"Was scared" — The Challenge: All Stars 5 fans react to Amber and Fessy's gameplay

The second episode of The Challenge: All Stars 5 offered high-stakes drama, and viewers couldn't stop reacting to Amber and Fessy's gameplay. While both competitors have shown themselves in prior seasons, their moves in the most recent episode had the house and the audience buzzing.

Amber, who is famed for her underdog successes, found herself in a difficult situation as she had to navigate complicated alliances and clever eliminations. Meanwhile, Fessy, a physically dominant player, chose a more considered approach, although his choices aroused concerns about whether he was being overly cautious.

Fans were particularly interested in how Fessy handled key situations, with some suggesting he played it too safe rather than taking risky plays. Amber, on the other hand, demonstrated resilience but also reluctance, prompting speculation that she was intimidated by her bigger competition. Social media exploded with emotions, with many wondering if Fessy was acting afraid or simply strategic. Others applauded Amber for her determination in the face of adversity.

A fan (@FKATEREZI) posted on X,

"YES Amber and Fessy’s move was scared but strategically it makes sense? 😭 "

Another person on X wrote,

"Fessy & Amber were strategic in not targeting another strong team like Nany/Turbo b/c Fessy/Amber are an extremely formidable rivals pair, who needs to have SHIELDS, so they aren’t the #1 threat & so that other powerful duos won’t immediately go after them."

"I LOVE AMBER AND FESSY AS A TEAM OMG," a netizen commented.

Similar tweets were posted by viewers of The Challenge: All Stars 5.

An X user's post read,

"I hate to say it but I enjoyed Amber this episode. Stupid gameplay can be entertaining, her being so sure and so wrong at the same time sent me."

"Fessy & Amber outperforming everyone in the daily ohhh don’t be the star team like that," another fan of the show posted from their X account.

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Amber and Fessy's strategic gameplay banks them their first win on The Challenge: All Stars 5

Amber Borzotra and Faysal Shafaat won their first game of the season in Episode 2 of The Challenge: All Stars 5, "Rivals on the Edge," because of their great strategic skill.

The daily task, Edge of Glory, required teams to solve a math equation before one member leaned over the edge of a 55-story structure to collect flags, which their teammate held with a rope. Amber and Faysal's effective communication and trust in one another enabled them to finish the assignment efficiently, whereas other teams struggled under pressure.

Their triumph earned them immunity and the ability to influence the elimination round. They opted to compete against Beth Stolarczyk and Jonna Mannion in the Pole Position elimination task, demonstrating astute strategic thinking. This move not only removed a potentially formidable competitor duo, but it also conveyed a clear message to the remaining contestants about their competitive abilities.

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Fans can binge the latest episode of The Challenge: All Stars 5 on MTV.