The Challenge: All Stars
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Likewise, the OGs are back.
The show is decidedly subtitled All Stars and not OGs, even though the latter feels more appropriate.
Yes, we have contestants who started their reality-TV careers more than a decade before others.
I really dont care whether shes in the cast or not.
Anyway, everyone gets a mini-introduction, mostly with the same story: I was an iconic player.
And now Im back.
Syrus still dresses like a cyberpunk.
Darrell is still fine.
Aneesa doesnt really need an introduction because she hasnt gone anywhere.
Of course, theyre obliged to show that clip of Big Easy almost dying in theGauntlet IIIfinale.
He says that he wears a size-15 shoe and is ready to stick it up someones ass.
Im terrified and also surprised he didnt join WWE with the Miz.
Everyone shows up to an unnamed forest location that is obviously somewhere in Atlanta.
They all sit on tree stumps in front of TJ, whos clearly trying not to geek out.
I should probably list all of the competitors here for reference.
Next, everyone goes to the fancy lodge theyll be staying in.
The Gen-Xers are bonding over how old they are.
But Kellyanne is somehow only 34?
And Nehemiah is 35??
Beth is still calling Nehemiah Tenderoni, by the way, which he instantly rejects.
Latterian doesnt seem that pressed and declares that hes a silent assassin.
Its called Deep Blue Dive even though it takes place in a green, foggy river.
Basically, the competitors are split into two teams of 11.
Each team has a puzzle thats a series of math equations.
The higher the numbers are, the deeper they are underwater.
Once they have all the numbers lined up, they have to solve one final equation.
As you’re able to see, the rules and requirements here are a lot.
The teams are divided into Silver and Copper.
Each has to pick a male and female captain.
Everyones nervous to volunteer because TJ hasnt laid out the consequences of being a captain if your team loses.
Laterrian and Kellyane eventually step up for the Copper team, and Jisele and Teck lead the Silver team.
This entire challenge can be described as, well, a struggle, both in water and on land.
Ruthie and Teck cant even swim to the point where they have to dive.
After what feels like five hours of watching everyone struggle to breathe, the Silver team comes out victorious.
The losing captains are automatically sent into elimination.
And because its a mens elimination day, that means Latterrian.
Aces response is to call everyone monsters, which is both such a dramatic and a weak insult.
Likewise, no one seems to really care.
At least thats whats played over the scene.
We have two excellent needle drops, Mases Feel So Good and Mark Morrisons Return of the Mack.
The next day, its time for elimination.
Laterrian is hyping himself to Syrus, claiming he is going to Derrick Henry Ace.
Im assuming this is something violent.
We go to the Arena (I love how generic everything is this season).
Laterrian is pumped because hes huge, and Ace is saying fuck you to the camera.
I didnt expect the rounds to be this brutal.
In both rounds, Laterrian gets the pole out of Aces hands by slamming his body against the ground.
Either way, Im harrowed!
So Ace goes home to his dog, whom he gives a shout-out to.
TJs excitement level is making me realize how much he hates the newer competition on the regularChallenge.
