In episode 15 of The Challenge, a shocking turn of events happened, making fan-favorite Cara Maria Sorbello face a devastating elimination. With the finale almost approaching, Cara left the show after facing defeat against Tori.
After Tori lost the daily challenge, Jordan was responsible for choosing the person she would go against for 'The Final Elimination.' Between his choices, Rachel and Cara, Jordan picked the latter to honor his friendship with Rachel. As T.J. revealed the elimination challenge to be a swimming challenge, the 38-year-old knew it wasn't her day. After struggling and fighting for her place in the finale, she finally gave up and went home.
The Challenge Season 40 fans react to Cara Mario
Known for her resilience and strength, Cara Mario had been a fan favorite since the beginning of the season. As she left the villa in the final elimination, fans online expressed their emotions on social media.
A fan shared mixed emotions about the The Challenge eliminations and posted,
"#TheChallenge40 #TheChallenge * Congratulations Tori!!! This was a wonderful episode! I'm extremely happy to see Tori in TJ's Final. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼 But, I am sad to see Cara Maria go. If we could vote to switch a player, I would vote Michelle out & replace her with Cara Maria! 🤩🥳😍‼️"
"Much respect to Cara she always plays her heart out and nobody can take that from her!!! 💯❤️🩹 #TheChallenge40"
"I really cant believe that Cara Maria is not in the top 4 women and not in the final next to Rachel, Jenny and Tori… where she belongs… really wanted to see her doing this final i’m so sad 😔 #thechallenge40"
Wrote another fan on Cara's elimination.
Another fan posted on his account,
"Damn I wanted Cara to win ☹️😩 #TheChallenge40"
A fan even accused Tori of cheating during the challenge,
"Ummm floating is NOT treading water!!! Verticals position and moving arms and legs. Tori clearly cheating by just floating on her back in elimination!! #TheChallenge40"
Another tweet read,
"Who tf did Cara piss off in production cause why would they give her THIS ELIMINATION 😭😭😭 #TheChallenge40"
Another netizen shared similar emotions,
"I didn't believe the spoilers until now. Wym Cara got THAT type of emilination 😭 #TheChallenge40"
Another fan of the The Challenge contestant congratulated her for her performance,
"#TheChallenge40 #TheChallenge 🫶🏽👏🏼 Bravo Cara Maria! You did phenomenal this season! I'm still extremely proud of you! This was your season, Cara Maria! Every other season you were pitted against Laurel & that overshadowed everything else about you & your strengths! Good Season!"
"#TheChallenge40 so the producers, who know swimming is cara’s weakness, thought it would be a good matchup to torture her into a loss?"
A fan wrote questioning the elimination challenge.
Cara Maria Sorbella gets eliminated from The Challenge during 'The Final Elimination.'