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BY DC CUEVA
When we last left Argentina in the timeline of this site -- and that's some eleven days ago on our calendar due to many matters including watching the host nation win the World Cup in dramatic fashion, we brought you not one, but two episodes being covered. Jay & Michele won a couple dailies during this game as well as an elimination, but the questionable choices they've made might put a target on their backs. We've also been privy to who might be the rookies of the year when we're all done in Olivia & Horacio in their elimination mastery... and two people who were part of that legendary Are You The One cast also found themselves right in the heart of things.
As we finally return to a nation still celebrating a week after that ultimate early Christmas present of a third World Cup and GOAT status for Lionel Messi, it's also a time of celebration for The Challenge's own GOAT: Bananas marks his 40th birthday in the big house once again. Our daily will bring the house to a runway... and that means it's time to strap in for a ride down the tarmac trying to maneuver your way on an 18-wheeler. A first half that's seen plenty of big moves might give one pair a tricky task of navigating through the crosshairs of various teams... but that pales in comparison to what goes down in the arena: one of those aforementioned figures might have to pick between friendship, love and playing smart... and he thought picking someone at a Matchup Ceremony was harder than this.
After the break, we bring you back to The Challenge as DCBLOG brings you the 'Pulse of Week 8 of Ride or Dies... and after the journal, some analysis from this show's biggest fan at a certain four-lettered 800-pound gorilla. And welcome back, Challenge Nation -- and Merry Christmas.
► AS THEY SAW IT: "Born to Ride or Die"
@SHOTOFYAGER: ๐๐ป5 Years Ago TODAY (Nov 27th, 2017) @DerrickMTV & I published our 1st ever episode of #ChallengeMania! Here we are in 2022 & still going strong! It’s all thanks to YOU MANIACS, any of you who hopped on, even for a little, bit along the way! Oh, and thanks to #TheChallenge too!๐
@ShimBo84: Congrats on 5 years of #ChallengeMania, @SHOTOFYAGER & @DerrickMTV! Besides being a great podcast, you created a weird, dysfunctional community. I’m happy to call many of them true friends. Thanks for everything you both do & put into podcast & events. Keep on rocking!
@SHOTOFYAGER: Gonna tell my kids this was YES & VERONICA…mainly cause @actvstArchitect always reminded me of Keanu, particularly in Speed. But also, Happy Birthday @v_cakes #RoadRules #ChallengeMania #TheChallenge #TheChallenge38
@CohenBrian_: Did anyone from Legends of the Hidden Temple or Guts graduate to The Challenge? Feel like that was a whole missed opportunity.
@TheChallenge: The challengers were caught in a deep web during last week's elimination ๐ธ but who will go into The Zone next? ๐ Find out tomorrow during a brand new episode of #TheChallenge38 at 8/7c on @mtv!
@WestonBergmann: Goooooaaaalllllll! #USAvIRN
@WestonBergmann: They FINALLY blew the whistle! The Americans advance! #USA
@blairherter: Netherlands Vs USA on Sunday is a 12 pack of conflicting emotions
@DerrickMTV: From the Glaciers of Anchorage, Alaska through the Island of Love & into The Challenge Battle Fields!! Get to know S3 Love Island Winner & #TheChallenge38 Rookie Standout @oliviakaiserxo on all types of levels! Olivia joins Me & @SHOTOFYAGER! NEW PODCAST! ChallengeManiaPodcast.com
@TheChallenge: Sad to see you go and even SADDER to watch you leave. ๐ช Super vets, Darrell and Veronica, give their final words after losing to Amber and Chauncey in elimination. See who the house targets next when #TheChallenge38 airs tonight at 8p on @MTV! ๐บ
@TheChallenge: Can Banany take control and turn the house upside down? ๐ Find out when an all-new episode of #TheChallenge38 airs tonight at 8p on @mtv! ๐
@TheChallenge: Alliances are breaking apart ๐ฌ, hearts are being torn ๐, and people are getting caught ๐ A storm is brewing on a brand new episode of #TheChallenge38 tonight at 8p on @mtv! ๐ช
@_nelsonthomas: ๐They got my voice as the background am I gonna be the next Morgan Freeman?? @morganfreeman What else @tjlavin ⁉️@thechallenge Buckle up, tonight’s episode is a real doozy! Catch a new episode TONIGHT at 8p on MTV! #TheChallenge38
@Tgraham0711: I became ok w/ enjoying reality tv in Brea, CA w/ #ChallengeMania. There's many small and strange situations that led 2 me going. It was meant 2 be and the unexpected night that @DerrickMTV and I had solidified it. Thanks 2 @SHOTOFYAGER for trusting me on certain issues. ๐ป 2 5!
@tdeangelo117: If @mtvrrdarrell says that @amberborzotra is the only one he can trust, then she’s clearly an honest person. @mtvrrdarrell is one of the most honest, respectful players that always plays a clean game. I’ll take his word over all the other snakes #thechallenge
@TheRightReality: Oh hey @oliviakaiserxo #thechalenge #thechallenge38 @thechallenge
@MTV: Ready... set... ๐ข An all-new episode of #TheChallenge38 starts right now on MTV!
@TheChallenge: MOOD because a brand new episode of #TheChallenge38 starts now on @mtv! ๐
@TheChallenge: I think you mean nitty-gritty, Nelly T ๐ #TheChallenge38 (Video: "If I had more options, I would of. But we are getting down to the nitty-greedy. And welcome to The Challenge.")
@meeshfitz: The moment ❤️
@TheChallenge: HAPPY BIRTHDAY @johnnybananas!! ๐ฅณ ๐ P.S. wait for the end ๐ (Video of him getting surprised with the customary pillow throw at him)
- @johnnybananas: @TheChallenge Thank you! Grow old, never grow up ๐ฅณ๐
@TheChallenge: TBH the throwing of the pillows got me a little sentimental ๐ฅบ IYKYK #TheChallenge38
@johnnybananas: "@Thelmz9: Watching @johnnybananas do these challenges at 40 years old is absolutey insane to me. My back hurts just watching him. Legendary ๐๐ #TheChallenge38 #TheChallenge38" RT Old guys rule!
@TheChallenge: Frenemies be like ๐ฌ #TheChallenge38 (GIF: Nelly - "Our friendship is like this... like a rollercoaster")
@TheChallenge: It’s giving ✨ ๐ถ๐ช๐ป๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ต ✨ #TheChallenge38 (GIF of players moving around on cars)
@aytotea0: ANGELS ALLIANCE #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: When they finish each other’s sentences ๐ซถ #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: This sounds like a bad day to me ๐ #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: “If we’re gonna play this game, let's PLAY THIS #%!$*@! GAME” ๐ค That's ๐ what ๐ we ๐ like ๐ to ๐ hear ๐ #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: NOBODY’S ๐ฃ SAFE ๐ฃ #TheChallenge38 (GIF: Aneesa - "That kind of 'favor' if you will doesn't last long")
@moriahjadea: Just vibinnn
@Alana28191162: Finally somebody is saying fessy name for once #TheChallenge38
@johnnybananas: "@MTVBURNVOTELEE: #TheChallengeRideorDies he keep doing the 360 to tighten the slack up around his rope. Tighter rope, less slack, less slack more control. Genius. That’s why he’s the GOAT. @johnnybananas" RT Smarter not harder
@TheChallenge: ๐ฅต ๐ฅต ๐ฅต #TheChallenge38 (GIF of Jordan and Nurys dancing)
@meeshfitz: Never did I ever shove Amber out of the way ๐คจ and also you made a deal w/ Jordan distancing yourself from us so I was trying process. TF? #TheChallenge38
@johnnybananas: We Ride Together… We Die Together ๐๐ #TeamBanany #thechallenge38 @TheChallenge
@Jay__Qs: She loves me she really loves me @meeshfitz @TheChallenge
@TheChallenge: “My friend wants to talk to you” #TheChallenge38 (GIF of Feysal and Aneesa)
@TheChallenge: They're ALWAYS up to something ๐คซ #TheChallenge38 (GIF: Olivia - "I wouldn't put it past any of the vets to make a crazy move")
@meeshfitz: We are main vote?!?! ๐ฑ๐ #TheChallenge38
@MTVDevinWalker: Did I miss something or did amber and Michele have a normal hug?
@TheChallenge: It’s time for the draw! ๐ก Who do you want to pull the safe dagger tonight? #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: TJ seeing this ride or die pair be angry that they got the safe dagger ๐ #TheChallenge38 (GIF of him laughing)
@ReignMara: Nelson needs to save Olivia and Horacio because they have the best chance of winning a daily and not saying your name. Fessy and Moriah haven’t won anything so that would be a waste to save them #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: What do YOU think the safe pair is gonna do??? ๐ฌ #TheChallenge38 (GIF: Bananas - "One of the most dramatic draws in Challenge history")
@TheChallenge: Everyone in the stands is SHOCKED ๐คฏ๐คฏ๐คฏ #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: TJ’s got something ELSE up his sleeve?!?!??!?! ๐ฅต Good luck to the challengers ๐ฉ #TheChallenge38
@meeshfitz: Oh ok so at least we know there will never be an episode I don’t cry ๐๐ #TheChallenge38
@TheChallenge: There's NEVER been more power on the line. ๐ ๐ช Don't miss #TheChallenge38 next Wednesday at 8p only on MTV. ๐ฅ
@_nelsonthomas: I was ๐… #staytuned #broken #emotinalunavailabe #F***Love #realitytv #onesided #liveandlearn #idea #challenge38
@oliviakaiserxo: I haven’t watched tonight’s episode….but these DMs ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love yall!
@oliviakaiserxo: I’ll watch in an hour! Still moving ๐
@oliviakaiserxo: Starting tonight’s episode ๐ซฃ
@GamerVev: Michele & Amber fighting over a hug LMAOOOOOOOOOOO #TheChallenge38
- @amberborzotra: @GamerVev Lol we literally fight like sisters. This was hard though. It seemed like we were drifting apart and I hated it. I was hearing so much and didn’t know what to believe..It felt much easier for our friendship once Michelle left because the game really started to get to both of us.
@d_e_r_e_kc: Ride or dies still makes me upset that @jonnamtv and I were not there
@d_e_r_e_kc: He really chose to save Fessy?? You said it yourself. You keep putting "friends" feelings before yours. And you wonder why you haven't won?? #TheChallengeRideorDies
- @jakkofheartss: @d_e_r_e_kc and @jonnamtv would have ate
@ucantdothat121: Wait @johnnybananas has only won $1,184,000.00 in 21 seasons. Hasn’t @meeshfitz Won almost the same amount of money in 4 season. HAIL to the ๐ธ #TheChallengeRideorDies #Survivor
- @johnnybananas: @ucantdothat121 Buddy back in the day we had to eat each others faces for 50k ๐๐ฐTimes have changed… So has the prize money
@RealityRadioPod: Production needs to seriously step in and penalized the cast for helping teams in the elimination. Twice Horacio and Olivia were helped during their elimination. Almost the entire sideline was helping and then they were doing it on purpose to hurt the opposing team. #TheChallenge
- @johnnybananas: Welcome to every elimination I’ve ever been in
@oliviakaiserxo: I really want to jump on those cars!!! #TheChallenge38
@oliviakaiserxo: Aneesa and Jordan giving Horacio and I credit is EVERYTHING ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@oliviakaiserxo: The way @johnnybananas and @MTVDevinWalker are laughing at this draw๐๐๐๐ ๐
@oliviakaiserxo: Btw sooooo hard to project your voice when spinning on a wheel lol
@oliviakaiserxo: I didn’t go off on @_nelsonthomas because I respected him enough to know what was the right decision for him. One thing I will never do is beg for a man to choose me. In any form. I saw were I stood on his list and said noted. If anything Horacio was more upset for me ๐
@oliviakaiserxo: Soooo be kind y’all. I know this was not an easy decision for him in the slightest.
@oliviakaiserxo: Also it was super hard to see @Jay__Qs and @meeshfitz leave. They were people I felt safe with emotionally and in the game
- @meeshfitz: @oliviakaiserxo @Jay__Qs Hey babes, if we had to lose to anyone, I’m glad it was you tho ๐ฅน
@FoxyDMD: Jordan claims to be all about integrity & sportsmanship but then turns around & directly intervenes with Jay & Michele’s elimination #TheChallenge38
@TheAllanAguirre: Me the day after Thanksgiving when I see not all of the Macaroni & Cheese and Stuffing have been devoured. #TheChallenge38
@TheAllanAguirre: Jay: "I'm tired of hearing Johnny Bananas wins again." My brother in Christ, you had two weeks in a row you could have sent him directly into elimination and you didn't. One of the weeks you groveled at his feet. #TheChallenge38
- @shadesofgregory: @TheAllanAguirre Like ain’t no way bananas and nany would’ve won two eliminations in a row!
- @lovehales: @TheAllanAguirre He’s just mad bananas stole his gf Morgan a few seasons ago but for some reason they won’t talk about that being why they don’t like each other ๐คท๐ผ♀️
- @EVLbyAssoc: @lovehales @TheAllanAguirre Didn’t Bananas date Morgan first? But I remember in total madness they both mutually agreed to not talk about it.
- @isaacluc1: @TheAllanAguirre I rlly rlly like Michelle and think she would have made it further without jay as her partner. He seemed to play a scared game which lead to sporadic nomination choices which made them just look chaotic and sketchy
- @TheChal46381509: @TheAllanAguirre @jaychallenge1 No. He never groveled at his feet. Why r u lying? Jay wanted bananas in both times and it's clearly stated numerous times. He doesn't get to jus put him in that's not how a partnership works. Jay played this game w absolutely zero flaws. He pissed off a grand total of 0 people who weren't already going to go after him, he put numerous vet teams up, had all the vets shook n took out his partners #1 target. That's more than 99.9% of the cast ever does. He's already a legend
@TheAllanAguirre: Gosh, Nurys is so pretty. #TheChallenge38
@TheAllanAguirre: Jordan & Aneesa are killing every single daily challenge when Aneesa only has to do the bare minimum and when Jordan can takeover. A perfect pairing. #TheChallenge38
- @meeshfitz: @TheAllanAguirre Jays face looks super salty
- @lemieux62690: @TheAllanAguirre I thought the same thing. Watching the episode I was like oh Jordan & Aneesa Will win this daily cause she literally doesn’t have to do anything but sit there and hold out a key lmao
- @Marvensoccer: @TheAllanAguirre Aneesa is great. She brings so much to that team. It's not all about physical. You think she doesn't know she's not in her best shape atm. I still love her.
- @TheAvatarofSet: @Marvensoccer @TheAllanAguirre I have nothing against her, but I'd be *shocked* if she could actually compete if she reached a final. Every final I've seen has demanded a pretty high level of endurance. If this season continues that trend, she would be like a cruise ship anchor in a speedboat race.
- @Bloy28: @TheAllanAguirre Lol. Had the same thought. Perfect challenge for Aneesa. This daily was ridiculous. The females did very little while the males competed. Next week she’ll eat wings while Jordan does a triathlon with a mile knocked off for every wing she eats.
- @nana0f03: @TheAllanAguirre As soon as she saw she didn’t have to move but stay in that one car and Jordan do all the work she said that was a perfect challenge for them. They should have had the guys do 2 keys and the girls do 2 keys.
@TheAllanAguirre: Genuinely unsure whether there's ever been a casting choice I dislike more in the Challenge's 38 seasons. #TheChallenge38 (Pic of Kenny)
- @ThatOneGaysian: @TheAllanAguirre At least he was an unknown and a rookie, they didn’t know how he was gonna be. I’m more mad at like Kaycee who doesn’t provide anything beyond the physical but keeps coming back?
- @ZachAFaulkner: @ThatOneGaysian @TheAllanAguirre Kaycee being there doesn’t bother me because like you said she brings the physical. I think variety is important to a good cast. You need the high drama people, but then you also need the Kaycees to balance them out.
- @debra_aquarius: @TheAllanAguirre Chill, he might be a long lost half brother. You all are way over the top with this hate just because the show is airing. How many Bloodlines do we remember?
- @tribeoutwest: @debra_aquarius @TheAllanAguirre they don’t even show his face during the challenges ๐คฃ I feel like they keep editing him out bc of backlash like this
- @onlyricardo: @TheAllanAguirre he's a good guy, but almost no lines...looks like a ghost on the shadow of his ghost sister that all plot is about Nany now lol
- @WillyMoe19: @TheAllanAguirre One of the most irrelevant cast members of all time. Casting and editing the last few seasons has been horrid
- @joembensman: @TheAllanAguirre Shouldn't you be more upset with the fact that teams are letting him skip because he's Kaycee's partner and brother? That to me is more ridiculous.. Should have been in elimination several episodes ago
@TheAllanAguirre: Biggest Takeaway of Moriah after 8 weeks: She drinks wine with a straw to keep her teeth white and clean. When I learn more, I will update you on my findings. #TheChallenge38
@TheAllanAguirre: Olivia takes her first L of the season. She admits to having real feelings for Nelson. #TheChallenge38
- @kunoichi4ever: @TheAllanAguirre Based on what we heard post show I assume it was production trying to make it mroe dramatic. Olivia enjoyed Nelson but she was hardly reaally into him.
- @LamujerChavez: @TheAllanAguirre Which is how I knew Nelson would be getting the safe dagger ๐
and they’d struggle to pick someone
@TheAllanAguirre: Nelson really said out loud: "Do I save the guy who backstabbed me or the gorgeous girl comp beast who supports me endlessly" and then saved the backstabber. That's a special type of stupid. #TheChallenge38
- @eorthton: @TheAllanAguirre It wasn't stupid at all. That shit happened two yrs ago they have made up. Nelson barely knows Olivia do people forget that Nelson betrayed Cory yrs ago. This Nelson and Fessy thing is drawn out cause Fessy has won multiple dallies since that and kept him safe
- @StirThePot247: @TheAllanAguirre If Fessy had a pair whatsoever, he would've told Nelson, put me in bro. Save your girl. We're even.
- @FUNNYTWEETS2456: @StirThePot247 @TheAllanAguirre Wtf๐…he legit said “there’s no hard feelings” if he sent him in. After that it’s up to Nelson. Tf would he sacrifice himself and a million dollars for Olivia?
- @TJTheVillain: @TheAllanAguirre I guess being AWARE of the right move is a step in the right direction for Nelson ๐
- @IvanOrnelas2: @TJTheVillain @TheAllanAguirreI think saying something and then doing the wrong this is very minimal awareness ๐ What can we expect from Nelly T tho
- @g_doe24: @TheAllanAguirre He chose to dissolve Jay and Michelle’s alliance. Wasn’t between Fessy and Olivia
- @LittlestWinslow: @TheAllanAguirre PAINFUL. This season has had some pretty questionable moves so far.
- @Austin_Milum: @TheAllanAguirre Picking Fessy saves whatever relationship their trying to rekindle and Olivia is a rookie she knows she has no history with these vets in the game. It’s simple really. Fessy and Moriah are a strong pair to for Nelson’s future in the game as a number.
- @billydak1d: @Austin_Milum @TheAllanAguirre thank you. nelson is still Olivias number one because.,... who else does she have??
- @tennisprincess2: @TheAllanAguirre Agree on this. Why he want Fessy in a final w him?? ๐ค I guess he chose his so call friendship. #TheChallenge38
- @jmaybay: @TheAllanAguirre As he started asking an those questions i was like no no no no you save who has never backstabbed you. I love all my friends but if any of them did the messy fessy they know im holding that grudge
- @choneyisland99: @TheAllanAguirre It's dumb because Fessy would not hesitate to throw Nelson under the bus again if he was backed into a corner
- @Amanda52888619: @TheAllanAguirre She’s a better person than I am because my petty ass would not have given him a hug or said anything nice about him
- @kqueen123: @TheAllanAguirre Nah. For longevity in the game (and future seasons) the relationship with Fessy is more important. Olivia may not be back and Nelson barely knows her.
- @notonmyisland1: @TheAllanAguirre My theory is that Jay asked Nelson to pick O&H if he got the dagger as he thought they had a better chance of beating them rather than Fessy & Moriah. Nelson looked right upset that Jay and Michelle lost.
- @sula2009: @notonmyisland1 @TheAllanAguirre What’s funny is that I think Jay could have beaten Fessy and Moriah cause they wouldn’t have had the whole house helping them. Jay could’ve heard Michelle better.
- @JP422Brasil_USA: @TheAllanAguirre We all know when Nelson goes home, him and Olivia will not be a thing anymore, of course he’s going to save Fessy, he will see him outside the game. In his head he’s probably saying, Fessy better never say my name for eternity lol
@TheAllanAguirre: "Sorry you're so scared of us, you're really fucking up my vibe right now." - Michele Fitzgerald #TheChallenge38
- @meeshfitz: Not. A. Vibe. ๐๐
@TheAllanAguirre: I've always thought the crowd influence in Challenge eliminations has been a fun wrinkle similar to having homefield advantage in any professional sport. However, I think we've officially jumped the shark. I feel bad for Jay and Michele. #TheChallenge38
- @titansgirl2010: @TheAllanAguirre You cant play thr game they played and expect it not to catch up with you. They weren't going to win forever and the people they were protecting can't win so what did they think was going to happen?
- @JeffJoldersma: @titansgirl2010 @TheAllanAguirre They were going to win that challenge no doubt about it.
- @garchem12: @TheAllanAguirre After Jay’s confessional talking about good he is ๐๐๐.he’s been full of himself since day 1 of his first challenge and gave off same vibes in his first Challnege Mania. Always happy to see him go home
- @riskytaxi: @TheAllanAguirre It's like impossible for a team to win the duel if the rest of the house can work with the other team. Turbo was kinda okay because it felt like production kinda booted him out.
- @Fashion_Nexus: @TheAllanAguirre Cheering, sure, but no, there should be 0 help given, im actually surprised that's not a rule
- @SkipSwen: @TheAllanAguirre Couldn’t agree more. It’s almost impossible to tell if Horacio and Olivia are great in eliminations too just because the entire crowd carried them in two of their puzzle wins so far
- @NotPurfect07: @SkipSwen @TheAllanAguirre They still won a physical elimination without help and it was against a strong team. That counts.
- @DustyDust017: @TheAllanAguirre Maybe an unpopular opinion, but do eliminations exile style. The only ones allowed in the arena are the competitors
- @StirThePot247: @TheAllanAguirre When did everyone fear Jay so badly? He's good but arguably the weakest guy in the house.
- @adler_danny: @StirThePot247 @TheAllanAguirre Did you see his rookie year? I believe he was 2/3 in back to back to back eliminations, and he took out some power players.
- @NotPurfect07: @TheAllanAguirre Didn’t they do the exact same to Turbo? It’s either cool or it isn’t, but you can’t participate and then hate it when it’s against you. The social game matters in this game. It’s how people who never win a challenge or elimination make it to a final.
- @marv18208578: @NotPurfect07 @TheAllanAguirre Social game is the game outside of the “arena”. It’s corny af to not let the competitors compete. It happening to turbo has nothing to do with it not being cool. Wasnt cool then. Wasn’t cool now.
- @Luckofthetweet: @TheAllanAguirre Awe poor baby. They can go back to CBS. True challenge fans hate people from cbs. CASEY TOO!
- @bashgita: @Luckofthetweet @TheAllanAguirre True challenge fans hate the boring vets vacation manufactured drama alliance
- @dbart777: @TheAllanAguirre I’m actually surprised at how close it was and it came down to hearing pretty much (from the edit)
- @LamujerChavez: @TheAllanAguirre I do too this one was a hard elimination for me to watch I liked both teams and didn’t want either to go. I’m glad they got to make moves that shook up the vets though rooting for Olivia and Horacio to win it all!
- @omieg89: @LamujerChavez @TheAllanAguirre I want Amber/Chauncey and Kaycee/Brother to get eliminated. Those two teams bring nothing to the show for me. Fessy/Moriah are up there too. I really want Nelson to win this year. He’s my favorite player from the newer seasons. Seems like a genuinely good guy.
- @_montoni: @TheAllanAguirre I agree. That's the second elimination that Olivia and Horacio won because of help from the crowd.
- @IvanOrnelas2: @TheAllanAguirre Production please pencil Jay and Michele in for Season 39 with Michaela, Natalie, and a few other Survivor players for good measure. Let’s get an alliance war brewing for real.
- @Missyanne81: @TheAllanAguirre Suck it up sunshine - its not just about competitions, the social factor is equally important if not more so.
- @tubedss: @Missyanne81 @TheAllanAguirre Correct. Social game can backfire. Why didn't any of J & Ms peeps try to deter those yelling & helping their opponents? People cheering & helping challengers in elimination is critical to the game as it shows people's cards. Blame the show production.
- @jendonn222: @TheAllanAguirre Another week and Banana and Nany slither by!! Well Banana did but Nany just hitched herself to him!!
- @LongLive_Mirrr: @TheAllanAguirre Honestly I think them going home is the biggest bullet these vets has ever dodged . They were the only team that consistently had the tools to win and enough nuts(for lack of a better word) to put in the vets that’s are always so comfortable. Now I don’t see any one doing that ๐ฏ
- @allysabene: @TheAllanAguirre Totally agree! Jay and Michelle didn’t do that to Jordan and aneesa during their elimination. Also, When Jordan started off didn’t he go after vets like bananas? I could be wrong
- @PATTILINDSEY18: @TheAllanAguirre Didn’t they do the exact same to Turbo? It’s either cool or it isn’t, but you can’t participate and then hate it when it’s against you. The social game matters in this game. It’s how people who never win a challenge or elimination make it to a final.
- @getlikeme1823: @TheAllanAguirre Did you feel bad for Turbo earlier this season? Lol probably not. It’s the Challenge, rules are limited.
- @Trick_Kenney: @TheAllanAguirre Lot of new people to the Challenge here. This has been happening since the beginning and is a known reprecussion when the entire house wants you out. Don’t want the disadvantage? then play a better social game.
- @LambroseAdvocat: @Trick_Kenney @TheAllanAguirre im not new, but just bc it has happened in the past, doesn't mean its fair. I understand if you piss off the house, (which lets be honest now its more eaiser to piss them off then not to) you get sent doen, but to not have a fair shot bc of the helping out... i disagree with
- @lacrosseguy38: @TheAllanAguirre I don’t feel bad for them. I like Michelle but didn’t like her moves this season. Hopefully next season I can root for her again. Never liked jay tho ๐คท♂️
- @kunoichi4ever: @TheAllanAguirre To be fair I stil think they d lose, thre freaking vets yelling totally wnet over Horacio s head based on his confessionals..which if I think about it I d also not trust anoyne but my partner s voice in that setting..especially if you ve been thrown in 3 times.
- @CareWorkout: @TheAllanAguirre I get that there is social part of the game, but that should only get them thrown in eliminations. During the elimination, no one should be able to help. Didn’t like it when they did that to Turbo, or Dee from other seasons. They need to fix that imo. Plus it’s probably better for ratings for the not liked couple to return, more drama
- @ChrissyTaylor74: @TheAllanAguirre I just think that’s part of what happens when no one cares for you on a personal level in the house
@TheAllanAguirre: New Mini Recap Up I Just Published: The Challenge Ride or Dies Episode 8 Recap: 5 Biggest Takeaways #TheChallenge38 https://t.co/mPBAV0smgO
@Irving_A07: Laurel told Jordan: Get Jay & Michele out Jordan sends Jay & Michele into the zone and they go home He kept his word ๐ฅบ❤️ #JusticeForLaurel #TheChallenge #TheChallenge38 #TheChallengeRideorDies
@Irving_A07: Nelson is a whole ass clown. This man really doesn’t know how to play the game ๐ฅฑ please give us someone who actually does and is not full of corny, fake confessionals #TheChallenge #TheChallenge38 #TheChallengeRideOrDies
@GamerVev: They need to stick with: - The Challenge MTV (& needs a serious revamp) / - The Challenge All Stars / - Champs vs Stars (iconic drama tbh) / - The Real World / - Road Rules reboot Fuck all that other mess!
@CohenBrian_: The way I saw people complaining so much about the crowd influencing this week’s elimination I was prepared for anything. That wasn’t even the worst impact this season. Everyone needs to relax. #TheChallenge38
- @plister: @CohenBrian_ I was more annoyed by the editing - there were so many cuts to confessionals you couldn’t even follow the actual progress or strategy of the challenge.
- @me_kimbark: @CohenBrian_ My issue wasn't the helping. It was the interfering with Michelle & Jay's ability to communicate. I'd be down if the Producers were like, "if you want to yell for them, move over there and be quieter".
- @42forteetoo: @CohenBrian_ As Chauncey would say, big facts. Wouldn’t mind them going back to the “who’s coming back in the van” format for a season, but it’s pretty much impossible to enforce a “no helping” rule.
@RyanJohn___: If you can’t tell me what’s happening during these two scenes, you aren’t a fan of The Challenge
@stocktrader300: @TheChallenge #thechallenge got a shout out this morning on @FirstTake with @danorlovsky7 saying @_nelsonthomas was too loyal last and should have thrown in @fessyfitness. @johnnybananas @DerrickMTV.
- @TheChallenge: Nelson's gameplay getting broken down on ESPN. ๐ What's your response @_nelsonthomas? ๐ #TheChallenge38
- @_nelsonthomas: Momma we made it!!!!! @TheChallenge #respect #loyalty #Forgiveness #POWER #winning @espn @FirstTake @danorlovsky7
- @danorlovsky7: @_nelsonthomas @TheChallenge My man!!! Couldn’t believe you saved your guy??!?!!? I knew you would—I was laying with wifey watching going “man he’s gonna save fessy isn’t he” You’re too dang loyal!!!!!!
- @johnnybananas: My man @danorlovsky7 spittin straight facts on @FirstTake ๐ค๐ฅ #TheChallenge38
- @nineteenJS: @TheChallenge @_nelsonthomas I love @danorlovsky7 with the The Challenge references. Plus he’s a bleed blue UConn alum, so he’s got that going on too.
- @bolt_up_10: @TheChallenge @_nelsonthomas okay how much did you pay that guy for the mention
- @nonumberjames: @bolt_up_10 @TheChallenge @_nelsonthomas You obviously don’t know who Dan is. He’s been a challenge fan since day one talks about it on espn often
- @Christi20127924: @TheChallenge @_nelsonthomas Nelson hasn’t made a final bc he trust ppl to much! Fessy would and will screw him over again. I don’t understand why he continues to help ppl that will be the reason he most likely goes home again!
- @Blowthisgame: @TheChallenge @_nelsonthomas Should have put in Fessy. I don't think Nelson will ever learn how to play the game.
- @LaceyTawiyaka: @_nelsonthomas @TheChallenge Hahahaha love this! It’s definitely a good quality to have in the real world. But you gotta separate that ish when it’s game time! #BrosB4Hoes mentality ain’t cool no more man. Respect a queen, especially when you have one in front of you ❤️
@_nelsonthomas: Never thought a kid like me would be mentioned on ESPN @firsttake @dorlovsky @stephenasmith What do you guys think? Did I make a mistake? What’s more important? Forgiveness or REVENGE? @thechallenge Is there a bigger lesson I should learn from my decision? What you think ๐ค
@TheChallenge: Aneesa and Jordan FLEW through this challenge. ๐♂️ ๐ ๐จ #TheChallenge38
@regphalange_: Jordan Wiseley is the GOAT.
@TheMarkLong: Is @DeenaNicoleMTV heading to the @TheChallenge ??? ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ Listen to the whole story LIVE at 7pmET-4pmPT TODAY. LISTEN LIVE LINK: spotifylive.link #TheChallenge38 #TheChallengeRideorDies #TheChallengeAllStars #JerseyShore
@SHOTOFYAGER: ๐คA lot of talk lately about who might be the casting “kiss of death” for future seasons of #TheChallenge… ๐งThis #ChallengeMania #TBT pic someone shared from a show back in 2019 makes me think maybe @DERRICKMTV is the one to watch out for! ๐งHaven’t seen @PaulCalafiore_ since!
@TheChallenge: This elimination had one pair spinning their way out of the game. ๐ฌ๐ #TheChallenge38
@johnnybananas: How old were you the first time you woke up at 6am to watch a soccer game? I was today years old ⚽️๐บ๐ธ USA USA USA #WorldCup #USAvNED
@blairherter: Young squad, lots to be proud of, lots of hope for the future. Experience will shore up those massive, avoidable defensive mistakes and they’ll come back stronger in ‘26. Looks like the Herters are rollin’ orange for the rest of the tourney!
@DerrickMTV: MIAMI, FLORIDA! DECEMBER 17TH! 2 WEEKS AWAY! @MIAImprov - Come enjoy the mania, LIVE & IN PERSON & celebrate 5 years of #ChallengeMania with us! - SPECIAL GUESTS! @rachel_fitness @NataliaNegrotti @JOSHMBB19 @TheMarkLong #ToriDeal @SHOTOFYAGER myself
@DerrickMTV: Started digging for my earliest #ChallengeMania pics & this is really the 1 before they all start. If you know my story,you know how hard it was finding peace 5 years ago. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HAS STUCK w/Me, @SHOTOFYAGER & this community past 5 years ๐ #HappyAnniversary
@jakkofheartss: If drag race is moving to mtv does that mean we gonna see some of the gorwls on the challenge? ๐
@Jay__Qs: Well it’s been a pleasure competing on this season of @TheChallenge until next time! @meeshfitz love ya girl keep your head up you killed it! And i couldn’t have asked for a better ride or die!
- @meeshfitz: @Jay__Qs I love you SO MUCH
@meeshfitz: Love to hate us but good luck to this szn without us @Jay__Qs ๐๐ #TheChallenge38
๐ช ๐คผ ๐
MOMENTS OF THE NIGHT
AND ENDGAME
Car Ride, The Choice,
and Dan's Back!
Whenever he is chosen to be on a show like this, Nelson is sure to be at the center of all the drama... and Week 8 was no exception as we see how it all unfolded in him making the decision, all coming after another one of those death-defying challenges.
The events of two years ago where The Challenge was really the only big sport going on during the pandemic-induced sporting shutdown saw this show finally get the love it's always wanted... and that includes getting attention from the mainstream media -- both television and sports. And this piece of Endgame brings us back to before that Super Bowl played in a half-full Raymond James Stadium.
A week before Super Bowl LV and Tom Brady's seventh title, we introduced you to one of those who suited up for the Bucs before the GOAT came to town in retired NFL QB Dan Orlovsky, who was a backup QB alongside Matthew Stafford, Andrew Luck and DeShaun Watson. He is now one of the countless number of analysts who duke out the X's and O's of the NFL on television -- many of whom over at that four-lettered gorilla of the sports media universe at ESPN.
But in a world where you are supposed to keep the talk to just what happens on the field, it's safe to say that Dan has not conformed to that order... at least when it comes to the show he loves to watch in and around all of that NFL game film. And below is the latest instance of him giving a mention to The Challenge and to the key figure of Week 8... and all in the presence of one Stephen A. Smith.
@TheChallenge #thechallenge got a shout out this morning on @FirstTake with @danorlovsky7 saying @_nelsonthomas was too loyal last and should have thrown in @fessyfitness. @johnnybananas @DerrickMTV. pic.twitter.com/zBDLE8ZI04
— Sheldon Cooper (@stocktrader300) December 1, 2022
And below, Nelly got to respond... and those who have nothing to do at home watching First Take now know who he is -- and we aren't alone in this MTV Reality world.
Never thought a kid like me would be mentioned on ESPN @firsttake @dorlovsky @stephenasmith
— Nelson Thomas (@_nelsonthomas) December 1, 2022
What do you guys think? Did I make a mistake? What’s more important? Forgiveness or REVENGE? @thechallenge
Is there a bigger lesson I should learn from my decision? What you think ๐ค
Stay with us as our Christmas Challenge spectacular continues as the one sign that things are about to get out of control comes to pass: the old-fashioned midseason twist. Talk to you later on, kiddies...
- I AM DC
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