@DamnBeautifulxo: The Challenge: All Stars are you kidding meeeee @ChallengeMTV im screamingggggggggg
@JustJem24: "@jaychallenge1: @JiselaDelgado been bout that life" RT That’s my bestieeeeeeee @JiselaDelgado
- @DerrickMTV: How I felt about that guy too..
@angelababicz: The themes/formats of the OG Challenges were elite
@kmacisco: My moms reaction to the all stars promo: “but where’s Johnny bananas”
@jonbrennan_com: . @paramountplus you are killing it with programs like @RealWorldMTV homecoming and @WeWantOGs @TheMarkLong OG @ChallengeMTV ALL STARS! #TrueStory @MTVAllStars #RealWorld #realworldhomecoming @BunimMurray
@RachD1214: During the Gauntlet 2, Jisela told Beth, Aneesa and the rest of the girls that she will see them later. 15 years later @JiselaDelgado will be on All Stars with @MTVBeth and @AneesaMTV and I love their friendship 
@jonbrennan_com: Here’s a #TrueStory #TBT REAL OGs FIRST EVER CHALLENGE 1997  @SeanDuffyWI @RCamposDuffy @ericnies333 #cynthia @WeWantOGs @RealWorldMTV @MTVAllStars @ChallengeMTV @mtv @paramountplus @BunimMurray #RealWorld #realworldhomecoming
@TheTrueJoeD: Love that #TheChallengeAllStars promo during march madness just now on CBS. Some new footage, but talk about pushing the show nationally. LFG!!!
@MTVDevinWalker: Can we take a moment to appreciate how many “I’m doing this for my family” moments we’re gonna have on @ChallengeMTV all stars?! I’m fkn HERE for it.
- @CoryWharton: @MTVDevinWalker @ChallengeMTV Awww but when I say shit Lol  cmonnnn
- @MTVDevinWalker: @CoryWharton @ChallengeMTV Ull always be the original!
- @TheMarkLong: @MTVDevinWalker Devin slams a beer every time it’s said??? @WeWantOGs
- @MTVDevinWalker: @TheMarkLong @WeWantOGs I’ll be live tweeting EVERY EPISODE. Might even host a watch along 
- @TheMarkLong: @MTVDevinWalker My man! Let me know I’ll hop in and say hello🗣 thanks for the support


ROAD TO CHALLENGE WEDNESDAY 

@ChallengeMTV: Nany and Gabby’s wish was granted and the two met face to face in the crater for a vicious fight for the final gold skull Fire Watch how it all went down HERE: https://youtu.be/AVj70HFb3F0 Name badge. #TheChallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: No need for hesitation, the agents knew off-top who deserved a chance at securing a gold skull  #TheChallenge36
@WestonBergmann: This week in Challenge news: Kyle baby trapped his girlfriend. Thus Cory is scrambling to find a new storyline.
@WestonBergmann: Okay, serious question, why is ‘Are You The One’ not on tv anymore? This is the best show I’ve ever seen in my life. Season three is fire. Never give up on love.
- @ChaIIengeMania: @WestonBergmann If you’ve never seen AYTO Season 3, find a way to watch it. @MTVDevinWalker is GOLD on that season 
@WestonBergmann: I’ve just determined, and checked my math twice. . .  I could win every season of Are You The One in less than 6 episodes. I don’t need a single date or any information for how people “feel”.  It’s just a healthy balance of algorithmic permutations and scientific method.
@CoryWharton: Chase the Dream not the Fame
@ChallengeMTV: Where is the sage?!  We need to protect Big T at all costs from the Cory curse  #TheChallenge36
@JaysRealityBlog: Cory & Taylor ran into Nia. He said he wants her back on the challenge! Fire #TheChallenge
- @TheRealNiaMoore: @JaysRealityBlog I stopped by this hotel randomly to jet ski and ended up partying with a bunch of ppl I went to Howard with instead lol. Then bumped into Cory and his beautiful lady Such a pleasant surprise!
@TheAllanAguirre: I just published The Challenge Double Agents: Why The Gold Skull Twist Needs To Go. What’s Next?  #TheChallenge36  https://t.co/Rq4fI6lHyD?amp=1
- @TheAllanAguirre: The Skulls were a cute idea by production. They tried to blame fans hating WOTW 2 on the players who smartly navigated their way out of elims instead of themselves. Skulls have led to lack of effort in challenges, politics, and drama.  What's next?
@francesjg: Watching The Challenge on Netflix and they have subtitled @KyleCGShore
@RealWorldMTV: The only thing that'll get us through the week is this reunion.  Catch up on the first two episodes of The #RealWorld Homecoming: New York right now on @paramountplus!
@Karamo: I’m watching @RealWorldMTV on @paramountplus and it’s surreal seeing the first cast ever back together! I would totally do this with my old castmates. I’m crying even thinking what it would be like to be back in that house. Wow!
- @jonbrennan_com: @Karamo Same @paramountplus
@Karamo: And @kevin_powell was & will always be one of my personal hero’s. As a young black man I always admired what he stood/stands for! @RealWorldMTV
@Karamo: When I saw this clip of @kevin_powell from 1992 it reminded me of my time on the @RealWorldMTV in 2004. 1992, 2004 & still Today we are asking ‘How Many Times...’ but until we get an honest response we are going to keep seeing the same injustices happen! #HowManyTimes
@MTV_AMANDAG: "@aissatadiallos: i’m surprised they didn’t cast kiki, she seems like she could’ve been a cute invasion addition" RT Hahahahahahahaha WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.  I’m deadddddttt
@PaulCalafiore_: Forever grateful. Never stop working. Team trials this weekend! LFG!
@ChallengeMTV: Wedding Bells Congrats Jenna & Zach https://t.co/dGqn6gxMqU?amp=1
@WestonBergmann: RIP to Bootstrap. Thank you to everyone who followed his journey.
@RealWorldMTV: Eric was always camera-ready and showed us that he has more to offer on The #RealWorld. Check out some of his best moments from season one and stream The #RealWorld Homecoming: New York now on @paramountplus! https://youtube.com/watch?v=BxdX-sdnoqg
@itskcheyenne: Happy @TeenMom Tuesday!  Catch a brand new #TeenMomOG tonight, followed by the return of #16andPregnant starting at 8/7c on @MTV!
@TeenMom: We have a double delivery this Teen Mom Tuesday! Pregnant woman A brand new episode of #TeenMomOG starts right now, followed by the return of #16andPregnant  Who's watching + tweeting along with us?!
@Telly2111: This engagement ring appointment @itskcheyenne #TeenMomOG
@itskcheyenne: Zach & I booked the meeting with the Diamond Reserve to have a “diamond education lesson”.. I know nothing about diamond clarity/color.. she showed us many rings of all prices but they chose to show the most expensive one and leave out the lesson..

@ChallengeMTV: At the point in the game Cory is ready to take action and reclaim his gold skull but will he succeed?  #TheChallenge36 is all-new tonight, at 8/7c on @MTV
@ChallengeMTV: Agents are diving deep in freezing waters Person swimming between tectonic plates on their next mission hoping to be the pair to finish the fastest without failing coming up for air New episode of #TheChallenge36 begins at 8PM only on @MTV 
@MattieLBreaux: Happy St. Patrick’s Day
@CoryWharton: You don’t wanna miss tonights new episode My girls @theogbig_t @AneesaMTV @ChallengeMTV  #TheChallenge36
- @theogbig_t: @CoryWharton You faced a huge fear during that daily. I’m so proud of partner xx
@ChallengeMTV: We're just ONE HOUR away from diving DEEP into an all-new #TheChallenge36 
@ChallengeMTV: YOU still have time to make those correct picks before NEW #TheChallenge36 for a chance at winning https://t.co/Rn8g7RXDuE?amp=1
@PaulCalafiore_: The best thing you can do when people try to end you and kick you when you’re down is this: Wish them well. Focus on your blessings.
- @DerrickMTV: @PaulCalafiore_ GET EM 
- @PaulCalafiore_: @DerrickMTV Hell yes brother! You know it! 


AS THEY SAW IT: "The Best of Enemies
@ChallengeMTV: New #TheChallenge36 begins NOW on @MTV Reply to this tweet with your best gif reaction showing if you could swim or not without writing it (GIF of challenge)
@JustPlainCamm: Let’s see how #TheChallenge36 turns out tonight!
@sandrasshallow: NANY QUEEN #TheChallenge36
@17sjess: HERE WE GOOOOO #TheChallenge36
@GlitterNGold64: Time for #TheChallenge36 !!!
@MrSuperMac: Challenge time #thechallenge36
@sandrasshallow: Big T and Amber listening in Face with tears of joy #TheChallenge36
@NOnat313: It's Papa Kyle telling Aneesa the real!  #TheChallenge36 #doubleagents #challenge36
@SaksVth: Darrell is so smooth Smirking face #TheChallenge36
@aaliciahhh: Queen big t eavesdropping lmaooo I love her #TheChallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: Me before losing EVERYTHING #TheChallenge36  (GIF: Cory - "I don't have anything to lose.")
@theogbig_t: I’m nosey alright!! #TheChallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: Me between the hours of 8am - 12pm, respectfully.  (GIF: Leroy - "I don't walk to you.")
@ItsNicNow: I’m feeling the stress of who will win #TheChallenge36
@TheNikkiSin: @iamkamiam_ is such a powerhouse. Strategy, Wins, Politics, Entertainment, Confessional looks  #thechallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: Do you know what Tectonic Plates are? #TheChallenge36
- Not a clue 18.9% / DUH 81.1%   1,727 votes · Final results
@maayrasaldana: the challenge members trying to explain what tectonic plates are #TheChallenge36
@maayrasaldana: lmao bye leroy is my favorite @Bruce_Lee85 #TheChallenge36
@candyce_ford36: It’s about time they let the competitors pick the order #TheChallenge36!
@realityjunkie28: This seem like a nice challenge #thechallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: My BFF to me knowing I can get emotional at any moment #TheChallenge36  (GIF: Kyle to Kam - "Don't cry, we're good")
@ChallengeMTV: Me attempting to dive in my crush DM's #TheChallenge36  (GIF of Kyle getting air)
@iamkamiam_: I’ll be giving my thoughts on our next episode recap . Logging off. Goodnight ✌🏽
@AneesaMTV: Going first despite big t and @CoryWharton wanting to go into elimination. This show is crazy
@ChallengeMTV: It was CT & Kam's glide for me Water wave #TheChallenge36  (GIF of them)
@Bruce_Lee85: ... yeah ok 
@theogbig_t: Thank you to whoever makes up the daily challneges (this week) swimming between tectonic plates was the most incredible experience #TheChallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: My BFF and I anytime we witness each others accomplishments #TheChallenge36  (GIF of Kyle and Aneesa celebrating after winning daily)
@ChallengeMTV: "Hey Big Head"  Me:  (GIF: Kyle - "You're not getting this")
@AneesaMTV: Oh, by the way, the Double Agents picked the order for EVERY challenge
@_Jessieee: Love @ChallengeMTV nights 
@Bruce_Lee85: @mtvrrdarrell Mr. Steal your girl Weary face
@mtvrrdarrell: Can’t trust nobody in the game @ChallengeMTV #TheChallenge36
- @Bruce_Lee85: @mtvrrdarrell This is how I felt ,when you said you’re taking Kaycee away from me 
@mtvrrdarrell: You have to love Kyle @ChallengeMTV #TheChallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: Let the games BEGIN #TheChallenge36  (GIF of Darrell and Cory going off)
@mtvrrdarrell: My kids over here ready to fight LeroyFace with look of triumph @ChallengeMTV #TheChallenge36
@TheMarkLong: Don’t worry @mtvrrdarrell ...we’ll welcome you with open arms ...too soon? #TheChallengeAllStars @paramountplus #paramountplus @ChallengeMTV #TheChallenge36
- @DerrickMTV: @TheMarkLong Hahahahaha!
@amberborzotra: Literally just teared up watching Darrell go home. Seriously the best partner! #TheChallenge36
@amberborzotra: Whelp, looks like I’m rogue #TheChallenge36
@SiamidQ: @amberborzotra  is having me cry here #TheChallenge36
@ChristinaPrine3: @amberborzotra partner love for @mtvrrdarrell is so amazing.  I could only hope to find that in a life partner some day.  Good job @mtvrrdarrell loved seeing you on this challenge #challenge36
@helloalievans: Bank account: +$1,400  Me to TJ: It’s my final now.  #thechallenge36
@mtvrrdarrell: Lee still is my dude #TheChallenge36  @ChallengeMTV
@ChallengeMTV: Watch Aftermath host @devynsimone get the latest tea following an all-new episode of #TheChallenge36 and a few agents spill some untold OG stories NOW on our YouTube channel  https://youtu.be/s-_nXqpt1sk

@TheAllanAguirre: Kyle has had so many enemies this season that he forgot that Aneesa blindsided him Week 2 and threw him into elimination. He only remembered while in the middle of apologizing for calling her dead weight lmaooo  #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Darrell and Leroy when Cory asks if he can get a shot at a Gold Skull #TheChallenge36   #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Cory and Aneesa very much have a Nephew-Auntie relationship which is real weird considering the amount of times they've had sex. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: The daily challenge should have required the players to spell the word Tectonic. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Darrell/Amber have been one of the worst pairs this season. The only challenge they won was because Darrell kicked ass in trivia. Amber's only good showing to this point was beating Smol Amber in elimination.  He might looking elsewhere. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Fessy jumping into the water for this daily challenge  #TheChallenge36   #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Nany has gotten DQ'd by both her Big Brother partners in swimming challenges. #TheChallenge36   #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: CT and Kam's styles do not mesh. Kam is like a Math Tutor, and CT is like the kid who doesn't study, gets the highest score in the class, but can't explain to others how he solves the problems. They do better with more submissive partners. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: If you asked me what are Leroy and Kaycee's two biggest weakness, I'd saying swimming and puzzles. They both completed the swim and solved the puzzle together. That's a massive positive sign for them in a final potentially. #TheChallenge36   #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: 3 years ago, Leroy and Kam were not able to dive under water and put a ball in a net. Fast-forward to 2021, and they both swam through two tectonic plates in the sea. They put in the time in the offseason to improve. They want to win. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Kyle and Aneesa win. If you're Kyle, you're not going to elimination and your shot of making the final is super high right now. However, it's looking likely that you are taking Aneesa to the final. Should he have tried to lose the challenge? #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@kmacisco: I LOVE @AneesaMTV. Such a pure little soul. Happy for u my girl #TheChallenge36
@TheAllanAguirre: KYLE "THE ROCK" CHRISTIE HITTING CORY WITH THE "IT DOESN'T MATTER" #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Nany having buyers remorse and wanting Kyle back as partner after being with Fessy for only 2 days is the funniest shit ever. Peak Nany. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Leroy is looking out for himself, Kam, and Nany. To do so, they have to put Darrell in as the house vote as they know Aneesa's loyalty to Cory will put him in as the Double Agent Vote. I respect that Leroy at least told Darrell straight up. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Amber: I'm so happy to have Darrell as my partner.  Darrell:   #TheChallenge36   #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Kyle wants to throw in CT vs Darrell. Get either a 3x Champion or 4x Champion out of the game. Plus, it ices Cory out of a skull, which potentially means you could be getting rid of two players at once right before the final. But Aneesa isn't down....#TheChallenge36
@TheAllanAguirre: Aneesa really said:  "I don't know if Kyle realizes you only win for a day." No, he does realize it. That is why he wants to make a big move so close to the final, so that is raises their chance of winning. And she wonders why she hasn't won after 14 seasons. #TheChallenge36
@TheAllanAguirre: I am so frustrated with Aneesa. She's the person who tried to get Wes vs CT on Day 1, but now can't pull the trigger on CT vs Darrell with the final in reach. CT has clowned her for years, and here's her shot to end his game. She's also ruining Kyle's game. #TheChallenge36
@TheAllanAguirre: Oh shit, remember the last time Cory and Darrell faced off in something that involved sprinting? #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Good lord, Cory smoked Darrell. Darrell didn't find out the round was over till he was on his ass. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Darrell to Cory after Round 1 #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Cory was a College Defensive Back. He is very fucking fast, and when he beat Darrell on D30, his ACL wasn't anywhere as healthy as it is now. Darrell is 41, and speed diminishes as you get older. Rough match-up for the King Darrell. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Never in my life did I expect to see Darrell get straight out DOMINATED in something remotely physical. Huge congrats to Cory, because ain't nobody ever gotten a win like that over the King. Darrell is still a boss. #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Cory: 7-3 in Eliminations (Tied for 3rd best record by a male thru 10 elims) / 9th Daily Challenge Win Ratio All-Time for Men / Potentially making his 4th final in 8 seasons. / Stat-wise, Cory is getting up there. All he needs is a Championship.  #TheChallenge36 #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Cory came in 2nd in the mini final, and Kam came in 3rd. With Jay, Theresa, and Ashley out of the game, on paper they project to be the best team in the final. They have experience running finals, and complement each other well.  A Power Duo  #TheChallenge36  #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: I don't love this pair like I used to since CT did her dirty, but I do appreciate CT picking Big T, because at least she gets a shot at a Gold Skull next week. #TheChallenge36 #TheChallenge
@TheAllanAguirre: Amber B being Rogue Agent is the best thing for her game. She gets to avoid the next elim, and whatever partner she gets is at the very least competent. Based on who is left in the game, as long as Aneesa doesn't win the daily next week, Big T will face Aneesa.  #TheChallenge36
@CohenBrian_: Cory living up to the (my) infamous moniker of the “future of the Challenge.” #TheChallenge36
@TheAllanAguirre: I just published The Challenge Double Agents Episode 14 Recap: 10 Biggest Takeaways  #TheChallenge36  https://t.co/FJ8I3l50l1?amp=1
- @TheAllanAguirre: EPISODE 14 RECAP. I break down: - Kyle and Aneesa's hilarious intro / - The entire daily challenge / - Aneesa's Terrible Gameplay / - The Blowout Elimination / - Forecasting next week / - Nany being over Fessy   #TheChallenge36
@CSUGradAkirk: wait did Nany say Fessy is good poltically?  Fessy the man who on BB got his strongest ally voted out  yes he's in a good alliance but if he didn't have the BB alliance he wouldn't be sitting as pretty as he is #TheChallenge36

@dc408dxnow: Cory is the one who has had partners change just as much as any play-by-play man who works several different sports at the network level. And he also doesn’t have a skull as of yet… so pressure’s on him to try & get back to that level of being a contender. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And this week’s daily brings them back to the outdoors, by the water, and to “Undercover” in the cold freezing water. And they have to stay in the water until they get the rings, and then they can put it all together. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: But they also figure it out. And we have another musical gem: @Weezer covering “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” as Leroy & Kaycee enter the water. @MTVsoundtrack again killing it with the soundtrack.
@dc408dxnow: And Leroy & Kaycee make little work of their task, and that’s the third team to cross the finish line. But Aneesa & Kyle going out first holds up all throughout, and they regain agent status. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And Leroy’s choice to put them in backfires. And now there’s reason for the new dad to be in a dancing mood, but this now makes Cory worry a bit. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: We’re now back into the uncertainty of whether it’s a guys or girls week… but once again as it was last week, we have one trying to make it a short deliberation and it’s understandable because Cory is the only man without a skull. Question is who’ll face him? #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: Cory went out hard to start off, and gets the first heat. That was a sprint. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And this is no contest at night’s end: the daddy has his skull. And good to see Big T console Amber after they got to see that. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: And as Darrell sends his encouragement to Amber to keep fighting along, we’re reminded of the Cory curse he’s had all season. And now, he will have another partner in Kam… and this time Big T has no problem as CT regains another chance with her. #DCChallenge
@dc408dxnow: “No one is in the final yet. This game is far from over.” - @tjlavin   At night’s end, we have more clarity on where we stand with everyone in the game now having a skull… and we’re in for quite the stretch run to come. #DCChallenge
@ChallengeMTV: Aneesa & Kyle Conquer A Risky Dive Person swimming wrangling puzzle rings in an attempt to finish Mission Undercover first without resurfacing and getting disqualified #TheChallenge36
@ChallengeMTV: Cory's speed may have caught Darrell off guard and caused him to walk away with an L instead of a WIN during this weeks elimination  #TheChallenge36
@LadyFougere: Caught up on last night challenge!! Glad to see Big T and CT reunited!! Cory killed that elimination!
@mtvrrdarrell: Congrats to @CoryWharton #WellDeserved @ChallengeMTV #thechallenge36
- @CoryWharton: @mtvrrdarrell @ChallengeMTV Appreciate it OG I’m just trying to get 1 Challenge win can’t imagine 4 of them 
@CoryWharton: Somebody earned their Gold Skull last night  #TheChallenge36



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So at night's end, we indeed have some clarity in terms of where we stand with everyone now having a skull as we get into the cutthroat phase of this Challenge, and the speed of the youngster sees Cory take the last one available over Darrell, who we will be seeing again after the spring break of sorts... and it comes after Kyle and Aneesa regain agent status, Big T take back CT and a water challenge that fooled those who couldn't keep their head down. And the man who's on MTV back to back nights got to boast his status below...



And it's not the only thing of note in Cory's world -- and that doesn't include this week's Teen Mom OG following Cheyenne to look at engagement rings with boyfriend Zach... this past week he & Ex On The Beach girlfriend Taylor Selfridge got to travel down to Mexico where, by luck, he ran into two-time Challenger, fellow Real World alum and someone who also made her national TV debut on a reality dating game show: Nia Moore from the Portland season.



Coming up tomorrow: we'll head up to Montana as the Floribama Shore bam take up something they've never done before: enjoy a day in the snow... and could the cabin be left with one less occupant? And as all of you are prepping to see your favorite All-Stars in action again, next week we'll be previewing the new season - plus we'll be featuring weekly episode coverage and ExtraTime stories as well... so do be sure to join us for all of that coming then.

Meanwhile as mentioned at the outset, this is the first weekend of the 2021 NCAA Men's Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, aka March Madness. As we also do occasional sports posts on here, back in 2016 DCBLOG featured a deep dive at the event itself as it has grown into the biggest event in college sports, and a year later we looked at the obsession the state of Indiana has with basketball as the entire tournament is being held there. Check out both of those posts there, and make sure to follow DCNOW @DC408DxNow as we plan to offer live tweets of selected games of the Tournament including the Final Four... and to our friend 

We'll leave you for now with a little fun from Air Force One... Enjoy your Saturday everyone.



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