The Challenge “Reunion Part 1” (MTV, Wednesday, January 15, 2025)

The Challenge 40 Battle of the Eras

Gather ‘round, Challenge fanatics, because things are about to get messy. Season 40 concludes with a reunion special, and if the past is any indication, it’s going to be explosive. With cast members spanning four eras of the show crammed onto one stage, old rivalries reignite, new grudges are formed, and host T.J. Lavin struggles to maintain even a semblance of order.

Laurel and Cara, their feud a long-running saga in Challenge lore, finally confront each other. Bananas, never one to shy away from conflict, calls out Devin for alleged hypocrisy. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, surprise guests emerge, throwing gasoline on an already raging fire.

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This season was a corker, bringing together 40 fan favorites in some truly epic battles with a cool $1,000,000 at stake. But let’s be real, the real prize is the drama, the backstabbing, and the inevitable shouting matches. The reunion is where all those simmering tensions boil over, providing a cathartic release for both the cast and the viewers.

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Tune in to MTV at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15 for Part 1 of this two-part spectacle.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.