Sunday, August 14, 2022

DC SocialPulse: The Challenge USA - A Mid-Summer's Double Shot

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

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

Welcome back Inside MTV Reality at DCBLOG, and we appreciate all of you who continue to support this site and this blogger. Understandably this been a tough time for yours truly as, outside this world, my family and I have continued to deal with the death of my dad a few weeks ago... and that's the main reason why things have been off in terms of getting these posts out to all of you as promptly as possible. As you'd expect, this tremendous loss has been a bigger deal to me than anything else... and it's been tough to try and get back into the right frame of mind of doing what I love doing in covering these passions for all of you out there. But my papa would've encouraged me to just "go for the gold" and rage on... so with that in mind, let's proceed with all this and continue onward on here.

We are a few weeks into this new iteration of The Challenge: USA as the show makes its debut on network television this summer, and things have been going good so far in bringing this show we love to the CBS network. And last we were in Argentina, things were picking up stream in Week 3... and the house was dealing with one-third of The Cookout getting eliminated in Kyland and Tiffany losing in the arena. Their loss put into focus who is and isn't being faithful to each other in this totally new game, while The Algorithm's way of randomly coupling the players every week has made for some interesting teams -- one of whom showed the flaw of lack of chemistry. In that case, James & Tasha were shown the door by Dom & Cashay after volunteering himself in, and Angela & Kyland ascended to power team after surviving a puzzle challenge that, for a while, we thought we were watching Wheel of Fortune.

A serendipity to what has happened to me is that this time around we have not one, but two episodes to feature in this post... and whenever we get to the midseason's point in any iteration of the fifth major pro sport, then things are starting to get a bit juicy. First, it's not a Challenge without the one time where anyone can win -- and all you have to do is try to survive TJ Lavin becoming an Alex Trebek... that means, trivia is on offer in Week 4. And what happens there might bring back a vendetta from just a year ago at this time into trying to get the ultimate revenge, just as what happened with Hunter sending home Ashley on War of the Worlds after that $1 million Final Reckoning betrayal.

And in Hour #2 of this -- and Week 5 officially, the focus turns to a difficult water-based challenge that may become an ultimate test of who might survive what is always a most challenging task for anyone on this game of tackling the water. Once again, the minds of everyone in the compound is on something big: whispers around the room suggest that a mighty alliance might be on the outs, just as one of the players going into this new venture may just stamp themselves as the odds-on favorite to take home the big money at summer's end. And we'll have that all covered here next on this midseason double shot of the DCBLOG Challenge Pulse... and again, welcome back.


AS THEY SAW IT: "Liberty and Justice for All"  
@TheChallenge: After throwing himself into elimination (and dragging Cashay down with him πŸ˜…), Domenick must prove himself in the Arena against Tasha and James. #TheChallengeUSA
@RealityRadioPod: There should be a casting theme for #TheChallengeUSA 2nd season… Battle of the seasons, Rivals, Heroes vs Villains… something to drive the storylines/narrative.
- @JamesWallington: @RealityRadioPod I could not agree more with this πŸ™ŒπŸ» If we get a Season 2, I’d love a good theme & even number casting for each show 🫣. Battle of the Shows would be iconic, especially coming off this season & seeing how show lines play a huge part on the politics. #TheChallengeUSA ✨
@JamesWallington: Mood πŸ’œ It was a fun ride but I’ve said my peace & cleared the air on a lot of things in my exit interviews. ✨ I encourage you to check them out if you want more context. πŸ€— Thanks again for the love & support. Who knows what the future holds. #TheChallengeUSA
@TysonApostol: To those comparing me to those on the "OG" challenge... A lot of them can bench press more than me but 70-80 even 90% of the game I have them crushed. Talking cake walk.
@TheMarkLong: "@mes9231979: @TheMarkLong You guys do realize he’s done Survivor multiple times and has won it once. Survivor a much more popular and strenuous show than the Challenge. Maybe you can drink and get into fights while your drunk better than he can?" RT I can’t hear you, I must have my MULTIPLE @TheChallenge WINS stuck in my ears πŸ‘‚#godfather
@TheChallenge: ICYMI: Cash and Domenick love working together… SIKE! πŸ˜‚ Read about just how much these two butted heads during #TheChallengeUSA in the latest edition of the official Challenge newsletter. πŸ“°https://getrevue.co/profile/challengemtv/archive/1272120
@TheChallenge: Guess the Big Brother alliance isn't as strong as we all thought. πŸ‘€ #TheChallengeUSA is all-new tomorrow at 9p on @CBS! πŸ™Œ
@TheAllanAguirre: Don't sleep on the Love Island Ladies. Justine is Flawless. Kyra is Fearless. Both are real athletes with a chance to win The Challenge USA. I JUST PUBLISHED: Justine Ndiba and Kyra Green: Love Island’s Sneaky Threats To Win The Challenge USA  https://t.co/qcfK3ejkBT
@TheChallenge: Falling off the (know)ledge πŸ§ πŸ§—‍♂️ has these challengers SWEATINGGGG. πŸ˜‚ Lock into #TheChallengeUSA tonight at 9/8c to see who's been brushing up on their trivia, only on @CBS. πŸ˜‰
- @dannydmac44: @TheChallenge @CBS SMH.. why they do me like that?! πŸ˜‚πŸ€¦πŸΎ‍♂️
- @TysonApostol: @TheChallenge @CBS Wind in the hair
@KellyAnneJudd: Watching The Challenge USA and have to πŸ‘πŸ‘ Cash for playing smart & staying kind and calm in a difficult teammate situation. Her gentleness and strength so far this season has been nice to see. @TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA
@absolutelytiff: This year for my birthday August 5th, I’m asking my friends to donate to a cause that helps families with critically ill children, share a week long vacation at Give Kids the World Village. The families I met last year were very appreciative. ❤️ https://t.co/XKiekpEMcq
@JamesWallington: I hate even feeling this way… but it’s very difficult for me to want to watch tonight’s episode. πŸ₯Ί The FOMO is real & the emotions that come with it.
@CashayProudfoot: Love island being live was so sexy bc I didn’t to watch myself. This seeing yourself every week on tv thing is too much y’all I HAVE ANXIETY πŸ˜‚πŸ™ˆ πŸƒπŸΎ‍♀️
@TheChallenge: How I feel knowing an all-new episode of #TheChallengeUSA starts in just ️⃣ hour on @CBS! 🀩 https://twitter.com/TheChallenge/status/1552443726571532288?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@JamesWallington: It’s bittersweet that my journey on @thechallenge USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ has come to an end, but I’ll be cheering on my friends all season long! πŸ€— I’m so grateful for the bond we formed from this experience. πŸ’œ #TheChallengeUSA
@DayDaVonne_: Don’t forget to catch an all new Episode of #TheChallengeUSA tonight …. And remember, we’ll be recapping the episode tomorrow on the podcast with a special guest πŸ‘€πŸ‘€

@TheChallenge: Are y'all ready?! A brand new episode of #TheChallengeUSA starts RIGHT NOW on @CBS! πŸ‘  (GIF: Leo - "Ohhhh.... Let's go!")
@CBSBigBrother: How do we feel about #BB24’s newest alliance?🀭 See how it all plays out during tomorrow’s veto ceremony and live eviction at 9/8c!πŸ”₯ Until then, catch @thechallenge starting NOW.πŸ’ͺ🏽 #BB24 #TheChallengeUSA
@thestephena: Its #TheChallengeUSA time!
@TheChallenge: When someone says I CAN'T do something... I'm gonna do everything I can to show them otherwise. 😀 #TheChallengeUSA  (GIF: David - "I have something to prove.")
@TheChallenge: You know when TJ's up to something when he gives that look πŸ˜… #TheChallengeUSA (GIF: him laughing, then switch to Cashay - "Why does he look like that?")
@TheChallenge: Shoutout to Kiki ❤️πŸ˜‚ #iykyk #TheChallengeUSA
- @dannydmac44: @TheChallenge Ok @kikimccrayway πŸ˜‚
@TysonApostol: Shark isn't an animal?
@azah_awasum: Cinco’s reaction is killing me 🀣🀣🀣🀣 #thechallengeusa
@JamesWallington: Ok, I caved & I’m watching tonight’s episode of #TheChallengeUSA… it makes me a bit emotional, because Trivia would’ve been my challenge to finally shine πŸ₯Ί. Damn. Hilarious to watch though! Lol πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ€­
@TheChallenge: Who's excited for trivia?! πŸ₯³ #TheChallengeUSA
- MEEEE! 93%  /  I don't like having fun 7%
   431 votes · Final results
@absolutelytiff: "@mjgchick: omg that challenge they doing right now. Hell fuckin no. #TheChallengeUSA" RT I second that
@JamesWallington: I feel like each person should be required to answer, alternating turns… right? Otherwise it’s a one sided win which defeats the purpose of being partners. #TheChallengeUSA (tbh I tuned in late so maybe I missed the rules lol).
@mostlikelypod: If you don’t appreciate Shannon, then I don’t appreciate you. #TheChallengeUSA @shannonsaint3
@untilimetyouu: Everyone looks so worried but Shannon can’t stop smiling πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ #TheChallengeUSA
@shannonsaint3: Great White sharks are heavy AF idc what anyone says. we got robbed on that🦈#TheChallengeUSA
@TheChallenge: How I went about multiple choice questions in school πŸ“š #TheChallengeUSA
- @dannydmac44: @TheChallenge πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
- @dannydmac44: I’m going to get a  @penguins jersey asap… unless they want to send me oneπŸ‘€
@JamesWallington: How is everyone enjoying tonight’s episode of #TheChallengeUSA? πŸ™ŒπŸ» Let me know your thoughts! πŸ’₯
- @shannonsaint3: @JamesWallington #justiceforjames #TheChallengeUSA
- @JamesWallington: Lol. πŸ₯ΉπŸ«ΆπŸ» Love you babe! @shannonsaint3 so fun to watch you on #TheChallengeUSA. You’re head πŸ‘πŸ» is πŸ‘πŸ» in πŸ‘πŸ» it. PROUD OF YOU!
@kikimccrayway: If y’all only knew how much Danny loves Dragon Ball Z. #TheChallengeUSA
- @dannydmac44: @kikimccrayway You know it! I watch with subtitles and all lol
@azah_awasum: Yo! Tyson. I am deaddddddd!!!! #TheChallengeUSA
@absolutelytiff: @TysonApostol  said all this for free, for me πŸ˜‚ #TheChallengeUSA
@absolutelytiff: "@almery: “Are they playing for me?” @TysonApostol the best and biggest champion and troll this season and I’m here for it #TheChallengeUSA" RT Same
@TheChallenge: Asking the group where to eat for dinner so I don’t have to decide πŸ’‍♀️ #TheChallengeUSA (GIF: Angela - "And that takes pressure off of me.")
@azah_awasum: Dang not every single BB member in the Challenge house having knowledge of X as a target except me
@AbbateDomenick: (Pic of a Google search for "Is a shark considered a fish?")
@TheChallenge: OH NO THEY DIDNT #TheChallengeUSA
@JamesWallington: Nah, respectfully… the ALGORITHM is anything but perfect. πŸ˜‚ #TheChallengeUSA
@TheChallenge: Azah said it best ☕️πŸ”₯ #TheChallengeUSA  (GIF: "Yo the tea is HOT!")
- @azah_awasum: @TheChallenge What an episode! #thechallengeusa
@kikimccrayway: Ouuuuuuuuuuuuuu πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ #TheChallengeUSA
@absolutelytiff: DAMN!!!!  #thechallengeusa
@absolutelytiff: Can I please get a MILLION likes for this QUEEN @azah_awasum #thechallengeusa
- @azah_awasum: @absolutelytiff πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°
@JamesWallington: As badass as my elimination challenge was, I gotta admit… it also sucked & frustrated me a bit. Every elimination besides ours (so far) requires you & your partner to WORK. TOGETHER. #TheChallengeUSA The design of ours, separated Tasha & I… we couldn’t work together.
@absolutelytiff: Bruh, X can’t even help but to throw them hands, he just want to punch something  #thechallengeusa
@TheChallenge: Tonight's episode summed up in ️⃣ words. #TheChallengeUSA  (GIF: Angela - "Absolutely nuts.")
@TheChallenge: Looks like those show alliances from the beginning of the season are fully out the window πŸ˜… #TheChallengeUSA is brand-new next Wednesday at 9/8c on @CBS!
@absolutelytiff: I’m still rich, y’all broke and y’all stupid ~ Xavier πŸ˜‚ #thechallengeusa
@dannydmac44: Great episode of @TheChallenge… it’s about to be crazy from here on out!
@JamesWallington: #TheChallengeUSA Well damn 🀣
@azah_awasum: Xavier really said “I’m rich, y’all broke.” I am cracking up. What comeback could you have for that? #thechallengeusa
@JamesWallington: This is an @xaviereprather appreciation tweet. πŸ₯° I loved competing on #TheChallengeUSA with this guy & enjoyed the conversations we had in the compound. πŸ™Œ Wish we both could've lasted a bit longer... I know you had more to give as a competitor. Good game my friend πŸ’œ.
- @xaviereprather: @JamesWallington πŸ–€πŸ–€πŸ–€
@JamesWallington: And just like that… another one bites the dust, welcome to the club Shan. πŸ₯ΊπŸ«ΆπŸ» #TheChallengeUSA πŸ’œ
@mslittle___: How is @shannonsaint3 not verified? She is owning #ChallengeUSA confessionals
@AbbateDomenick: Can’t wait for the @BriceIzyah report card for this one. @PurplePantsPod
@AbbateDomenick: @shannonsaint3 Sharks are fish! Not animals! I’m taking this to my grave
@tiffanyseely Tiffay Seely/Survivor 41: Just love Danny !!! Icey animal 🐧 #TheChallengeCBS
@CashayProudfoot: “People are out having brunch right now”
@TheAllanAguirre: Tyson's reaction to Kyland & Alyssa wanting to throw Xavier & Shan in elimination πŸ’€πŸ˜‚ #TheChallengeUSA
@absolutelytiff: "@Sasha_Smierce: Frenchie was a prophet. #TheChallengeUSA #bb24" RT I’m sorry but this is really funny 😩 #TheChallengeUSA
@JamesWallington: Oh how I love these #LiveIsland Girls. 🀩 They are playing this game like I always knew they were. πŸ’œ Don't count these Queens out of #TheChallengeUSA y'all.
@kylandyoung: For those asking, No one left any group chat! πŸ˜‚ We might get upset, but then we talk &/or just get over things, bc we all have real lives outside these TV shows. I hope ya'll pressed over stuff happening in a game can find the peace pretty much all of us did months ago. ☺️πŸ™πŸΎ
@DerrickMTV: Not sure which one gives off more initial pain…Trivia or Puzzles. πŸ€£πŸ˜… #TheChallengeUSA
@DerrickMTV: The Challenge All Stars 2 Trivia Format! I like it! #TheChallengeUSA
@DerrickMTV: Look, you gotta know a lot dumb s*** to do @TheChallenge. #TheChallengeUSA
@DerrickMTV: The fear on @derekxiao_ & Sarah from Survivors face…🀣#TheChallengeUSA
@DerrickMTV: Chicago Blackhawks. Pittsburgh Penguins. And failing on @tjlavin’s favorite hockey team. All in 1 round! πŸ™Œ #TheChallengeUSA
@DerrickMTV: Revenge has spoken. #TheCookout #TheChallengeUSA
@DerrickMTV: Daaaaaaaaaaan!! Upset Alert! By way of Poisonous Puzzle. #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Sarah's lame ass saying Derek X isn't that smart because he doesn't know who has played Catwoman in movies. My sister in Christ, you have been alive longer, you should know at least one. Four episodes in, maybe finish top 3 for once "Ms Intimidation" #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Congrats to Kyland & Alyssa for pulling off the big trivia win. Kyland's second daily win this season, tying him with Tyson, also the most $ won so far (12k). Alyssa's first win and now qualified to run the Final. True Festie Besties #TheChallengeUSA #bb24
@TheAllanAguirre: Say what you will about Alyssa, her goal in this game was to knock out Xavier and she did it. Maybe not the best long term play, but it is what she wanted, so I commend her for going out and making the play. #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Kinda wild that half the people players on the Challenge USA poster are gone after Episode 4   #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: If you think Alyssa's move was bad for her game or short-sighted, then you haven't been watching the show. Her goal was to get back at the Cookout/Xavier and she did exactly that. If anything, Alyssa is set up perfectly to get cast for future seasons now. #TheChallengeUSA
@Irving_A07: I love that cast members and fans alike, are realizing what a QUEEN Justine is!! #LoveIslandUSA #TheChallengeUSA #TheChallengeCBS
@challengekween: David said that people who’ve been on the MTV Challenge for 20 years don’t even have Justine’s resume… he kinda ate but he didn’t need to talk about Nany like that πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ #TheChallengeUSA
@DayDaVonne_: Well, after last night’s episode of #TheChallengeUSA we ALL had questions πŸ‘€ @DevynSimone and I had a chance to chat with @lysslopezz who pulled off one of the biggest moves so far this season. We discussed EVERYTHING including a certain…  IG video πŸ‘€  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liberty-and-justice-for-all-w-alyssa-lopez/id1541034575?i=1000571422749
@TheChallenge: Stream the newest episode of #TheChallengeUSA now on @paramountplus!! πŸ™Œ
@TheAllanAguirre: 🚨 NEW CHALLENGE USA RECAP 🚨 I breakdown: * Killer Trivia Format / * Sarah Lacina Stinks / * Alyssa making her play / * Chaotic Kyland / * Sharks are Animals / * More   I JUST PUBLISHED: The Challenge USA Episode 4 Recap: 10 Biggest Takeaways  https://t.co/Jg6Lqcz1Wl
@TheChallenge: Just stopping by to drop some wholesome Survivor content on your timelines πŸ’™ #TheChallengeUSA  https://twitter.com/TheChallenge/status/1552745714882473984?s=20&t=vpmVXfQ6TWZK2z9z4McCdg
@TheChallenge: This elimination had EVERYONE on edge. πŸ₯΅ #TheChallengeUSA
@TheMarkLong: We have @xaviereprather LIVE tonight on #RealityRundown @SpotifyLive  And he’s got A LOT to say about last night! #TheChallengeUSA  TUNE IN 9p-8c LIVE ->  https://spotifylive.link/6Mem8BZj2rb  @emilylongeretta #godfather
@RealityTvMimi: So far Justine is the Queen of #TheChallengeUSA πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ
@Lifewith_rich: Xavier did all that to save Alyssa and look what happened to him. Just saying Tiff wouldn’t have done that.🌚 #TheChallengeUSA
@ItsBriittaniiee: DX & Alyssa’s only storyline is getting revenge on the cookout. I’m bored. #TheChallengeUSA
@bettyshoh: I’m still thinking about the Shan/Alyssa/X drama. Not faked, not forced, not scripted. The main show needs to cast more people who bring actual drama! I’m watching reality TV, not some wholesome show! #TheChallengeUSA
@duhNasia: Can Alyssa stfu about what happened on big brother already. Damn. Why the hell did they cast her #TheChallengeUSA
@valerie_galery: Alyssa standing there contributing nothing just like she did in BB23 #TheChallengeUSA
@Brian_Scally: This would also be my face if I had to partner with Enzo for a trivia challenge #TheChallengeUSA

HALFTIME: Derrick Gets Married, and AYTO Takes Over the UK  
@TheChallenge: 3x Challenge champ @DerrickMTV got hitched over the weekend and we couldn't be happier for these two! πŸ₯Ί Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Kosinski ❤️ πŸ”: @derrickmtv https://twitter.com/TheChallenge/status/1551628347356205056?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@DerrickMTV: Ready… https://twitter.com/DerrickMTV/status/1550506081151057930?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@JennaCompono: Had a great time celebrating Mr. and Mrs. Kosinski’s wedding!  https://twitter.com/JennaCompono/status/1550865692949450752?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@mrmikev: Congratulations @DerrickMTV and Nicole Gruman! All the details on their special wedding day #TheChallenge https://twitter.com/mrmikev/status/1550857739575955463?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@emilylongeretta: Had a magical night. CONGRATS @DerrickMTV — a LUCKY man! ♥️ https://twitter.com/emilylongeretta/status/1550701966212349953?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@SHOTOFYAGER: Some wedding pix. ❤️🍰 https://twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGER/status/1550857401435406336?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@SHOTOFYAGER: Thrilled to have  one of our fav guests this week for Ep ️⃣️⃣️⃣ of #ChallengeMania. VERONICA (@v_cakes) returns to the show for a fun chat w/ me & @DerrickMTV. 🍰Before that, D & I spend some time looking back on the podcast, how it started & evolved. One intro not to skip, kids! https://twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGER/status/1550862096539295744?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@SHOTOFYAGER: πŸ’Check out an awesome write up on @DerrickMTV & Nicole’s Wedding br @enews! πŸ“²  https://twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGER/status/1551572893632430081?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@SHOTOFYAGER: πŸ“ΈNever be the one to ruin an ALL CAST PHOTO. 😝 #ChallengeMania  https://twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGER/status/1551574371596222464?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@SHOTOFYAGER: 🚨EPISODE 300 OF #CHALLENGEMANIA IS UP EARLY! GO GET IT! I know some of you like the FF our lengthier intros & skip to the interview. @DerrickMTV & I do some reminiscing about the 1st 300 eps & discuss the last 5 years. Don't skip this one. Or do! Still love you all! UP NOW!
- @v_cakes: Flattered to be the guest to honor their 300th episode!  Take a listen & tell me what you think!!!  Congrats to @SHOTOFYAGER & @DerrickMTV on this milestone & the success of their pod created for Challenge fans 😍
@SHOTOFYAGER: If you’re complaining about a long intro that a) I warned you about b) that we spent going over 300 episodes during a milestone week of a podcast we work hard on and c) you can skip with one click…I don’t know what to tell you. Thanks for listening though! #ChallengeMania
@syrusmtv: Beautiful day for the “Reality Rooftop Pool Party” so many industry people in the house! Actors•Pro Athletes•Comedians•Producers & Reality⭐️s. #1stblackrealitystar #realityrooftoppoolparty2022 #realitytv #realitytv #casting #actors #thechallengeallstars3 #paramountplus
@syrusmtv: MTV Real World Road Rules on da CarpetπŸ”₯ Tovah (RW33)• Devin (RR2)• Ruthie (RW8) #1stblackrealitystar #realworld #roadrules #mtv #party #thechallenge #thechallengeallstars #live #life #laugh #love #learn #goodvibes #thechallengeallstars3 #paramountplus @tovahmarx @ruthieworld
@TheMarkLong: Couldn’t agree more πŸ‘€ #TheChallengeAllStars @paramountplus @TheChallenge @emilylongeretta https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/emmy-nominations-nostalgia-halftime-show-1235327247/ 
@farmerFRENCHIE: πŸ™So this one time… in challenge camp… πŸ• @d_e_r_e_kc @ItsJazzyRey  https://twitter.com/farmerFRENCHIE/status/1553779490794479620?s=20&t=vpmVXfQ6TWZK2z9z4McCdg
- @ItsJazzyRey: @farmerFRENCHIE Much better pic!!
@smAsh551: Thanks for a great time @DerrickMTV & @SHOTOFYAGER! Had a blast hanging with you all! @jonnamtv @ItsJazzyRey @d_e_r_e_kc @KatieCooley26 @JonBrennan_com @CJKoegel #ChallengeMania #Nashville
@d_e_r_e_kc: My first #ChallengeMania was awesome. Thanks again for having me. Nashville you been good to me @scottofyager @derrickmtv @jazmtv @jonnamannion @cjkoegel @decorkateky @jonbrennan_com @ Nashville, Tennessee https://t.co/9o4FXIl7lD
@ItsJazzyRey: Challenge and Big Brother link up! @d_e_r_e_kc @farmerFRENCHIE #ChallengeMania
@SHOTOFYAGER: Thanks to @farmerFRENCHIE from #BB23 for coming by to #ChallengeMania Nashville today!
@d_e_r_e_kc: Thanks again @SHOTOFYAGER & @DerrickMTV 4 havin me at #ChallengeMania. Thank u @jonnamtv 4 being such a great host Thanks @the_dj_ex 4 the kicks. Thanks to all the fans who showed up. I had a blast with all yall & much luv @ItsJazzyRey @CJKoegel @KatieCooley26 @JonBrennan_com
@TheMarkLong: Thank you for the hospitality! @TheChallenge meets @wwe πŸ‘ŠπŸ½ #SummerSlam2022 #Godfather @paramountplus @BunimMurray @WWEonFOX @mtv https://twitter.com/TheMarkLong/status/1554217756463190023?s=20&t=lFkuOOd04YrUMtAAzYZf8Q
@KaramoShow: The countdown is ON! Here’s an exclusive first look at KARAMO premiering Sept 19. @Karamo #KaramoShow
- @Karamo: I am so ready for everyone to see my daytime talk show! September 19th!

@MTVUK: Are You The One is FINALLY coming to the UK! πŸŽ‰ But can our singles find their perfect match ❤️ and walk away with the prize money? πŸ’° Find out in brand new Are You The One? UK, starting Monday 8th August on @MTVUK and @ParamountPlusUK ! πŸ™ŒπŸ’•πŸ˜⭐ #AYTOUK
- @mtvex: Missing Ex On The Beach? Then we've got something you're going to LOVE πŸ‘πŸ» #AYTOUK
- @mtvgeordieshore: This is going to be MINT! πŸ™ŒπŸ» #AYTOUK
- @dc408dxtr: I’ve been privileged to follow its entire run from when since it debuted 8 years ago. Now, those across the pond will soon have its turn to experience what we’ve been enjoying here. Below, a first look at #AYTO UK… and welcome back to the Truth Booth. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§❤️
- @vicsarahh: @dc408dxtr I hope you’re able to tune in ! 🀘🏼
@happygolocky: Meet the cast of ARE YOU THE ONE? UK premiering AUGUST 8 on MTV UK and PARAMOUNT PLUS! @GamerVev @challengeteamtv @jaychallenge1 #AreYouTheOneUK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§  https://twitter.com/happygolocky/status/1551702857304383489?s=20&t=xbO8ctRj7zNTHRwq-XAKxw
@CousinsSapphia Sapphia Cousins/AYTO UK: THE SECRET IS OUT!!! Catch me on MTV & Paramount + as I appear in the FIRST UK Season of ARE YOU THE ONE? Trying to find love…. Watch & see all the drama, love and sexual tension unfold. It all kicks off August 8th 10pm. #ayto #mtvuk #AreYouTheOneuk
@Tashadaisyy Tasha/AYTO UK: Ahh!! Catch me on Are you the one UK on @MTVUK @ParamountPlusUK August 8th! Get the popcorn ready!!πŸ”₯❤️ #ayto #aytouk #areyoutheone #areyoutheoneuk
@vicsarahh Victoria/AYTO UK: Finally‼️ So excited to be apart of the first season of AYTO UK!❤️‍πŸ”₯I hope you’re all ready 🍿
@taofiqah Tao/AYTO UK: not me saying I could never do reality tv and ending up on are you the one uk 🫣 available on @MTVUK + @ParamountPlusUK from august 8th 🍿#itiswell #aytouk #mtvuk #ParamountPlusuk
@theresemullz Therese Mullaghan/AYTO UK: ARE YOU THE ONE UK IS HERE BABBBBBY. Showing on @MTV and @paramountplus from August 8th. You don’t want to miss this πŸ‘©πŸΌ‍❤️‍πŸ’‹‍πŸ‘¨πŸ½☀️πŸ•Ά #AreYouTheOne #AYTOUK
@MTVUK: Get to know all about our fab new host of Are You The One? UK, @JoelahNoble! ❤️πŸ‘ πŸ’ >>> https://fal.cn/3qzl1 Brand new Are You The One? UK starts Monday 8th August on @MTVUK and @ParamountPlusUK! #AYTOUK
@Ismailstewart1: Are you the one is coming to the UK! 🏝 first episode Monday 8th august to find our perfect matches πŸ‘€πŸΏ #aytouk #mtvuk #areyoutheoneuk
@MTVUK: So what is Are You The One? UK actually all about? And what could our singles win if they successfully find all their perfect matches? πŸ‘€ @JoelahNoble explains all ❤️ >>> https://fal.cn/3qCo6  Brand new #AYTOUK starts Monday 8th August at 10pm on @MTVUK & @ParamountPlusUK! πŸ™Œ
@oliviaplagaro Olivia/AYTO UK: One week to go till Are You The One UK starts!!πŸ’₯Who’s excited to see if we all found our perfect matches?! @ParamountPlusUK @MTVUK #aytouk


AS THEY SAW IT: "In Tyson We Trust"  
@TheChallenge: The members of #BB23 used their backdooring skills in last week’s episode #TheChallengeUSA 🀭 Read all about HOW they succeeded in their revenge plot in the official Challenge newsletter. ⬇️ https://getrevue.co/profile/challengemtv/archive/1281775
@TheAllanAguirre: Hearing that the Challenge Australia will be aired in Dutch with English subtitles for American viewers.
@SHOTOFYAGER: πŸŽ™We will have a #ChallengeMania Podcast for you guys later today! @DerrickMTV & I were joined by #TheChallengeUSA’s @JamesWallington! We talk about winning Amazing Race, getting engaged at the finish line, moving over to #TheChallenge & MORE!! Check your feeds this afternoon!
@TheAllanAguirre: NEW BLOG. With the Challenge USA having Co-Ed Eliminations, I decided to go down the Rabbit Hole and rank the 10 Best Co-Ed Eliminations ever. We got Action, Comedy, and Drama. I Just Published: Top 10 Co-Ed Eliminations in MTV Challenge History  https://t.co/Mp2Gq8ts6z
@emilylongeretta: A special thank you to @xaviereprather for sharing his emotional journey on #TheChallengeUSA. A reminder that you never know what someone is going through. https://t.co/CUPCc6BT5j
@TheChallenge: It ain't easy living with your ex in the Challenge house. 😬 Can Cashay and Cinco get to a place where they BOTH feel comfortable being around each other? #TheChallengeUSA is all-new TOMORROW at 9p on @CBS! πŸ“Ί
@TheChallenge: Will Tyson and Cashay find themselves in the Arena due to opening up the wrong barrel? 😲 Discover their fate when #TheChallengeUSA airs TONIGHT at 9p on @CBS! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
@DerrickMTV: I don’t care if I’m late to the party!! This story with @JamesWallington & his husband @williamjardell from @AmazingRaceCBS was frikkkn awesome! Welcome to @TheChallenge Universe! #TheChallengeUSA 🀡‍♂️πŸ’ - NEW PODCAST! James joins Me & @SHOTOFYAGER! http://ChallengeManiaPodcast.com 🀡‍♂️πŸ’
- @PaulB1176: Another great episode! It was interesting to hear about his season of The Amazing Race behind held back, but more importantly, James’ time on The Challenge. It’s awesome seeing these champs from other shows compete on the show we love.
@GamerVev: The Global Tournament/“Winners” at War is slated to film late Oct./early Nov. 🌎  - There have been finalist that have never won contacted  / - There have been challengers that have won their OG show but never made a final contacted
@TysonApostol: I feel like we could skip the algorithm segment of the show since within 5 minutes you actually see the pairings compete...
@TheChallenge: Jump into a brand new episode of #TheChallengeUSA, kicking off in ️⃣ hour on @CBS!
@JamesWallington: Unfortunately, I won’t be watching #TheChallengeUSA tonight because it’s 12:18am in #Sweden! πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ✌🏻 I’ve got an action packed day tomorrow. ✨ Enjoy the Episode y’all & have a great night. Xx πŸ’œ
@survivortay: you can put @TysonApostol on any show until the end of time and I will watch it #TheChallengeUSA
@lysslopezz: Imagine being so salty about getting eliminated from a competition show that you chose to use your exit interviews to bash other women’s” intelligence and looks. I can’t relate. I’d explain my thought process during my exit interviews, but I don’t have any scheduled this earlyπŸ₯±

@TheChallenge: Y'all ready for a new episode of #TheChallengeUSA? πŸ‘€ It starts NOW on @CBS! πŸ™Œ  (GIF of Shannon)
@TheChallenge: "@PunsalanArt: Time for #TheChallengeUSA πŸ‹️‍♀️πŸƒ‍♂️" RT LETS GOOOOOO πŸ’ƒπŸŽ‰ #TheChallengeUSA
@Cayla_Platt_: @shannonsaint3 giving us all the vibes! “Previously on the Challenge” #TheChallengeUSA
@ashtonJDE: @GamerVev Mother Shannon opening the show today!!πŸ₯²πŸ₯° #TheChallengeUSA
@absolutelytiff: "@RyanJohn___: Tiffany eliminated like 3 episodes ago and she’s still getting screen time. Queen things #TheChallengeUSA" RT I mean…. #thechallengeusa
@TheChallenge: Asking my friends to justify my questionable decisions like πŸ€“#TheChallengeUSA (GIF: Tyson - "Right?")
@absolutelytiff: "@OTHPod_: Queen @absolutelytiff still getting screen time after she’s been eliminated. Iconic shit. #TheChallengeUSA" RT Left preseason, yet there I am, still on the air πŸ˜‚ #thechallengeusa
@TAKEMEBACK2LA: Shannon's form when diving???? she ate that!! #TheChallengeUSA
@TheChallenge: The challengers are making a SPLASH in Barreled Treasure. 🀿 Who are you rooting for tonight? #TheChallengeUSA (GIF of Shannon's dive into the water in slo-mo)
@TheChallenge: Us: Danny hasn’t mentioned Kiki yet πŸ€” Danny:   #TheChallengeUSA
@TheChallenge: Me trying to complete a 500-piece puzzle 🧩 #TheChallengeUSA  (GIF: "Where TF are these puzzle pieces?!")
@dannydmac44: ANGELA IS A BEAST!! @TheChallenge #ChallengeUSA
@azah_awasum: That was hard to watch 😭 #thechallengeusa
@TheChallenge: My vibe right now πŸ’‍♀️ #TheChallengeUSA  (Video of her)
@TheChallenge: "You can cut the tension in this room with a spoon πŸ₯„" - Azah (2022) #TheChallengeUSA
@visualbynature: Azah is IT! #TheChallengeUSA
@TheChallenge: Looks like people are starting to stir the pot πŸ‘€ #TheChallengeUSA (GIF: Cayla - "I DID hear my name being thrown around.")
@TheChallenge: Things are getting MESSY MESSY. 🀯 #TheChallengeUSA
@wendellholland: So, @SayGerv just got excited at that win. @TysonApostol and @CashayProudfoot great job. #TheChallengeUSA
@MattyBarone: Lol Sarah saying @TysonApostol has played survivor four times. only won once. She’s played three times, only won once.  Most people don’t win and to have won once is impressive! Bad job smack talking
@azah_awasum: Well I just have to give hats off to my elimination look: 5 stars. Great job AzÀh 🀣🀣🀣 #TheChallengeUSA
πŸ––πŸ›Ž #BB24
@DavidBloomberg: "You've only won once" isn't the burn Sarah seems to think it is. #TheChallengeUSA
@DaltonRoss: So @TysonApostol was with a partner who could not swim and they had to do a penalty lap and they STILL won this week's #ChallengeUSA?
@azah_awasum: "@sippin_reality: LMFAOOO THE WAY AZAH USED HER FINGERS TO MEASURE #TheChallengeUSA" RT 🀣🀣🀣🀣🀣😩😩😩😩😩 This right here is what messed me up!!!
@Cayla_Platt_: But where was Kiki? #TheChallengeUSA
@dannydmac44: Another crazy episode!! Sucks to have to wait a week until we see the chaos that this creates!! #TheChallengeUSA
@Philltastic1: Leo: "I called you my big brother!"   Sarah: *rages*   Tyson: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   @TysonApostol #TheChallengeUSA #Survivor
@dannydmac44: "@DavidBloomberg: Yup. @dannydmac44 hit the nail on the head. Sometimes you can't go after your main target, so you go after an ally. #TheChallengeUSA" RT 🀷🏾‍♂️ Survivor 101
@TheTough_Cinco: Its been fun #TheChallengeUSA
@brittdcombs: If @TysonApostol isn’t on every season on the challenge from now on, we rage. He’s like the new Bananas but I actually like him. #TheChallengeUSA
@BriceIzyah: We love queen @azah_awasum  & king @TheTough_Cinco πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ #TheChallengeCBS
@Cayla_Platt_: Not me watching tonight’s episode of #TheChallengeUSA with my dad and bf Kolton and them both calling me out for yet again blowing a substantial lead and ending up second…
@murtzjaffer: Angela is my fave #TheChallengeUSA
@emilylongeretta: Tyson is good at this game but why is he still surprised that people view him as a target? Like, why WOULDN'T everyone be gunning for him? #TheChallengeUSA
@kylandyoung: Not @TysonApostol taking my πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’° lead again... 😩🏊πŸ”₯ #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Absolutely love that Tyson cares about Ben's status in the game once Ben gets Justine as a partner because he knows Justine is such a strong player.  My guy gets it.  #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: What a performance by Tyson. Cashay could not swim so he literally carried her through the water, overcame a penalty, and beasted the puzzle for his 3rd Daily Win  Legendary   #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Kyra patiently trying to teach Enzo how to doggy paddle mid daily challenge is so wholesome. She is one of the best.  #TheChallengeUSA
@CFConfessionals: Having four different players who don't know how to swim: Azah, Cashay, Leo, and Enzo made this an interesting daily challenge, not gonna lie. Normally, it's just 1 person. #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Azah's Confessional looks are always a highlight. We don't see her a lot, but it's always a serve! #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Bro, I love Cayla, she has such a calm, even delightful demeanor that when she actually tries to play the Social Game, you'll believe whatever she says. One of those players where when they speak you listen because you trust them. 
@FinalAlliance1: My only real complaint with #TheChallengeUSA is that it’s misses the mark on all the house stuff. Where are the side convos in the kitchen? I think we need more of that Real World feel in the house to continue the drama into the deliberations. And after before elimination.
@TheAllanAguirre: Tyson and Cashay throwing Sarah into elimination? King and Queen for that.  #TheChallengeUSA
@CFConfessionals: Cayla reminds of a great Bartender who won't lie to you. She will be honest in telling you what the best Bar Food they serve is, will be an attentive listener, or give you space if you need that. And at the end of the day, she's cleaning up with tips. #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: I don't know why Sarah is so shocked. Tyson made it known he wants to get rid of the weaker players. We are 5 Dailies in and Sarah hasn't finished Top 3 All Season. Just saying. #TheChallengeUSA
@murtzjaffer: This episode of #thechallengeusa is what reality tv is all about. So so so good.
@CohenBrian_: I truly can’t believe how good this season is. #TheChallengeUSA
@CohenBrian_: This is where we stand through 5 weeks of the perfect algorithm. It should be noted that even *if* Sarah/Tyson are paired next week it’s not that crazy since Tyson only has 4 possible pairings left. Any other fun takeaways here? #TheChallengeUSA
@TheAllanAguirre: Congrats to Cat Boy on the big elimination. He's a weird guy but he had a clear strategy and won the elim for their team. #TheChallengeUSA
@BunimMurray: "@youreevicted: SARAH IS SO CRACKEKDD #TheChallengeUSA" RT truckers when they eat a slim jim at the gas station
@TheChallenge: Would you rather BE bamboozled or THE bamaboozler? πŸ‘€ #TheChallengeUSA
@TheChallenge: How I'm trying to be at 5pm today πŸ»πŸŽ‰ #TheChallengeUSA
@PopCrave: Pop Crave chatted with #TheChallengeUSA stars AzΓ€h and Cinco following their elimination on Wednesday’s episode! We spoke about their time on the show, and learned there was even more to THAT reaction from Sarah Lacina. Check out the full exit interview: http://bit.ly/azahcinco
@TheChallenge: Don't sleep on Sarah and Leo now! They got voted in and fully DOMINATED this elimination. πŸ”₯ #TheChallengeUSA
@TheChallenge: Next Wednesday's episode of #TheChallengeUSA is serving ALL the drama. πŸ₯΅


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As mentioned above, things have been tough the past few weeks for me... and if you're one who shares in the emptiness and sorrow that has come with dealing with a loved one close to you passing away, then you'll understand that I'm in no rush to get all this content all out right now. It will take time to get back into the ideal environment of covering this Challenge world and everything else, but eventually we'll be back to normal on here. 

So as we say, stay tuned as we continue Inside MTV Reality... and that includes one notable one & done challenger getting to try his luck at one of the biggest reality shows out there. We'll join Asaf as he goes for a trip to the big time on American Ninja Warrior, just ahead. But we'll leave you with the Bulldog and the Star of this season so far...



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