MTV’s ‘The Challenge: Vets vs. New Threats’ Premieres July 30

Get ready for a clash of titans as MTV’s long-running reality competition series, The Challenge, returns for its 41st season, Vets and New Threats. Set too premiere on Wednesday, July 30, the season will feature 16 seasoned veterans battling it out against 16 ambitious rookies. The new season will be broadcast across MTV’s international networks in over 165 countries [1].

‘The Challenge’ Season 41: A New Era of Competition

According to MTV, this season promises a shake-up of the established order. Newcomers are entering the arena with the singular goal of dethroning the veterans. The vets, relying on their experience and past alliances, will need to adapt quickly to survive. The landscape of alliances, betrayals, and unknown threats will force both veterans and new threats to work together or turn on each other. Nothing is guaranteed in this high-stakes competition.

Did You Know? The Challenge is one of the longest-running reality competition series on television, having premiered in 1998.

Meet the Competitors

The veteran lineup includes familiar faces such as Aneesa Ferreira, Leroy Garrett, and CT Tamburello. The complete lists of veterans and new threats are detailed below.

The Vets

• Michaela Bradshaw (2 Challenges)
• Theo Campbell (4 Challenges)
• Derek Chavez (6 Challenges)
• Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (24 Challenges, 7 Wins)
• Aneesa Ferreira (19 Challenges)
• Leroy Garrett (15 Challenges)
• Nany González (13 Challenges)
• Olivia Kaiser (3 Challenges)
• Derrick kosinski (14 Challenges, 3 Wins)
• Aviv Melmed (2 Challenges, 1 Win)
• ashley Mitchell (10 Challenges, 2 wins)
• Nia Moore (5 Challenges)
• Rogan O’Connor (3 Challenges, 1 Win)
• Cara Maria Sorbello (16 Challenges, 2 Wins)
• CT Tamburello (20 Challenges, 5 Wins)
• Turbo (4 Challenges, 1 Win)

The New Threats

• Jake Cornish (Love Island: All Stars)
• Leonardo Dionicio (Love Island USA)
• Will Gagnon (Are You The One)
• Justin Hinsley (Cheer)
• Cedric Hodges (Big brother 26)
• Yeremi Hykel (The Amazing Race 35)
• Blue Kim (Big Brother 25)
• America Lopez (Big Brother 25)
• Adrienne Naylor (Married at First Sight UK)
• Sydney Segal (Survivor 41)
• Leka Sodade (Canada’s Ultimate Challenge)
• Dee Valladares (Survivor 45)
• Gabe wai (Former WWE)
• tay Wilcoxson (Big Brother Australia 15)

‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats: Day Zero‘ Launch Special

Leading up to the premiere, fans can tune in to The Challenge: vets and New Threats: Day Zero, a launch special airing Wednesday, July 23, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.The special will be available the next day on MTV.com, VOD, and The Challenge YouTube page.

Pro Tip: Set a reminder to watch the ‘Day Zero’ special to get the inside scoop on the contestants and the upcoming season!

Podcast Returns

A new season of MTV’s Official Challenge podcast will return alongside The Challenge: Vets and New Threats, with episodes dropping every Thursday following the premiere.

Production Credits

The Challenge was created for MTV by Bunim/Murray Productions, part of Banijay Americas. Julie Pizzi, Justin Booth, and Jacob Lane serve as Executive Producers for Bunim/murray, with Diego Amson and brad Tiemann serving as Co-Executive Producers, Joe Awgul as Supervising Producer, and Margaret morales as Producer. Dan Caster and Leanne Mucci serve as Executive Producers, with Angela liao serving as Executive in Charge of Production for MTV.