Nurys Mateo had what many fans of The Challenge might call a breakout performance in the recent Battle For a New Champion season.
While Nurys didn’t enter the game as a rookie, she was entering her second season, and this time, she had to fight against tougher odds.
Nurys won multiple eliminations to earn her spot in the Season 39 final, something no other finalists could say they did.
While she finished second, fans praised Nurys for rising to the occasion throughout the season, including standing up to and calling out her opponents.
She also found love during the filming of the season, as she and showmance Horacio Gutierrez have continued dating beyond MTV’s show.
Thanks to the above, Nurys established herself as a new fan-favorite competitor on MTV’s show. She also recently won multiple awards for Season 39, setting a new record.
Nurys achieves a record number of...
While Nurys didn’t enter the game as a rookie, she was entering her second season, and this time, she had to fight against tougher odds.
Nurys won multiple eliminations to earn her spot in the Season 39 final, something no other finalists could say they did.
While she finished second, fans praised Nurys for rising to the occasion throughout the season, including standing up to and calling out her opponents.
She also found love during the filming of the season, as she and showmance Horacio Gutierrez have continued dating beyond MTV’s show.
Thanks to the above, Nurys established herself as a new fan-favorite competitor on MTV’s show. She also recently won multiple awards for Season 39, setting a new record.
Nurys achieves a record number of...
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion has introduced fans to a favorite new showmance with castmates Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutierrez.
They both appeared on Ride or Dies, but each had different interests in the house, as Nurys explored showmances with Johnny Middlebrooks and Jordan Wiseley.
Horacio had a brief showmance with Laurel Stucky. He later turned his focus to the game, as he and his rookie teammate, Olivia Kaiser, survived multiple eliminations and reached the final.
It wasn’t until Season 39 that Nurys turned her attention to Horacio, and the two had sparks.
Viewers witnessed an emotional Episode 16 for Nurys as she got a bittersweet elimination victory by defeating her man Horacio and friend Kyland Young.
Like many couples, Nurys recently explained that Horacio doesn’t listen to her, but regarding an important aspect of relationships and the game.
Nurys dishes on Horacio after Season 39: ‘He stresses...
They both appeared on Ride or Dies, but each had different interests in the house, as Nurys explored showmances with Johnny Middlebrooks and Jordan Wiseley.
Horacio had a brief showmance with Laurel Stucky. He later turned his focus to the game, as he and his rookie teammate, Olivia Kaiser, survived multiple eliminations and reached the final.
It wasn’t until Season 39 that Nurys turned her attention to Horacio, and the two had sparks.
Viewers witnessed an emotional Episode 16 for Nurys as she got a bittersweet elimination victory by defeating her man Horacio and friend Kyland Young.
Like many couples, Nurys recently explained that Horacio doesn’t listen to her, but regarding an important aspect of relationships and the game.
Nurys dishes on Horacio after Season 39: ‘He stresses...
- 2/14/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The first trailer for Love Island Games held back a key piece of information about the show’s format, but it did tease appearances from some particularly polarizing veteran islanders, including Love Island USA Season 3’s Cely Vazquez and her ex Johnny Middlebrooks, whose on-again off-again relationship stirred up a lot of drama both in and out of the villa. It also hinted at a more action-based competition approach, like MTV’s The Challenge, with host Maya Jama stating that the challenges would “determine everything,” including which couple would win and take home the $100,000 cash prize.
- 12/21/2023
- by Kaitlin Stevens
- Primetimer
[This story contains major spoilers from the first season of Love Island Games.]
Following an intense season of Peacock’s new spinoff Love Island Games, filled with both team and couples’ challenges and games, Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler came on top.
Though they have been in the villa before in Love Island USA season two and Love Island U.K. season four, respectively, the new iteration brought a new competitive edge, focusing on extreme challenges and duels. While trying to build a romantic connection since coupling up at the beginning of the season, Ndiba and Fowler also had to battle it out with other couples to stay ahead.
Their relationship ran into a few speed bumps, including Fowler having to fight it out in the ring to stay in the villa with Ndiba at one point, but they proved to be stronger together through the end. Especially since they had to trust in each other and their own abilities since there wasn...
Following an intense season of Peacock’s new spinoff Love Island Games, filled with both team and couples’ challenges and games, Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler came on top.
Though they have been in the villa before in Love Island USA season two and Love Island U.K. season four, respectively, the new iteration brought a new competitive edge, focusing on extreme challenges and duels. While trying to build a romantic connection since coupling up at the beginning of the season, Ndiba and Fowler also had to battle it out with other couples to stay ahead.
Their relationship ran into a few speed bumps, including Fowler having to fight it out in the ring to stay in the villa with Ndiba at one point, but they proved to be stronger together through the end. Especially since they had to trust in each other and their own abilities since there wasn...
- 11/21/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was a night of a mega duel on Peacock’s Love Island Games with the Season 1 couple being crowned.
After weeks of battles, Cely Vazquez and Eyal Booker were the last couple dumped from the island. The three remaining couples were Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler, Aurelia Lamprecht and Johnny Middlebrooks, and Deb Chubb and Callum Hole.
The couple that took the crown for the inaugural season of the Love Island spinoff were Ndiba and Fowler.
Love Island Games was set in Fiji bringing together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, UK, Australia, France, Sweden and Germany – for a second shot at love. The show saw Islanders facing both team and couples challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that helped control the game like never before.
Maya Jama of Love Island UK fronted the spinoff...
After weeks of battles, Cely Vazquez and Eyal Booker were the last couple dumped from the island. The three remaining couples were Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler, Aurelia Lamprecht and Johnny Middlebrooks, and Deb Chubb and Callum Hole.
The couple that took the crown for the inaugural season of the Love Island spinoff were Ndiba and Fowler.
Love Island Games was set in Fiji bringing together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, UK, Australia, France, Sweden and Germany – for a second shot at love. The show saw Islanders facing both team and couples challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that helped control the game like never before.
Maya Jama of Love Island UK fronted the spinoff...
- 11/21/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Gather around the fire pit for some major news: the winners for the inaugural Love Island Games have been declared!
Monday’s finale revealed Love Island USA Season 2 winner Justine Ndiba and Love Island UK Season 4 contestant Jack Fowler as the winning couple. Their fellow Islanders then voted for Justine to win the $100,000 grand prize, and she had the option to either keep the money or share it with Jack. Citing her strong connection with him, Justine opted to split the money.
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Monday’s finale revealed Love Island USA Season 2 winner Justine Ndiba and Love Island UK Season 4 contestant Jack Fowler as the winning couple. Their fellow Islanders then voted for Justine to win the $100,000 grand prize, and she had the option to either keep the money or share it with Jack. Citing her strong connection with him, Justine opted to split the money.
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- 11/21/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
[This story contains major spoilers from the first season of Love Island Games.]
As singles looking for love returned to the Love Island villa hoping for a second chance at a romantic connection in Peacock’s new spinoff Love Island Games, they were also met with more drama and intense challenges.
Though Islanders are typically used to public votes determining who gets to stay in the villa, in the new show, set in Fiji, they had to trust in their own abilities as they took on both team and couples’ challenges, games and duels.
Love Island Games also brought together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Sweden and Germany. Among those was Cely Vazquez, who competed on season two of Love Island USA in 2020.
But Vazquez wasn’t the only Islander from her season who returned for the new show. Her best friend Justine Ndiba and her ex Johnny Middlebrooks also came back,...
As singles looking for love returned to the Love Island villa hoping for a second chance at a romantic connection in Peacock’s new spinoff Love Island Games, they were also met with more drama and intense challenges.
Though Islanders are typically used to public votes determining who gets to stay in the villa, in the new show, set in Fiji, they had to trust in their own abilities as they took on both team and couples’ challenges, games and duels.
Love Island Games also brought together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Sweden and Germany. Among those was Cely Vazquez, who competed on season two of Love Island USA in 2020.
But Vazquez wasn’t the only Islander from her season who returned for the new show. Her best friend Justine Ndiba and her ex Johnny Middlebrooks also came back,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Love Island Games” is already bringing the heat to the villa, as the Peacock spin-off welcomes two new bombshells to the competition: “Love Island U.K.” alum Megan Barton Hanson and “Love Island U.S.A.” alum Johnny Middlebrooks.
Upon entering the villa at the end of Wednesday’s series premiere, “Love Island Games” host Maya Jama informed Barton Hanson and Middlebrooks they could choose to kiss two islanders of their choice. Middlebrooks immediately shook things up by choosing to kiss his ex, Cely Vazquez, and Imani Wheeler, both of whom appeared on “Love Island U.S.A.”
The catch is, however, that the islanders were blindfolded while the bombshells made their choices, leaving those who were picked for a smooch in the dark about the identity of the bombshell.
In an exclusive clip shared with TheWrap, Jama breaks downs the consequences of the bombshells’ decisions, which leaves Ray, who is coupled up with Wheeler,...
Upon entering the villa at the end of Wednesday’s series premiere, “Love Island Games” host Maya Jama informed Barton Hanson and Middlebrooks they could choose to kiss two islanders of their choice. Middlebrooks immediately shook things up by choosing to kiss his ex, Cely Vazquez, and Imani Wheeler, both of whom appeared on “Love Island U.S.A.”
The catch is, however, that the islanders were blindfolded while the bombshells made their choices, leaving those who were picked for a smooch in the dark about the identity of the bombshell.
In an exclusive clip shared with TheWrap, Jama breaks downs the consequences of the bombshells’ decisions, which leaves Ray, who is coupled up with Wheeler,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
“Love Island” is getting a fun new spin-off bringing fans’ favorite stars back to the show. “Love Island Games” features many past contestants everyone knows and loves from all over the globe. This time around, they’re “fighting for love and survival.” “Love Island UK” host Maya Jama returns to host the spin-off, while Iain Stirling provides commentary. The first episode drops on Peacock on Wednesday, Nov. 1. You can watch Love Island Games: Season 1 with a subscription to Peacock.
How to Watch ‘Love Island Games’ Series Premiere When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About ‘Love Island Games’ Series Premiere
On “Love Island Games,” the contestants who didn’t previously find love now get another chance. The new series features stars from all of the series within the franchise, including the U.S., UK, Australia, France, Sweden, and Germany. A crew...
How to Watch ‘Love Island Games’ Series Premiere When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About ‘Love Island Games’ Series Premiere
On “Love Island Games,” the contestants who didn’t previously find love now get another chance. The new series features stars from all of the series within the franchise, including the U.S., UK, Australia, France, Sweden, and Germany. A crew...
- 11/1/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Love Island fan favorites from across the globe are returning to the franchise, ready to find love on the new series spinoff Love Island Games.
Peacock revealed the cast on Wednesday, which features Islanders from previous seasons and show versions, including the UK, USA, Australia, France, Sweden and Germany.
Maya Jama will host the series, with U.K. comedian Iain Stirling reprising his role as narrator and Maura Higgins returning as social ambassador.
Love Island Games, set in Fiji, will see the Islanders compete for another shot at love in a brand new format. They will be faced with both team and couple challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals and new competition twists.
Executive producer Simon Thomas previously told The Hollywood Reporter, “There are some little tweaks to that format — it’s going to feel like Love Island — but the things that we’ve changed and moved around,...
Peacock revealed the cast on Wednesday, which features Islanders from previous seasons and show versions, including the UK, USA, Australia, France, Sweden and Germany.
Maya Jama will host the series, with U.K. comedian Iain Stirling reprising his role as narrator and Maura Higgins returning as social ambassador.
Love Island Games, set in Fiji, will see the Islanders compete for another shot at love in a brand new format. They will be faced with both team and couple challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals and new competition twists.
Executive producer Simon Thomas previously told The Hollywood Reporter, “There are some little tweaks to that format — it’s going to feel like Love Island — but the things that we’ve changed and moved around,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Are you ready for a new chapter in the Love Island franchise?
Peacock is turning up the heat with the debut of Love Island Games, premiering November 1, exclusively on the streaming service.
The series brings faces from the U.S. and international iterations together as they compete in games.
But who's along for the ride?
Check out the cast below.
- Eyal Booker
- Georgia Steel
- Jack Fowler
- Megan Barton-Hanson
- Curtis Pritchard
- Mike Boateng
- Liberty Poole
- Toby Aromolaran
- Scott Van-der Sluis
- Kyra Green
- Ray Gantt
- Justine Ndiba
- Cely Vazquez
- Johnny Middlebrooks
- Carrington Rodriguez
- Deb Chubb
- Courtney Boerner
- Zeta Morrison
- Imani Wheeler
- Callum Hole
- Mitch Hibberd
- Tina Provis
- Jessica Losurdo
- Steph Blackos
- Lisa Celander
- Aurelia Lamprecht
Set in Fiji, the first season of Peacock’s Love Island...
Peacock is turning up the heat with the debut of Love Island Games, premiering November 1, exclusively on the streaming service.
The series brings faces from the U.S. and international iterations together as they compete in games.
But who's along for the ride?
Check out the cast below.
- Eyal Booker
- Georgia Steel
- Jack Fowler
- Megan Barton-Hanson
- Curtis Pritchard
- Mike Boateng
- Liberty Poole
- Toby Aromolaran
- Scott Van-der Sluis
- Kyra Green
- Ray Gantt
- Justine Ndiba
- Cely Vazquez
- Johnny Middlebrooks
- Carrington Rodriguez
- Deb Chubb
- Courtney Boerner
- Zeta Morrison
- Imani Wheeler
- Callum Hole
- Mitch Hibberd
- Tina Provis
- Jessica Losurdo
- Steph Blackos
- Lisa Celander
- Aurelia Lamprecht
Set in Fiji, the first season of Peacock’s Love Island...
- 10/4/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Love Island” is turning up the heat. For the first time ever, singles from the UK, USA, Australia, France, Sweden and Germany versions of the reality series will come together in Fiji for Peacock’s spinoff, “Love Island Games.” Premiering on Nov. 1 and streaming six nights a week, the Islanders will have a second chance on love, as they compete in a new format, faced with both team and couples’ challenges.
In true “Love Island” fashion, there will be eliminations, recoupling, dramatic new arrivals and competition twists and turns.
There are multiple former couples in the cast, including Cely Vazquez and Johnny Middlebrooks from USA’s Season 2 and Mitch Hibberd and Tina Provis from Australia’s Season 3 and 4.
Maya Jama will host while UK comedian Iain Stirling will narrate. Maura Higgins will return as social ambassador.
Meet the full cast below and watch a teaser here.
In true “Love Island” fashion, there will be eliminations, recoupling, dramatic new arrivals and competition twists and turns.
There are multiple former couples in the cast, including Cely Vazquez and Johnny Middlebrooks from USA’s Season 2 and Mitch Hibberd and Tina Provis from Australia’s Season 3 and 4.
Maya Jama will host while UK comedian Iain Stirling will narrate. Maura Higgins will return as social ambassador.
Meet the full cast below and watch a teaser here.
- 10/4/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:01 Pm, MTV will air Season 2, Episode 2 of “All Star Shore” titled “Puke & Rally.” In this episode, viewers can expect to see some unexpected twists and heated moments among the cast members.
Vinny and Tamaris lead an unexpected team on the Paradise Reward, which promises to bring both surprises and challenges. The dynamics among the contestants are sure to be put to the test.
Tempers flare when a team is blindsided by an Exile Game nomination, creating tension and drama within the group. This unexpected turn of events adds to the excitement of the episode.
In a romantic attempt, Vinny makes a move, but it doesn’t go as planned. His efforts to kindle a connection might result in some humorous moments.
“All Star Shore” is a reality TV series that features familiar faces from reality shows, and it often brings together individuals with strong personalities,...
Vinny and Tamaris lead an unexpected team on the Paradise Reward, which promises to bring both surprises and challenges. The dynamics among the contestants are sure to be put to the test.
Tempers flare when a team is blindsided by an Exile Game nomination, creating tension and drama within the group. This unexpected turn of events adds to the excitement of the episode.
In a romantic attempt, Vinny makes a move, but it doesn’t go as planned. His efforts to kindle a connection might result in some humorous moments.
“All Star Shore” is a reality TV series that features familiar faces from reality shows, and it often brings together individuals with strong personalities,...
- 9/23/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 11:01 Pm, MTV is set to premiere Season 2, Episode 1 of “All Star Shore” titled “Who’s Ready to Party?” This season features iconic reality stars from around the world coming together for the first-ever party competition show, hosted at the ultimate Shore house.
In this exciting competition, these reality stars will need to battle it out to remain in paradise and extend their epic vacation. The stakes are high, as the winners not only secure a cash prize but also earn global bragging rights.
Viewers can expect to see an intense and entertaining showdown as these all-star contestants bring their unique personalities and competitive spirits to the party-themed challenges. The show promises lots of fun, surprises, and, of course, plenty of drama.
Tune in to MTV on September 21, 2023, at 11:01 Pm, to catch the premiere of “All Star Shore” Season 2, Episode 1, “Who’s Ready to Party?...
In this exciting competition, these reality stars will need to battle it out to remain in paradise and extend their epic vacation. The stakes are high, as the winners not only secure a cash prize but also earn global bragging rights.
Viewers can expect to see an intense and entertaining showdown as these all-star contestants bring their unique personalities and competitive spirits to the party-themed challenges. The show promises lots of fun, surprises, and, of course, plenty of drama.
Tune in to MTV on September 21, 2023, at 11:01 Pm, to catch the premiere of “All Star Shore” Season 2, Episode 1, “Who’s Ready to Party?...
- 9/17/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 will be here before fans know it, and future viewers can’t wait to see who returns to the series. The show is known for bringing rookies and veterans together to compete for the big money. But this season, it looks like most of the cast members are newer to the show. Here are The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the upcoming cast.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the official cast listing.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ veterans Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Nany González | Keith Mayhew/Sopa Images/LightRocket via Getty Images ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Here’s the official cast listing
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the cast are here. According to spoiler gurus PinkRose and GamerVev, the new theme is “New Blood,” meaning most of the cast members have only competed on the show for a few seasons or fewer, and zero veterans will compete.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the official cast listing.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ veterans Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio and Nany González | Keith Mayhew/Sopa Images/LightRocket via Getty Images ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Here’s the official cast listing
The Challenge Season 39 spoilers regarding the cast are here. According to spoiler gurus PinkRose and GamerVev, the new theme is “New Blood,” meaning most of the cast members have only competed on the show for a few seasons or fewer, and zero veterans will compete.
- 6/4/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, didn’t get much screen time in Ride or Dies and appeared to stay under the radar. Therefore, some fans believed he switched up his gameplay. However, Bananas thinks he was “shadow-banned” as he claims he incorporated his usual antics in season 38.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio thinks he was ‘shadow-banned’ in ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’
Despite having a showmance and placing second in The Challenge: Ride or Dies, winningest competitor Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s lone storyline revolved around him wanting to get the win for ex and close friend Nany González. Additionally, it seemed as though the cast forgot about Bananas, who is usually a main target, as he appeared to lay low this season and purposefully didn’t win challenges to avoid having to nominate four teams for elimination.
However, the seven-champ insisted he stirred the pot as usual during the season but...
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio thinks he was ‘shadow-banned’ in ‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’
Despite having a showmance and placing second in The Challenge: Ride or Dies, winningest competitor Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s lone storyline revolved around him wanting to get the win for ex and close friend Nany González. Additionally, it seemed as though the cast forgot about Bananas, who is usually a main target, as he appeared to lay low this season and purposefully didn’t win challenges to avoid having to nominate four teams for elimination.
However, the seven-champ insisted he stirred the pot as usual during the season but...
- 4/1/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 reunion is almost over, and part one showed a lot of conflict between cat members. Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio barely lost the season with Nany González by his side. Nurys Mateo asked Johnny who he thinks the “messiest person” at the reunion will be. Here’s what he said.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio from ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 reunion part 1 shows conflict between several cast members
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 reunion allows the cast members to come together and discuss everything that went down between them in the house. And there was plenty of fighting in part one of the reunion.
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira passionately discussed the issues they had during the final. Jordan hoped to verbally push Aneesa to work through her pain, but Aneesa didn’t appreciate Jordan’s attitude. Additionally, Jordan and his ex,...
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio from ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV ‘The Challenge’ Season 38 reunion part 1 shows conflict between several cast members
MTV’s The Challenge Season 38 reunion allows the cast members to come together and discuss everything that went down between them in the house. And there was plenty of fighting in part one of the reunion.
Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira passionately discussed the issues they had during the final. Jordan hoped to verbally push Aneesa to work through her pain, but Aneesa didn’t appreciate Jordan’s attitude. Additionally, Jordan and his ex,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Newcomers Horacio Gutiérrez and Olivia Kaiser delivered an impressive performance as a rookie-rookie pair in The Challenge: Ride or Dies. He tied the record with elimination wins, and they stood a chance to win had Olivia not suffered a freak accident. Are they the best rookie duo to compete in The Challenge? These three performances also have an argument.
Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez are one of the best rookie duos to compete in ‘The Challenge’
Soccer star and Exatlón Estados Unidos finalist Horacio Gutiérrez and Love Island USA winner Olivia Kaiser debuted on The Challenge: Ride or Dies as replacements for siblings Kaycee and Kenny Clark. They immediately found themselves nominated and got blindsided into elimination when Jay Starrett and Michele Fitzgerald reneged on their agreement to save them at the draw.
However, the house wanted their opponents Turbo Çamkıran and Tamara Alfaro gone and helped the rookies defeat the couple.
Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez are one of the best rookie duos to compete in ‘The Challenge’
Soccer star and Exatlón Estados Unidos finalist Horacio Gutiérrez and Love Island USA winner Olivia Kaiser debuted on The Challenge: Ride or Dies as replacements for siblings Kaycee and Kenny Clark. They immediately found themselves nominated and got blindsided into elimination when Jay Starrett and Michele Fitzgerald reneged on their agreement to save them at the draw.
However, the house wanted their opponents Turbo Çamkıran and Tamara Alfaro gone and helped the rookies defeat the couple.
- 2/26/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge stars Olivia Kaiser and Nelson Thomas hit it off during season 38’s Ride or Dies and appeared as a strong couple, even though he indirectly threw her into elimination. However, Olivia connected with another competitor before her fling with Nelson.
Olivia Kaiser initially hit it off with Jay Starrett during ‘The Challenge 38’
Rookie Olivia Kaiser and veteran Nelson Thomas nearly dated while competing in The Challenge: Ride or Dies until his elimination when the game turned into teams.
However, before hitting it off with Nelson, she connected with another player, three-time competitor Jay Starrett.
Okaaay Olivia ? that's the spirit #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/v6YWe7QU5l
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
After initially refusing to name him during her interview on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Olivia opened up about the unaired love triangle in her appearance on co-star and seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s podcast,...
Olivia Kaiser initially hit it off with Jay Starrett during ‘The Challenge 38’
Rookie Olivia Kaiser and veteran Nelson Thomas nearly dated while competing in The Challenge: Ride or Dies until his elimination when the game turned into teams.
However, before hitting it off with Nelson, she connected with another player, three-time competitor Jay Starrett.
Okaaay Olivia ? that's the spirit #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/v6YWe7QU5l
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
After initially refusing to name him during her interview on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Olivia opened up about the unaired love triangle in her appearance on co-star and seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s podcast,...
- 2/5/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It appeared as though rookies Horacio Gutiérrez and Olivia Kaiser would run away with the win in The Challenge: Ride or Dies until a freak accident resulted in their disqualification. Following their exit, he thanked her for making him a “better person.”
Olivia Kaiser cut her finger during the finals in ‘The Challenge 38’
Rookies Horacio Gutiérrez and Olivia Kaiser survived a total of five eliminations on their way to the finals, where the newcomers seemed poised to win the final.
After finishing the 100-kilometer trek on a stationary bike first, giving them the most time to set up camp, they tackled the second day.
None of us were expecting this ? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/6XbtTsNcDg
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
Olivia deeply cut her finger when the two threw bolas at the first checkpoint, which required medical attention.
Even so, she continued until they reached the third station in second place,...
Olivia Kaiser cut her finger during the finals in ‘The Challenge 38’
Rookies Horacio Gutiérrez and Olivia Kaiser survived a total of five eliminations on their way to the finals, where the newcomers seemed poised to win the final.
After finishing the 100-kilometer trek on a stationary bike first, giving them the most time to set up camp, they tackled the second day.
None of us were expecting this ? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/6XbtTsNcDg
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
Olivia deeply cut her finger when the two threw bolas at the first checkpoint, which required medical attention.
Even so, she continued until they reached the third station in second place,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge rookie Olivia Kaiser and teammate Horacio Gutiérrez had the potential to take home the win during their first go-around until a freak accident disqualified them from the game. Following her elimination, Olivia revealed the incident broke her face in five places.
Olivia Kaiser broke her face in five places during ‘The Challenge 38’ final
Rookies Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez started the finals off in a good position as they finished cycling for 100 kilometers first, giving them the most time to set up camp and sleep.
However, during their first checkpoint, Olivia cut part of her finger while throwing the bolas, requiring medical attention. She continued competing, and the two advanced to the third checkpoint in second place.
None of us were expecting this ? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/6XbtTsNcDg
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
When the newcomer attempted to shoot a golf ball at a target, it reversed and hit her in the face,...
Olivia Kaiser broke her face in five places during ‘The Challenge 38’ final
Rookies Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez started the finals off in a good position as they finished cycling for 100 kilometers first, giving them the most time to set up camp and sleep.
However, during their first checkpoint, Olivia cut part of her finger while throwing the bolas, requiring medical attention. She continued competing, and the two advanced to the third checkpoint in second place.
None of us were expecting this ? #TheChallenge38 pic.twitter.com/6XbtTsNcDg
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) February 2, 2023
When the newcomer attempted to shoot a golf ball at a target, it reversed and hit her in the face,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge star Tori Deal briefly moved on with castmate Fessy Shafaat after her breakup with Jordan Wiseley. All three returned for season 38’s Ride or Dies, where Jordan began pursuing rookie Nurys Mateo in front of his ex. Tori recently admitted she thinks the romance was his “response” to her now-infamous trip to Turks and Caicos with Fessy.
Jordan Wiseley moved on with Nurys Mateo in front of ex Tori Deal during ‘The Challenge 38’
Three-time champ Jordan Wiseley and veteran Tori Deal hadn’t talked much since their late 2020 breakup before unexpectedly reuniting in season 38’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies.
After an emotional conversation after his entrance, they cuddled in the same bed, giving some viewers hope the two would work it out.
I spy a love triangle on the horizon ?
Watch as Tori, Jordan, and Nurys wrestle with their emotions when an all-new episode of #TheChallenge38 airs tomorrow at 8p on @mtv!
Jordan Wiseley moved on with Nurys Mateo in front of ex Tori Deal during ‘The Challenge 38’
Three-time champ Jordan Wiseley and veteran Tori Deal hadn’t talked much since their late 2020 breakup before unexpectedly reuniting in season 38’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies.
After an emotional conversation after his entrance, they cuddled in the same bed, giving some viewers hope the two would work it out.
I spy a love triangle on the horizon ?
Watch as Tori, Jordan, and Nurys wrestle with their emotions when an all-new episode of #TheChallenge38 airs tomorrow at 8p on @mtv!
- 1/29/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ravyn Rochelle debuts as a rookie competitor in MTV’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies. Pic credit: MTV
The Challenge: Ride or Dies features familiar faces and new competitors coming to the playing field in what some consider America’s fifth major sport.
Former champions Johnny Bananas, Laurel Stucky, Jordan Wiseley, and Veronica Portillo will be among the returning veteran stars.
Only one of last season’s rookies will return to compete, as Survivor USA star Michele Fitzgerald attempts to get further in the game than her first attempt.
Meanwhile, a new group of rookies will be hungry to make names for themselves in The Challenge history books, including Ravyn Rochelle.
She may not necessarily have the reality TV background that others do, but she appears to be a fierce competitor who manifested becoming part of the show into her reality. Now she’ll try to make Challenge champion part of that reality.
The Challenge: Ride or Dies features familiar faces and new competitors coming to the playing field in what some consider America’s fifth major sport.
Former champions Johnny Bananas, Laurel Stucky, Jordan Wiseley, and Veronica Portillo will be among the returning veteran stars.
Only one of last season’s rookies will return to compete, as Survivor USA star Michele Fitzgerald attempts to get further in the game than her first attempt.
Meanwhile, a new group of rookies will be hungry to make names for themselves in The Challenge history books, including Ravyn Rochelle.
She may not necessarily have the reality TV background that others do, but she appears to be a fierce competitor who manifested becoming part of the show into her reality. Now she’ll try to make Challenge champion part of that reality.
- 9/26/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Reality TV star Nurys Mateo debuts in The Challenge: Ride or Dies season. Pic credit: MTV
Fans of MTV’s competition franchise, The Challenge, will see Nurys Mateo on The Challenge: Ride or Dies as she makes her rookie debut.
She’s part of an exciting rookie class that includes popular cast members’ significant others, family members, and close friends.
While some rookies have little or no reality TV experience, Nurys brings a background to the show that includes several previous appearances on MTV.
And even though she’s among the newcomers in Season 38, she has the advantage of competing alongside a seasoned veteran during the show.
Viewers will be watching to see if she and her partner have what it takes to reach Tj Lavin’s final and win the big prize money for which The Challenge has become known.
Here are more details about Nurys on The Challenge,...
Fans of MTV’s competition franchise, The Challenge, will see Nurys Mateo on The Challenge: Ride or Dies as she makes her rookie debut.
She’s part of an exciting rookie class that includes popular cast members’ significant others, family members, and close friends.
While some rookies have little or no reality TV experience, Nurys brings a background to the show that includes several previous appearances on MTV.
And even though she’s among the newcomers in Season 38, she has the advantage of competing alongside a seasoned veteran during the show.
Viewers will be watching to see if she and her partner have what it takes to reach Tj Lavin’s final and win the big prize money for which The Challenge has become known.
Here are more details about Nurys on The Challenge,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Johnny Middlebrooks appears among rookies in MTV’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies. Pic credit: MTV
Viewers will see Johnny Middlebrooks on The Challenge: Ride or Dies, where he’s amongst rookie competitors trying to win big money.
He’ll have a teammate along for the ride, but as rookies, they’ll need to figure out a way to ensure their safety in the game, based on recent seasons.
Viewers have mostly seen the veteran stars of MTV’s show pick off the rookies systematically to ensure only vets reach the final.
However, Johnny may have gained some valuable insight from other Challenge competitors who appeared in recent seasons of the show or its CBS spinoff.
Additionally, he could have an ally amongst his Season 38 castmates, with newcomer Olivia Kaiser part of the MTV competition show.
Here are more details about the reality TV star and Challenge newcomer, including where...
Viewers will see Johnny Middlebrooks on The Challenge: Ride or Dies, where he’s amongst rookie competitors trying to win big money.
He’ll have a teammate along for the ride, but as rookies, they’ll need to figure out a way to ensure their safety in the game, based on recent seasons.
Viewers have mostly seen the veteran stars of MTV’s show pick off the rookies systematically to ensure only vets reach the final.
However, Johnny may have gained some valuable insight from other Challenge competitors who appeared in recent seasons of the show or its CBS spinoff.
Additionally, he could have an ally amongst his Season 38 castmates, with newcomer Olivia Kaiser part of the MTV competition show.
Here are more details about the reality TV star and Challenge newcomer, including where...
- 9/21/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Love Island star Olivia Kaiser appears as a rookie competitor in MTV’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies. Pic credit: MTV
With The Challenge: Ride or Dies, viewers will see returning veterans and a new group of rookies competing to win Tj Lavin’s final.
Among those newcomers will be Olivia Kaiser, making her debut on The Challenge after appearing on another popular reality TV show.
Olivia was also nearly part of another version of The Challenge, serving as an alternate cast member, but ultimately didn’t participate.
However, she gets a more significant opportunity as she’ll appear in MTV’s flagship show instead, with more money up for grabs.
She’ll have to navigate the difficult aspects of the competition show, including daily challenges, potential eliminations, and the game’s politics. However, she’ll have a teammate working with her.
Here are more details about Olivia’s background...
With The Challenge: Ride or Dies, viewers will see returning veterans and a new group of rookies competing to win Tj Lavin’s final.
Among those newcomers will be Olivia Kaiser, making her debut on The Challenge after appearing on another popular reality TV show.
Olivia was also nearly part of another version of The Challenge, serving as an alternate cast member, but ultimately didn’t participate.
However, she gets a more significant opportunity as she’ll appear in MTV’s flagship show instead, with more money up for grabs.
She’ll have to navigate the difficult aspects of the competition show, including daily challenges, potential eliminations, and the game’s politics. However, she’ll have a teammate working with her.
Here are more details about Olivia’s background...
- 9/21/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Challenge returns to MTV next month with a brand new format.
The hit reality series' 38th season is titled "Ride or Dies," and premieres Wednesday, October 12 at 8/7c.
The Challenge Season 38 features a mix of old and new cast members, including the return of Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio.
The duos this season team up “as they navigate the weekly mental and physical warfare together for their share of one million dollars,” the logline reads.
“These relationships will be put to the ultimate test as their teamwork, loyalty and trust will be challenged every step of the way. In this game, it all comes down to who you trust and who has your back, because this season of The Challenge will either break bonds or tie two competitors together for life," MTV teases.
The cast list is as follows:
Amber Borzotra
Chauncey Palmer
Nam Vo
Emmy Russ
Devin Walker
Tori Deal...
The hit reality series' 38th season is titled "Ride or Dies," and premieres Wednesday, October 12 at 8/7c.
The Challenge Season 38 features a mix of old and new cast members, including the return of Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio.
The duos this season team up “as they navigate the weekly mental and physical warfare together for their share of one million dollars,” the logline reads.
“These relationships will be put to the ultimate test as their teamwork, loyalty and trust will be challenged every step of the way. In this game, it all comes down to who you trust and who has your back, because this season of The Challenge will either break bonds or tie two competitors together for life," MTV teases.
The cast list is as follows:
Amber Borzotra
Chauncey Palmer
Nam Vo
Emmy Russ
Devin Walker
Tori Deal...
- 9/15/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
MTV has been witness to parties on shores across the world. And now, they’re bringing together the most iconic faces from each for “All Star Shore.”
In a trailer released on Monday, the fan favorites from “Jersey Shore,” “Geordie Shore,” “Acapulco Shore” and “Rio Shore” gather on the beach for the party competition series — and they are joined by familiar faces from some other beloved reality series like “Love Is Blind,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Bachelor in Paradise.”
The ultimate party is on as the drinks immediately start to flow and the shenanigans begin. But it’s not all just fun and games. There’s also a competition element to the new series — and the reality stars are shocked to learn they are about to go from friends to competitors.
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In a trailer released on Monday, the fan favorites from “Jersey Shore,” “Geordie Shore,” “Acapulco Shore” and “Rio Shore” gather on the beach for the party competition series — and they are joined by familiar faces from some other beloved reality series like “Love Is Blind,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Bachelor in Paradise.”
The ultimate party is on as the drinks immediately start to flow and the shenanigans begin. But it’s not all just fun and games. There’s also a competition element to the new series — and the reality stars are shocked to learn they are about to go from friends to competitors.
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Bethenny Frankel to Receive MTV’s Reality Royalty Award
They’ll have to face each other in...
- 6/13/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
All Star Shore is coming to Paramount+ later this month. The streaming service has announced the cast of 14 reality stars set to compete in the new competition series. They are Angelina Pivarnick, Bethan Kershaw, Blake Horstmann, Chloe Ferry, Giannina Gibelli, James Tindale, Joey Essex, Johnny Middlebrooks, Karime Pindter, Luis "Potro" Caballero, Marina Gregory, Ricardo Salusse, Trina Njoroge, and Vanessa "Vanjie" Mateo.
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- 6/5/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The next big reality competition series coming to Paramount+ is essentially Jersey Shore meets Love Island meets RuPaul’s Drag Race meets… so much alcohol.
Premiering on Wednesday, June 29, All Star Shore will pit 14 international reality stars against one another for a brutal “party competition series,” featuring challenges like “Party Pong” and “Shots and Found.”
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Premiering on Wednesday, June 29, All Star Shore will pit 14 international reality stars against one another for a brutal “party competition series,” featuring challenges like “Party Pong” and “Shots and Found.”
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- 6/3/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
For the first time, stars of multiple reality shows on numerous networks are coming together for a new competition series. “All Star Shore,” produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, is set to premiere on Paramount+ on June 29.
The show includes cast members from ABC’s Bachelor Nation, Netflix’s “Love Is Blind,” MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” “Geordie Shore,” “Acapulco Shore” and “Rio Shore;” VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and CBS-turned-Peacock’s “Love Island.”
The cast will live “at the ultimate shore hose” in the Canary Islands and compete in party-style challenges, including “Party Pong” and “Shots and Found,” battling for a cash prize.
The show is the just one way Paramount+ is expanding its reality TV lineup. In February, the streaming service where “The Challenge: All Stars” and “The Real World Homecoming” live, announced that multiple more seasons of “The Challenge” are coming, including spinoffs in Argentina, Australia and the U.
The show includes cast members from ABC’s Bachelor Nation, Netflix’s “Love Is Blind,” MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” “Geordie Shore,” “Acapulco Shore” and “Rio Shore;” VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and CBS-turned-Peacock’s “Love Island.”
The cast will live “at the ultimate shore hose” in the Canary Islands and compete in party-style challenges, including “Party Pong” and “Shots and Found,” battling for a cash prize.
The show is the just one way Paramount+ is expanding its reality TV lineup. In February, the streaming service where “The Challenge: All Stars” and “The Real World Homecoming” live, announced that multiple more seasons of “The Challenge” are coming, including spinoffs in Argentina, Australia and the U.
- 6/3/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
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