The show The Challenge has got everything with extreme challenges, bitter rivalries, and loyal friends. The new season premiered recently and is now set to release the third episode. Filled with tough physical challenges but a huge cash prize at the end, the competitors from different shows, try their best to win the challenging game.
The show’s origin goes way back to 1998 when it first aired as a single episode with The Real World and Road Rules contestants. When the episode gained a lot of attention, it was decided that a show starring Reality TV stars in a series of competitions would soon come out. The first season was aired on June 1st, 1998. The show is hosted by T.J. Lavin.
After almost 37 more additions and another one in the making, the show remains as popular as it was back in the day. The constant modifications and new themes each season can be credited for their everlasting relevance. This season (38th) premiered on October 12th, 2022. It features Ride or Dies, such as friends, lovers, or loyal partners.
The Challenge: Ride or Dies Contestants
This season started with 17 pairs. These were contestants from the previous seasons or shows like Love Island, Survivor, The Real World, Big Brother, etc. Usually, the pairings or groups would be decided based on rivalries, genders, or from which show they are. This time though, the contestants could choose their partner.
The pairings this season are:
- Jakk & Laurel
- Amber & Chauncey
- Analyse & Tommy
- Colleen & Kim
- Devin & Tori
- Faysal & Moriah
- Emmy & Nam
- Bananas & Nany
- Darrell & Veronica
- Horacio & Olivia
- Jay & Michele
- Johnny & Ravyn
- Kailah & Sam
- Kaycee & Kenny
- Tamara & Turbo
- Nelson & Nurys
- Aneesa & Jordan
Emmy and Nam quit the show early and were replaced by the veteran pair Bananas and Nany. Kaycee and Kenny had to leave for medical reasons but returned in the 2nd episode.
The game’s format will be similar to the previous seasons, where each team will have to go through the main challenge, and the lowest pair will be sent to elimination. The winners will also get to decide on one of the teams that will directly be sent to elimination even if they didn’t score the lowest. Once they nominate the teams, they will interrogate them, followed by the commencement of the elimination round.
The Challenge Season 38 Episode 2: Recap
The Latest episode was aired on October 19th, 2022. The teams faced the “Balancing Act” Challenge, where the contestants would have to jump into the water, swim to the ladders hanging from the trailers, and then jump onto an imbalanced platform together.
The timer stops when the platform is completely balanced. Though the challenge sounds hard, the first team to go of Horacio and Olivia ended up doing it with ease. The next ones to go were Tamara and Turbo.
Tamara ends up slipping from the rope and falls into the water, making the team get disqualified. All the next contestants end up getting disqualified until Tori and Devin, followed by Nany & Bananas and her girlfriend, along with her brother, Kaycee, and Kenny.
Turbo ends up feuding with everyone that tries to talk to him, even with the team who wins the Balancing act, Nany and Bananas. This leads them directly to the elimination round. From the other nominees, Olivia and Horacio end up with the unmarked dagger, making them the team to compete against Turbo and Tamara.
The game they play is Memory Lane, which involves turning over two matching tiles. Tamara & turbo end up finding the first pair, but soon enough, all the other contestants who have a clear view of the tiles end up helping Olivia and Horacio. This leads them to victory. They are sent back to the house while Tamara and Turbo say their goodbyes.
TJ presents another twist when he introduces the new addition, Jordan. Jordan is not a new contestant and was Tori’s ex-boyfriend. His partner this season will be Aneesa. Tori was still recovering from her bad breakup with him, and now to see him back at the game will certainly lead to drama and bad blood.
The Challenge Season 38 Episode 3: Release Date
The Challenge Season 38 Episode 3 will be released on October 26th, 2022. New show episodes are aired each Wednesday and last 45-60 minutes.
Where To Watch The Challenge Season 38 Episode 3?
All the episodes of The Challenge are aired on MTV at 8:00 pm ET and 7:00 pm CT. The episodes can also be availed On-demand at Paramount+ and Netflix. Canadian Viewers can watch the show on MTV at 8:00 pm ET and 5:00 pm PT. They can be watched on CTV’s website as well.
