"Rooting for them" — The Challenge 40 fans react to Cara and Tori becoming friends

The most-awaited part of The Challenge 40 reunion finally made it to the small screen on Jan 22, 2025. In yesterday's episode, Cara Maria and Tori's complicated friendship took center stage as the two struggled to reconcile their rocky history and unresolved problems. The once-close allies found themselves at odds over the season, with mistrust and misunderstandings occurring both on and off the field.

During the reunion, Cara revealed her dissatisfaction with how their dynamic changed, implying that Tori's alliances had dented their relationship. Tori, on the other hand, defended her gameplay, stating that her decisions were never intended to ruin their friendship. Despite their disputes, both admitted to caring for one another and stated a desire to move forward. While the conversation did not settle all of their disputes, it hinted at a possible reconciliation, giving viewers hope for a healed friendship between the two veterans.

A fan on X posted about the two, "Cara and Tori becoming friends is very cute. I’m rooting for them, mostly bc it gets under Laurel’s skin #TheChallenge"

"I just watched Part 2 of the Reunion and I loved that sweet moment at the end with Cara and Tori! 💕 #TheChallenge40 #TheChallengeReunion," an X user wrote.

A netizen pointed out, "Cara Maria & Tori are by far the best part of the reunion!!! & the fact that them just laughing so infuriates Laurel & even Amanda is so hilarious!! Like if people just being happy upsets you then you are probably the problem not them. #thechallenge40"

A few viewers of The Challenge, however, felt the two were faking their reconciliation.

A post on X read, "Im all for peace but ion like this fake*ss new friendship tori and cara have built. I dont trust tori. Cara need to stop going easy on her ass and laurel. But i’ll hush now. I blame production #thechallenge #thechallenge40"

"I hate seeing Cara & Tori get along again. #TheChallenge40," commented an admirer.

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Cara Maria and Tori reconcile on The Challenge 40 reunion part 2

MTV released the much-awaited part 2 of The Challenge 40 reunion and fans have been buzzing about Cara Maria and Tori finally trying to fix their friendship after a season full of them being frienemies. During the reunion, host Maria Menounos arranged a heartfelt discussion in which both women expressed their grievances and reflected on their rocky relationship.

Cara claimed that she frequently felt overlooked and misunderstood, particularly during critical points in the game. The Challenge's Tori admitted to her involvement in their friendship's demise and apologized for allowing gameplay to interfere with their bond. Both ladies felt that the strain of competitiveness made it difficult to keep personal ties distinct from professional decisions.

However, their heartfelt apologies and confrontation gave the fans hope for the two to be seen as friends again.

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Part 2 of The Challenge reunion is live on MTV for the fans to binge upon.