The Challenge rotates returning players and rookies for each season. Depending on the theme, viewers might not see a favorite for a few seasons. Here are five recent competitors who should return for next season.
Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez
The rookie standouts landed in back-to-back eliminations almost immediately after entering the competition and won both. They earned the respect of the house and avoided the Zone until episode 8 when her fling Nelson Thomas opted to save his rival Fessy Shafaat over her.
Regardless, with the help of the house, they sent home targets Jay Starrett and Michele Fitzgerald. When they split into teams, Horacio found himself in the Zone twice, and he eliminated Kenny Clark and three-time champ Jordan Wiseley, tying a franchise record for most elimination wins in a season.
Sounds like Olivia and Horacio balance out each other well! But can they stay on the same page while on The Challenge?...
Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez
The rookie standouts landed in back-to-back eliminations almost immediately after entering the competition and won both. They earned the respect of the house and avoided the Zone until episode 8 when her fling Nelson Thomas opted to save his rival Fessy Shafaat over her.
Regardless, with the help of the house, they sent home targets Jay Starrett and Michele Fitzgerald. When they split into teams, Horacio found himself in the Zone twice, and he eliminated Kenny Clark and three-time champ Jordan Wiseley, tying a franchise record for most elimination wins in a season.
Sounds like Olivia and Horacio balance out each other well! But can they stay on the same page while on The Challenge?...
- 3/6/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ivan Koloff, knowing among wrestling fans as “The Russian Bear,” has died. He was 74.
Koloff had been battling liver cancer and was in need of “urgent medical care,” according to a Go Fund Me page set up by his daughter, Rachel Marley, on Feb. 2.
“My dad was diagnosed with liver disease about 10 years ago and while he has been living with it, he chose not to make this announcement public to his fans and friends,” she wrote. “But doctors are now saying that his liver function is getting worse day by day and it will continue to. There are no...
Koloff had been battling liver cancer and was in need of “urgent medical care,” according to a Go Fund Me page set up by his daughter, Rachel Marley, on Feb. 2.
“My dad was diagnosed with liver disease about 10 years ago and while he has been living with it, he chose not to make this announcement public to his fans and friends,” she wrote. “But doctors are now saying that his liver function is getting worse day by day and it will continue to. There are no...
- 2/18/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
WWE.com
Let’s not fool ourselves, World Wrestling Entertainment is, as its name implies, in the entertainment industry. And the one thing the entertainment industry values, above all else, is the overall appearance of its product. So when we begin talking about women’s roles in that industry, we can pussyfoot around the topic as much as we want, but at the heart of it, there’s a certain expectation for how those women look.
And yes, there is a complete double standard. If there wasn’t, Nicole Bass would still be employed with the company and Kane would have never been allowed to take that mask off. The women in the WWE are expected to look a certain way, which often leads to some rather drastic physical changes over the span of their careers.
It’s unfortunate that we spend so much time focusing on their appearances instead of their in-ring abilities.
Let’s not fool ourselves, World Wrestling Entertainment is, as its name implies, in the entertainment industry. And the one thing the entertainment industry values, above all else, is the overall appearance of its product. So when we begin talking about women’s roles in that industry, we can pussyfoot around the topic as much as we want, but at the heart of it, there’s a certain expectation for how those women look.
And yes, there is a complete double standard. If there wasn’t, Nicole Bass would still be employed with the company and Kane would have never been allowed to take that mask off. The women in the WWE are expected to look a certain way, which often leads to some rather drastic physical changes over the span of their careers.
It’s unfortunate that we spend so much time focusing on their appearances instead of their in-ring abilities.
- 11/18/2015
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
The Only Way is Essex gang are still causing a stir in Marbella and this time a familiar face has joined in on the fun.
Lewis Bloor's ex-girlfriend Nicole Bass is spotted by the boys and catches the eye of newbie Mike.
Lewis gets wind that Mike may be in pursuit of her and is quick to vent to Lockie and Jake.
Elsewhere, Jake and Tommy have a row about Tommy taking Chloe out with Mike, with Jake pulling him up on his loyalty to their friendship.
However, Tommy is outraged and says he's only been a good friend to Chloe from the start.
Arg re-takes his theory test, and his nearest and dearest gather to hold a celebratory party in hope that he passes.
After staying behind in Essex, Tommy and Georgia have a toast to their year anniversary.
The Only Way is Essex airs on Sundays at 10pm on ITVBe.
Lewis Bloor's ex-girlfriend Nicole Bass is spotted by the boys and catches the eye of newbie Mike.
Lewis gets wind that Mike may be in pursuit of her and is quick to vent to Lockie and Jake.
Elsewhere, Jake and Tommy have a row about Tommy taking Chloe out with Mike, with Jake pulling him up on his loyalty to their friendship.
However, Tommy is outraged and says he's only been a good friend to Chloe from the start.
Arg re-takes his theory test, and his nearest and dearest gather to hold a celebratory party in hope that he passes.
After staying behind in Essex, Tommy and Georgia have a toast to their year anniversary.
The Only Way is Essex airs on Sundays at 10pm on ITVBe.
- 10/6/2015
- Digital Spy
WWE.com
Former WWE woman’s wrestler Nicole Bass was arrested for shoplifting in Queens, NY according to the New York Post.
Bass was apprehended on Tuesday evening when employees at a Stop & Shop caught her stealing $1,236 worth of food and $159 in health and beauty products. She was officially charged with petit larceny and possession of stolen property, both misdemeanors.
On Wednesday morning, Bass agreed to go to day long counseling about shoplifting and promised that she would not get in trouble over the next six months. If she’s able to stay out of trouble, the case will be dismissed.
The official tally of what she took was 152 food items and 17 health and beauty products.
Bass is best known for her WWE run in 1999 as well as several appearances on the Howard Stern show. She also had a successful career in bodybuilding that led to her getting into wrestling.
Former WWE woman’s wrestler Nicole Bass was arrested for shoplifting in Queens, NY according to the New York Post.
Bass was apprehended on Tuesday evening when employees at a Stop & Shop caught her stealing $1,236 worth of food and $159 in health and beauty products. She was officially charged with petit larceny and possession of stolen property, both misdemeanors.
On Wednesday morning, Bass agreed to go to day long counseling about shoplifting and promised that she would not get in trouble over the next six months. If she’s able to stay out of trouble, the case will be dismissed.
The official tally of what she took was 152 food items and 17 health and beauty products.
Bass is best known for her WWE run in 1999 as well as several appearances on the Howard Stern show. She also had a successful career in bodybuilding that led to her getting into wrestling.
- 6/24/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
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