Emily Longeretta Some of the biggest stars from “The Challenge” universe are coming together for the franchise’s first global tournament. “The Challenge: World Championship,” set to premiere on Paramount+ with two back-to-back episodes on March 8, will pair a “Challenge” legend — described as “a notable veteran from previous seasons of the MTV series” — with a global MVP.
The MVPs include winners and top competitors from “The Challenge: USA,” The Challenge: Australia,” “The Challenge: Argentina” and “The Challenge: UK.” Each pair will work together to win a $500,000 prize.
The cast includes previous stars of “Survivor,” “Love Island” and Bachelor Nation. Created for MTV Entertainment Studios by Bunim/Murray Productions, the series will debut on Paramount+ in the U.K., Latin America and Australia on March 9, and in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and France on March 15.
The following “Challenge” legends — many who have won numerous seasons of the MTV series — are set to compete: Amber Borzotra (one-time winner)Darrell Taylor (four-time winner)Jodi Weatherton (two-time winner)Johnny “Bananas” DeVenanzio (seven-time winner)Jonna Stephens (two-time “All Stars” winner)Jordan Wiseley (three-time winner)Kaycee Clark (one-time winner)KellyAnne Judd Nelson ThomasNia MooreTheo CampbellTori DealWes Bergmann (two-time winner, one “All Stars” win)Yes Duffy (one-time winner, one “All Stars” win) The global MVPs include: Ben Driebergen (“The Challenge: USA”)Danny McCray (“The Challenge: USA” winner)Justine Ndiba (“The Challenge: USA”)Sarah Lacina (“The Challenge: USA” winner)Emily Seebohm (“The Challenge: Australia”)Grant Crapp (“The Challenge: Australia”)Kiki Morris (“The Challenge: Australia” winner)Troy Cullen (“The
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