Information on The Challenge 42 cast has finally dropped.
After months of rumors, we now have some specifics for the new season.
Of course, TJ Lavin returns as host. We were sure of this, even after fake rumors that stated Julie Chen Moonves from Big Brother would replace him.
The new Challenge season is filming in Thailand, and the rumored departure days have arrived. It is expected to film from the end of February into March, and the television debut could fall this summer.
As usual, Big Brother and Survivor have some recognizable faces. That includes Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat from Big Brother 20 and Michele Fitzgerald from Survivor. They won’t be alone on the new season.
It’s also interesting that Cara Maria Sorbello is listed on the cast for The Challenge 42. Previously, she had been ruled out by many rumors.
Who is in the cast for The Challenge 42?
Below is the list of names that have surfaced on the leaked cast list. These are just the first group of players that uberfan GamerVev has confirmed. We expect to see more names as the week continues.
- CT Tamburello (The Real World: Paris, The Traitors)
- Johnny Bananas (The Real World: Key West, The Traitors)
- Adrienne Naylor (Marriage at First Sight UK)
- Izzy Fairthorne (Too Hot to Handle)
- Nany Gonzalez (The Real World: Vegas)
- Cara Maria Sorbello (99 To Beat)
- Tori Deal (Are You The One?)
- Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat (Big Brother 20)
- Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor)
- Leonardo Dionicio (Love Island USA)
- Cory Wharton (Real World: Ex-Plosion)
- Michaela Bradshaw (Survivor)
- Cedric Hodges (Big Brother 26)
- Saiounia Hughley (Survivor)
- Chris Underwood (Survivor)
- Cassidy Clark (Survivor)
- Will Gagnon (Are You the One?)
- Sydney Segal (Survivor)
A retraction from GamerVev: Mary Zheng from Survivor is not on the season.
More names will come soon. Below are some names that were in previous rumors. Did they make the cut? Stay tuned for further confirmation.
- Mark Long (Road Rules)
- Paulie Calafiore (Big Brother)
- Rogan O’Connor (Ex on the Beach UK)
- Brad Fiorenza (Real World: San Diego)
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