The Challenge: World Championship Explained

Genre:Reality competition
Based On:The Challenge
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:12
Location:Cape Town, South Africa[1]
Company:Bunim/Murray Productions
Network:Paramount+

The Challenge: World Championship is a spin-off of the reality competition series The Challenge. The series features notable veterans from the MTV flagship series competing alongside the winners and select contestants from four spin-off seasons: , , The Challenge: USA (season 1) and The Challenge UK.[2]

The series is hosted by T. J. Lavin with the hosts of the three international adaptations of the series: Brihony Dawson, Mark Wright and Marley making guest appearances. It premiered on Paramount+ on 8 March 2023.[3] [4]

Background

In February 2022, a new series of international seasons of The Challenge was announced to air later in the year. The series comprises four new editions of The Challenge, which includes , , and The Challenge UK.[5] These local renditions are followed by The Challenge: World Championship in which winners and select contestants of each series (known as "Global MVPs") compete again alongside cast members from the flagship MTV series (known as "Challenge legends").[4]

In addition to the title of The Challenge: World Championship champions, the winners of the season also receive US$500,000 (also displayed as ARG$89,475,607, A$726,638 and GBP£413,390).[6]

Sol Pérez, the sole winner of The Challenge Argentina: El Desafío, intended to compete on the season. However, she was unable to receive the required yellow fever vaccination in time as there was a holiday around the time The Challenge Argentina: El Desafío finished filming, with The Challenge: World Championship commencing filming shortly after.[7] [8]

Contestants

Male contestants[9] [10] Original series/Known forFinish
Jordan WiseleyWinner
Danny McCraySurvivor 41Runner-up
Troy CullenAustralian Ninja Warrior 4Runner-up
Theo CampbellLove Island UK 3Fourth place
Yes DuffyEpisode 11
Darrell TaylorEpisode 10
Tristan PhippsMade in Chelsea 16Episode 9
Benjamín "Benja" AlfonsoActorEpisode 8
Ben DriebergenEpisode 8
Johnny "Bananas" DevenanzioEpisode 7
Grant CrappLove Island Australia 1Episode 6
Wes BergmannEpisode 6
Rodrigo "Rodri" CascónCelebrity chefEpisode 4
Nelson ThomasAre You the One? 3Episode 3
Nathan HenryGeordie Shore 10Episode 1
Female contestantsOriginal series/Known forFinish
Kaz CrossleyLove Island UK 4Winner
Tori DealAre You the One? 4Runner-up
Kaycee ClarkBig Brother 20Runner-up
Sarah LacinaFourth place
OlympianEpisode 11
Kiki MorrisThe Bachelor Australia 4Episode 10
KellyAnne JuddEpisode 9
Jodi Weatherton Episode 8
Amber BorzotraBig Brother 16Episode 8
Justine NdibaLove Island USA 2Episode 7
Jonna MannionEpisode 6
Zara ZoffanyThe Royal WorldEpisode 6
Nia MooreThe Real World: PortlandEpisode 4
Sofia "Jujuy" JiménezDancing with the Stars Argentina 2018Episode 3
Claudia AlbertarioModel and actressEpisode 1

Draft selections

After the first elimination, each Global MVP drafted their partner for the season from the Challenge Legends in the order they finished the "Qualifier" challenge.

Pick #Global MVPChallenge LegendTeam
Grant CrappJonna Stephens Grant & Jonna
Zara ZoffanyWes Bergmann Wes & Zara
Ben DriebergenKaycee Clark Ben & Kaycee
Kaz CrossleyJordan Wiseley Jordan & Kaz
Danny McCrayTori Deal Danny & Tori
Justine NdibaJohnny "Bananas" Devenanzio Bananas & Justine
Benjamin "Benja" AlfonsoJodi Weatherton Benja & Jodi
Kiki MorrisDarrell Taylor Darrell & Kiki
Rodrigo "Rodri" CascónNia Moore Nia & Rodrigo
Emily SeebohmYes Duffy Emily & Yes
Troy CullenAmber Borzotra Amber & Troy
Sarah LacinaTheo Campbell Sarah & Theo
Tristan PhippsKellyAnne Judd KellyAnne & Tristan
Sofia "Jujuy" JiménezNelson Thomas Jujuy & Nelson

Each pair was also given team names of Team Argentina, Team Australia, Team UK or Team USA based on the nationality/spin-off season of the Global MVP:

Team Argentina

Team Australia

Team UK

Team USA

Format

World Championship consists of a daily challenge, nomination process, winner's selection and an elimination round. The first episode had only the "MVPs" (contestants from the spin-off seasons) competing individually. After the first elimination, each MVP picked their "Legend" partner (players from the flagship series) based on the order they completed the "Qualifier" challenge. The individual and paired format of the game is as follows:

Gameplay

Challenge games

Arena games

Final Challenge

After the "Hall Brawl" elimination, teams boarded a train called The Fear Express to the start of the Final Challenge.

Day one

Afterwards, teams return to The Fear Express and each team can select one member to receive an IV drip. Teams are then treated to a banquet and given a key (which they require later in the Final Challenge) before the Overnight Stage is announced.

Day two

Game summary

EpisodeWinnersArena contestantsArena gameArena outcome
No.ChallengeLast placeNominatedWinner(s)Eliminated
1QualifierGrantTristanPole Wrestlecolspan="2"
ZaraClaudiaKazKikiKikiClaudia
2/3Chain Game Grant & JonnaJujuy & NelsonBenja & JodiKellyAnne & TristanTether BrawlKellyAnne & TristanJujuy & Nelson
4Gates of Hell Wes & ZaraNia & RodrigoBenja & JodiKellyAnne & TristanOiled UpBenja & JodiNia & Rodrigo
5/6Flying Around Darrell & KikiWes & ZaraBen & Kaycee Herculean StrengthBen & KayceeWes & Zara
6RocketmanKellyAnne & TristanGrant & JonnaBenja & JodiEmily & Yescolspan="3"
7Tunnel TimeEmily & YesJordan & KazBananas & JustineSarah & TheoLock, Stack & BarrelJordan & KazBananas & Justine
8Ripcord RouletteKellyAnne & TristanBenja & JodiDarrell & KikiKaycee & TroySpin Me RoundKaycee & TroyBenja & Jodi
9Highway HijackingJordan & KazDarrell & KikiDanny & ToriKellyAnne & TristanHands OffDarrell & KikiKellyAnne & Tristan
10Points BreakEmily & YesDarrell & KikiKaycee & TroyBreakthroughKaycee & TroyDarrell & Kiki
11 DownfallSarah & TheoKaycee & TroyEmily & YesHall BrawlKaycee & TroyEmily & Yes
12Final ChallengeJordan & Kaz 2nd: Danny & Tori; 3rd: Kaycee & Troy; 4th: Sarah & Theo

Episode progress

ContestantsEpisodes
12/345/667891011Finale
KazNOMSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINNER
JordanSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINNER
ToriSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFENOMSAFESAFERUNNER-UP
DannySAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFENOMSAFESAFERUNNER-UP
KayceeSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFERUNNER-UP
TroySAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFERUNNER-UP
SarahSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFENOMSAFESAFESAFEWIN
TheoSAFESAFESAFESAFENOMSAFESAFESAFEWINMED
EmilySAFESAFESAFESAFENOMWINSAFESAFEWINOUT
YesSAFESAFESAFENOMWINSAFESAFEWINOUT
KikiSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFENOMOUT
DarrellSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFENOMOUT
KellyAnneNOMSAFEWINSAFEWINOUT
TristanSAFENOMSAFEWINSAFEWINOUT
JodiNOMSAFENOMSAFEOUT
BenjaSAFENOMSAFENOMSAFEOUT
AmberSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFE
BenSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEMED
JustineSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
BananasSAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
JonnaWINSAFESAFE
GrantWINWINSAFESAFEMED
ZaraWINSAFEWINOUT
WesSAFEWINOUT
NiaSAFEOUT
RodrigoSAFESAFEOUT
JujuySAFEOUT
NelsonOUT
ClaudiaOUT
NathanMED
Competition key
  • The contestant won the Final Challenge.
  • The contestant lost the Final Challenge.
  • The contestant won the daily challenge and was immune from elimination.
  • The contestant was not selected for the Arena.
  • The contestant was nominated for the Arena, but was not selected to compete.
  • The contestant won the elimination round.
  • The contestant lost the elimination round and was eliminated.
  • The contestant was medically removed from the competition.
  • The contestant was disqualified from the competition due to their partner being removed.
  • The contestant withdrew from the competition

    Voting history

    In episode 1, each MVP voted individually. Starting with episode 2, teams voted collectively.

    Episode
    1
    NominatedKaz
    Kiki
    Winner's PickKiki
    VoterVote
    KazJustine,
    Sarah
    Danny Kaz,
    Kiki
    TroyJujuy,
    Kaz
    SarahKaz,
    Kiki
    EmilyJujuy,
    Kaz
    KikiJujuy,
    Justine
    TristanJujuy,
    Justine
    Benja Kaz,
    Kiki
    BenKaz,
    Kiki
    JustineKaz,
    Kiki
    GrantKaz
    ZaraKiki
    RodrigoKaz,
    Kiki
    JujuyKaz,
    Kiki
    ! colspan="10" scope="col"
    Episode
    2/345/66789 1011
    NominatedBenja & Jodi
    Benja & Jodi
    StalemateBenja & Jodi
    Sarah & Theo
    Darrell & Kiki
    Kaycee & Troy
    Danny & Tori
    StalemateStalemate
    KellyAnne & Tristan

    Emily & Yes
    Bananas & Justine
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Winner's PickKellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi
    Ben & Kaycee
    Bananas & Justine
    Kaycee & Troy
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Kaycee & Troy
    TeamsVote
    Jordan & KazBenja & Jodi,
    Wes & Zara
    Benja & Jodi,
    Sarah & Theo
    Emily & Yes,
    Grant & Jonna
    Benja & Jodi,
    Emily & Yes
    Darrell & Kiki,
    Kaycee & Troy
    Kaycee & TroyKellyAnne & TristanJordan & Kaz
    Danny & ToriBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    Jordan & Kaz
    Benja & Jodi,
    Darrell & Kiki
    Danny & Tori,
    Darrell & Kiki
    Danny & ToriDanny & Tori,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Danny & Tori
    Kaycee & TroyDanny & Tori,
    Emily & Yes
    Jordan & KazEmily & Yes
    Sarah & Theo
    Emily & Yes
    Sarah & TheoBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Amber & Troy,
    Grant & Jonna
    Amber & Troy,
    Benja & Jodi
    Benja & Jodi,
    Darrell & Kiki
    Darrell & Kiki,
    Kaycee & Troy
    Kaycee & TroyDanny & Tori,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Emily & YesBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Ben & Kaycee,
    Jordan & Kaz
    Amber & Troy,
    Jordan & Kaz
    Bananas & JustineDarrell & Kiki,
    Kaycee & Troy
    Kaycee & TroyDanny & Tori,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Kaycee & TroyEmily & Yes
    Darrell & KikiBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Ben & KayceeBenja & Jodi,
    Danny & Tori
    Bananas & Justine,
    Sarah & Theo
    Danny & Tori,
    Emily & Yes
    Danny & Tori
    KellyAnne & TristanBenja & Jodi,
    Danny & Tori
    Ben & Kaycee,
    Grant & Jonna
    Emily & Yes,
    Grant & Jonna
    Bananas & Justine,
    Sarah & Theo
    Kaycee & TroyDanny & Tori,
    Sarah & Theo
    Benja & JodiKellyAnne & Tristan,
    Wes & Zara
    Ben & Kaycee,
    Jordan & Kaz
    Grant & Jonna,
    Jordan & Kaz
    Emily & Yes,
    Sarah & Theo
    Bananas & Justine,
    Sarah & Theo
    Amber & Troy Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Grant & Jonna,
    Jordan & Kaz
    Emily & Yes,
    Sarah & Theo
    Bananas & Justine,
    Sarah & Theo
    Ben & KayceeBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Emily & Yes,
    Grant & Jonna
    Benja & Jodi,
    Emily & Yes
    KellyAnne & Tristan,
    Sarah & Theo
    Bananas & JustineBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Emily & Yes,
    Grant & Jonna
    Benja & Jodi,
    Emily & Yes
    Benja & Jodi,
    Darrell & Kiki
    Grant & JonnaKellyAnne & TristanBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Jordan & Kaz,
    Sarah & Theo
    Wes & ZaraBenja & Jodi,
    KellyAnne & Tristan
    Benja & Jodi
    Nia & RodrigoKellyAnne & Tristan,
    Sarah & Theo

    Notes and References

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    5. Web site: Longeretta. Emily. 'The Challenge' Franchise Expands With CBS and International Spinoffs, 'All Stars' Season 3 Gets Premiere Date. Variety. 6 March 2023. 18 December 2022.
    6. Web site: Jaffer . Murtz. 'The Challenge: World Championship' takes competition global, 'Outlast' takes it to Alaska: what's streaming on Paramount Plus, Netflix and more. Toronto Star. 6 March 2023. 6 March 2023.
    7. Web site: Luego de ganar "The Challenge Argentina", Sol Pérez contó el insólito motivo por el que no participará de la versión internacional del reality: "No había nadie que me...". Moskita Muerta. 11 May 2023. Spanish. 10 March 2023.
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