MTV's iconic competition series The Challenge continues to evolve with its latest spinoff iteration, The Challenge All Stars: Rivals, making a significant move from Paramount+ to MTV for its fifth season.
This season brings together 26 memorable competitors from across the franchise's history, paired up with their biggest rivals, enemies, and former flames in what promises to be an explosive competition for glory and prize money.
The "Rivals" format, which first debuted in 2011, has always been a fan favorite for its unique premise: forcing contestants who have had significant conflicts, betrayals, or dramatic fallingouts to work together as partners.
This season of All Stars takes this tried-and-true format to new heights by bringing back some of the most legendary feuds in Challenge history, alongside more recent rivalries that have set social media ablaze.
Premiering Wednesday, January 29, at 8 PM ET on MTV, the season promises to test not just physical prowess and mental fortitude, but also the competitors' ability to put aside their differences and work together toward victory.
Meet the cast of The Challenge All Stars: Rivals
This season's cast features an intriguing mix of fan-favorite old-school legends and new-era challengers, creating a perfect storm of personality clashes and competitive drive.
From decades-old The Challenge feuds to fresh wounds from recent seasons, these partnerships are bound to create dramatic and compelling television. Here's a detailed look at each rival pairing:
Adam Larson & Steve Meinke
The tension between these two boiled over during All Stars Season 4, creating one of the season's most memorable conflicts. Adam (4 Challenges, 1 Win) brings his veteran experience, while Steve (3 Challenges) comes with something to prove, making this partnership particularly volatile.
Amber Borzotra & Faysal Shafaat
This pairing stems from one of the most talked-about blindsides in recent The Challenge history during "Spies, Lies and Allies." Amber (4 Challenges, 1 Win) has never quite forgiven Fessy (5 Challenges) for his strategic betrayal, setting the stage for an interesting dynamic.
Aneesa Ferreira & Ashley Mitchell
A clash of strong personalities brings together The Challenge veteran Aneesa (18 Challenges) with the controversial "Millionaire" Mitchell (9 Challenges, 2 Wins). Ashley's return to competition after her 2021 hiatus adds an extra layer of intrigue to this pairing.
Ashley Kelsey & Dario Medrano
Former flames Ashley (2 Challenges, 1 Win) and Dario (4 Challenges) haven't competed since 2017, making their return particularly interesting. Their past romantic relationship turned sour during "Invasion of the Champions," creating the perfect storm for the Rivals format.
Beth Stolarczyk & Jonna Mannion
Old school meets new school in this pairing. Beth's (9 Challenges) dramatic quit before facing Jonna (11 Challenges, 2 Wins) in All Stars Season 2 created bad blood that's sure to resurface.
Big T & Corey Lay
Fresh off their confrontation in "Battle for a New Champion," Big T (5 Challenges) and Corey (2 Challenges) bring their recent rivalry to the All-Stars arena, adding some new-school drama to the mix.
Da'Vonne Rogers & Shane Landrum
Their infamous feud from "Final Reckoning" makes this an explosive pairing. Da'Vonne (2 Challenges) and Shane (7 Challenges) will need to put aside their social media battles and in-game drama to succeed.
Devin Walker & Leroy Garrett
A rivalry that's been brewing across multiple seasons of The Challenge comes to a head as strategic mastermind Devin (8 Challenges, 1 Win) pairs with fan-favorite Leroy (14 Challenges). Their Season 40 conflicts make this partnership particularly intriguing.
Frank Sweeney & Sam McGinn
Perhaps the most complex partnership of the season, Frank (3 Challenges, 1 Win) and Sam (1 Challenge, 1 Win) share both victory and controversy from their "Battle of the Seasons" appearance. Frank's recent public statement addressing his past behavior adds another layer to this complicated dynamic.
Katie Cooley & Veronica Portillo
Old school Challenge fans will remember their legendary screaming match from "The Inferno." Katie (12 Challenges, 1 Win) and Veronica (14 Challenges, 3 Wins) bring nearly two decades of history to their partnership.
KellyAnne Judd & Sylvia Elsrode
Fresh off their The Challenge All Stars Season 4 drama, KellyAnne (8 Challenges) and Sylvia (4 Challenges) will have to overcome their recent sabotage-fueled animosity to work together effectively.
Melissa Reeves & Nicole Zanatta
A former hookup turned sour provides the backdrop for this partnership. Melissa (4 Challenges) and Nicole (4 Challenges) haven't competed together since their "Vendettas" season, making their reunion particularly interesting.
Nany González & Turbo Çamkıran
What started as a partnership during "War of the Worlds" evolved into a rivalry by "Ride or Dies." Nany (12 Challenges) and Turbo (3 Challenges, 1 Win) bring their complicated history and strong personalities to this season's competition.
What to expect from The Challenge: All Stars: Rivals?
With social media adding fuel to the fire of these rivalries – from Frank and Sam's recent Twitter storm to Da'Vonne and Shane's Instagram wars, and Turbo's famous "You cannot copy my walk!" social media meltdown directed at Nany – this season promises to be explosive both on and off screen.
These partnerships, forged from conflicts spanning nearly two decades of Challenge history, will test not just physical prowess but the competitors' ability to overcome their past grievances. As these rivals are forced to work together, viewers can expect a season filled with drama, redemption, and perhaps even unlikely alliances.
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The Challenge: All Stars: Rivals premieres Wednesday, January 29, at 8 PM ET on MTV.
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