The Challenge: Battle of the Exes - Spoiler Discussion

Anyone under 3 challenges is a rookie. Really to me anyone after 2008 is a rookie but I won't get into that.

[QUOTE=blanky667;286718]I hope the pattern of losing-streak-breaking continues and Robin finally gets a win. Brad won his first on Cutthroat and Paula just won her first on Rivals, I think it's Robin's time to shine.[/QUOTE] No with this trend CT is gonna win one finally.

[QUOTE=Blue123;287116]Btw I see CT on fb chat.....so are they allowed internet? Is he eliminated? Or did he leave his account loged on for a week? But I dont see him online all the time just now and a few days ago. Edit: Nvm he's in the fb chat but it says he's unavailable, I dont get fb anymore because they change it so much but lets hope that means he's not on fb.[/QUOTE] Yeah he hasnt been on facebook for a while his chats been up for weeks. He hasnt even updated for over a month

[QUOTE=KingofCrash;287488]Wes seems to be heavily involved with a new business, so it's possible that he chose to go home. Considering that there seems to be no evidence of another girl being sent home, and I don't see Wes as a fighter, that might be the most logical conclusion to draw.[/QUOTE] There's also no evidence of the first or second girl to go home so it's not that crazy of a thought that Wes is home because he lost.

[QUOTE=V1man;288250]Evelyn and Laurel disagree with you regarding Cara Maria's talent. Both think she is an outstanding competitor. I'm inclined to follow their lead on this one.[/QUOTE] That's their friendship talking because Laurel thought otherwise when they were just acquaintances. Evelyn also picked her "top 5" based on friendship because prior to rivals she considered Paula a weak competitor and then they became friends and Paula suddenly became challenge wonder women. Even clearly doesn't make rational decisions of her top 5 based on how they are as a competitor and chooses basedon friendship. Cara Maria has yet to show an outstanding performance in a challenge and if anyone would like to reference a time she has I'm all ears.

[QUOTE=jesses_girl;289265]Because he never gets called out into eliminations. And like the other person said, it would be nice to see new people in the finals and actually win. Oh and i think Mark is fairly boring.[/QUOTE] Mark has earned the right to never be called out. I don't think Mark is shady i think he plays as fairly as possible. I don't think he is boring either he is pretty funny imo and for being 40 he can beat 99 percent of the guys on this show in a 1 on 1. CT would be tuff but i don't think its impossible for Mark to beat him.

This challenge has to be close to done. Maybe there was a 4 team final.

[QUOTE=IWhipMyHair;284143][B]Not sure if i like this couples format, if that is what it is. [/B] [/QUOTE] Same. Especially since Rivals aired.. also seems kind of cheesy. lol random, but I'd love to see an edition of Big Brother where its just Real World and other reality tv alum.

[QUOTE=ViewRam90;285187]I just sick of the same people being in the same challenge people like Cara Maria, Brandon, Mandi, Sarah, Johnny need to stay away and let someone else shine someone that has not been on a challenge or only has been asked once. Most of them don't bring nothing new to the show.[/QUOTE] I understand that some people get sick of watching them and for the producers to keep asking them back, but how can you blame them for saying yes? If I wasn't doing much with my life, I'd say yes every time too. They get paid to go to an exotic country for a month, drink all they want, hang out with their friends and potentially win even more money. It's a job to many of them, so of course they're gonna say yes and they're gonna make sure that they bring enough to the table to get asked back every time.

Ugh another challenge with tons of older castmembers and few newbies. I really don't understand why they didn't try to get more people from recent seasons on this challenge. I feel like it's the same damn thing over and over again.

I am, as always, rooting for Johnny Bananas. Hopefully this does not entail rooting for Camila. The secondary people I'd like to see win are Mark, Abram, Leroy, Paula, Diem, and Rachel.

[QUOTE=eggs78;288003] I still think Tyrie would have gone home before Leroy. Even if Naomi was a liability, I thought his multiple possible alliances (Johnny, Mark, CT) would have let Leroy sail through the finals.[/QUOTE] Maybe Leroy/Naomi finished last or DQ'd and had to go into an elimination round.

[QUOTE=TSPKM2;288511]Jenn and Mandi never came in last place, won a challenge and made it to the final. And Wes and Mandi made it to episode 7. Mandi isn't as weak as you'd think.[/QUOTE] Na I dont think Mandi is that great, I question their only win on rivals because of how awesome they did during the kayaking part of the final, Ev/paula should have won that kayak challenge. And she lasted till Ep 7 because of Wes/Ev's politics, same thing on rivals, the mob had their back. On cutthroat she didnt do very well. She may be able to run but that doesn't do very much in an elimination type thing that isnt like the exiles. But who knows, we have no idea what happened but based on history, I'm not surprised she's out.

[QUOTE=TSPKM2;290049]Evelyn has been known to be pretty biased when it comes to her assessments of competitors. Leaving out the likes of Rachel, Kelly Anne, Tonya and Coral is more due to the fact that she has a beef with them rather than not actually thinking they are good competitors. I saw some interviews with Ev and I never heard her mention Emily or Beth among the girls she respects as competitors but V probably has more insight upon that.[/QUOTE] I don't think Evelyn has beef with Rachel or Tonya. One of the reasons Tonya got so upset with Evelyn on The Ruins was because they are such good friends (it was blown out of proportion by two things - editors and Tonya's lack of ability to see any sense of reality on that challenge). And I've never heard a single thing about Evelyn having beef with Rachel - they got along fine on The Island. Coral - yes, they have beef, but I don't think Coral's that amazing of a competitor anyway. She's mostly bark. She's good, but I wouldn't put her up against any of the others Evelyn has listed. (Yes, she went against Beth but hasn't it been established Beth let her win that on Gauntlet 3?). KellyAnne, I have no clue - maybe she's not as good as we give her credit for. But overall, I don't think Ev's opinion is very biased. It's not like she's super close with Tori or Emily (that we know of). Anyway, to get on topic of this challenge - I think Emily's a beast.

If Mark is going to be on the next challenge then expect CT to have some strong competition lol *** that's a great matchup . Now all they need is to include Zach for a new face to also be some strong competition on this challenge . (LeRoy & Adam too!)

[QUOTE=VCR14;283391]The rumored names do kinda seem to resemble challenge/season "couples" Dustin & Heather Adam R. & Nany Zach & Ashley Mark & Robin Wes & Mandi Adam L. & Trishelle If this was the case (I'm sure it wont be) - wouldn't mind seeing KellyAnne & Cohutta, CT & Diem, Knight & Jemmye, Ty & Emily, Abram & Cara Maria, Kenny & Johanna, Nehemiah & Beth, Danny & Melinda, Pete & Jenn, Dunbar & Kimberly. [B]Just some thoughts, but this format probably wouldn't be fair for the LGBT cast members.[/B][/QUOTE] Davis & Ryan Jenn & Rachel Ryan and Tyler Tyler and JD Rachel & Aneesa Ayiiia & Melinda Laurel & Emily I now realize what you mean by "unfair" and i thought you couldn't think of any gay couples, but i wrote them out already so i'll just keep them up as speculation.

[QUOTE=music46;284930] Looks like something went wrong with Adam leaving, or something of that sort.[/QUOTE] I wonder if it has to do with the Tonya thing?

[QUOTE=ViewRam90;285187]I just sick of the same people being in the same challenge people like Cara Maria,[B] Brandon[/B], Mandi, Sarah, Johnny need to stay away and let someone else shine someone that has not been on a challenge or only has been asked once. [B]Most of them don't bring nothing new to the show.[/B][/QUOTE] Neither does he.

Molds, will you post the cast list once they depart?

[QUOTE=V1man;286207]Sure, like bmp emails them the schedule...[/QUOTE] I was meaning based on the past few challenge schedules.

[QUOTE=Blue123;286717]Am I the only one rooting for the vets? Maybe it's because I didn't watch RW San Diego and I'm not a huge Heather/Naomi/Dustin/Priscilla/whoever fan but I dont want to see Mark, CT, Abram, Wes, Rachel, Anessa and Cara go home. The annoying vets can go home though, I'd like it if the vets and rookies would work together like they did on rivals, but I wanna see some vets win (ie: CT) cause the rookies have plenty of time to win that is if they theres more challenges) but we might not see some of the vets anymore.[/QUOTE] I'm rooting for the vets, too. Well, at least Anessa, Abram, Mark, Rachel, and Robin, and CT, too, perhaps. And at least at the moment, not knowing what has or is about to happen. They are still the draw for me. I've skipped the last few seasons of RW, too, so I don't really have a feel for those cast members, although I've read stuff about them. I am interested in seeing if they will work together and "run" things (if possible with the format) or if they will be divided. On the rookie side of things, Leroy seems cool. I do think I will probably watch this season because of the theme, the vets, and because of who is missing. I should probably join the others who are trying not to be spoiled in order to get more enjoyment out of the season, though. It worked well for Cutthroat, it seems. We'll see. [QUOTE=Stommped32;286672]I am interested to know where the "Hookups" theme rumor came about? Was there a Bill Simmons to T.J. type situation this time around? I understand from what we know of the cast thus far that one could logically assume that; however there are somethings that do not make sense. Who could Rachel's partner be? The only hookups on challenges I can remember were with females (other than that threesome with Abram/Veronica), would it be fair for a female/female team to be matched against all the other male/female teams? Also, Molds indicated that Davis was asked by BMP but he decided to say no. Davis is gay therefore would it be fair for a male/male pair to be matched against all the male/female pairs? (Although, I guess they could pair him with Brooke, but that would be stretching it) I know it doesn't necessarily have to be a 2v2 format, but it's hard to imagine what else they could do with this "hookup" theme. I apologize in advance if this was already discussed ITT, I tried to read as much as I could before my eyes started glazing over.[/QUOTE] Though Aneesa is the one who is strongly speculated to be Rachel's partner, Rachel also had a hookup with Darrell. But it was during their RR season.

Since when have Adam and Trishelle ever had a thing?

[QUOTE=TSPKM2;285415]I still think its more likely going to be Camilla as Johnny's hookup instead of Casey.[/QUOTE] Me too unfortunately. Not the biggest Casey fan but it's been awhile since I've seen her, and I'd love to see Johnny's frustration with her lack of athleticism. :D I'm just happy Theresa isn't on the speculation list.

For me there are people who are clearly vets, clearly rookies, and people who are in between, some closer to the vet side, some closer to the rookie side and some pretty much in the middle. Belive Sarah was after 2008, I consider her a vet, she knows how to play the game and has earned her way to a final as well as skated her way politically to a final. Camilla who hasnt really played the game, got sent home on both her challenge appearances is closer to a rookie on the spectrum.

So Theresa's been tweeting. I'm guessing it's Wes with Mandi and CT with Diem then? I'm hoping if Kelly Anne's not there, then Diem is. Though Kelly Anne would make the best television.

[QUOTE=Blue123;286717]Am I the only one rooting for the vets? Maybe it's because I didnt watch RW San Diego and I'm not a huge Heather/Noami/Dustin/Pricilla/whoever fan but I dont want to see Mark, CT, Abram, Wes, Rachel, Anessa and Cara go home. The annoying vets can go home though, I'd like it if the vets and rookies would work together like they did on rivals, but I wana see some vets win (ie: CT) cause the rookies have plenty of time to winthat is if they theres more challenges) but we might not see some of the vets anymore.[/QUOTE] The vets I want to see taken down are Paula, Dunbar, Sarah, Wes & Mark. I would love to see CT, Aneesa, Robin & Rachel win with some of the new guys. Abram I'm on the fence about. That whole ************ incident makes him hard to root for.

[QUOTE=Nightwolf;286969]I just realized something that I don't think anyone's asked, although I'm not sure if we can ask this but: Is TJ hosting again?[/QUOTE] Dont see why he would be but I was wondering that too since he's still tweeting but I dont think he has to stay isolated like the cast does.

[QUOTE=KingofCrash;287488]Wes seems to be heavily involved with a new business, so it's possible that he chose to go home. Considering that there seems to be no evidence of another girl being sent home, and I don't see Wes as a fighter, that might be the most logical conclusion to draw.[/QUOTE] Wes is not as good of a competitor as Abram or CT and I think Leroy could beat him too... I think its completely possible that he got sent home

[QUOTE=TSPKM2;288259]That's their friendship talking because Laurel thought otherwise when they were just acquaintances. Evelyn also picked her "top 5" based on friendship because prior to rivals she considered Paula a weak competitor and then they became friends and Paula suddenly became challenge wonder women. Even clearly doesn't make rational decisions of her top 5 based on how they are as a competitor and chooses basedon friendship. Cara Maria has yet to show an outstanding performance in a challenge and if anyone would like to reference a time she has I'm all ears.[/QUOTE] [B][QUOTE][B]Evelyn also picked her "top 5" based on friendship[/B][/QUOTE][/B] Oh, someone is really going to like you telling her what she did... :animatedfear: I'm glad you know more than Evelyn and Laurel. Two of us will have a good laugh at your expense, and the third will be wanting to rip you head off on general principles. FYI, what cast members say for public consumption and what they say privately may well be different. I'm personally not inclined to favor the public commentary, and what I offered earlier was the result of private conversations which I value a Hell of a lot more than editing or public consumption PR. I was also reminded today that Tori has a similar high opinion of Cara Maria. Perhaps some detractors among past cast members can come forward to agree with you. Anyone? hello, anyone...

If this is a couples format and CT isn't on it, I think Abram & Cara Maria (provided they're on it) may take it. Unless Zito and Heather perform well that is.

So, so far we have 20 or 22 people that is if Nany/Adam are gone and if Jemmy/Knight are on it instead , and there's usually 28? I hope CT and Diem go on it too, IMO the cast looks pretty weak when it comes to competition, only ones that stand out is Leroy, Johnny, Tyler, Wes and Mark and the only good girls are just Cara and KA, wouldn't be surprised if Johnny or Tyler win.....again. :/

[QUOTE=Ch@llengeFan;285953]She gets veteran pay now by mtv but I dont believe anyone on the actual challenge considers her a vet[/QUOTE] I don't personally consider her a vet, but think it's hilarious that she technically is one.

[QUOTE=Bacchus;286209]Not only do they email it, they fax it and call as well.[B] I am swimming on Tuesday[/B] (it is good to get a few laps in, cardiovascular wise) and thus said to BMP that they can't do anything on Tuesday being I was going to be predisposed. I definitely will give them a callback as to when they can resume operations, but I have a tight window concerning what I can and can not do. It is going to be a tough challenge as we here at Vevmo have so much going on. Thankfully, they are willing to work around our schedules.[/QUOTE] Not this week. The Lifeguard Unions makes sure they get election day off so they can wield their mighty political prowess.

[QUOTE=Debut Album;286468]Ugh another challenge with tons of older castmembers and few newbies. I really don't understand why they didn't try to get more people from recent seasons on this challenge. I feel like it's the same damn thing over and over again.[/QUOTE] I think they have a decent amount of new people, not as much as Cutthroat but more than Ruins, FM2, and Rivals. (Dustin, Heather, Nate, Priscilla, Leroy, Jasmine, Naomi) and they mixed it with people who we haven't seen in a few challenges (Rachel, Aneesa, Robin, Mark, Diem, Abram). I'm just hoping that Johnny, Paula, Dunbar, Cara Maria, Mandi, and Camilla leave early. With this cast, i think it's a possibility. Anyway, im excited for this season and hopefully it'll do better than Rivals as far as missions, voting, and story lines go.

Hmm, looking at this cast. I wouldn't mind any single one of them winning. I like this whole batch surprisingly... maybe tad bit less of Dunbar so I guess I like 99.5%.

First couple eliminated: Priscilla is back on twitter now and we know Nate is back, guess this is a pairs season.

Your all absolutely right thank you for correcting me and excuse my incompetence! I have been a challenge fan for some time and I don't know why I would forget that they send home two people each elimination day. Instead of thinking logically, I allowed my hope that someone got kicked off for a fight or some other controversial reason to get the best of me. My apologies, lesson learned. I will no longer post anything without further analyzing it.

Anybody else notice that on Twitter, Laurel made fun of Paula for getting sent home on this challenge and Paula's response to her basically confirmed that she was gone for a challenge and that she didn't win? Laurel compared Paula to a gambler who should've cashed in their chips while they were ahead but kept on playing on like a fool and lost. I just don't get how castmembers can basically spill the beans on sites like that and face no consequences for it.

Ooops silence is a must

[QUOTE=Youssarian;283398]Since when have Adam and Trishelle ever had a thing?[/QUOTE] Adam L mentions it briefly during the first episode of the Gauntlet that he and Trishelle dated at some point. Katie probably introduced the two of them.

He probably failed the Psych exam. LOL

[QUOTE=jesses_girl;285949]This may be wishful thinking on my part but Emily hasn't tweeted around the same time the others stopped tweeting. If you look at her timeline you'll see that she tweets at least 4 times a day. Like i said this may be wishful thinking, she may be busy or working but im just pointing it out.[/QUOTE] Saw the same and thought the same. She also tweeted pretty early for someone who lives in Denver. For the format, I'm gonna speculate the exes are on opposite teams. But if your ex gets eliminated (by one of your teammates) in a duel, you get eliminated too.

[QUOTE=dylan76;286726]The vets I want to see taken down are Paula, Dunbar, Sarah, Wes & Mark. I would love to see CT, Aneesa, Robin & Rachel win with some of the new guys. Abram I'm on the fence about. That whole ************ incident makes him hard to root for.[/QUOTE] It was pretty disgusting to read about. Now that time has passed, it doesn't bother me so much. But it was kind of hard to look at him the same way for some weeks. I'm more concerned about him and CM having obnoxious drama on this challenge instead.

Sorry - but not enough proof. The only Twitter activity on Priscilla's account is a retweet. They often times get others to post for them while they are out.

Omg cant believe Wes is gone, hope he lost to someone good and not on some lame puzzle elimination. The challenge just got a little less entertaining. If CT gets eliminated and Johnny wins again I'm not watching these things anymore, actually I probably still would but I would be displeased, so what episode would we be on now? There was no eliminations for a while but people seem to be coming back now.

[QUOTE=Blue123;288516]Na I dont think Mandi is that great, I question their only win on rivals because of how awesome they did during the kayaking part of the final, Ev/paula should have won that kayak challenge. And she lasted till Ep 7 because of Wes/Ev's politics, same thing on rivals, the mob had their back. On cutthroat she didnt do very well. She may be able to run but that doesn't do very much in an elimination type thing that isnt like the exiles. But who knows, we have no idea what happened but based on history, I'm not surprised she's out.[/QUOTE] Mandi sucks. And she's unaware of her surroundings in the game. Two huge factors that make her a disposable peripheral player. She can't hold a conversation outside of gossip or sex. CT/Diem have an excellent shot at winning. If it is pairing scenario. I think it will be two teams. Exes on opposite sides. Eliminations are individual for girls and guys, but if a girl gets picked to go into elimination. Her ex has to go into the elimination with her and they have to work together to get out together. For example. Final 4 should be: CT/Diem Robin/Mark Johnny/Camila Abram/Cara Maria I'm interested to see who Rachel is tied to. And same with Aneesa.

[QUOTE=Nightwolf;284167]If this is a couples format and CT isn't on it, I think Abram & Cara Maria (provided they're on it) may take it. Unless Zito and Heather perform well that is.[/QUOTE] You dont even know who the other couples would be or how well the new kids perform? To speculate who will win before the cast leaves and you dont even know who is apart of the cast is the most ridiculous thing I have heard in this whole thread.