"Insufferable"- The Challenge 40 fans react to Tina calling Jordan an "unworthy champion"

Tina Barta and Jordan from The Challenge 40/ Image via Instagram/ @thechallenge
Tina Barta and Jordan from The Challenge 40/ Image via Instagram/ @thechallenge

The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras has delighted fans by dropping the first part of the highly-anticipated Reunion. The Reunion was hosted by Maria Menounos, who had some fiery questions for the challengers. The Reunion covered a broad spectrum of drama, from Nehemiah attending the reunion with a sick stomach to Jordan being called out "unworthy champion".

The showmances were highlighted, leading to a positive revelation. Cara Maria and Laurel could not stop their rivalry at the Reunion as well. All in all, the Reunion proved to be worth waiting for. The fans got to see their favorite challengers revealing their perspective on incidents from the show. Some were good, and some were salty.

In the wake of these revelations and confrontations, Tina Barta took center stage by calling Jordan Wisely an "unworthy champion" and a "manipulator". Tina Barta took some serious offense when Jordan jokingly stated:

"I should not have been allowed to sneak through like that. To not see an elimination is wild!"

Tina could not hold herself and called Jordan a liar and non-deserving of the champion title. Tina's straightforwardness did not sit well with The Challenge 40 fans who remarked that Tina was annoyed for not getting through the elimination in the season. One fan took X and commented:

"Can we vote to never have this woman back on the show. She is always the loudest and most annoying esp at this reunion. Tina Bridges is insufferable. No more, please. #thechallenge #thechallenge40 @TheChallenge"

Another fan commented:

"Tina saying that Jordan isn't a worthy champion because he didn't saw an elimination & he is a manipulator on a game show. But then she would say that Rachels won fair and square over a popularity contest vs a guy who finished first place throughout the final. #TheChallenge40"
"Unless its the gold skull twist, one of the main goal of The Challenge is to AVOID eliminations. So what is Tina even talking about? More props to Jordan for making it and winning the finals without seeing an elimination" wrote another fan.
"Seeing her bi**h about how Jordan didn’t deserve the win for being *checks notes* good at all aspects of the game while lauding a popularity contest twist as being somehow necessary has been super fu***n annoying" wrote a fan.
"Jordan didn’t see eliminations because he won daily’s" wrote another The Challenge 40 fan supporting Jordan.

Tina Barta is still upset with Jordan and Nia for throwing her into an elimination The Challenge 40

The Challenger 40 star Tina Barta, Jorden Wisely, and Nia Moore had quite a hatchet to burn in the Reunion. Tina Barta came straight for Jordan and Nia, her so-called "friends" when the host asked her:

" Tina, what really hurt you about Jordan and Nia throwing her in?"

Tina explained that she did not expect Jordan and Nia to push her into the elimination and then come smiling at her. She remarked that she considered them good friends and felt betrayed. However, Jordan and Nia took a stand and clarified that it was their best option and that it was nothing personal.

Nia Moore pointed out to Tina that she was hurting a true friendship over a decision that she did not want to accept. She also added that Tina has been talking about her elimination for months over various platforms. Nia ended the conversation by saying:

"At the end of it all, I am above all this."

Other The Challenge 40 contestants showed support towards Nia and Jordan, however, Tina remarked that she was still hurt because it cost her getting eliminated from the show.


The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Reunion Part 2 will air on MTV on Wednesday, January 22, at 8 pm ET/PT.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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