It is time everyone favorite twice a year sporting sensation-- MTV The Challenge!  This season will debut on August 11, 2021 at 7:00 CST on MTV.  The Challenge was filmed in Croatia and has a cast of 15 veteran challengers and 19 rookie challengers.

 

The previous two seasons of The Challenge were filmed in bunkers and had very little to do outdoors because of the global pandemic- COVID_19.  Now the socialization aspect is back to what long time The Challenge watchers are used to know.  So that means there will be more alcohol and more drama.

But don't misunderstand me when I don't talk about the athleticism of these challengers first. The things these people put their bodies through is incredible.  The are definitely athletes-- that is why The Challenge has been called the 5th major sport in the United States.

WHO IS ON THE CHALLENGE?

Well, like we mentioned, there are 34 Challengers and for the first time the Rookies out number the Veterans.  The large cast is not the largest cast in Challenge history-- that honor goes to Season 6 and 9.  This season is tied for 2nd for the largest number of participants.

The 15 veterans are made up of mostly common names to the Challenge watchers-- people like C.T., Cory, Nelson, Devin, Kyle, Josh, Fessy, Anessa, Nany, Tori, and Ashley.  Just to name a few.

The Rookies have some promising talent coming out from there side... take a look.

And of course there is T.J. Lavin who is back for his 12th season hosting The Challenge.

 I LOVE MTV THE CHALLENGE.  WHERE CAN I GET MORE OF IT?

Glad that you asked that question.  Every week, I will be lucky enough to be a co-host podcast, The Final Alliance, with my friend and fellow Challenge enthusiast, Sarah Klinger.  We recently filmed and recorded the first episode-- EPISODE 00- the preview episode.

Also, we started a MTV Fantasy League go to this LINK and sign up.  Just enter your team name and then click "Join League"

This is the Final Alliance Podcast league.  You draft 10 players once and set your lineup each week.  It will take you less than 5 minutes to set up.

You can also play against The Challenge fans all over the world at the Official MTV Fantasy League, too.  CLICK HERE TO START

You should be all set up to watch the first episode on Wednesday August 11th but before you get settled in on all of that-- go follow THE FINAL ALLIANCE PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!

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AND I LEAVE YOU THIS-- WHEN IN DOUBT ASK YOURSELF, "WHAT WOULD BANANAS DO?"

 

 

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