Contender InterviewsThe competitors share their strengths, weaknesses and strategies for becoming Challenge champions.
The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion

Meet the Contenders - Global Recruits

Season 39 • 10/23/2023

Hughie, Emanuel, Berna, Jessica, Ciarran and Jujuy share their past experiences in Challenge games all around the world and reflect on the most fun they've had so far.

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Interview
02:31

Meet the Contenders - The Brits

U.K. players Melissa, Big T, Callum, Zara and James discuss their greatest strengths as competitors and the valuable advice they've gotten from their Challenge peers.
10/23/2023
Interview
02:13

Meet the Contenders - New Blood

This is only their second season, but don't call them rookies -- Colleen, Horacio, Olivia, Moriah, Ravyn, Chauncey and Nurys have learned from their mistakes and are ready to win.
10/23/2023
Interview
02:12

Meet the Contenders - Global Recruits

Hughie, Emanuel, Berna, Jessica, Ciarran and Jujuy share their past experiences in Challenge games all around the world and reflect on the most fun they've had so far.
10/23/2023
Final Words26 Videos
Interview
01:05

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Teamwork Makes the Perfect Work

The eliminated Challenger reflects on their hard-fought battle and expresses their determination to return stronger and slyer for another competition.
10/25/2023
Interview
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.
11/01/2023
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
01:06

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feeling Used

The eliminated player gives props to their competitor for staying calm and performing well in the biggest moment, and even offers some advice for managing relationships this season.
12/20/2023
Interview
01:04

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

The eliminated player discusses how The Challenge can be a validating experience for its players and reminds the competitors it's still anyone's game regardless of the opponent.
12/27/2023
Interview
01:29

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - A Legend Returns

The eliminated player reflects on what went wrong during their final battle and celebrates the underdog stories that make The Challenge a unique competition.
01/03/2024
Interview
01:06

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - El Saboteur

The eliminated competitor has no regrets about their approach to the game, and they credit their opponent for using superior skills and tenacity to beat them.
01/10/2024
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
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
Interview
01:04

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

Watch this exclusive interview from The Battle: Challenge for a New Champion.
02/07/2024
Interview
01:03

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

Watch this exclusive interview from The Battle: Challenge for a New Champion.
02/07/2024
Interview
01:25

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

Watch this exclusive interview from The Battle: Challenge for a New Champion.
02/07/2024
Interview
01:04

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

Watch this exclusive interview from The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion.
02/14/2024
Interview
01:03

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

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
02/21/2024
Interview
01:04

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

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
02/21/2024
Interview
01:03

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

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
02/21/2024
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