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The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion

Teams Identify Advantages, Threats and Potential Alliances

Season 38 • 10/25/2022

The Ride or Dies duos debate whether teams of veterans, rookies or a combination of both have the advantage, identify their biggest threats and stress the importance of alliances.

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TJ Gives a Tour of the Ride or Dies House

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10/25/2022
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The Truth About Winning and the Ideal Finals Partner

Previous winners and their Ride or Dies discuss how champion status might affect the game and reveal who they'd like to run a final with other than their current partner.
10/25/2022
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04:09

Teams Identify Advantages, Threats and Potential Alliances

The Ride or Dies duos debate whether teams of veterans, rookies or a combination of both have the advantage, identify their biggest threats and stress the importance of alliances.
10/25/2022
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Vets on Rookies

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10/26/2022
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Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Teamwork Makes the Perfect Work

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01:05

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't Lose

The eliminated player reflects on why their strategy during their last challenge -- and the season overall -- may have backfired and shares excitement about what the future has in store.
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01:07

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - It's a Matter of Semantics

The defeated player expresses no regrets about their effort in the elimination challenge and looks back fondly on a bond they formed with a fellow competitor.
11/08/2023
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01:09

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - I'm Coming Out

Despite a disappointing result, the eliminated competitor remains proud of their approach throughout the season and credits their opponent for a hard-fought challenge.
11/08/2023
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01:09

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Countdown to Chaos

Fighting back tears, the eliminated contender struggles to put into words what went wrong and expresses disappointment at having their time in the competition cut short.
11/15/2023
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01:12

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - The Big Mistake

After a well-fought battle, the eliminated contender congratulates the winners, reflects on weaknesses in their strategy and reveals who they'd like to win.
11/22/2023
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01:03

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - So Flip-Floppy

The terminated player talks about being outsmarted and outplayed by their opponent, the bonds they've cultivated in the house, which contender they hope makes it to the final three and more.
11/29/2023
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01:16

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Struggling to Hold It Together

The eliminated player sheds some tears as they reflect on their final challenge, their experience during the season and what they hope others learn from their journey.
12/06/2023
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01:03

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - A Banana Split

The eliminated player expresses respect for their opponent, attributes a rough start in the final challenge to overthinking, and reconsiders their approach to the social element of the game.
12/13/2023
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01:06

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feeling Used

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12/20/2023
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01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - My Own Worst Frenemy

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12/27/2023
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01:29

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - A Legend Returns

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01:06

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - El Saboteur

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01/10/2024
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01:14

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Don't Let TJ Decide

The eliminated contestant, a longtime fan of The Challenge, expresses disappointment at flaming out after so much preparation, but they're proud of giving the game their all.
01/17/2024
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01:01

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Welcome to Conquest, Pt. 1

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/24/2024
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01:46

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Welcome to Conquest, Pt. 2

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/24/2024
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01:00

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Family Knows Best, Pt. 1

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/31/2024
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01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Family Knows Best, Pt. 2

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/31/2024
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01:02

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Family Knows Best, Pt. 3

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/31/2024
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01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feel the Bern, Pt. 1

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01:03

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feel the Bern, Pt. 2

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01:25

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feel the Bern, Pt. 3

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01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - The Beginning of the End

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01:03

Final Words - Only One Gets the Crown, Pt. 1

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
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01:04

Final Words - Only One Gets the Crown, Pt. 2

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
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01:03

Final Words - Only One Gets the Crown, Pt. 3

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