The Challengeseason 41 is bringing veteran competitors into a season filled with new threats, andthose familiar reality TV competitors may be new to the game, but they’re going to change it forever. The new threats ofThe Challengeseason 41include reality TV stars and competitors from around the entertainment industry who are ready to dethrone the veteran Challengers.
While some have been familiar withThe Challengein the past,none of the new threats have competed on a season before. Bringing in fresh blood from shows all around the reality TV space likeSurvivor, Big Brother, Love Island USA,and international series,the Challengers are ready to make their markon the long-running show with high-intensity competition.
Though some of the new players may be new toThe Challengeviewers, most are likely familiar faces from other reality TV competition shows.Several of the new competitors are looking to change the gameand help create a new generation ofChallengeviewers. The familiar faces of the seasonpairing up with veterans ofThe Challengeworldis going to make for an exciting competition.
America Lopez
Big Brother 25
Although she wasn’t able to make it to the end onBig Brother25, America Lopez is trying her hand at The Challenge as a new threat. Throughout her time onBig Brother, America was a social player who became known for the showmance she was in rather than the moves she was attempting to orchestrate.America’s strategy was sound, but circumstances were against her.
ABBsuperfan, America knew the game, but had a hard time putting that knowledge into practice as the rest of the house was moving out of her control. After taking some time away from reality TV,America’s returning toThe Challengewith a new level of knowledge for the showand a different handle on social strategy.
Blue Kim
Another social player fromBig Brother25,Blue Kim had a different grasp of the gamethan America did in the house. While the pair attempted to work together, they were being pulled in completely different directions by other factors in the game which led to more of a frenemy relationship than a friendship. Blue went out just ahead of America in the game, taking seventh place.
WhileBlue’s social game is what kept her in the mix onBig Brothermost of the time, she was also the only woman of the season to win a Power Of Veto competition. Blue may not have been the most physical competitor, but coming intoThe Challenge, she appears to have worked on her fitness to get ready to take on the new competition.
Cedric Hodges
Big Brother 26
Cedric Hodges was a popular cast member onBig Brother26, even though he only made it to the fourth week of the competition. WhileCedric was one of first houseguests to win the Head Of Household title, his decision to volunteer himself for the nomination block cost him his life in theBBgame. Cedric had social and physical prowess, but was too loyal.
Throughout his time onBig Brother, Cedric knew how to develop relationships and use them to his advantage, making allies that were willing to stick up for him throughout the first weeks of the game. With a renewed sense of understanding of social strategy after his first reality TV appearance,Cedric should find more success onThe Challengeseason 41.
Dee Valladares
Survivor 45
Asthe winner ofSurvivor45and an upcoming castaway on the milestoneSurvivor50,Dee Valladares had a huge target on her backcoming intoThe Challenge.Known for her social prowess, Dee’s strategy onSurvivormay serve her onThe Challenge,too. Using her manipulation tactics to her advantage, Dee’s proven she knows how to get what she wants.
Dee’s time onSurvivorthus far has proven that she can withstand other social strategistsand outplay them, but it’s possible that the veterans onThe Challengeare playing a game she’s less familiar with. Although it may not be the game she’s used to, Dee’s appearance onThe Challengeseason 41 is certain to be an unforgettable one.
Izzy Fairthorne
Too Hot To Handle Season 3
AlthoughIzzy Fairthorneis better known for her appearances on shows likeToo Hot To HandleandPerfect Match,her time on the reality TV dating shows may be something that helps herduring her time onThe Challenge. As a cast member ofToo Hot To Handleseason 3, Izzy got the chance to show viewers one side of her personality.
Coming intoPerfect Matchseason 1, Izzy clearly wasn’t sure what to expect, but she took on the new journey with excitement. Now,moving into an entirely new realm onThe Challenge, Izzy’s going to be able to show off the more physical side of her abilities as she truly plays the game. Ready to take on the competition,Izzy could be a threat.
Leonardo Dionicio
Love Island USA Season 5
Leonardo Dionicio was known for his playboy reputation onLove Island USAseason 5, which brought him a fair amount of attention from viewers. While the attention he got wasn’t always positive, Leonardo took things in stride once he left the villa. While his relationships with Kassy Castillo and Johnnie Garcia were a huge part of the season,Leo moved on after the show.
AfterLove Island USAseason 5, Leo took time to head back to his daily life and get ready for his next opportunity. Working on his fitness,Leo seems like he’s ready for the competitionwhen it comes to the new series. As a new threat, Leo’s physicality could be a huge benefit to his game, or it could be his downfall onThe Challenge.
The Challengeseason 41 premieres on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. EDT on MTV, with a launch special airing Wednesday, July 23.
