The Challenge: War of the Worlds explained

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Season Name:War of the Worlds
Season Number:33
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Num Contestants:34
Winner:Turabi "Turbo" Çamkıran
Location:Swakopmund, Namibia
Num Episodes:18 (including the two-part Reunion special)
Network:MTV
Prev Season:Final Reckoning
Next Season:War of the Worlds 2

The Challenge: War of the Worlds is the thirty-third season of the MTV reality competition series The Challenge. This season featured alumni from The Real World, The Challenge, Are You the One?, The Bachelor Canada, The Bachelorette, Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother UK, Love Island UK, Survivor Turkey, American Ninja Warrior, Party Down South, Geordie Shore, Ex on the Beach (Brazil, U.S., and UK), Telemundo, and Floribama Shore competing for a share of a $1 million prize.[1] The season had a "Basic Training" launch special on January 30, 2019, and premiered on February 6, 2019 on MTV.[2] [3]

This is the first edition of the War of the Worlds series, with War of the Worlds 2 following in the fall of 2019.[4]

Format

This season featured 16 Challenge veterans and 18 prospects - debuting Challenge competitors from around the world. For the first ten episodes, the players competed in male/female pairs. Each veteran player paired with a prospect of the opposite sex. The Prospect picked their alumni partner based on the finish order of the opening "Impending Dune" challenge. Once in their pairs, the main phase of the game began. The main elements of the game are as follows:

During the 10th episode of the season, the 7 remaining pairs were disbanded, with the 14 remaining players playing the rest of the competition as individuals - with players competing in challenges as individuals and eliminated as individuals. The game format remains mostly the same, but with each round of play being designated as a male or female round and only players of the designated gender are at risk of being eliminated, but any player can be part of that round's Tribunal. Additionally, the relic is no longer awarded to an individual elimination winner.

When eight players remain, they compete individually in the Final Challenge for their share of the $1,000,000 prize. First place received $750,000; second place received $200,000; third place received the remaining $50,000.

Twists

Contestants

Male contestants[5] Original seasonFinish
Turabi "Turbo" ÇamkıranSurvivor Turkey 8Winner
Theo CampbellLove Island UK 3Runner-up
Wes BergmannThird place
Hunter BarfieldAre You the One? 3Sixth place
Paulie CalafioreBig Brother 18Episode 14
Kyle ChristieGeordie Shore 8Episode 13
Stephen BearCelebrity Big Brother UK 18Episode 10
Ashley CainEx on the Beach UK 1Episode 9
Gus SmyrniosFloribama ShoreEpisode 8
Josh MartinezBig Brother 19Episode 7
Leroy GarrettnowrapThe Real World: Las Vegas (2011)Episode 6
Zach NicholsnowrapThe Real World: San Diego (2011)Episode 5
Chris "CT" TamburelloEpisode 4
João Paulo "JP" AndradenowrapEx on the Beach Brazil 2Episode 4
nowrapJohnny "Bananas" DevenanzioEpisode 3
Chase McNaryThe Bachelorette 12Episode 2
Alan ValdezTierra de ReyesnowrapEpisode 1
Female contestantsOriginal seasonFinish
nowrapNatalie DuranAmerican Ninja Warrior 8Fourth place
nowrapCara Maria SorbelloFifth place
Mattie Lynn BreauxParty Down SouthnowrapSeventh place
Georgia HarrisonLove Island UK 3Eighth place
Da'Vonne RogersBig Brother 17Episode 14
Dee NguyenGeordie Shore 17Episode 14
Nany GonzaleznowrapThe Real World: Las Vegas (2011)Episode 12
Kam WilliamsAre You the One? 5Episode 9
Jenna ComponoEpisode 8
Amanda GarciaAre You the One? 3Episode 7
Shaleen SutherlandThe Bachelor Canada 3Episode 6
Zahida AllenEx on the Beach UK 6Episode 5
Julia NolanBig Brother 17Episode 4
Natalie NegrottiBig Brother 18Episode 4
Morgan WillettnowrapEpisode 3
Ashley MitchellReal World: Ex-PlosionEpisode 2
Liz NolanBig Brother 17nowrapEpisode 1

Draft selections

Pick #ProspectVeteranTeam
Natalie DuranPaulie CalafiorePaulie & Natalie D.
Ashley CainKam WilliamsKam & Ashley C.
Morgan WillettJohnny "Bananas" DevenanzioBananas & Morgan
Stephen BearDa'Vonne RogersDa'Vonne & Bear
Georgia HarrisonHunter BarfieldHunter & Georgia
Theo CampbellCara Maria SorbelloCara Maria & Theo
Julia NolanChris "CT" TamburelloCT & Julia
Turabi "Turbo" ÇamkıranNany GonzalezNany & Turbo
Dee NguyenWes BergmannWes & Dee
João Paulo "JP" AndradeNatalie NegrottiNatalie N. & JP
Mattie Lynn BreauxKyle ChristieKyle & Mattie
Chase McNaryAshley MitchellAshley M. & Chase
Shaleen SutherlandLeroy GarrettLeroy & Shaleen
Zahida AllenZach NicholsZach & Zahida
Gus SmyrniosJenna ComponoJenna & Gus
Josh MartinezAmanda GarciaAmanda & Josh

Gameplay

Challenge games

Killing Floor games

Final Challenge

The final challenge, The Death Path, was competed by the remaining eight players individually. The path was over 50 miles long. Each player's individual times were recorded and added up to determine the winner of the season at the end of the final. During the final, competitors were eliminated until four remaining competitors crossed the finish line where the results were announced.

Day one

First Leg: Players begin the final by running and cycling through a six-mile loop four times (24 miles overall). In the middle of the figure-eight loop there are five checkpoints each player must complete. Players can complete checkpoints at any stage during the 24 miles. If the checkpoint they wish to complete is currently occupied, they may wait, or continue with their 24 miles. Each checkpoint has a 20-minute time limit before players time out. Unbeknownst to the players, the Top 3 players of this stage would form the Tribunal for an Instant Elimination.

Checkpoints

Instant Elimination - Walk Tiny: Players hold on to a 50-foot rope that is connected to a monster truck. The truck slowly drives thus taking the players on a walk. The first person to fall or drop the rope would be eliminated.

Day two

Geography Trivia: Players are asked a series of multiple-choice geography trivia questions. If they answer a question incorrectly, they would be eliminated from the checkpoint. The last player standing would be driven for the first mile of the Second Leg in a dune buggy while the remaining four players must traverse the sand dunes on camelback.

Second leg: Players had to travel on camelback over a series of sand dunes, completing the checkpoints that the players encounter.

Final leg: Players run five miles down a beach to reach four kayaks. Along the way, there is a math problem they must solve to unlock a kayak and paddle towards a boat wreck. As there are only four kayaks, the remaining player without a kayak will be eliminated. From the boat wreck, the remaining four players run down the beach to a lighthouse where the finish line is set up. Once the final four players have reached the finish line, their total times will be added together to determine the winner of War of the Worlds.

Final results

Game summary

EpisodeGenderWinnersEliminated
Challenge
1Impending DuneMalePaulieJosh
Ashley C.
FemaleDa'VonneLiz
Natalie D.
ChallengeTribunalTribunal PickCalled OutKilling Floor gameWinner(s)Eliminated
2Arms-a-geddon TiredAmanda & Josh, Bananas & Morgan, Cara Maria & TheoAshley M. & ChaseHunter & GeorgiaZach & ZahidaAshley M. & ChaseDrone Ball DropHunter & GeorgiaAshley M. & Chase
3Search and DestroyKam & Ashley C., Paulie & Natalie D., Wes & DeeAmanda & JoshBananas & MorganKyle & MattieZach & ZahidaMap It OutZach & ZahidaBananas & Morgan
4FalloutHunter & Georgia, Nany & Turbo, Paulie & Natalie D.Amanda & JoshCT & JuliaKyle & MattieNatalie N. & JPRing TossedMattieNatalie N.
Julia
CT & JuliaKyleCT
JP
5Tired OutCara Maria & Theo, Nany & Turbo, Paulie & Natalie D.Da'Vonne & BearJenna & GusZach & ZahidaWes & DeeLights OutWes & DeeZach & Zahida
6Doom BuggyHunter & Georgia, Kyle & Mattie, Wes & DeeAmanda & JoshDa'Vonne & BearPaulie & Natalie D.Leroy & ShaleenSandbag BurnDa'Vonne & BearLeroy & Shaleen
7Eye in the SkyDa'Vonne & Bear, Jenna & Gus, Wes & DeeAmanda & JoshKam & Ashley C.Paulie & Natalie D.Kam & Ashley C.Uphill BattleKam & Ashley C.Amanda & Josh
8Brain FreezeCara Maria & Theo, Nany & Turbo, Wes & DeeDa'Vonne & BearHunter & GeorgiaKyle & MattieJenna & GusPush & PoleDa'Vonne & BearJenna & Gus
9Road WarriorCara Maria & Theo, Hunter & Georgia, Kyle & MattiePaulie & Natalie D.Nany & TurboWes & DeeKam & Ashley C.Wheel of DeathPaulie & Natalie D.Kam & Ashley C.
10FandemoniumMalePaulie, Theo, TurboHunterKyleWesBearKing of the WorldKyleBear
11/12Highway to HellFemaleDee, Mattie, WesCara MariaDa'VonneGeorgiaNanyChair'd RemainsGeorgiaNany
12/13Day of WreckoningMaleDa'Vonne & Wes, Georgia & Paulie, Natalie D. & TurboHunterKyleTheoTheoHall BrawlTheoKyle
13/14Crash LandingFemaleCara Maria, Paulie, TurboDa'VonneDeeNatalie D.Da'VonneTug O' WarDa'VonneDee
14Judgement DayPaulie
Da'Vonne
15/16The Death PathTurbo2nd: Theo; 3rd: Wes; 4th: Natalie D.; 5th: Cara Maria; 6th: Hunter; 7th: Mattie; 8th: Georgia

Elimination progress

ContestantsEpisodes
1234567891011/1212/1313/1414Finale
TurboSAFESAFESAFEWINWINSAFESAFEWINNOMWINSAFEWINADVWINNER
TheoSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINWINSAFESAFESAFESECOND
WesSAFESAFEWINSAFER/TWINWINNOMNOMWINWINSAFESAFETHIRD
Natalie D.WONSAFEWINWINWINNOMNOMSAFESAFESAVE WINNOMSAFEFOURTH
nowrapCara MariaSAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINSAFENOMSAFEADVFIFTH
HunterSAFESAVEWINSAFEWINSAFENOMWINNOMSAFENOMSAFESAFESIXTH
MattieSAFESAFENOMSAVEWINSAFENOMWINSAFEWINSAFESAFESAFE
GeorgiaSAFESAVEWINSAFEWINSAFENOMWINSAFEWINSAFESAFE EIGHTH
Da'VonneWONSAFESAFESAFENOMR/TSAVESAFENOMWIN
PaulieWONSAFEWINWINWINNOMNOMSAFER/TSAFEWINWIN
DeeSAFESAFEWINSAFER/TWINWINNOMSAFEWINSAFEOUT
KyleSAFESAFENOMSAVEWINSAFENOMWINSAFEOUT
NanySAFESAFESAFEWINWINSAFESAFEWINNOMSAFEOUT
BearSAFESAFESAFESAFENOMR/TSAVEOUT
KamSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFESAFESAVEOUT
Ashley C.WONSAFEWINSAFESAFESAFESAVEOUT
JennaSAFESAFESAFESAFENOMSAFEWINOUT
GusSAFESAFESAFESAFENOMSAFEWINOUT
AmandaSAFEWINNOMNOMSAFENOMOUT
JoshNOMNOMSAFENOMOUT
LeroySAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
ShaleenSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
ZachSAFENOMSAVEOUT
ZahidaSAFENOMSAVEOUT
CTSAFESAFESAFEOUT
JPSAFESAFESAFEOUT
JuliaSAFESAFESAFEOUT
Natalie N.SAFESAFESAFEOUT
BananasSAFEOUT
MorganSAFEOUT
Ashley M.SAFEOUT
ChaseSAFEOUT
AlanMED
Liz
Competition
  • The contestant completed the final challenge and won
  • The contestant completed the final challenge and lost
  • The contestant was eliminated during the Final Challenge
  • The contestant/team won the daily challenge, was in the Tribunal, and was safe from elimination
  • The contestants placed first in the second-to-last challenge, automatically qualified for the final, and was in the tribunal
  • The contestant won the daily challenge, but was not in the Tribunal
  • The contestant was safe from elimination by the Relic
  • The contestant was safe from elimination by the Relic, won the challenge and was in the Tribunal
  • The contestant was nominated by the Tribunal for the Killing Floor, but was not selected
  • The contestant was not selected to go into elimination
  • The contestant won in the Killing Floor
  • The contestant lost in the Killing Floor and was eliminated
  • The contestant was removed from the competition due to medical reasons
  • The contestant withdrew from the competition
  • The contestant was eliminated at the challenge

    Team selections

    Cara Maria & Theo
    Da'Vonne & Wes
    Dee & Kyle
    Georgia & Paulie
    Hunter & Mattie
    Natalie D. & Turbo

    Voting history

    nowrapTribunal's VoteHunter & Georgia
    nowrapBananas & Morgan
    nowrapKyle & Mattie
    nowrapZach & Zahida
    nowrapDa'Vonne & Bear
    nowrapAmanda & Josh
    nowrapDa'Vonne & Bear
    nowrapPaulie & Natalie D.
    nowrapKyle
    nowrapGeorgia
    nowrapKyle
    nowrapDee
    nowrapHunter
    Called OutAshley M. & Chase
    Zach & Zahida
    Natalie N. & JP
    Wes & Dee
    Leroy & Shaleen
    Kam & Ashley C.
    Jenna & Gus
    Kam & Ashley C.
    Bear
    Nany
    Theo
    Da'Vonne
    Natalie D.
    CT & Julia
    VoterEpisodes
    2345678910111314Finale
    TurboKyle & MattieKyleKyleDeeHunter
    TheoJenna & GusKyle & MattieWes & DeeWesHunter
    WesDa'Vonne & BearAmanda & JoshGeorgiaTheo
    Natalie D.Kyle & MattieKyle & MattieZach & ZahidaKylecolspan=2
    Ashley M. & ChaseZach & ZahidaKyle & MattieNany & TurboDa'Vonne
    HunterDa'Vonne & BearWes & Deecolspan=5
    MattieGeorgia
    GeorgiaAmanda & JoshAmanda & JoshPaulie & Natalie D.Kyle
    Da'VonneKam & Ashley C.Hunter
    PaulieKyle & MattieKyle & MattieZach & ZahidaKyleKyleDee
    DeeBananas & MorganDa'Vonne & BearAmanda & JoshDa'Vonne & BearDa'Vonne
    KylePaulie & Natalie D.Paulie & Natalie D.
    NanyCT & JuliaDa'Vonne & BearDa'Vonne & Bear
    Bear
    KamAmanda & Josh
    Ashley C.Bananas & Morgan
    JennaAmanda & Josh
    GusAmanda & Josh
    AmandaZach & Zahida
    JoshHunter & Georgia
    Leroy
    Shaleen
    Zach
    Zahida
    CT
    JP
    Julia
    Natalie N.
    BananasHunter & Georgia
    MorganHunter & Georgia
    Ashley M.
    Chase
    Alan
    Liz

    Episodes

    Reunion special

    The two part reunion special aired on May 29, 2019 and was hosted by WWE pro wrestler, alum, and former Challenge champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and Olympian and alumna Lolo Jones. Cast members attended in London, England. The first part received 0.55 million viewers along with a 0.3 18–49 demo rating, the second part dropped slightly to 0.50 million but matched the demo rating.[6]

    Controversy

    Cast member Amanda Garcia claimed on her social media that fellow castmates Johnny Devenanzio, Theo Campbell and Kyle Christie used tape to cover her mouth and tie her against her will after an argument. Paulie Calafiore and Da'Vonne Rogers spoke about what allegedly happened, calling the incident "disturbing". A petition was also launched, demanding the network to release the unaired footage. The situation was addressed in the second part of the reunion special.[7] [8]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Challenge Veterans and Prospects: Meet the War of the Worlds Cast. https://web.archive.org/web/20190117000845/http://www.mtv.com/news/3109178/challenge-war-of-the-worlds-cast/. dead. January 17, 2019. Jordana Ossad. MTV. January 16, 2019. September 2, 2019.
    2. Web site: Longeretta . Emily . MTV's 'The Challenge: War of the Worlds' Cast Revealed: Meet the Reality TV Royalty Competing in Season 33 . . January 16, 2019 . January 16, 2019.
    3. Web site: The Challenge Will Reignite A War of the Worlds. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119005124/http://www.mtv.com/news/3108482/challenge-war-of-the-worlds/. dead. January 19, 2019. Jordana Ossad. MTV. January 16, 2019. September 2, 2019.
    4. Web site: Back to War: The Challenge Season 34 Will Pit Americans Against Brits. https://web.archive.org/web/20190810131416/http://www.mtv.com/news/3133615/challenge-war-of-the-worlds-2/. dead. August 10, 2019. Jordana Ossad. MTV. August 9, 2019. September 2, 2019.
    5. About the Series. MTV. January 16, 2019. September 2, 2019. July 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190713183002/https://www.mtvpress.com/series/the-challenge-war-of-the-worlds. live.
    6. Web site: Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.29.2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190530205218/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-29-2019.html. dead. May 30, 2019. Metcalf. Mitch. Showbuzz Daily. May 30, 2019. May 30, 2019.
    7. Web site: Hautman. Nicholas. 'The Challenge: War of the Worlds' Cast Members Describe 'Disturbing' Unaired Prank on Amanda Garcia. US Weekly. March 7, 2019.
    8. Web site: Couden . Matt . MTV's The Challenge reunion Part 2 recap: War of the Worlds reunion includes Bananas' incident with Amanda . Monsters and Critics . 30 May 2019 . 15 July 2021.