Hahahaha Exactly! Have the "The Young Bucks" played enough seasons that they should just be called "The Bucks" now? And now we have a new "Young Bucks" in the building? Thanks for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
She lost for similar reasons twice in survivor .. and now here 3rd time 😏 she OVER STRATEGIES .. she should've stay low .. make friends on this first weeks , GET to know ppl Specially as a rookie
Didn't ashley kissed him too last season and he said he regretted in the the aftershow And isn't Ashley and Amanda claiming to be best friends? Or they're friends that kiss the same guy 😄
Fessy fasts for Ramadan but then hooks up with girls i guess he doesnt know thats against his religion...........I use to have a friend who turned into a bad meth head but he was still a Seventh day adventist and i use to tease him that he wont eat meat but he does hard drugs
@@jonmcmann6811 pretty silly to judge how strict someone “should be” with their religion. That’s up to the individual. And crazy to compare drinking to meth. I’m no fan of fessy but I appreciated the insight.
@Vikii Martinez I will be one praying. Like what happened with him last season and this season wasn't even his fault and he's such a nice guy. I hope we see him on the next season. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Seeing Aneesa go through Michaela's stuff annoyed me and frustrated me so much. You know just hearing should could have a list was reason enough for them to want to vote her in. So why invade her personal privacy by snooping? Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
It got me so mad bc let somebody do that to her and she would've pulled the im a vet ive been doing the challenge for years how dare you go through my things etc... it was just a line crossed that didnt need to be
I know ! I was rooting for Michaela so much until I saw she was coming after Tori. I’m also super upset to see Nam leave due to COVID because I was looking forward to seeing the German alliance
@@ville666sora I’m sure they will! I know everyone wants to see his full potential and we haven’t got to see that yet, so I have a feeling he’ll be back for Season 38
When Annesa was surprised that Michaela showed them the list after she was looking for it 💀💀 like girllll isn’t that what you wanted!? To see the list 😂😂
Lmao I was so annoyed with Aneesa. She was like "oh, I don't care!" ....but girl we just saw you going through her stuff looking for that list. But now when confronted you don't care. I can't with Aneesa.
@@glowingxlights9652 Nah being robbed suggests it was not her own doing and just like her struggles on Survivor it was pretty much all her own doing. You need to know where your game intelligence levels are and play within them, she things her intelligence is well beyond where they actually are so keeps on every show getting caught out by it
Gabo being so self aware with his "popcorn muscles" but being so lost about everything else literally had me do a spit take from how ridiculous it was! 😂😂😂
Kyle's one liners are always knee slappers. The wife and I always have to pause the episode when he says something hilarious. I hope he continues to be on the show after he becomes a father.
I was pretty disgusted when I saw Aneesa go through Michaela's stuff and yet no one batted an eye to it. Like that's an invasion of privacy for a list. Michaela was gonna be the vote just at the news there could be a list. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I loved them since last season; they really made the season much better! I am happy to see them again specially there aren't a lot of vets that I wanted to see.
The rookies should have played it smarter and made an alliance all together instead of throwing each under the bus. Michaela was clearly the smartest rookie because she was the only one thinking about a strategy and instead of backing her up, the rookies through her to the vets. Now the rookie alliance won't stand a chance and the vets are already winning 🤷🏻♀️
EXACTLY! Absolutely. There are some players like Kelz, Corey L and Jeremiah who were talking the same strategy. Michaela is smart and was well intentioned with her plan. I feel the downfall was entrusting the wrong people with her strategy this early on. Vets are working together to win while the rookies are playing to just survive I feel which is the wrong mentality. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
@@turds1991 I think Hunter is referring to when Gabo brought up Jersey Shore multiple times during the Global Activation episode. He talked about how he watched and liked Jersey Shore so much. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
My only hope now is that Michaela pulls a Cara by going out first on her debut then becoming a Challenge legend in the future...the new elimination twist seems like it could get exhausting or exciting depending on how everybody decides to play it...lastly 100% rooting against Emy and Amanda for how the list situation played out...I'm excited for this season and cant wait to see which rookies makes it to the end Also I do agree the elimination should've been one on ones
It comes down to Michaela was trying to help Emy avoid being thrown in by the house & under Amanda's advisement, Emy repaid Michaela by throwing her under the bus. The vets seized the opportunity & got rid of a strong rookie. I hope Michaela plays a little smarter & gives it more time to figure out who she can actually trust the next season she's on.
Michaela better be back next season, first and foremost. Vets are playing to win while we can see the rookies are just playing to survive. It's the wrong mentality. And this is how the vets will be able to work over the rookies unless the rookies can come together and/or the vets baggage comes in to tear them apart. Whichever comes first. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Man as a Survivor fan I was so excited to watch Michaela + Michelle both be on The Challenge & the very first episode they're put up against each other. 😭 😭 😭 Even with that heartbreak I still thought it was a great 1st episode!!
The agency throwing in any male or female is a great twist! They could throw in a strong player like CT into an elimination and pair him up with a weaker player. This first episode gave everything it needed!
@@phoenixrising8231 true even though its the best strategy to throw him with weak player on something that's not puzzle related with weaker player. But in this show the vet will target rookies first for strange reasons.
That's exactly what I was thinking the moment TJ announced the twist! Don't get me wrong CT is a legend but I would lowkey focus on getting him into the elimination with a weak partner if I want a chance in this game lol
I'm mad that Micheala got bounced out on the first go around, especially coming in 2nd in the challenge. I think if you are a Survivor player, then you have the first target on your back. Jay, Nat, and now Michaela. I hope she comes back in future challenges. Cara Maria was first to go home on her rookie season, and now she's a vet and a winner. I still want CT and Big T to partner up a few good times in this season if that's possible. The Hawk and Bunny alliance must come back together. Overall it was a great first episode.
What sucked was that the survivor people threw each other under the bus so quick. I felt so bad for Micheala, though, when everyone was ganging up with her.
@@Josy5527167 yes but she knew that they would too. She may be out of her element. She’s not wild. You won’t see her in a showmanship. Her voice cracked in throat deliberation. I felt really bad too
@@shelbyvan It was confirmed in the aftermath that Emy totally exaggerated and twisted what that list was about to save herself because she was gonna get sent in. But it's mad weird even today she still tryna act like Michaela is lying when she's not
Honestly I like Michele's choice of Devin. You always want to be teamed up with someone who wants to be teamed up with you and it doesn't seem like anyone had an issues with it. Devin is also at the centre of the vet alliance. Hopefully for her, she can use her amazing social game to get a lot further in the game.
@@kristinab3838 You can tell he saw this as a chance for an upgrade. Michele is a winner and 2x finalist in Survivor. Devin saw this as a very big opportunity and I think it's best on his part more so than Michele's part. But we'll see how it'll work out. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
It is upsetting to see Michaela gone! Emy is shaddddyyyyyyy. It is sad to see one Survivor against another Survivor player. I am all for Survivor players to move forward and make it to the final, but after what Emy did to my Michaela, sorry, not sorry, but Emy is on my sh*t list!
Totally understandable. The vets know how to prepare and think of the worst possible case scenario where they worried about a Survivor alliance when that wasn't the case at all. I think the ultimate shade was Tommy. He made the pinky promise night one and threw Michaela under the bus. Emy is shady but in context from the Aftermath and hearing her and Corey L were gonna be the first vote she did what she did to survive. I really can't stand Tommy putting the nail in the coffin to do that to Michaela. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Nelson's loyalty and respect towards Amanda when he find out she was hooking up with Fessy was so nice to see from his part, he's come a long way from Total Madness when he was berating Kailah and Anessa ❤️
Yes, Ashley should have gone home, or at least been immediately sent into elimination. She may be a 2x champ, but she's been the first to go home a few times. Like bruh....
@@rochelkatz4868 This season without the skull twist would be excellent to bring back the "last place goes into elimination" format again. I get having a deliberation gets drama like we did this episode. But I feel they could've had the agency where Aneesa and Logan host the meeting and everyone speaks their piece together on why Aneesa and Logan shouldn't pick them or who they think they should pick in the open forum. I wish. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Also, i'm glad there aren't any Rogue Agents that are left partnerless like last season, I kinda didn't like that that individual would just be safe from elimination & not participate in the next challenge. Like Cory last season kinda just slipped by to the very end.
@Alex Gee I agree. I didn't like the Rogue Agents twist even though it made sense because of the way the eliminations were last season. I feel being rogue or not Cory would've slipped by anyways. He had so many friends in the game. If anything being rogue saved him from himself as he was wanting to go into the elimination so many times last season that it saved him from going in too early. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I was really hoping I would see Turbo or Theo back. Literally my favorite international players but, I know it was far fetched. Anyway this group seems pretty promising. I think survivor players are a little better equip for this game than big brother. Also Devin in a Speedo… genuine tears of laughter.
I'd love to see Turbo and Theo back on The Challenge. That would be so awesome when/if they'd be back on The Challenge. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
At first I thought Corey L missed out on stealing Kaycee and Michele missed out on stealing CT, but my wife pointed out those would be partners people would try to steal next week. So picking Tori and Devin early in the game is a really smart game move. They won’t get them to the finals, but this will keep them safe for a little longer to really learn the game.
Corey L also said his thinking is it would be great to be able to send in Aneesa for sending him in, with her best friend as his partner to do it. Petty but I like it!! Lol
@Doc's POP! Reviews I understand that thinking but I also think any time partnered with CT is good bonding whether it's a week or a few more. Maybe he can give you some help in that time or if he likes you maybe if he gets stolen he'll steal you back. Michele is smart and really she didn't need a partner with being smart as their strength. Now they are mainly brains when she could've gotten brawn. But that's my opinion. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
While I am not a needless drama fan, this was a good first episode and I hope the cast and production can keep up the momentum for the rest of the season. Poor Gabo he is so lost on this show.
Yeah this first ep was top notch with the drama. Gabo signed up for the show and did absolutely no research. He's such a big dude and could have potential but he doesn't have the right mindset. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
@@AngelcakeVids It was scary watching his eyes, they are so vacant, he does not have a clue what is going on . Just a thought, what if he wins? That is just too funny.
@@AngelcakeVids You're welcome! While I wouldn't have liked it personally, I felt like it made MORE sense to throw in Tommy since it seems anyone from Survivor is more threatening than any game show. With that being said, I don't know if you saw, but Michele, Ashley, and Amanda were on IG live. Apparently, Corey L was targeted due to rumors about preventing people who quarantined at the house to use the gym or something along the lines? Then again, it was only the *guys* that had an issue according to Amanda, so it doesn't make sense, still.
I also felt she could've protected Michaela a little more too. She's only "black and gay" when it's convenient for her like Trishelle said about her hack in the day.
This whole episode was drama-filled, especially at the deliberation! I agree with you on your thoughts about the vets not memorizing the codes sooner. This episode shows that thoughts are meant to be kept to oneself, not spoken.
Did you watch the aftermath? Amanda said she told Emy that Emy and her partner were likely being voted in unless Emy could give them some some dirt on someone else. Emy was just saving her own ass.
@@aaronfresh85 Yeah. I commented before I watched the video. I was coming to delete it, but you already commented. So, yeah. She was in a corner and she turned “spy.” Got her to week two. 🤷♀️
I’m so happy production figured out a way to spice things up with the way the winning team can choose who to put into elimination. You can’t get saved by who your partner is and I love that. Also seems like there’s no skulls required to make it to the final. That was played out lol.
Yeah I think the deliberation was extra spicy this episode because of no skull twist. No one was wanting to go in and all that. Now there's drama. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
This was a great first episode. It felt so fresh and the agency being able to pick any two players from any team is great. I was so sad to see Michaela go, she needs to come back!
I hope in future episodes we get to see more of the new faces. There is so many people it’ll be hard to get familiar with everyone, but maybe as people go home we will get to see more of each team.
Yeah with so many people in general makes it extremely hard to make sure everyone gets enough screen time. I'd love to see more of everyone especially the newbies. If MTV hopes we like some of these rookies and want them to become regulars. like we need to see them and get to know them. Hopefully we see more of them. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
@@rediettadesse2828 It's going to be interesting because you will see how well they work with different people each week and they don't get too comfortable with one partner throughout the entire competition and how it will affect the alliances.
@@alexm6453 yes but i dont hv great memories and i would rather see partners that some hate eachother and are stuck together 😁 While Some work well together ... the switching takes that away also messes up with my memorization
Yeah I feel if the twist was that the team who won had to stay together then it would make sense. But legit they just had to work together to stay in the game and then go with other people. Like why have them play on teams? Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I guess there's no skull twist this season, some people may skate by because of laying low this season, also I love that the survivor players are cutthroat alot different than bb alliance who is all hold my hand we will make it!! The challenge needs these types of players willing to go all out to win great first episode
I think the skull factor never quite played out how the showrunners envisioned/hoped for. So instead of forcing people to go down, stack the cast so no matter who goes down it should be a good show. There's really only a handful of "layups" on both the men's and the women's side this season.
I don't think anyone will be able to skate by to the finals and I feel that vets will want to go into the elimination to get the partner they want to run the final with.
I think no skulls is great but I’m not sure if people will skate by because it all depends on who wins the daily. Winning the Daily gets you safety from elimination, your partner cannot be stolen, and you get to choose specifically who you want to put in not just by partners.
Hopefully in a couple more seasons people won't be complaining about cast members "skating by" again, making production bring back the skull twist or some annoying new twist in response.
I stand by my last comment people shouldn’t hate the rookies just because they miss the vets and also why does tori act as if the vets aren’t always strategizing and turning on each others but survivor players do that? That was a stupid argument.
@@Josy5527167 And them being the hosts of "The Official Challenge podcast" also feeds into that ego. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I’m just so happy that the skull twist is finally gone. I would’ve loved to see the twist of “if you’re last in the daily you’re automatically in the elimination” though
The first episode had me interested the entire time 👀😆 and PSA, steer clear of comments on their Instagram or Facebook page. There’s always spoilers that ruined the entire season for me and others!
I enjoy the fact that there is all fun and games for the majority of the time when it comes to the infamous Devin speedos and Cory predictions, then everything turns into pandemonium when it comes down to deliberation and the eliminations. And I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the new twist this season for eliminations. So many possibilities.
Michaela was awesome on the aftershow, she's so different compared to everyone else on the show im definitely hoping she comes back! She is sooo scary😂 she came to prepared but pulling a Laurel will definitely get you kicked out the challenge. She's a different kinda player for sure we need more her lol
Hughie’s voice makes me laugh every time he talks, anything he says just sounds funny 😂. Also was hoping Big T could beast that challenge so we could get Big T and CT part 2 but can’t have everything
I absolutely loved the first episode! Nam was very robbed and I hope he comes back. I was scared when Michele went to elimination because I was rooting for her and I’m happy she won!
I’m so excited to see a season that feels fresh, while also going back to their roots with the episode content. I was worried this season wouldn’t deliver but they’ve already exceeded my expectations! This really has the making to be the best season in a very long time and I am so hyped. Seeing such capable and smart rookies is refreshing, there’s hardly anyone I’d count out at this point. The vets seem to be playing smarter this go as well, I’m proud of them (despite how many were oblivious during the challenge) for joining together and I hope they stick to their guns. I can’t wait to see what this season has to bring and can’t wait for more episode break down and tiny table talks! Looking forward to experiencing another season with this awesome community.
I agree that this season has a fresh feel. I think it's because of the cast. They really make or break the seasons. I can't wait to see the nest episode. I am happy to hear you are looking forward to the review/recaps and tiny table talks. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I really enjoy the twist in selecting who gets chosen to go into elimination against the house vote. It just seems more fair, not including how Corey L kind of got played here, but hey he dominated that elimination! Also, I really enjoyed Tommy dubbing himself the “Little T” of his partnership with Big T 😂
@@sarahvEscalante Lol I legitimately yodeled when he did that ish 😂 I was staring at the entire Survivor brigade like “I thought y’all were smarter than this!!” 🤦🏽♂️At least Michele tried 😂
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His partner Lauren from Love Island is getting the Dee edit, she said something inappropriate so she's being totally edited out of the season. I hope she doesn't go home for a while because personally I hate Josh. He's whiney and my least favorite cast member.
Yassssss been waiting to see this.....very excited for this season and super stoked to hear my friends input.Angel cake your my friend I’m talking about 👊
I hope it was worth the wait. I can't wait to hear what you have to say as the season progresses as well, friend. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
this episode was fantastic!!! my only (minor) complaint is that it seems like if you don't win the daily you basically are at the total mercy of the agency. We'll have to see how it plays out!
Corey L said it best in a recent tweet " Imagine being more scared of survivor rookies than the man who beat yall last season?? Why isnt CT your first target?" I love, I mean LOVE CT, but Corey has a point lol. If this were Survivor, anyone who had won, instant target.
This would be a good point if not for the fact that the rookies have the numbers. The vets know that if they have any chance of winning, they need to stick together to get to the end. Thin the herd until you have the vote majority, then take each other out.
Really hoping Nam, Michaela and Renan come back next season. Amazing performance from Corey L! I love this cast so far. Ashley and Nelson’s fling is the stick of hot dynamite drama I’ve been waiting for for a while. I feel like the more recent seasons have been so serious, I really think this blend of challengers will make a great season.
What Kyle said in the aftermath hit it on the nail, like I feel like a game strat it was a good move to take out what I would consider a stronger rookie w leader qualities, just sad it had to be her 😭
It for sure will be better for the vets in a long run to take out Michaela early but hate to see her go. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS: Aneesa & Logan move up with their challenge will. Michele & Corey L move up with their elimination win. Nam is replaced by Ed after withdrawing from competition. Michela & Renan are eliminated. Women: 1. Kaycee 2. Aneesa (challenge win, +1) 3. Tori 4. Amanda 5. Big T 6. Ashley 7. Michele (elimination win, +1) 8. Nany 9. Emy 10. Esther 11. Berna 12. Bettina 13. Priscilla 14. Lauren 15. Tacha 16. Tracy ❌Michela Men: 1. Cory 2. CT 3. Fessy 4. Devin 5. Kyle 6. Nelson 7. Josh 8. Corey L (elimination win, +1) 9. Ed 10. Kelz 11. Tommy 12. Gabo 13. Logan (challenge win, +1) 14. Jeremiah 15. Hughie 16. Emmanuel 🔄Nam ❌Renan Eliminated: 1. Nam - withdrew from competition Replaced by Ed 2. Michela & Renan Eliminated by Michelle & Corey L DISCLAIMER: Rankings are updated every week and will be constantly changing. Rookies start out low because there’s not much to go on. But anyone can rise and fall. This is entirely based on my own opinion.
@@johnnyfines627 I can understand where you are coming from with some of these rankings. Some I can agree with some not so much. But it's only been one episode and it's tough to see the bigger picture of the season with just one outing. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
@@AngelcakeVids exactly. I mean even just going through the rookies, I had to have the cast list with pictures in front of me. Some of them stood out, some made no impression at all. Some I looked at their name and picture and still didn’t recognize them lol. Even vets like Josh and CT, I was like oh yea I forgot they were here lol. So definitely not enough to go off of after one episode. I’m sure people will have their stand out moments.
Cory L is a warrior. I get Tyler Duckworth vibes from him. I don’t believe Michaela’s season is done. I’ve a feeling there is a redemption house this season.
I hope Majority of the rookies come back and continue growing on this show, I love this cast overall and have a lot to show, especially Michaela & her partner who we lost way tooo soon :(
I hate that they are targeting survivor, they're a great asset to the show, not like bb, why they didn't target bb the last two seasons, that so unfair, they should target bb they still have an alliance
Sad to see Michaela go, didn’t watch survivor but I could easily see her potential. I’m glad the skulls are GONE! I hope that the eliminations aren’t all going to be team eliminations.
The first episode gave me lifeeeeeee. I was originally against having so many rookies but they're all so great, I love to see them shine. Especially Emy and Emanuel. The season preview where Emy (I think wins an elimination) and screams this is for Romania gave me chills. It's been a while since I've seen that much passion for someone's homeland. We love to see it. I wish Micaela was partnered with someone stronger, she really gave it her all. Renan said he wanted to do Belgium and the Netherlands proud but chile this was not it. Spaghetti man? I believe it. I feel like Hughie and Ashley will try to get rid of each other as soon as possible but it's too good. They're like the hot mess express. This season is lit!!! Also never thought I'd say this but I'm glad Amanda is back?? What is this season doing to me HAHA! I completely agree the elimination would have been better if it was played solo. Micaela would have gotten scrappy for sure. She was carrying all of them at a certain point, if that's no super power then idk what is. I'm so upset Nam is gone due to COVID, his luck is just not there!!
This is such a great comment. Ashley and Hughie will be looking to split apart ASAP. I wouldn't be surprised if Ashley asks someone to throw Hughie or tries to get someone to steal her. They will not work together/this game is too short to try. I'm hoping Nam gets another shot. I feel his two seasons he left for stuff outside his control. It'd be unfair for him to not get another shot. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I just wish Michaela would’ve learned her lesson. Literally lists are her down fall 🤣. The reason she got blindsided by jay on her first survivor season was because she started making lists on the beach . Come on girl 🤦🏽♀️ … no more lists for michaela please lmao She could have gone so far on both seasons fr. Love her still!
@@yvettegrier3643 oh I’m not saying she did anything wrong with the list I just think it’s Hilarious that she also made a list there too 🤣 and she even joked around with it too once she got eliminated. Saying she will do better she learned her lesson… she was like see TJ and she point to the notebook 😂
Seriously, nobody noticed those letters and numbers? Those are never there for decorations......I also agree, the elimination should of been solo matches.
@@QuanPham-mx6gg That surprised me with Nelson, Cory, Kaycee, even CT had to go back to inspect the rubble with Berna. You'd think they would've paid more attention lol Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
It’s interesting that mtv would premier the challenge not only on the same day but same time slot at 7 pm as cbs’s big brother that’s the real competition right there the battle for tv ratings
@@rediettadesse2828 yea big brother is on cbs cbs is a regular channel network where as mtv they’re a cable channel network so if you don’t have cable/streaming networks you can’t watch the challenge
I get why people are mad who went home. But she over strategized. Should have not show toon many people her list. Should made a mental list. If she comes back hopefully she plays smarter. I was indifferent about Michaela not sure why she was hyped up.
There's more info about the backstory on The Challenge Aftershow. Apparently the whole house had decided Emy & her partner were going down & Michaela showed her the list of players trying to show her how she could get the numbers. Amanda later had a convo with Emy & asked her if she had anything on another rookie she could use to throw them under the bus & Emy took the list and ran with it.
its because she was a complete beast on survivor challenge wise especially on her rookie season, Michaela won 3 challenges after being behind for her tribe and in game changers performed extremely well
Lets be real, ashley and hughie should be gone. Michaela was obvi set up to fail (Amanda is slimy for the way shes moving online, but staying mum in person, and that's all I'll say on her 🙄) - which is the game so no hate there - but why didn't tommy get thrown in instead of Corey L... That made no sense. I hope we see michaela again, she served in only 2 eps (including global activation)
Here's how the whole Corey L. thing played out. Aneesa wanted Emy to go down for being involved in the list drama. Corey L. was just collateral damage in her mind. However, her partner (don't know his name yet) likes Emy & didn't want her to go down. They had agreed on Emy but right before voting TJ told them they can vote down individuals instead of pairs. Aneesa thought they were still voting the same so she sent down Corey L. first (they voted the men first) but her partner got to vote first for women so he changed his vote last minute & said Michele instead of Emy. Aneesa knows if you & your partner disagree then it puts your team at risk of going down (remember Amanda vs. Zac that one season? lol) so she threw her vote on Michele too but no doubt she was pissed about the move her partner made.
@@kaddie62 shes constantly speaking on her negatively, called her a bitch for playing the game, she gives off an elitist attitude when interacting with her. Its all just unnecessary for 1. Someone you've never met and 2. Because shes coming at her with false information she orchestrated in her head. Some will say the name calling like "bitch" isnt a huge deal - which can be true in some instances - but the context and the overall affect this could have on a BLACK woman's image is huge. She needs to stop
I’m shook michaela went home first but at the same time I’m not surprised that they targeted her. With the list and her history in survivor she was a promising rookie. I do agree if it was solo the results might have gone differently, but it’s a good twist for the season.
UGH... I can already tell i will hate Emy. Because of her we lost our queen Michaela. But no one is going to trust that snitch, she will be sent to elimination soon.
Michaela was taken from us way too soon. Emy did it to save herself but it showed everyone she will rat out anyone to stay in the game. Should be an interesting game. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Man Survivor players really are vilified on The Challenge. Jay, Natalie, Michaela and Michelle were all thrown into the first elimination that they could be - so far Tommy is the only one to fly under the radar. All credit to him tbh.
@Peter Brown I don't see Tommy much as flying under the radar. Just because he wasn't voted into this elimination doesn't mean he's off the hook. Emy named him in the room with the list, he said he saw the list while throwing Michaela under the bus in deliberation. I feel he'd be the target soon. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I dont think the challange has ever brought anyone eliminated first back but I think Michela should be brought back, the fact Renan and Michelle weren't even a factor and it was Michaela against Corey and she was able to fight as long as she did was amazeing
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I was rooting for Michaela when I saw she was going to be on this show. When I first saw her on Survivor, I thought she would be great on a challenge. She is feisty, and seems to be lacking the social skills needed for these games meaning, she doesn't fake stuff and definitely wears her feelings on her face. Michaela is strong and good at competing but she is intense. Her mouth and tactics got her in trouble on both Survivor shows. I wanted to see if it would happen here. She would have had what it took to get far but she "put the cart before the horse" this time and trusted too soon. I was sad to see her go and hope they do invite her back. I would love to see how she does in this environment.
Her mouth didn't get her into trouble though - Emy throwing her under the bus when she was trying to do Emy a favor is what did. She was too trusting of someone who had no problem backstabbing her to save herself.
@@chanelf4656 UGH you are correct! How did I totally forget that :-( Thanks for pointing that out. If you know Michaela, you darn well know that mouth would have gotten her in trouble eventually....LOL She gets "real" very quickly. I am surprised she held it together. I REALLY hope they bring her back. I will have to edit my comment. Thanks again ;-)
If people aren’t from the UK they may not know hewie but I love him so much, he is going to be such a comedic factor of this season and I’m so excited for it
Yesterday was my moms birthday and for some reason the episode didn’t record so I didn’t get to see the season premiere but with your review I feel like I’m caught up on everything important so thanks brother I appreciate you
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Corey: “All these young bucks thinking they’re going to take my money? I’ll be damned!”
Bananas: “…🤨”
Hahahaha Exactly! Have the "The Young Bucks" played enough seasons that they should just be called "The Bucks" now? And now we have a new "Young Bucks" in the building? Thanks for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I don't watch survivor, but Michaela seems like a legit contender. Even after going home first. I see potential in her. Miss her already 😢 😪 😔
Same, I thought she was going to be the most entertaining rookie this year. Gone too soon
I liked her interviews a lot but you can see it in her eyes when she competes she’s a basket case
She lost for similar reasons twice in survivor .. and now here 3rd time 😏 she OVER STRATEGIES ..
she should've stay low .. make friends on this first weeks , GET to know ppl
Specially as a rookie
Cara got sent home in her rookie season yk She’ll come back and be a force to be reckoned with!
I hope they cast her next season
Fessy + Amanda = school yard bullies romance 🤣🤣
Didn't ashley kissed him too last season and he said he regretted in the the aftershow
And isn't Ashley and Amanda claiming to be best friends?
Or they're friends that kiss the same guy 😄
Fessy fasts for Ramadan but then hooks up with girls i guess he doesnt know thats against his religion...........I use to have a friend who turned into a bad meth head but he was still a Seventh day adventist and i use to tease him that he wont eat meat but he does hard drugs
@@jonmcmann6811 pretty silly to judge how strict someone “should be” with their religion. That’s up to the individual. And crazy to compare drinking to meth. I’m no fan of fessy but I appreciated the insight.
And many upchuck moments
@@jonmcmann6811 Isn't he allowed when the sun is down? Or is that only food & drink?
Not a lot of screen time for Josh. God is working miracles early this season
His partner is getting the Dee edit, so until she’s gone we probably won’t see much of him
Yoooo 😂
@@coqui9879 What did she do to get a Dee edit? Thinking about Idk even know who is partner is🤣🤣
@@mylostwigproductions7664 Lauren, Love Island 2.
Lol once more people go, I’m sure we’ll see more of him
Laurel brings a notebook and puts fear into people, Michaela has a scrap piece of paper and everyone loses their minds.
Facts 😂 plus no girl would wanna go against laurel
Love Laurel, I would love to see her go against Emily one time.
So True!
I kept thinking the exact same thing!! She would take that thing around and openly politic (bully) people into swaying house votes week after week
i watched Survivor and she would do the same type of sloppy stuff there shes just not an intellectual
Can we all pray Nam gets to come back😭 like wtf he was so ready to play, had so many friends in the house... We want Nam!!
My poor Boi 😭 He got a terrible partner last season and got DQed this season because of COVID
@Vikii Martinez I will be one praying. Like what happened with him last season and this season wasn't even his fault and he's such a nice guy. I hope we see him on the next season. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
it annoyed me that aneesa said “michaela showing me the list just proves that she’s guilty” yet she went through her stuff to find it???
Seeing Aneesa go through Michaela's stuff annoyed me and frustrated me so much. You know just hearing should could have a list was reason enough for them to want to vote her in. So why invade her personal privacy by snooping? Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
It got me so mad bc let somebody do that to her and she would've pulled the im a vet ive been doing the challenge for years how dare you go through my things etc... it was just a line crossed that didnt need to be
Aneesa needs to be on code
my jaw DROPPED when they said Nam had to leave the game, and again when Michaela left. great first episode but damn lol
I know ! I was rooting for Michaela so much until I saw she was coming after Tori. I’m also super upset to see Nam leave due to COVID because I was looking forward to seeing the German alliance
its ok hes not scrappy enough to win this any way
@@jonmcmann6811 crazy, he was fighting through hella pain last season. Him in the mud against CT was actually fire
Hope they give Nam another chance. I'd love to see what he can do when he's healthy enough to compete and isn't being held back by a terrible partner.
@@ville666sora I’m sure they will! I know everyone wants to see his full potential and we haven’t got to see that yet, so I have a feeling he’ll be back for Season 38
Nam is having the Leroy luck of the challenge. He seems like a good dude who can’t catch a break.
Yeah poor guy. I was hoping this season would be better for him.
I was rooting for him 😞
Literally this!!
I hope he gets a third season, hopefully he’s due for a finals run like Rogan after his injury
@@vaporterra this was his second chance
That “list” wasn’t even a big deal Tori and Aneesa just have rookie PTSD 😂😂😂🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Fact 😂
AGREE 1000%
Agreed
On Survivor, you get voted out first for taking too long getting water. She should have known better than to come in hot and leave a paper trail.
They went searching for a list, was hot about the list, saw the list wasn’t about nothing, and said “it’s the principle” lol smh
Production must be stupid if they don’t decide to bring Michaela back again next season or in a future season. I feel like she had a lot of potential.
Yes! And not to mention her hilarious confessionals lol
Too much potential 🤝
I think they'll bring her back but with another partner
She was a BEAST in survivor challenges
@@insurgenceyt4660 or save her for rivals 4 with jay
When Annesa was surprised that Michaela showed them the list after she was looking for it 💀💀 like girllll isn’t that what you wanted!? To see the list 😂😂
Lmao I was so annoyed with Aneesa. She was like "oh, I don't care!" ....but girl we just saw you going through her stuff looking for that list. But now when confronted you don't care. I can't with Aneesa.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was so excited to see Michaela. She was great in survivor. She was funny in the confessionals. Gone too soon. 🥺🥺 loved the first episode.
All thanks to annoying Emy. Michaela was robbed.
@@glowingxlights9652 Nah being robbed suggests it was not her own doing and just like her struggles on Survivor it was pretty much all her own doing. You need to know where your game intelligence levels are and play within them, she things her intelligence is well beyond where they actually are so keeps on every show getting caught out by it
Gabo being so self aware with his "popcorn muscles" but being so lost about everything else literally had me do a spit take from how ridiculous it was! 😂😂😂
I love Gabo, he’s so funny
@Andrew Mendez At least he's self aware lol Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Kyle's one liners are always knee slappers. The wife and I always have to pause the episode when he says something hilarious. I hope he continues to be on the show after he becomes a father.
🤣🤣🤣
I'm happy they showed Anessa going through Michaela things. Anessa does a lot of shady things then acts like so innocent. I hope she goes home early.
I was pretty disgusted when I saw Aneesa go through Michaela's stuff and yet no one batted an eye to it. Like that's an invasion of privacy for a list. Michaela was gonna be the vote just at the news there could be a list. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I would love to see Kyle and Devin both make it really far this season just for our entertainment value. The both had me in stitches.
I loved them since last season; they really made the season much better! I am happy to see them again specially there aren't a lot of vets that I wanted to see.
I think Devin is okay but Kyle is so corny. Tries too hard to be funny, it’s pathetic
The rookies should have played it smarter and made an alliance all together instead of throwing each under the bus. Michaela was clearly the smartest rookie because she was the only one thinking about a strategy and instead of backing her up, the rookies through her to the vets. Now the rookie alliance won't stand a chance and the vets are already winning 🤷🏻♀️
EXACTLY! Absolutely. There are some players like Kelz, Corey L and Jeremiah who were talking the same strategy. Michaela is smart and was well intentioned with her plan. I feel the downfall was entrusting the wrong people with her strategy this early on. Vets are working together to win while the rookies are playing to just survive I feel which is the wrong mentality. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
You can tell Gabo has no idea what he signed up for. This ain’t the Jersey Shore!
I love him 😂😂
I think he’s good to look at so that’s fine with me for now 😅
Um Warsaw shore
@@turds1991 I think Hunter is referring to when Gabo brought up Jersey Shore multiple times during the Global Activation episode. He talked about how he watched and liked Jersey Shore so much. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
My only hope now is that Michaela pulls a Cara by going out first on her debut then becoming a Challenge legend in the future...the new elimination twist seems like it could get exhausting or exciting depending on how everybody decides to play it...lastly 100% rooting against Emy and Amanda for how the list situation played out...I'm excited for this season and cant wait to see which rookies makes it to the end
Also I do agree the elimination should've been one on ones
Bananas did the same
Preach brotha
@@joeyfrong1666 not a fan of the rotten Banana so I dont really acknowledge him tbh
He's the goat how do you not like bananas it's like not liking kobe wtf
Plus Cara was mediocre at best 80% of her challenge career and the end of it she was total bitch and hard to watch honestly
It comes down to Michaela was trying to help Emy avoid being thrown in by the house & under Amanda's advisement, Emy repaid Michaela by throwing her under the bus. The vets seized the opportunity & got rid of a strong rookie. I hope Michaela plays a little smarter & gives it more time to figure out who she can actually trust the next season she's on.
Michaela better be back next season, first and foremost. Vets are playing to win while we can see the rookies are just playing to survive. It's the wrong mentality. And this is how the vets will be able to work over the rookies unless the rookies can come together and/or the vets baggage comes in to tear them apart. Whichever comes first. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Man as a Survivor fan I was so excited to watch Michaela + Michelle both be on The Challenge & the very first episode they're put up against each other. 😭 😭 😭
Even with that heartbreak I still thought it was a great 1st episode!!
The agency throwing in any male or female is a great twist! They could throw in a strong player like CT into an elimination and pair him up with a weaker player. This first episode gave everything it needed!
No one is throwing CT in.
@@phoenixrising8231 true even though its the best strategy to throw him with weak player on something that's not puzzle related with weaker player.
But in this show the vet will target rookies first for strange reasons.
@@phoenixrising8231 I said CT to give an example on how they can use this twist strategically in their favor...
That's exactly what I was thinking the moment TJ announced the twist! Don't get me wrong CT is a legend but I would lowkey focus on getting him into the elimination with a weak partner if I want a chance in this game lol
I'm mad that Micheala got bounced out on the first go around, especially coming in 2nd in the challenge. I think if you are a Survivor player, then you have the first target on your back. Jay, Nat, and now Michaela. I hope she comes back in future challenges. Cara Maria was first to go home on her rookie season, and now she's a vet and a winner. I still want CT and Big T to partner up a few good times in this season if that's possible. The Hawk and Bunny alliance must come back together. Overall it was a great first episode.
This is true. But Michaela showed her hand. She has to learn from that. But physically she will take kam easily. Lam just has that social game
What sucked was that the survivor people threw each other under the bus so quick.
I felt so bad for Micheala, though, when everyone was ganging up with her.
@@Josy5527167 yes but she knew that they would too. She may be out of her element. She’s not wild. You won’t see her in a showmanship. Her voice cracked in throat deliberation. I felt really bad too
@@shelbyvan It was confirmed in the aftermath that Emy totally exaggerated and twisted what that list was about to save herself because she was gonna get sent in. But it's mad weird even today she still tryna act like Michaela is lying when she's not
@@emonirocks4638 i saw the aftermath. But she still showed her hand
Ashley being like "2 time champ here" trying to sell herself had me rolling.
And everyone running past her like "Nope, not stealing my money" had me rolling even more.
@@bigsissenpai i woulda ran right past her also lol
100% agreed because we all know that Hunter
Honestly I like Michele's choice of Devin. You always want to be teamed up with someone who wants to be teamed up with you and it doesn't seem like anyone had an issues with it. Devin is also at the centre of the vet alliance. Hopefully for her, she can use her amazing social game to get a lot further in the game.
I also think Devin wanted to get away from random European Reality Star who got zero screen time. At least Michele is a somewhat known commodity.
@@kristinab3838 You can tell he saw this as a chance for an upgrade. Michele is a winner and 2x finalist in Survivor. Devin saw this as a very big opportunity and I think it's best on his part more so than Michele's part. But we'll see how it'll work out. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
It is upsetting to see Michaela gone! Emy is shaddddyyyyyyy. It is sad to see one Survivor against another Survivor player. I am all for Survivor players to move forward and make it to the final, but after what Emy did to my Michaela, sorry, not sorry, but Emy is on my sh*t list!
Totally understandable. The vets know how to prepare and think of the worst possible case scenario where they worried about a Survivor alliance when that wasn't the case at all. I think the ultimate shade was Tommy. He made the pinky promise night one and threw Michaela under the bus. Emy is shady but in context from the Aftermath and hearing her and Corey L were gonna be the first vote she did what she did to survive. I really can't stand Tommy putting the nail in the coffin to do that to Michaela. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Michele and Devin is an iconic duo in my eyes. I don't care how long they are partners, I'm just elated that they're partners at least temporarily!
So this. Best duo. I have a feeling if they stay together for some time they will definitely do some sneaky shady moves that I will live for :)
I hate how they all ganged up on Michaela
I know right survivor did her wrong
FR. I get they need drama but it was too much. And she didn't even cry and still waved good bye. I was crying for her..
She did it to her self tho
@@nrbhooper Not really. She did something that was twisted to be what it's not by somebody who she was trying to help
Nelson's loyalty and respect towards Amanda when he find out she was hooking up with Fessy was so nice to see from his part, he's come a long way from Total Madness when he was berating Kailah and Anessa ❤️
Hopefully michaela comes back literally next season and i hope it’s individual cause she has so much potential on this show !!!
So proud of Aneesa coming in first place and proud of Michaela coming in second. Ashley should have been sent home.
Yes!!!!
Yes, Ashley should have gone home, or at least been immediately sent into elimination.
She may be a 2x champ, but she's been the first to go home a few times. Like bruh....
@@rochelkatz4868 This season without the skull twist would be excellent to bring back the "last place goes into elimination" format again. I get having a deliberation gets drama like we did this episode. But I feel they could've had the agency where Aneesa and Logan host the meeting and everyone speaks their piece together on why Aneesa and Logan shouldn't pick them or who they think they should pick in the open forum. I wish. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Also, i'm glad there aren't any Rogue Agents that are left partnerless like last season, I kinda didn't like that that individual would just be safe from elimination & not participate in the next challenge. Like Cory last season kinda just slipped by to the very end.
And CT who has free entry into final last season
@Alex Gee I agree. I didn't like the Rogue Agents twist even though it made sense because of the way the eliminations were last season. I feel being rogue or not Cory would've slipped by anyways. He had so many friends in the game. If anything being rogue saved him from himself as he was wanting to go into the elimination so many times last season that it saved him from going in too early. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Corey skates to the final so many damn times just for being boring lol
I was really hoping I would see Turbo or Theo back. Literally my favorite international players but, I know it was far fetched. Anyway this group seems pretty promising. I think survivor players are a little better equip for this game than big brother. Also Devin in a Speedo… genuine tears of laughter.
I'd love to see Turbo and Theo back on The Challenge. That would be so awesome when/if they'd be back on The Challenge. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I thought turbo was banned. They can’t control him.
I’m pretty sure Theo is legally blind now. Not that he can’t do it but I don’t think he would want to
@@sharonwilliams8552 I thought I read that his sight got better but I could be wrong.
@@shelbyvan is he?
At first I thought Corey L missed out on stealing Kaycee and Michele missed out on stealing CT, but my wife pointed out those would be partners people would try to steal next week. So picking Tori and Devin early in the game is a really smart game move. They won’t get them to the finals, but this will keep them safe for a little longer to really learn the game.
Corey L also said his thinking is it would be great to be able to send in Aneesa for sending him in, with her best friend as his partner to do it. Petty but I like it!! Lol
@@oklahomie95 I love it. I'm liking Corey L more and more with every time I see. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
@Doc's POP! Reviews I understand that thinking but I also think any time partnered with CT is good bonding whether it's a week or a few more. Maybe he can give you some help in that time or if he likes you maybe if he gets stolen he'll steal you back. Michele is smart and really she didn't need a partner with being smart as their strength. Now they are mainly brains when she could've gotten brawn. But that's my opinion. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
While I am not a needless drama fan, this was a good first episode and I hope the cast and production can keep up the momentum for the rest of the season.
Poor Gabo he is so lost on this show.
Yeah this first ep was top notch with the drama. Gabo signed up for the show and did absolutely no research. He's such a big dude and could have potential but he doesn't have the right mindset. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
@@AngelcakeVids It was scary watching his eyes, they are so vacant, he does not have a clue what is going on . Just a thought, what if he wins? That is just too funny.
Aneesa: I'm glad we have more gay, black representation.
Also Aneesa: *throws Corey L in the Lair*
👀👀👀👀
@masterfy24 It makes no sense. Like absolutely no sense. I hated the move. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
@@AngelcakeVids You're welcome! While I wouldn't have liked it personally, I felt like it made MORE sense to throw in Tommy since it seems anyone from Survivor is more threatening than any game show.
With that being said, I don't know if you saw, but Michele, Ashley, and Amanda were on IG live. Apparently, Corey L was targeted due to rumors about preventing people who quarantined at the house to use the gym or something along the lines? Then again, it was only the *guys* that had an issue according to Amanda, so it doesn't make sense, still.
I also felt she could've protected Michaela a little more too. She's only "black and gay" when it's convenient for her like Trishelle said about her hack in the day.
This whole episode was drama-filled, especially at the deliberation! I agree with you on your thoughts about the vets not memorizing the codes sooner. This episode shows that thoughts are meant to be kept to oneself, not spoken.
I still can't believe the vets didn't memorize the code. Like c'mon now. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
emy said she felt like michaela was fake but tbh i think she simply saw her as a threat and made a move
Did you watch the aftermath? Amanda said she told Emy that Emy and her partner were likely being voted in unless Emy could give them some some dirt on someone else. Emy was just saving her own ass.
Agreed
I think Michaela should have been nicer to her. They got all quiet and excluded her, so she set their shit on fire.
@@mikaylagraves4296 she literally created a strategy to save Emy. How much nicer should she have become?
@@aaronfresh85 Yeah. I commented before I watched the video. I was coming to delete it, but you already commented. So, yeah. She was in a corner and she turned “spy.” Got her to week two. 🤷♀️
Michaela got eliminated for THE EXACT SAME REASON on Survivor. She made a list in the sand of who to target next
I'm so mad at her cus i love her n was excited to see her this season .
Also was rooting for her on survivor.. you think she would learn 😏😄
I’m so happy production figured out a way to spice things up with the way the winning team can choose who to put into elimination. You can’t get saved by who your partner is and I love that. Also seems like there’s no skulls required to make it to the final. That was played out lol.
Yeah I think the deliberation was extra spicy this episode because of no skull twist. No one was wanting to go in and all that. Now there's drama. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
This was a great first episode. It felt so fresh and the agency being able to pick any two players from any team is great. I was so sad to see Michaela go, she needs to come back!
I hope in future episodes we get to see more of the new faces.
There is so many people it’ll be hard to get familiar with everyone, but maybe as people go home we will get to see more of each team.
Yeah with so many people in general makes it extremely hard to make sure everyone gets enough screen time. I'd love to see more of everyone especially the newbies. If MTV hopes we like some of these rookies and want them to become regulars. like we need to see them and get to know them. Hopefully we see more of them. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I'm just ready for having 500 different teams this season with this agency twist.
I dont like that lol
@@rediettadesse2828 It's going to be interesting because you will see how well they work with different people each week and they don't get too comfortable with one partner throughout the entire competition and how it will affect the alliances.
@@alexm6453 yes but i dont hv great memories and i would rather see partners that some hate eachother and are stuck together 😁
While Some work well together ...
the switching takes that away also messes up with my memorization
I agree!! The elimination should not have been played in pairs. And the list got more screen time than Renan, that's how I knew they were going home.
Yeah I feel if the twist was that the team who won had to stay together then it would make sense. But legit they just had to work together to stay in the game and then go with other people. Like why have them play on teams? Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I guess there's no skull twist this season, some people may skate by because of laying low this season, also I love that the survivor players are cutthroat alot different than bb alliance who is all hold my hand we will make it!! The challenge needs these types of players willing to go all out to win great first episode
Tommy and Michelle were so quick to threw Michaela under the bus, I was like damn 💀💀
I think the skull factor never quite played out how the showrunners envisioned/hoped for. So instead of forcing people to go down, stack the cast so no matter who goes down it should be a good show. There's really only a handful of "layups" on both the men's and the women's side this season.
I don't think anyone will be able to skate by to the finals and I feel that vets will want to go into the elimination to get the partner they want to run the final with.
I think no skulls is great but I’m not sure if people will skate by because it all depends on who wins the daily. Winning the Daily gets you safety from elimination, your partner cannot be stolen, and you get to choose specifically who you want to put in not just by partners.
Hopefully in a couple more seasons people won't be complaining about cast members "skating by" again, making production bring back the skull twist or some annoying new twist in response.
I stand by my last comment people shouldn’t hate the rookies just because they miss the vets and also why does tori act as if the vets aren’t always strategizing and turning on each others but survivor players do that? That was a stupid argument.
💯💯💯. Tori is do as I say, not as I do and, she is Anessa's do girl.🙄🙄🙄
Anessa and Tori are always the mean girls, thinking they are above all the other girls.
@@Josy5527167 And them being the hosts of "The Official Challenge podcast" also feeds into that ego. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I’m just so happy that the skull twist is finally gone. I would’ve loved to see the twist of “if you’re last in the daily you’re automatically in the elimination” though
I loved the format! Its such a shame Nam didn't even have the change to compete, I was looking forward to seeing him
This episode was the organized chaos I love to see!! This episode was extremely good in my opinion!!
I love how respectful Annesa and Logan were with each other!! I hope everything works out on the long run between them.
The first episode had me interested the entire time 👀😆 and PSA, steer clear of comments on their Instagram or Facebook page. There’s always spoilers that ruined the entire season for me and others!
I enjoy the fact that there is all fun and games for the majority of the time when it comes to the infamous Devin speedos and Cory predictions, then everything turns into pandemonium when it comes down to deliberation and the eliminations. And I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the new twist this season for eliminations. So many possibilities.
Michaela was awesome on the aftershow, she's so different compared to everyone else on the show im definitely hoping she comes back! She is sooo scary😂 she came to prepared but pulling a Laurel will definitely get you kicked out the challenge. She's a different kinda player for sure we need more her lol
😂😂🤣
Hughie’s voice makes me laugh every time he talks, anything he says just sounds funny 😂.
Also was hoping Big T could beast that challenge so we could get Big T and CT part 2 but can’t have everything
I hope this season becomes very unpredictable! It was a great start! Thank you for your work! Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
Sae here. The more unpredictable the better. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I absolutely loved the first episode! Nam was very robbed and I hope he comes back. I was scared when Michele went to elimination because I was rooting for her and I’m happy she won!
Emy is so weird, yet i cant stop watching her antics! And i love Bettina's laugh!
Emy pissed me off, I hope she's next to go.
@@OwariDa_ I stand on what I said. Regardless of if she isn't next to go home, she still needs to go. Period.
I’m so excited to see a season that feels fresh, while also going back to their roots with the episode content. I was worried this season wouldn’t deliver but they’ve already exceeded my expectations! This really has the making to be the best season in a very long time and I am so hyped. Seeing such capable and smart rookies is refreshing, there’s hardly anyone I’d count out at this point. The vets seem to be playing smarter this go as well, I’m proud of them (despite how many were oblivious during the challenge) for joining together and I hope they stick to their guns. I can’t wait to see what this season has to bring and can’t wait for more episode break down and tiny table talks! Looking forward to experiencing another season with this awesome community.
I agree that this season has a fresh feel. I think it's because of the cast. They really make or break the seasons. I can't wait to see the nest episode. I am happy to hear you are looking forward to the review/recaps and tiny table talks. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I really enjoy the twist in selecting who gets chosen to go into elimination against the house vote. It just seems more fair, not including how Corey L kind of got played here, but hey he dominated that elimination!
Also, I really enjoyed Tommy dubbing himself the “Little T” of his partnership with Big T 😂
Tommy took me out in the deliberation when he basically dry snitched on Michaela 😂💀😂
@@xreid66 hahahaha me too! These survivor people really out there just trying to survive AT ALL COSTS lol
@@sarahvEscalante Lol I legitimately yodeled when he did that ish 😂 I was staring at the entire Survivor brigade like “I thought y’all were smarter than this!!” 🤦🏽♂️At least Michele tried 😂
@@xreid66 yeah I like that she wasn’t scared. She can talk her shit and still go in unexpectedly and give it 100%.
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The cast reacted to michaela's list like the north shore high school girls reacted to the burn book pages in the hallway📖
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I liked the episode. It was hilarious how survivor turned on each other at deliberations. 🤣 what’s the story on Josh’s team not being shown
His partner Lauren from Love Island is getting the Dee edit, she said something inappropriate so she's being totally edited out of the season. I hope she doesn't go home for a while because personally I hate Josh. He's whiney and my least favorite cast member.
Yassssss been waiting to see this.....very excited for this season and super stoked to hear my friends input.Angel cake your my friend I’m talking about 👊
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this episode was fantastic!!! my only (minor) complaint is that it seems like if you don't win the daily you basically are at the total mercy of the agency. We'll have to see how it plays out!
Corey L said it best in a recent tweet " Imagine being more scared of survivor rookies than the man who beat yall last season?? Why isnt CT your first target?" I love, I mean LOVE CT, but Corey has a point lol. If this were Survivor, anyone who had won, instant target.
This would be a good point if not for the fact that the rookies have the numbers. The vets know that if they have any chance of winning, they need to stick together to get to the end. Thin the herd until you have the vote majority, then take each other out.
Really hoping Nam, Michaela and Renan come back next season. Amazing performance from Corey L! I love this cast so far. Ashley and Nelson’s fling is the stick of hot dynamite drama I’ve been waiting for for a while. I feel like the more recent seasons have been so serious, I really think this blend of challengers will make a great season.
“Number 1 draft pick” - Devon
What Kyle said in the aftermath hit it on the nail, like I feel like a game strat it was a good move to take out what I would consider a stronger rookie w leader qualities, just sad it had to be her 😭
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WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS:
Aneesa & Logan move up with their challenge will. Michele & Corey L move up with their elimination win. Nam is replaced by Ed after withdrawing from competition. Michela & Renan are eliminated.
Women:
1. Kaycee
2. Aneesa (challenge win, +1)
3. Tori
4. Amanda
5. Big T
6. Ashley
7. Michele (elimination win, +1)
8. Nany
9. Emy
10. Esther
11. Berna
12. Bettina
13. Priscilla
14. Lauren
15. Tacha
16. Tracy
❌Michela
Men:
1. Cory
2. CT
3. Fessy
4. Devin
5. Kyle
6. Nelson
7. Josh
8. Corey L (elimination win, +1)
9. Ed
10. Kelz
11. Tommy
12. Gabo
13. Logan (challenge win, +1)
14. Jeremiah
15. Hughie
16. Emmanuel
🔄Nam
❌Renan
Eliminated:
1. Nam - withdrew from competition
Replaced by Ed
2. Michela & Renan
Eliminated by Michelle & Corey L
DISCLAIMER:
Rankings are updated every week and will be constantly changing. Rookies start out low because there’s not much to go on. But anyone can rise and fall. This is entirely based on my own opinion.
are these posted on a website somewhere?
Shouldn’t CT be number 1? I mean he’s in better shape, has friends in the house + veteran alliance, and won the last season lol
@@wolfjeter1256 I normally do have CT like 1 or 2, but honestly I feel like it’s favoritism sometimes lol. That’s the only reason he’s not
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@@AngelcakeVids exactly. I mean even just going through the rookies, I had to have the cast list with pictures in front of me. Some of them stood out, some made no impression at all. Some I looked at their name and picture and still didn’t recognize them lol. Even vets like Josh and CT, I was like oh yea I forgot they were here lol. So definitely not enough to go off of after one episode. I’m sure people will have their stand out moments.
Cory L is a warrior. I get Tyler Duckworth vibes from him. I don’t believe Michaela’s season is done. I’ve a feeling there is a redemption house this season.
Right I kept thinking when are they bringing redemption back and I feel it too
@@TheSecretPod for sure. She was featured prominently in the trailer only to go out first 🤷🏾♂️
@@OwariDa_ I never said he was Tyler, I said he had Tyler’s vibe. He’s a competitor, doesn’t talk much nor complain but performs/performed well.
theres not, check michaela’s instagram :/
@@actuallyalec I said there could be not guaranteed. What about her page ?
I’m actually so so happy to see Ed turn up, I’m confident he can go far
I've never watch a single episode of the circle or even heard of it but based off his energy in his entrance, something tells me ima like ed!
Same🤣🤣🤣
I loved the voting format, I hope every deliberation is as entertaining as this first one. Praying!
The reason it was entertaining was because they’re was no gold skull twist so people wasn’t volunteering
I am so excited for this season, I am thrilled they got rid of the skulls and the twists so far actually are exciting!
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I hope Majority of the rookies come back and continue growing on this show, I love this cast overall and have a lot to show, especially Michaela & her partner who we lost way tooo soon :(
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I hate that they are targeting survivor, they're a great asset to the show, not like bb, why they didn't target bb the last two seasons, that so unfair, they should target bb they still have an alliance
They targeted Survivors players because they are actually strong and a major threat
@@lawtraf8008 yea I hate it. It like rookie survivor and especially winner alr have a target without even starting to play.
This episode had me shaking, it was so good
Sad to see Michaela go, didn’t watch survivor but I could easily see her potential. I’m glad the skulls are GONE! I hope that the eliminations aren’t all going to be team eliminations.
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The first episode gave me lifeeeeeee. I was originally against having so many rookies but they're all so great, I love to see them shine. Especially Emy and Emanuel. The season preview where Emy (I think wins an elimination) and screams this is for Romania gave me chills. It's been a while since I've seen that much passion for someone's homeland. We love to see it. I wish Micaela was partnered with someone stronger, she really gave it her all. Renan said he wanted to do Belgium and the Netherlands proud but chile this was not it. Spaghetti man? I believe it. I feel like Hughie and Ashley will try to get rid of each other as soon as possible but it's too good. They're like the hot mess express. This season is lit!!! Also never thought I'd say this but I'm glad Amanda is back?? What is this season doing to me HAHA! I completely agree the elimination would have been better if it was played solo. Micaela would have gotten scrappy for sure. She was carrying all of them at a certain point, if that's no super power then idk what is. I'm so upset Nam is gone due to COVID, his luck is just not there!!
This is such a great comment. Ashley and Hughie will be looking to split apart ASAP. I wouldn't be surprised if Ashley asks someone to throw Hughie or tries to get someone to steal her. They will not work together/this game is too short to try. I'm hoping Nam gets another shot. I feel his two seasons he left for stuff outside his control. It'd be unfair for him to not get another shot. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
They need to bring more people from Ireland. They always bring banter!
I just wish Michaela would’ve learned her lesson. Literally lists are her down fall 🤣. The reason she got blindsided by jay on her first survivor season was because she started making lists on the beach . Come on girl 🤦🏽♀️ … no more lists for michaela please lmao She could have gone so far on both seasons fr. Love her still!
I do not see the big deal about the list personally! They wanted our a strong player and rookie. IJS… that is how it looked to me
@@yvettegrier3643 oh I’m not saying she did anything wrong with the list I just think it’s Hilarious that she also made a list there too 🤣 and she even joked around with it too once she got eliminated. Saying she will do better she learned her lesson… she was like see TJ and she point to the notebook 😂
Seriously, nobody noticed those letters and numbers? Those are never there for decorations......I also agree, the elimination should of been solo matches.
Aneesa did lol she may not make it to a final but sis has gotten the game down pat as far as knowing to always pay attention.
@@chanelf4656 she did, i meant to say "nobody else"
@@QuanPham-mx6gg That surprised me with Nelson, Cory, Kaycee, even CT had to go back to inspect the rubble with Berna. You'd think they would've paid more attention lol Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
It’s interesting that mtv would premier the challenge not only on the same day but same time slot at 7 pm as cbs’s big brother that’s the real competition right there the battle for tv ratings
Who have more views? I think big brother
@@rediettadesse2828 yea big brother is on cbs cbs is a regular channel network where as mtv they’re a cable channel network so if you don’t have cable/streaming networks you can’t watch the challenge
@@treyedwards8162 okay thanks
I'm from another country 😊😊😊so the explanation help
I get why people are mad who went home. But she over strategized. Should have not show toon many people her list. Should made a mental list. If she comes back hopefully she plays smarter. I was indifferent about Michaela not sure why she was hyped up.
There's more info about the backstory on The Challenge Aftershow. Apparently the whole house had decided Emy & her partner were going down & Michaela showed her the list of players trying to show her how she could get the numbers. Amanda later had a convo with Emy & asked her if she had anything on another rookie she could use to throw them under the bus & Emy took the list and ran with it.
its because she was a complete beast on survivor challenge wise especially on her rookie season, Michaela won 3 challenges after being behind for her tribe and in game changers performed extremely well
Ah okay. Just never watched survivor. So I wouldn’t know the show never really intrigued me.
Damn really
Lets be real, ashley and hughie should be gone. Michaela was obvi set up to fail (Amanda is slimy for the way shes moving online, but staying mum in person, and that's all I'll say on her 🙄) - which is the game so no hate there - but why didn't tommy get thrown in instead of Corey L... That made no sense. I hope we see michaela again, she served in only 2 eps (including global activation)
How she moving online? What she saying?
Agree about Tommy being thrown in.
You never wanna target people as a rookie lmao that’s an easy way to get your ass sent home first 😂 gotta stay under the radar
Here's how the whole Corey L. thing played out. Aneesa wanted Emy to go down for being involved in the list drama. Corey L. was just collateral damage in her mind. However, her partner (don't know his name yet) likes Emy & didn't want her to go down. They had agreed on Emy but right before voting TJ told them they can vote down individuals instead of pairs. Aneesa thought they were still voting the same so she sent down Corey L. first (they voted the men first) but her partner got to vote first for women so he changed his vote last minute & said Michele instead of Emy. Aneesa knows if you & your partner disagree then it puts your team at risk of going down (remember Amanda vs. Zac that one season? lol) so she threw her vote on Michele too but no doubt she was pissed about the move her partner made.
@@kaddie62 shes constantly speaking on her negatively, called her a bitch for playing the game, she gives off an elitist attitude when interacting with her. Its all just unnecessary for 1. Someone you've never met and 2. Because shes coming at her with false information she orchestrated in her head.
Some will say the name calling like "bitch" isnt a huge deal - which can be true in some instances - but the context and the overall affect this could have on a BLACK woman's image is huge. She needs to stop
This season is already good I hope it continues
I’m shook michaela went home first but at the same time I’m not surprised that they targeted her. With the list and her history in survivor she was a promising rookie. I do agree if it was solo the results might have gone differently, but it’s a good twist for the season.
UGH... I can already tell i will hate Emy. Because of her we lost our queen Michaela. But no one is going to trust that snitch, she will be sent to elimination soon.
Michaela was taken from us way too soon. Emy did it to save herself but it showed everyone she will rat out anyone to stay in the game. Should be an interesting game. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Man Survivor players really are vilified on The Challenge. Jay, Natalie, Michaela and Michelle were all thrown into the first elimination that they could be - so far Tommy is the only one to fly under the radar. All credit to him tbh.
Yeah i expect them to come for him considering corey already mentioned that he saw him as a leader
@Peter Brown I don't see Tommy much as flying under the radar. Just because he wasn't voted into this elimination doesn't mean he's off the hook. Emy named him in the room with the list, he said he saw the list while throwing Michaela under the bus in deliberation. I feel he'd be the target soon. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
I dont think the challange has ever brought anyone eliminated first back but I think Michela should be brought back, the fact Renan and Michelle weren't even a factor and it was Michaela against Corey and she was able to fight as long as she did was amazeing
They have, cara Maria, Johnny bananas, and Evelyn to name a few
Recently not so much because the first people are easy to forget but michaela not so much
Wasn’t Ashley eliminated first last season then brought back?
@@annak3388 no
@@qua9167 yes she was lol
the fact that the list got more screen time than lauren 🧍🏻♀️
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I must say, I love the elimination twist where you can choose any man and woman to face the voting choice. It makes it more chaotic and I love it.
@CT Very true
I was rooting for Michaela when I saw she was going to be on this show. When I first saw her on Survivor, I thought she would be great on a challenge. She is feisty, and seems to be lacking the social skills needed for these games meaning, she doesn't fake stuff and definitely wears her feelings on her face. Michaela is strong and good at competing but she is intense. Her mouth and tactics got her in trouble on both Survivor shows. I wanted to see if it would happen here. She would have had what it took to get far but she "put the cart before the horse" this time and trusted too soon. I was sad to see her go and hope they do invite her back. I would love to see how she does in this environment.
Her mouth didn't get her into trouble though - Emy throwing her under the bus when she was trying to do Emy a favor is what did. She was too trusting of someone who had no problem backstabbing her to save herself.
@@chanelf4656 UGH you are correct! How did I totally forget that :-( Thanks for pointing that out. If you know Michaela, you darn well know that mouth would have gotten her in trouble eventually....LOL She gets "real" very quickly. I am surprised she held it together. I REALLY hope they bring her back. I will have to edit my comment. Thanks again ;-)
If people aren’t from the UK they may not know hewie but I love him so much, he is going to be such a comedic factor of this season and I’m so excited for it
Yesterday was my moms birthday and for some reason the episode didn’t record so I didn’t get to see the season premiere but with your review I feel like I’m caught up on everything important so thanks brother I appreciate you
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They got rid of the sex counselor. A lot of these challengers could've really used his help. 😂
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Who is the sex counselor? Reenan?
@@grayreyuvu5254 yep
@@actuallyalec I don't rlly know him but he is handsome, i mean, how can you say Logan is more handsome than Reenan, like no-
@@grayreyuvu5254 agreed!!! Renan is 🔥! Hopefully he gets another shot. I mean he almost won the 1st challenge with Michaela.