The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion

Defending Champ Strategies

Season 35 • 04/07/2020

Some defending champs think it's best to lay low, others think it's best to come in guns blazing.

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Awards of the Worlds: Comeback Queen

Challenge's Comeback Queen is ready to return stronger than ever.
03/26/2020
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Awards of the Worlds: Most Heart

While brains and brawn usually get all the attention, it's the amount of heart that makes this Challenge vet stand out -- even if they don't always prevail in the game.
03/26/2020
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Awards of the Worlds: Best Sportsmanship

This Challenge vet would hardly describe themselves as "a good sport," but they do know how to take insults and betrayal in stride and still come out on top.
03/27/2020
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Awards of the Worlds: Rich Bitch

Alliances and team loyalty aside, the winner of the Rich Bitch Award knows that at the end of the day, The Challenge is all about the money.
03/30/2020
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Awards of the Worlds: Most Influential

While their day job might not be as grueling as competing on The Challenge, this seasoned vet puts a lot of work into being a social media influencer.
03/31/2020
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20 Questions with Bananas

Challenge vet Johnny Bananas reveals his least favorite partner, why he's still salty about Final Reckoning, his favorite unaired moment and much more.
04/01/2020
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01:34

Wes and Bananas Try a Different Approach to the Game

Wes and Bananas's newfound friendship raises eyebrows among the competition, and the two vets explain why they decided to join forces.
04/01/2020
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02:57

The Rules Have Officially Changed

TJ reveals the biggest twist The Challenge has ever seen as he tells the competitors the only way they can make it into the final.
04/01/2020
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01:24

Asaf Earns Respect in the Bunker

Cory, Swaggy C, Fessy and Jay discuss Asaf's bold move of calling out Wes, and Cory asks Asaf who he'd like to face in Purgatory.
04/01/2020
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02:07

Total Madness Final Words: Asaf

Rookie Asaf has a hard time hiding his sadness and disappointment about being the first competitor eliminated, especially after waiting years to be on The Challenge.
04/01/2020
Interview
00:57

Defending Champ Strategies

Some defending champs think it's best to lay low, others think it's best to come in guns blazing.
04/07/2020
Interview
01:32

Biggest Regrets from The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2

Wes, Kyle, Ashley, CT and more competitors describe what they regret the most from their times on The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2.
04/07/2020
Interview
04:23

First Impressions of the Newbies

Veteran competitors Nany, Jordan, Rogan, Wes and more reveal their initial thoughts on the rookies.
04/07/2020
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02:24

Total Madness Final Words: Jenn

Rookie Jenn describes her disappointment about being the first woman in the house to be eliminated and shares some parting words for Dee.
04/08/2020
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04:24

Jay Attempts to Tear Down His Idol

Purgatory comes down to the wire when rookie Jay and his Challenge idol CT try to break through barriers made of ropes, chains, ammo boxes, cinderblocks and boulders.
04/15/2020
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Bananas Gets in Ashley's Head

Ashley fumes after Bananas goes around the house portraying her as untrustworthy.
04/15/2020
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Total Madness Final Words: CT

CT reflects on what went wrong in Purgatory and explains how he thinks the game will pan out for his rookie elimination opponent Jay.
04/15/2020
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02:36

Bananas Teaches Big T a Scheming Lesson

During a night out, Bananas encourages Big T to utilize her newly acquired power, so she strikes a deal with one of the strongest alliances in the house.
04/22/2020
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02:15

Ashley Is Not Ready to Go Home Yet

With nominations looming, an emotional but defiant Ashley tells Swaggy C she has a feeling she'll be put up for elimination and vows not to go down without a fight.
04/22/2020
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01:51

Total Madness Final Words: Ashley

Ashley explains why this season just wasn't for her, accuses Wes of not really having her back and vows to become the "female Bananas."
04/22/2020
Highlight
03:38

Jordan Starts a Turf War with Wes

Wes refuses to stand down after Jordan criticizes him during a workout, and their argument quickly gets personal.
04/29/2020
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