{"id":937596,"date":"2026-07-15T23:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T23:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/937596\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T23:33:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T23:33:50","slug":"the-challenge-season-42-cast-love-island-usa-big-brother-alums-more-set-for-paramount-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/937596\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Challenge&#8217; Season 42 Cast: &#8216;Love Island USA&#8217;, &#8216;Big Brother&#8217; Alums &#038; More Set For Paramount+ Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paramount+ has set the cast of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/the-challenge\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Challenge<\/a> Season 42, and it includes vets and stars of\u00a0Love Island USA,\u00a0Big Brother USA,\u00a0Survivor, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The Challenge: Cutthroat is set to start streaming on August 5, where 24 challengers will compete in Thailand for a share of a $500,000 grand prize.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/07\/the-challenge-cutthroat-paramount-season-42-premiere-date-1236982476\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Moves To Paramount+ For Season 42 As Streamer Sets Premiere<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cast of\u00a0The Challenge Season 42 includes Brad Fiorenza, Cedric Hodges (Big Brother), Chris \u201cCT\u201d Tamburello, Chris Underwood (Survivor), Cory Wharton, Johnny Bananas, Josh Goldstein (Love Island USA), Justin Hinsley, Keanu Soto (Big Brother), Leo Dionicio (Love Island USA), Nelson Thomas, Will Gagnon, Adrienne Naylor, Alexis Lete, (Deal or No Deal Island), Anna Leigh Wilson (The Amazing Race), Cara Maria Sorbello, Cassidy Clark, Deb Chubb, Isabella Fairthorne, Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor), Nurys Mateo, Reilly Smedley (Big Brother), Sydney Segal (Survivor), and Victoria Deal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/gallery\/special-forces-season-5-cast-photos-fox\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Special Forces\u2019 Season 5 Cast Photos: Stars Of \u2018The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills,\u2019 \u2018Selling Sunset,\u2019 NFL, Expelled Congressman George Santos &amp; More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0The Challenge: Cutthroat, the Challengers will be divided into three teams, and the only way to take home a share of the cash prize is to cross the finish line together as a unit.<\/p>\n<p>To win, nominated captains must balance their hunger for dominance with the need for loyalty, or risk losing their power, while solo players must prove they can be team players or lose their chance at the winnings.<\/p>\n<p>MTV\u2019s The Challenge: Cutthroat was created for MTV by Bunim\/Murray Productions, part of the media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment. Julie Pizzi, Justin Booth and Jacob Lane serve as Executive Producers for Bunim\/Murray, with Diego Amson, Brad Tiemann and Joe Awgul serving as Co-Executive Producers, and Margaret Morales as Supervising Producer. Benjamin Hurvitz and Melissa Tallerine serve as Executive Producers with Angela Liao serving as Executive in Charge of Production for MTV.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/gallery\/big-brother-season-28-cast-photos-cbs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Big Brother\u2019 Season 28 Cast Photos: Meet All The Houseguests From CBS Competition<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scroll through the photo gallery below to meet the cast of\u00a0The Challenge Season 42.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pmc-fallback-list-items lrv-a-unstyle-list lrv-u-margin-t-2\">\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_ADRIENNE_NAYLOR.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adrienne Naylor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adrienne was sent into four eliminations on Vets &amp; New Threats, escaping them all victorious, but had to bow out in the middle of the Final early, taking fourth place. This season, there\u2019s no quit in her \u2013 and her drive to win is stronger than ever.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_ALEXIS_LETE.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexis \u201cLete\u201d Lete<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A former WWE NXT performer and Miss Indiana USA 2020, Lete makes her Challenge debut and hopes to change her title of Runner-Up on Deal or No Deal Island, to Challenge Champion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_ANNA_LEIGH_WILSON.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anna Leigh Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known for being the uber-competitive half of the daughter\/dad duo on The Amazing Race 35, Anna Leigh comes in solo for her freshman season and anticipates using her Challenge knowledge to dominate the game.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_BRAD_FIORENZA.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brad Fiorenza<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>OG Vet Brad\u2019s only Challenge Championship comes from the original Cutthroat and now he\u2019s looking to leverage that experience and lead his team to victory, again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_CARAMARIA_SORBELLO.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cara Maria Sorbello<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two-time Challenge Champ Cara Maria returns, after stepping away from the game last season to be with her mother, in hopes of adding a historic third Championship to her resume; something few women in the game have done.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_CASSIDY_CLARK.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cassidy Clark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The runner-up of Survivor 43 saw The Elimination Arena four times on The Challenge USA 2, losing out on the chance to make it all the way just before the Final. Cassidy has put that loss in the rearview and is laser-focused on a title win this time around.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_CEDRIC_HODGES.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cedric Hodges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Big Brother alum Cedric had a breakout freshman season; evading almost every elimination until the Final, where he took home the bronze. This time,Cedric expects a perfect run all the way to a Challenge championship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_CORY_WHARTON.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cory Wharton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known for being one of the best to never win, a girl dad and Teen Mom cast member Cory Wharton returns for his 12th season, striving to finally add Challenge Champion to his resume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_CT_TAMBURELLO.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chris \u201cCT\u201d Tamburello<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Five-time Challenge champion CT has stolen the hearts of America for more than twenty seasons, but he\u2019s looking to erase his poor performance on Vets &amp; New Threats and remind everyone why he\u2019s one of the most feared Challengers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_DEB_CHUBB.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deb Chubb<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A fan favorite from Love Island USA Season 4, Deb was beloved for her humor, authenticity, and infectious personality and plans to use those traits to lull her competition into underestimating her abilities all the way to a win.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_HOST_TJ_LAVIN.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Host T.J. Lavin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_IZZY_FAIRTHORNE.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Isabella \u201cIzzy\u201d Fairthorne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Too Hot to Handle alum quickly found love and elimination on her debut in Vets &amp; New Threats. She returns to The Challenge house hungry for a win, but her plate may, once again, be too full of boys and drama.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_JOHNNY_BANANAS.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>John \u201cJohnny Bananas\u201d DeVenanzio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Self-proclaimed GOAT, Johnny Bananas, hasn\u2019t taken home a championship since Total Madness, and after an early exit from Vets &amp; New Threats, he\u2019s looking to defy the odds, end his slump, and bring home an illustrious eighth victory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_JOSH_GOLDSTEIN.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Josh Goldstein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Love Island alum Josh is excited to get his hands dirty on his freshman season, and prove he\u2019s more than just a pretty face and that his leadership skills make him a serious competitor\u2026 and, still, a great catch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_JUSTIN_HINSLEY.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Justin Hinsley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After proving everyone wrong in the first elimination of Vets &amp; New Threats, but falling just short before the Final, Justin\u2019s coming in hot for his sophomore season with his eyes on the prize\u2026 and a bit of revenge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_KEANU_SOTO.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keanu Soto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keanu had his back up against the wall on Big Brother 27, narrowly missing out on a victory but with strategy and athleticism, won the hearts of America with a personality as big as his biceps. He is looking to channel what he learned about his social game into a successful Challenge run.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_LEO_DIONICIO.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leonardo \u201cLeo\u201d Dionicio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leo caused a ruckus in the house on Vets &amp;\u00a0New Threats with his cunning strategy and expects to use that same tactic, along with his Love Island charm to add champ to his name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_MICHELE_FITZGERALD.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michele Fitzgerald<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michele has been was so close to achieving, what few Survivor alum have done, win a Challenge Championship, after dropping from first to third due to karma points on Battle of the Eras. This season she refuses to let the same thing happen twice and leave her fate up to others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_NELSON_THOMAS.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nelson Thomas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After a devastating car accident that changed the trajectory of his life, Nelson makes his long-awaited return to The Challenge ready to prove he is still a fierce competitor, hoping for his first win, and, more importantly, hoping to inspire other amputees out there.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_NURYS_MATEO.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nurys Mateo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Breakout Battle for a New Champion runner-up Nurys is looking to bring a different energy into this season. Now that she is single, she can focus on playing the game, not her relationship drama, plus she has her Ride or Die bestie Nelson to have her back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_REILLY_SMEDLEY.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reilly Smedley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After winning the first Head of Household on Big Brother 25, Reilly\u2019s seat at the top was quickly toppled, getting her sent packing second from the house. She\u2019s hoping her first time in the Challenge house will be much longer and more successful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_SYDNEY_SEGAL.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sydney Segal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Survivor alum, Sydney made her Challenge debut on Vets &amp; New Threats, narrowly missing out on victory in the home stretch of the Final. The brash runner-up and Rookie of the Year has no problem reminding everyone she is the best \u2013period.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_TORI_DEAL.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Victoria \u201cTori\u201d Deal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite making it to the Final on Battle of the Eras, Tori took fourth and left empty handed, but the Ride or Dies champ has put in the work during her time away and shows up ready to take home the whole bag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_4x5_1440x1800_WILL_GAGNON.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will Gagnon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Will proved to everyone he\u2019s one to watch out for with his brute strength and emotional outbursts on Vets &amp; New Threats but the stake-a-claim twist tanked his almost near perfect run, something he plans to erase from the records and replace with a Challenge championship.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t\u2018The Challenge\u2019 Season 42 Cast<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lazy-load-0.7\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D_26_20562_TCLG_S42_Character_Cards_1440x1800_CHRIS_UNDERWOOD.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Paramount+\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chris Underwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winner of both Survivor: Edge of Extinction and The Challenge: USA 2, Chris anticipates continuing his undefeated winning streak, but this time, with less elimination appearances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Paramount+ has set the cast of\u00a0The Challenge Season 42, and it includes vets and stars of\u00a0Love Island USA,\u00a0Big&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":937597,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[30],"tags":[171,12132,6337,377680,173,67,132,68],"class_list":["post-937596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-entertainment","tag-paramount-plus","tag-reality-tv","tag-the-challenge","tag-tv","tag-united-states","tag-unitedstates","tag-us"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116926618881040578","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/937596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=937596"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/937596\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/937597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=937596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=937596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=937596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}