‘The Challenge: All Stars’ Moves to MTV, Brings Back Fan Favorite ‘Rivals’ Theme: Meet the Teams

As a longtime fan of “The Challenge,” I find myself thoroughly intrigued by this season’s lineup! The dynamic between these pairs is truly fascinating, and it’s clear that many of them have a history dating back to their days on “Real World.

For Season 5 of “The Challenge: All Stars,” there’s a change in the mix! This spin-off series is moving from Paramount+ to MTV. The new season will be called “The Challenge All Stars: Rivals.

Since its debut in 2011, the “Rivals” theme has consistently been well-received among fans of the “The Challenge” series. The show first explored this concept in “Rivals II” back in 2013, and another installment followed in 2016. In each season, pairs of competitors with complicated histories were compelled to collaborate as a team.

Starting from Wednesday, January 29th at 8PM ET, “The Challenge All Stars: Rivals” will air on MTV, following the first four seasons which were previously streamed on Paramount+.

The “MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast” is coming back, this time hosted by Da’Vonne Rogers and Devyn Simone; new episodes will be available every Thursday, starting from January 29th onwards.

As a passionate movie critic, I’d rephrase that statement like this: “I’m here to share my thoughts on ‘The Challenge All Stars,’ a captivating series produced by the talented minds at Bunim-Murray Productions. The show is expertly guided by executive producers Julie Pizzi, Emer Harkin, and Mark Long, with Diego Amson, Justin Germono, and Eric Spagnoletti stepping in as co-executive producers. MTV Entertainment Studios has also lent their expertise through Dan Caster and Leanne Mucci as executive producers, while Angela Liao oversees production.

Get to know the full cast of rivals below:

Adam and Steve

During “All Stars” Season 4, Adam Larson (who won one game out of four challenges) and Steve Meinke (who participated in three challenges) experienced a disagreement or conflict.

Amber and Faysal

2021’s “The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies” saw Amber Borzotra (overcoming 4 challenges, but one loss) caught off-guard by Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat (dominating with 5 challenges).

Aneesa and Ashley M.

Ashley Mitchell, who has won two out of nine competitions, last participated in 2021. She teams up with Aneesa Ferreira, a participant who’s been involved in eighteen challenges.

Ashley K. and Dario

Ashley Kelsey and Dario Medrano were a couple during the 2017 season of “Invasion of the Champions.” Since then, Kelsey hasn’t participated in any competition, while her last appearance was on the 2017 season of “Champs vs. Pros.” On the other hand, Medrano last competed in the 2017 season of “Dirty 30.

Beth and Jonna

In the “All Stars” Season 2, contestant Beth Stolarczyk (with 9 challenges completed) withdrew from competition prior to facing off against Jonna Mannion (having won 2 out of her 11 challenges).

Big and Corey

During Season 39, titled “The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion,” Big T and Corey Lay squared off against each other, facing off against five and two challenges respectively.

Da’Vonne and Shane

During the 2018 season of “Final Reckoning,” Da’Vonne Rogers and Shane Landrum found themselves in a heated disagreement, with Da’Vonne facing two challenges and Shane tackling seven.

Devin and Leroy

For several seasons, Devin Walker (with one victory from 8 challenges) and Leroy Garrett (who participated in 14 challenges) have been teammates. However, during Season 40, it appears that their partnership often led to disagreements.

Frank and Sam

In 2011, Frank Sweeney (who faced 3 challenges and achieved 1 victory) and Sam McGinn (overcoming 1 challenge and securing 1 win) crossed paths on “The Real World: San Diego”. Despite their shared success in the “Battle of the Seasons” in 2012, Frank’s rude behavior toward Sam during the season caused a significant divide between them.

Katie and Veronica

During the year 2004, in the intense drama of “The Inferno,” Katie Cooley (with 1 victory out of 12 challenges) and Veronica Portillo (boasting 3 victories from 14 challenges) were involved in a notable heated argument, often remembered for its intensity.

KellyAnne and Sylvia

During “All Stars” Season 4, KellyAnne Judd and Sylvia Elsrode frequently clashed due to instances of sabotage.

Melissa and Nicole

During the Season 31 of “Vendettas” in 2018, Melissa Reeves and Nicole Zanatta formed a romantic connection, each facing four challenges together.

Nany and Turbo

During the year 2019, Nany González and Turbo Çamkıran teamed up in the competition known as “War of the Worlds,” and continued their partnership for two more seasons. However, they found themselves competing against each other during the 2022 season of “Ride or Dies.

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