Every fan of MTV’s The Challenge knows that it takes an impressive amount of skill, determination, and luck to win the competition. Given the number of people who get close to winning the competition every season, it is no surprise that some contestants might have to try multiple times before hitting that jackpot.
While each season has produced winners who have gone on to earn quite a lot of money, some top contenders who have never actually won are doing pretty great for themselves financially. Here are the richest cast members from the show who have never won.
10 Faysal 'Fessy' Shafaat - $500,000
If we’re talking about Challenger's with CT's status, Fessy might not exactly be on the list, but his size and agility make up for what he lacks in popularity. Under normal circumstances, it would be pretty difficult to reach any final without an elimination, however, for Fessy, his chances of success are pretty high. Off The Challenge, Fessy is also a successful reality star and has been estimated to be worth $500,000.
9 Natalie Anderson - $750,000
This might be a little unusual because not only is Anderson new to MTV’s The Challenge universe, she was also disqualified early in the show due to a medical emergency. However, based on her performance while she was on the show, it is more than likely that she’ll get to win a final eventually if she becomes a show regular. From her athleticism to her intellect, Natalie has shown all the qualities that the previous winners have, and she didn’t apply this to The Challenge alone. The reality television competitor has also appeared on The Amazing Race and Survivor: San Juan del Sur, going on to with Survivor. Currently, Anderson has a net worth that sits at $1.2 million which she earned from reality television.
8 Kaycee Clark - $1 Million
In general, Kaycee Clark hasn’t exactly been consistent with The Challenge, however, for the times that she has been on the show, she has shown without a doubt that she has what it takes to win. While she is a top contender, she has managed to stay under the radar, and this will probably land her a big win soon. Besides The Challenge, Clark has been on other reality shows, one of which includes Big Brother, which she won, and she has also been able to amass a net worth of $1 million.
7 Devin Walker - $1.5 Million
Taking one look at Devin Walker’s time on the show, it is obvious that his skillset goes beyond the physical aspects of the game, as he has also repeatedly crushed the psychological and intellectual aspects. In particular, he knows how to get under the skins of other players to get a reaction. While this has helped him get to the finals several times, it hasn’t won him the prize. Walker’s career in the arts has been working really well, as he currently has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
6 Tori Deal - $1.5 Million
Even though Tori Deal has earned a spot as one of the toughest cast members on The Challenge, like many of the previous winners, Deal has shown that she'll be winning the show any day now. Among her long list of qualities, Deal is one of the toughest people on the show. That quality has extended beyond the show as it has also earned her a life of glamour and put her net worth at $1.5 million.
While Deal was on the show, fans really got to see her personality. The star showed that whatever she’s good at there’s probably only a handful of people as good as her in that aspect, and what she’s bad at is probably going to be a major weakness for her, which has been proven to have prevented her from winning a final. Deal isn't exactly the most strategic player, but if she can team up with someone who has that quality, she will definitely have a bigger shot at winning.
5 Kyle Christie - $2 Million
Kyle Christie is pretty different from most players who have been on The Challenge. Somehow, the star managed to devise a strategy to beat most of the hurdles in the competition. However, his skill and strategy haven’t been able to land him that top spot as Challenge Champion. In the entertainment industry, things have been moving on well for him as he currently has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
4 Kam Williams - $5 Million
The fact that Kam Williams hasn’t won so far is a puzzle for everyone who's been following The Challenge. In addition to hacking the game and discovering a way to control it in her favor, Williams also appears to have no weaknesses. However, one of her greatest virtues is her persistence, which will most likely pay off one of these days. Apart from being successful as a reality star, Williams is also listed as one of YouTube's most popular channels. She currently has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
3 Nelson Thomas - $10 Million
Nelson Thomas has put on quite the show for The Challenge fans over the years with his relentless performances each season which have constantly taken him close to the finish line. From Thomas’ demonstration in the "Hall Brawl" against Fessy, it’s obvious the star has a huge drive and an unstoppable heart which will probably win him the big prize someday.
However, to achieve this, he will need to partner with someone strategic and good with puzzles, as those have been proven to be his points of weakness. Based on the numbers in Thomas’ finances, he is doing very well. The star has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
2 Leroy Garrett - $16 Million
Considering how close Garrett has been to winning in the past, it was surprising to everyone that he didn’t win Double Agents. However, it seems the star wasn’t exactly bothered as he announced that it was going to be his final season. Garrett stated, "Coming into this game, I need to make very smart power moves that may upset some other people," he added. "Seasons before, I always thought about other people's feelings this season. I really don't care, because this is my last and final season and I really want to get this win." Outside of the show, Garrett has been doing very well, as his career has been able to earn him an estimated net worth of $16 million.
1 Jay Starrett - $900 Million
In the early installments of The Challenge, Jay Starrett proved that he was capable of great things and him beating CT in elimination and then moving on to win the mini-final Challenge on Double Agents with Theresa proved just that. While his athleticism is the exact kind of quality that lands the grand prize on The Challenge, it, and his appearances on several other reality shows, including Survivor and Ex On The Beach, have helped him reach the financial milestone of having a $900 million net worth.
