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“The Challenge” is pitting a cohort of newcomers against seasoned veterans on its newest season, “Vets and New Threats.”
Season 41 of the reality competition show is set to kick off on July 30 after airing a launch special on July 23.
“The Challenge,” one of the genre’s longest-running series, brings together a group of competitors facing off in a series of mental and physical challenges in the quest for a massive cash prize.
While the original iterations of the show only saw alumni from “The Real World” and “Road Rules,” the modern version has expanded to include competitors from reality shows around the globe.
Here’s what to know about the new season.
When does ‘The Challenge’ Season 41 premiere?
“The Challenge: Vets and New Threats” will premiere on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET. It will be hosted by TJ Lavin.
How to watch ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’
The new season of “The Challenge” will air on MTV.
Aside from watching it live, viewers with some TV providers can use their login to stream the show on MTV’s website or app. A list of participating TV providers is available on MTV’s website.
It won’t be available to stream on other platforms, a Paramount spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
‘The Challenge’ Season 41 will see veterans, newcomers pair up
While “The Challenge: Vets and New Threats” doesn’t air until July 30, a “launch special” episode was released on July 23.
The episode, which is available to watch on YouTube, covers the beginning of the competition. It includes a challenge that determines the order each contestant enters the house and picks their partner.
Lavin explained during the episode that one vet and one new threat will each pair up as a team for the competition.
‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’ cast
The 41st season of “The Challenge” will feature 32 players, including 16 veterans and 16 new competitors. They include:
Vets
- Michaela Bradshaw
- Aviv Melmed Bruno
- Theo Campbell
- Derek Chavez
- Turabi “Turbo” Çamkiran
- Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio
- Aneesa Ferreira
- Nany González
- Leroy Garrett
- Olivia Kaiser
- Derrick Kosinski
- Ashley Mitchell
- Nia Moore
- Cara Maria Sorbello
- Chris “CT” Tamburello
- Rogan O’Connor
New threats
- Jake Cornish (“Love Island UK” Season 7)
- Ben Davis (boxer)
- Leo Dionicio (“Love Island: USA” Season 5)
- Izzy Fairthorne (“Too Hot To Handle” Season 3)
- Will Gagnon (“Are You The One?” Season 9)
- Justin Hinsley (“Cheer”)
- Cedric Hodges (“Big Brother” Season 25)
- Yeremi Hykel (“The Amazing Race” Season 35)
- Blue Kim (“Big Brother” Season 25)
- America Lopez (“Big Brother” Season 25)
- Adrienne Naylor (“Married at First Sight: UK” Season 8)
- Sydney Segal (“Survivor” Season 41)
- Ayoleka “Leka” Sodade (“Canada’s Ultimate Challenge” Season 2)
- Dee Valladares (“Survivor” Season 45)
- Gabe Wai (WWE)
- Tay Wilcoxson (“Big Brother Australia” Season 15)
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.