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MTV’s ‘The Challenge’: Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered!

Mar06
2012 2 Comments Written by The Ashley

What's it really like to be on this creepy show?

The Ashley is pretty much obsessed with MTV’s The Challenge. Each week, she looks forward to seeing which cast member is involved in zany hi-jinks and crazy hookups. (Um, yeah, it’s usually Paula for both of those.)

However, The Ashley is often asked by readers how things worked on ‘The Challenge’  so she set out to find answers to your burning questions about the show. After a lot of research, The Ashley has finally managed to get some inside info on what it’s like to be on this show!

Q: How did MTV get the idea for ‘The Challenge?’

A: According to Wikipedia, it all started back in the late-1990s when the casts of ‘The Real World: Boston’ and ‘Road Rules: Islands’ met while the ‘Real World’ cast was vacationing in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

“Producers set up a face-off where both teams would compete for a cash prize. The intensely competitive challenge brought in high ratings and this set ideas in motion to produce yet another spin-off series.”

Q: How long does the Challenge actually last? How long are they in the house if they make it to the end?

A: Cast member Katie Doyle has said many times on her twitter that those crazy kids are stuck in the house for about six weeks while filming, if they make it to the end. READ MORE »

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5 Reasons to Love Diem Brown from MTV’s ‘The Challenge’

Jan26
2012 9 Comments Written by The Ashley

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Love her!

Another season of MTV’s The Challenge is up and running! Those of us who enjoy watching the show despite (or maybe because of) the booze-filled hi-jinks are rejoicing! 

The Ashley has always enjoyed watching this show, despite the fact that watching these knuckleheads make more money in a two-week party period than I’ll probably make my who premenopausal life kind of makes me sick. Most of these people are boozed-up, thick-headed drama queens. 

However, there is one silver lining on this show: Diem Brown. The Ashley fell in love with Diem when she first appeared on “Fresh Meat.” She is one of the few people on this show that seems to want to do something with her life (other than hook up with people in hot tubs of course). 

Here’s five reasons why The Ashley hearts Diem: 

1. She survived ovarian cancer. 

Diem was diagnosed with Stage 2 ovarian cancer in September 2005, right after she was chosen to be on “Fresh Meat.” She had surgery and a few weeks later headed to Australia for her physical fitness endurance tests for the show. She did the entire “Fresh Meat” challenge while she had cancer, and kept it a secret from almost all of her cast mates for a long time so that she didn’t get special treatment. READ MORE »

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Check Out the Trailer for the Upcoming Season of MTV’s ‘Challenge!’

Dec21
2011 2 Comments Written by The Ashley

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MTV has decided to give fans of The Challenge an early Christmas gift by releasing the trailer for the upcoming season a little bit early!

Is it wrong that The Ashley is super excited about this crap coming back on the air?!

Last month, The Ashley gave you some exclusive spoilers regarding who would be on the next ‘Challenge.’ (You can read that story here.) Now, we have even more info regarding the new season, which will be called ‘Battle of the Exes!’ It will premiere on Wednesday, January 25!

Here’s what MTV has to say about the new season:

“What happens when you throw love–and scorn–into the mix? Now that could be a totally different story… The idea is so genius, it’s hard to believe no one thought of it before. Pairing up former sweethearts, many still harboring feelings of longing and/or resentment…”

Battle of the Exes

Um...what's wrong with CT's face?

From what we can tell from the trailer, The Ashley was pretty much right on with her predictions of who was going to be on the new season. It seems that Rachel and Aneesa will be paired up (I guess they hooked up at some point?), Diem and CT will be partners, as will Cara & Abe (they broke up?), Mark Long and Robin, and Wes and Mandi. I also saw Camilla, Johnny Bananas and Sara in there.

Admit it…you can’t wait for this freakshow to start!

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Spoiler Alert! Check Out the Cast of the Upcoming MTV “Challenge!”

Nov09
2011 7 Comments Written by The Ashley

"I'm like herpes...I just keep coming back!"

It’s that time again, kiddies. MTV is rolling out yet another season of The Challenge, a show that’s so bad, it makes even The Ashley feel guilty for watching it. (Don’t judge me, I have no life!)

The Ashley has been stalking the Twitters and Facebooks of the typical ‘Challenge’ contestants to see who is saying that they will be “unavailable” or “off the grid” for the next few weeks. (How mysterious…I wonder where they could be going? Perhaps they’re getting real jobs? Now I’m just being silly!)

According to The Ashley’s Internet sleuthing, she’s pretty sure she knows at least most of the cast for the upcoming ‘Challenge.’ Of course, this is not 100% confirmed, so take it with a grain of salt.

The new season will feature many of the ‘usual suspects,’ (come on, what else is Paula going to do?) Filming for the new season started yesterday, and the gang all headed to Miami Airport. From there, they flew to some exotic location that The Ashley wasn’t able to determine– YET! 

The Ashley was surprised/pleased to find out that many of the old ‘Challengers’ are coming out of retirement to take part in the next ‘Challenge!’ This is good news, as the cast is getting quite stale after being regurgitated each season.

Here’s who we can expect to see next season:

Mark Long: Yes, he “officially” retired from Challenges a few years back, but you know these famewhores can’t stay out of the the MTV limelight for that long. I’m actually surprised Mark is back to participating in these hijinks, since he actually got a job hosting and producing some other shows. READ MORE »

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Stars of MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Accused of Rape & Toothbrush Hijinks

Oct28
2011 1 Comment Written by The Ashley

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I guess we now know what happens when “people stop being polite and start getting real”: they start sexually assaulting their castmates with dental hygiene products!

At least, that’s what one former cast member of MTV’s The Challenge: The Ruins is claiming. Tonya Cooley, who started on Real World Chicago and ended up doing many ’Challenges,’ (back when the show was known by its longer Real World/Road Rules Challenge name), has filed a lawsuit against MTV, the Bunim-Murray production company and two of her former castmates.

In the lawsuit, she claims that while filming ‘The Challenge: The Ruins’ back in 2009, she got drunk and passed out one night (as you do) and two of her castmates, Evan Starkman and Kenny Santucci, decided to have a little ‘fun’ with her. She says that the two guys took another male participant’s toothbrush and rubbed the toothbrush around and inside her um, lady parts, all while she was passed out and unaware of what was going on.

She also claims that they did all this while MTV cameras were rolling and producers knew about the incident but failed to tell her about it. Even worse, they replaced the toothbrush after the incident! (I think the guy whose toothbrush it was should also sue MTV for making him have Tonya’s lady goo in his mouth…ewwww!) READ MORE »

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Alums of MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Welcome Their First Baby!

Aug08
2011 Leave a Comment Written by The Ashley

"Yay! We're parents!"

Brad andTori Fiorenza, the husband and wife team that took home a big share of the grand prize on last season’s The Challenge: Cutthroat, are parents! The couple welcomed their first child, named John Brady, yesterday! (Named after fellow ‘Challenge castmember Johnny Bananas, perhaps?)

According to US Weekly, the baby was born in Chicago, where the couple lives, and he and Tori are both doing well.

If you’ve been watching these ‘Challenge’ shows for a while (like all the way back to when it was still called ‘Real World/Road Rules Challenge’) you know that entire relationship story of Brad and Tori. READ MORE »

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A Look Inside an Official MTV ‘Real World’ Contract!

Aug07
2011 1 Comment Written by The Ashley

One of these castmembers may be a serial killer, or a ball of syphilis...don't expect producers to tell you!

Any fan of the MTV show The Real World (or its more adventure- and drama-filled little sister, The Challenge) knows the formula: random kids in their early 20s are plucked from all over the country to live together, work together and eventually, end up in the hot tub together sharing…um, secrets….and most likely STDs.

Despite the fact that their lives are being filmed 24 hours a day and judged by the MTV viewing audiences, kids are literally willing to do just about anything to be on this show. Why?

"Wait...the contract said WHAT?!"

For starters, they become instant MTV celebrities. Also, being on ‘The Real World’ is an easy way to eventually be cast on “The Challenge” and further extend your 22 minutes of fame.

The Ashley has always wondered what these kids have to agree to in order to get on the show. Luckily, The Village Voice has answered her question: they got their paws on the official ‘Real World’ contract and have given us all a chance to look inside.

The Ashley read through the whole thing (which you can view here) and has picked out her favorite parts. Here are the things you must agree to if you are cast on the Real World. (The Ashley’s comments are in italics.)

  • You understand that you may suffer a lost limb or death (this may seriously hurt your chances of later being cast on ‘The Challenge.’) READ MORE »
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Father’s Day Special: The Ashley’s Top 8 Reality Show Dads

Jun19
2011 2 Comments Written by The Ashley

Don't bother giving me the death stare, Jon. You're not making the list no matter what.

It’s Father’s Day! Although I would say in reality show land there are many more crappy fathers than good ones…(not going to name names here but  <cough> John Gosselin, <cough>)…pretty much at least half of the guys ever to appear on 16 & Pregnant…the list can really go on and on.

However, The Ashley would like to pay tribute to the good dads on reality TV shows. They do exist, as you’ll read below. To all the dads that actually spend time with their kids (and just writing out your court-mandated child support check doesn’t count!), and all the dads that actually enjoy being a dad….happy Father’s Day!

On with the list:

8 ) James Durbin (American Idol):

James went on the show partially to be able to pay for diapers and other necessities for his son, Hunter. James won our hearts during this year’s ‘Idol’ by constantly proclaiming his love for his son and fiance. Women of America melted when James sang a song dedicated to his family and got visibly choked up just by talking about his love for his son. READ MORE »

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Check Out the Trailer for the New Real World/Road Rules ‘Challenge!’

May18
2011 5 Comments Written by The Ashley
 

Something tells me that Jen & Mandi will be BFF by the end of this Challenge! (Photo: MTV)

The Ashley is so excited! The trailer for the new Real World/ Road Rules Challenge has just been released. (It is now more hip and cool and simply goes by “The Challenge.) Click here to watch the trailer!

This show ranks right up there with Bachelor Pad in terms of making its viewers feel dirty and sleazy just for watching, but honestly, The Ashley loves this crap. She can’t get enough of this show!

This Challenge looks amazing- it will be set in Costa Rica and the official title will be “The Challenge:Rivals.

Basically, everyone will be paired up with their RW/RR Challenge nemesis. If they’ve ever gotten in a fight with someone, or if they hate someone, chances are they will become their teammate on the show!

The producers aren’t stupid. They recycle the same lunatics season after season, providing more chances for these people to get on each other’s nerves. After many seasons, most of them have gotten in at least one physical or verbal fight with another cast member. The audience loves that drama, so the producers figured they should capitalize on it!

So who will be on this season of The Challenge? Back in February, The Ashley gave you some pretty accurate predictions regarding who was going to be on the show. Here’s how everyone will be paired up: READ MORE »

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Valentine’s Day Special: The Ashley’s 10 Favorite Reality Show Couples

Feb15
2011 1 Comment Written by The Ashley

It’s Valentine’s Day, which is also one of The Ashley’s favorite days of the year! In honor of this special day, The Ashley has composed a list of her favorite reality TV show lovers.

Now before you go arguing with me that “so and so” should be on the list, here are the requirements that I used: 1) the couple must still be together (sorry Nick & Jessica) 2) the couple must not annoy me (sorry Heidi & Spencer) and 3) the couple must have been on a reality show together or separately at some point.

On with the show!!

10) Tenley & Kiptyn (Bachelor Pad)

Tenley and Kiptyn (otherwise known as Tentyn? Kipley?) are like a human incarnation of a Disney movie couple. They managed to maintain a sappy-sweet relationship, and remain relatively wholesome, despite the fact that they were on a show that was basically just one big STD exchange. Kiptyn and Tenley met right before they started filming ‘Bachelor Pad,’ and their relationship continued to bloom despite the whoring going on around them. While zip-lining over Catalina, the couple made their relationship official.

“These adventures and my relationship have inspired me to live big and do what I can to make a difference. I am so encouraged to look at life and how I live it, opening my eyes to future dreams and looking forward instead of looking back,” Tenley recently told Ladies Lounge.

Wow…even their quotes sound like they came out of the mouth of Cinderella. READ MORE »

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