Last week, I talked about the female cast of The newest season of "The Challenge", and now it's time to talk about the guys of the season. Both Champions and Underdogs.
Just like the last one, I will go in alphabetical order, and starting with the underdogs and then the champions. Might as well do it now as the premiere is this Tuesday at 9 Pm EST.
Ok, let's not waste anytime and just dive in. We start with the underdogs/Non-Winners starting with..
Anthony Bartolotte: From : "Are You the One? Season 2"
(First-Time Rookie)
Bruno Bettencourt: From: "The Real World: Skeletons"
(First-Time Rookie)
I'm surprised that it took this long to get Bruno on this show. He is one of the more known people from his season and that is for his angry temper and his blow ups on little things like a burger. But here he is, and Bruno is one of the big question marks of the rookies. I'm sure he can deliver in the challenges, you also need to have a good social game to make sure people don't vote you into elimination. I think once Bruno delivers one of his blow ups, then he will have a massive struggle in the game. I would give it, a episode or two before he is a target.
Cory Wharton: From: "The Real World: Ex-Plosion"
(Debut Challenge Season: Battle of the Bloodlines) (# of prior challenges: 2)
Here is a guy that has always had potential to be a champion on this show and did show promise on his debut season on "Bloodlines" despite having knee problems. On "Rivals 3", it was a shame to see him leave in a pathetic way especially when he was against a team he could have destroyed. It happens, and now, Cory is on his own and it should be interesting to see how he does, and wonder how long until his leg finally gives out.
Dario Medrano: From: "Are You the One? Season 2"
(Debut Challenge Season: Battle of the Bloodlines) (# of prior challenges: 2)
At first.....I was kinda rooting for this guy when he appeared on "Bloodlines", he was funny, and had no problem going against the boss of the game. But then...came "Rivals 3" where he kept going on and on with how he is going to target the leader of the game "Johnny Bananas", and once he finally get his chance, he cowards out and puts in 2 other teams instead and hands "Bananas" another win with no regret. One of my pet peeves in these shows are the people who keeps promising to make big moves and once they get the chance, they back out. And Dario did, just that and ended up getting eliminated shortly after that. Part of me wants him to redeem himself this season, and another part wants him gone early. We'll see what happens.
Hunter Barfield: From: "Are You the One? Season 3"
(First-Time Rookie)
Another person from "Are You the One?" that I barely remember. But, unlike Anthony, Hunter might have a chance as he seems fit enough to go against tough players. But again, I am not expecting much as I barely got to know him from his season when it was "The Amanda/Devin Show".
Nelson Thomas: From "Are You the One? Season 3"
(Debut Challenge Appearance: Rivals 3) (# of prior challenges: 1)
Another AYTO? player. And of the four, I think Nelson has the best chance to do well. He is likable, and has shown in "Rivals 3" that he can hold his own in challenges and eliminations. So , we have four guys from AYTO? this season, and I am betting on Nelson to do well in this. Just don't try to steal his girl, he can have a temper with that. Just saying.
Shane Landrum: From: "Road Rules: Campus Crawl"
(Debut Challenge Appearance: Battle of the Sexes) (# of prior challenges: 4)
Am I the only one surprised that Shane is one of the old school players making their return? I would expected Katie, Veronica, Tina, Mark, or Derrick to return before Shane. That's mostly because I thought he was fully done after his last appearance in "Fresh Meat" where he did better then most people would have thought. But here he is, 15 years later and ready to finally get his 1st win. and...he seems to have a shot as if you look at one of his recent pics, he is quite fit and really to take down anyone, and hopefully with him, Abhram in "Bloodlines", and another player that's here this season, we can get more players from the now cancelled "Road Rules" now to show the new school players what "The Challenge" is about.
Theo King-Bradley: From: "The Real World: Bad Blood"
(First-Time Rookie)
Now we have a rookie from our most recent "Real World" season, and I am glad that Theo is the guy on this season. He was my favourite castmate from that season as he had a good heart, he was fun to watch, especially when he and Tyara were together, and was not afraid to say what was right. And unlike Anika, I can see why Theo would be on this show as he is a athlete. He was gonna be in the NFL, before a incident with his cousin stopped that from happening. So, I'm sure he can hold his own in the challenges and I hope he does well this season.
Tony Raines: From: "The Real World: Skeletons"
(Debut Challenge Appearance: Battle of the Bloodlines) (# of prior challenges: 2)
Ok seriously? Tony is back? Last season in "Rivals 3", he was kicked out for terrible behaviour which involved cornering his partner and kicking a trash can at her. Not to mention, that he is tough to control when he is in a mood. At least, he is tall and fit and is really good in challenges, but he is tough to deal with. But I guess I have to accept that he is not going away anytime soon.
Now, to the champions...starting with..
Chris "CT" Tamburello: From: "The Real World: Paris"
(Debut Challenge Appearance: The Inferno) (# of prior challenges: 11) (Wins:1)
Where to start with CT? One of the most well known names in "The Challenge" community. Back in the old days where he was one of the big guys that you did not want to deal with. This is a guy that could have had a ton of wins and yet, only got one after nine attempts in "Rivals 2" His most well known story is his relationship he made in "The Duel" with another contestant named Diem Brown who passed away a few years ago due to Ovarian Cancer. CT didn't return to the show since then...until now. CT's transformation after 13 years is known from a tall bully, to a good soul who spends his life dedicating to who was the love of his life. Hoping CT does well for sure.
Darrel Taylor: From "Road Rules: Campus Crawl"
(Debut Challenge Apperance: The Gauntlet) (# of prior challenges: 6) (Wins:4)
It is Darrel, the first one to win four times on this show. The man that so many people wanted to see return after getting eliminated first in "Fresh Meat 2" with Cara-Maria of all people. Darrel is a legend on this show and after a several years, he is here making a comeback and I'm excited to see what happens as this is the first time I'm seeing him as I started watching the show in 2012.
Zach Nichols: From "The Real World: Back to San Diego"
(Debut Challenge Appearance: Battle of the Seasons 2012) (# of prior challenges: 4) (Wins:1)
The Thor-Turned- Into-Someone-That-Came-Out-Of-Survivor of the show. I seen Zach is his other three seasons where he seemed nice but had tough moments. But then he appeared in "Battle of the Exes 2" and he turned into a massive Douchbag. He treated his partner so horribly that I felt sorry that I wished that she left so that I didn't have to see him anymore. And then he went on to a relationship with Jenna *Who is in this season* and went on to cheating on her. I was glad that he lost a elimination against a guy with one hand when he should have been able to beat anyone in it. Right now, I just hope he leaves as quickly as possible. Pass
That was this cast. I know that there is only 3 champions I talked about, but the other one I want to leave a whole blog post for which I will make tomorrow. And then the season can begin.
I'll see you all later for my next episode.
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