The Challenge: Vendettas

The Challenge: Vendettas is the 31st season of the popular reality competition show, The Challenge. The series features former cast members from various reality shows competing against each other for a cash prize and the title of Ultimate Challenge Champion. However, unlike previous seasons, The Challenge: Vendettas has a twist – each contestant will be partnered with their biggest rival from a previous season, creating an explosive dynamic within the game.

The season premiered on January 2, 2018, and features 28 contestants, including veterans such as Johnny Bananas, CT Tamburello, and Cara Maria Sorbello, as well as rookies from the reality shows, Big Brother and Ex on the Beach. The cast members are divided into two teams: The Troika and The Redemption House, with the Troika having the power to vote their competitors into elimination rounds.

The first episode set the tone for the entire season, as contestants were shocked to find out they would be competing with and against their enemies. The intense rivalry between veterans Johnny Bananas and Tony Raines was highlighted, with Bananas referring to Tony as his biggest vendetta. This tension continued to escalate throughout the season, with the two constantly clashing and trying to outdo each other.

The Redemption House is a new twist introduced this season, where eliminated contestants have a chance to get back into the game. They must complete various challenges and wait for their chance to compete against the current competitors in a Redemption Challenge. The winner of the Redemption Challenge earns a spot back in the game, causing even more drama and chaos as the alliances and rivalries shift.

Another major controversy this season was the elimination of fan-favorite, Leroy Garrett, by rookie Joss Mooney. The two had begun a strong friendship during the season, but when Joss was voted into the Troika, he saw it as an opportunity to take out a strong competitor, even if it meant going against his friend. This decision caused tension within the house and stirred up a vendetta between Joss and fellow rookie Kyle Christie.

One of the most notable moments of the season was when Vendettas host, TJ Lavin, surprised the contestants with a mid-season twist. He announced that the teams would no longer be competing in pairs, but as individuals. This resulted in many alliances and friendships being put to the test as competitors were forced to turn on their partners to secure their spot in the game.

In the end, the final challenge came down to veteran competitors Johnny Bananas and Cara Maria Sorbello, who had a longstanding vendetta against each other. Ultimately, Johnny took home the victory, making it his sixth win on The Challenge.

The Challenge: Vendettas proved to be one of the most explosive and drama-filled seasons yet. With intense rivalries, unexpected twists, and constant backstabbing, the contestants were pushed to their limits both physically and mentally. Fans were kept on the edge of their seats as alliances formed and crumbled, and old vendettas were reignited. This season proved that on The Challenge, the drama and competition will always be at an all-time high.