Audiences were introduced to the world of reality TV show The Challenge for the first time in June 1998. The series was initially born out of two similar reality shows on the channel, namely The Real World and Road Rules.In the ensuing two and a half decades, The Challenge series has gone on to broadcast 505 episodes in a total of 37 seasons on MTV. The most recent of those was titled Spies, Lies & Allies and aired between September and December 2021.A new iteration of the show is scheduled to arrive soon on CBS, going by the title The Challenge: USA. Here is everything we know about the new season and how it differs from previous versions.
8 What Is The Usual Premise Of The Challenge?
The concept of The Challenge involves a collection of alumni from various other reality TV shows, who are brought together to compete for a cash prize, through a number of extreme challenges.
Some of the most famous OGs from the show over the years include names like Chris "CT" Tamburello, Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio, and Aneesa Ferreira. The Challenge has itself given way to a number of spin-offs, including Champs vs. Stars and The Challenge: All Stars.
7 What Is The New Challenge Season About?
An online synopsis of The Challenge USA reads: "For the first time in Challenge history, reality titans from the CBS universe will compete in the most unpredictable and demanding game of their lives. With an ever-changing game, players will be in a constant state of paranoia, unable to trust anyone but themselves."
Participants have been picked from the CBS shows Big Brother, Survivor, Love Island, and The Amazing Race.
6 When Is The Challenge: USA Set To Premiere?
It won't be too long before aficionados of The Challenge can catch the new season of the show.
In a post on social media, CBS revealed the details of the upcoming episodes, saying: "Are you up for @thechallenge? We couldn’t be more excited to have some of our favorite CBS reality alums joining #TheChallengeUSA! Don’t miss all the familiar faces and action Wednesday, July 6 on CBS."
5 Who Are The Contestants On The Challenge: USA?
The new season of The Challenge is set to feature a total of 28 contestants. There will be some very familiar names and faces returning to our screens. Some of these include Tyson Apostol from Survivor: Tocantins, Cayla Platt from The Amazing Race, and Cely Vazquez from Love Island 2.
Ben Driebergen (Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers), Danny McCray (Survivor 41), will also feature, as will Big Brother alums Alyssa Lopez, Derek Xiao and Kyland Young.
4 What Prize Will The Victors Of The Challenge: USA Win?
The total cash prize pot for The Challenge: USA will be $500,000. Contestants will start with individual bank accounts credited with $1,000 each. They will be able to add on to their stash by winning various challenges towards ultimate victory.
The eventual winners will also get the opportunity to feature in The Challenge: War of Worlds, a global championship against players from versions of the same game from Argentina, Australia and the UK.
3 Will The Challenge: USA Become An Independent Show?
It is not uncommon for Challenge producers to come up with unique concepts for individual seasons, but keep those new elements within the framework of the main show.
Although there is no confirmation whether this will be the case with The Challenge: USA or not, there have been suggestions that it could morph into a regular show on its own standing. The fact that the season will be airing on a different network reinforces this idea, as well.
2 What Happened In The Last Season Of The Challenge?
The buzz for Season 37 of The Challenge began to build up early, when the cast reveal took place in July 2021. With a pot of $1 million up for grabs, contestants were drawn from, among others, Big Brother (Nigeria, UK, US), Love Island (UK, US, Germany), Too Hot To Handle, and various versions of Survivor.
In the end, familiar names emerged triumphant, with CT and Kaycee Clark taking home $400,000 each after winning the final challenge.
1 Will The Challenge Return For Another Season On MTV?
While no details of another Challenge season beyond The Challenge: USA have been announced officially yet, plans are already underway for this latest installment. The season will reportedly carry the theme "Ride or Die" which means that contestants will be able to bring on board friends or relatives who can help them compete, and hopefully win.
More information on the cast line-up, filming location and other relevant details are expected to be released in due time.
