TJ was born in Las Vegas. He is a professional BMX dirt jumper with multiple medals in the X-Games and is part of the BMX Hall of Fame Class of 2022. He has hosted spin-offs, specials and MTV's reality competition show "The Challenge" since its 11th season back in 2005.

After being the first person eliminated on The Challenge: Total Madness (Season 35), Asaf is eager to get his redemption. He currently is a member of the pit crew on RuPaul's Drag Race and a full-time music producer. The former Judo Champion and Are You The One? alumni is focused on playing a big, risky game to make his wife and newborn son proud.

Berna, the three-time competitor on Survivor Turkey, is more motivated than ever. On The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies (Season 37), she found love with Challenge vet Nelson but couldn't navigate the social game well enough and found herself in elimination twice. The acrobat and personal trainer wants to dial in her strategy and win the money in hopes of pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress.

This Ex on The Peak and The Challenge UK alumni found himself in the Final on his first Challenge appearance without ever touching the elimination floor. He radiates charisma and confidence and uses it to his advantage – claiming that he can make it to the end once again with his charm. Callum is a boxer and currently holds a 1-0 record, but now he hopes to win the Challenge crown to help change his family's life forever.

Coming into his second season, a lot has changed for Chauncey. This time around, he'll be without his girlfriend, Challenge Champion Amber, but he also has the most significant motivation: his newborn daughter, Sunny. Last season, he set a goal to prove to himself that he belonged amongst some of the most competitive challengers and have fun while doing it. This time, it's all business – win the money to support his family and claim the title to become a champion.

The Challenge Australia finalist was only a few minutes shy of winning his first season, and it's what's motivating him to come back and become a Challenge Champion. Born in the UK, but living in Australia since he was 12, Ciarran spent five years in the Australian army before finding himself on the Australian version of The Bachelorette. Now single, he hopes to find himself a cute American, win the money for his mom… and grow his Pokémon card collection.

With a master's degree in psychology under her belt, Colleen found great success on Germany's The Mole, in which she manipulated the entire game on her own. But on The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38), she couldn't use those same tactics and found herself eliminated early. Back for the second time, she wants to flex her manipulative muscles and use her education to mastermind the game to help out her family with the money.

Things didn't go to plan for Corey on The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies (Season 37), he found himself against the house, resulting in his early elimination from the game. Knowing he's a tall, muscular guy, Corey knows floating through the game won't be easy. This season, he is ready to live every day like it's his last in the house and make big moves. As a black gay man, the video game producer wants to serve as a role model for the underrepresented community, so this win means everything to him.

This high-energy engineer, and extreme sports junkie, is back for his sophomore season of The Challenge. The Circle alumni is excited to prove he's a threat in the game with his Ivy League degree and physical prowess. However, Ed's big dilemma this season will be if he's able to overcome his "Mister Nice Guy" persona. Ed hopes to use his golden retriever demeanor to take home the money for his girlfriend and stepson.

Emanuel's dream of being a Challenge Champion was cut short by one puzzle on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies (Season 37). His under-the-radar game won't fly this season, as everyone knows he's a physical threat. The Romanian dancer found himself in two relationships last time, but he is currently in a committed relationship. He dreams of winning the money for his mom, who raised him and his brother as a single mom.

Horacio stole the hearts of Challenge fans on The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38), but a freak accident saw his dreams of being a Champion crushed during the Final. The soccer superstar is still the same 'good guy' fans fell in love with, but he wants to finish what he started this season and take home the crown at all costs. Since we last saw him, he's run the Grand Canyon and attempted to run 24 hours straight – all in preparation for his revenge.

Hughie lived for the drama on his first season of The Challenge, but the big-bootied Irish lad is ready to show that he's matured and isn't as naïve as he was his first go around. Knowingly outspoken, Hughie wants to prove that's not all he brings to the table and that he can also be a physical threat. Hughie wants to prove that gay men are not weak and hopes to win the Final to fulfill his dream of becoming a dad.

A celebrity in the UK, James is excited to leave that all behind for another shot at redemption on The Challenge. Though he's glad to be back, his family is not too sure after the devastating fall he took on The Challenge UK, finding himself eliminated first and bruised for months after the fact. The self-proclaimed 'alpha male' isn't scared to back down from a fight… and possibly find some love in the game.

Back for his fourth season, Jay only has one goal in mind; to make it to the Final. In his quest to become champion on The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38), he made it the furthest he's ever been. However, his cutthroat and strategic gameplay left him wide open in the firing line of the Veterans. Jay never wants to hurt anyone's feelings, but he feels like a Final is within his grasp this time, motivating him to take home the win, help his sick mom, and invest in his clothing company.

This Challenge-super fan is back after an early elimination in The Challenge Australia. Jessica wants to prove her short stature and tattooed body aren't her entire personality. This avid bookworm and former martial artist prepares to play the game hard, though she worries that her cocky and jealous persona might rub people the wrong way. With Bachelor in Paradise fling Ciarran by her side, she hopes to gain momentum and break people's perception of her.

The loveable Argentinian Jujuy is back for her third season. After losing on The Challenge World Championship, Jujuy was overwhelmed by how much the house loved her and wants to take that same energy into this season. In preparation, she's been taking English lessons. She hopes to win the game and use the money to open a boutique hotel with her parents in her hometown in Argentina.

After a disappointing loss on The Challenge: USA (Season 1), superfan Kyland has studied the game, using AI and spreadsheets to take an analytical approach to the game. He wants to use all of that information to his advantage. Recently, Kyland was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, which has come as a relief and allowed him to find clarity and solace in who he is. He's ready to put his emotions aside and play a purely analytical game to bring him his first challenge championship.

Melissa is making her long-awaited return, and while her fiery personality is still there, her life has changed quite a bit. This single mom of a three-year-old has more fight in her than ever. Being one of the only Contenders with a Final appearance, she's ready to make another run at the final. Melissa is ready to manipulate the house and take home the money for her daughter.

Michele's decorated history as a Survivor winner has not managed to carry over to her career on The Challenge. Narrowly missing the Final on The Challenge USA (Season 2), Michele has seemingly perfected her strategic game and seeks to utilize her many friends to make her first Challenge Final. The Survivor Champion has found love in the past in the game, but this time, she's hoping to put her feelings aside and focus on the game.

Moriah is entering the game solo this season, without any Challenge Veteran supporting her, and she couldn't be more thrilled to prove she can play this game on her own. Though she lurked in the shadows on The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38), she's ready to open up, show more of herself, and prove she's a physical threat. Moriah is the oldest of six kids hoping to take home the win in order to buy a home and help support her parents.

Nurys proved she was underestimated all last season, even though she helped break her Ride or Die Nelson's daily Challenge losing streak. What she lacks in her swimming skill set, she makes up for in her endurance, brains and politics. After being part of a messy love triangle last season, she's not necessarily looking for any more romance in the challenge house. Nurys is excited to take her hustler attitude and prove she has what it takes to win the game.

The last time viewers saw Olivia, she was riding off in an ambulance after a devastating injury during the The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38) Final. With a strong rookie performance alongside her partner Horacio, Olivia is ready to redeem herself and is determined to make a strong sophomore appearance. Though she admits to having trust issues, the Alaska native is prepared to be on guard and fight like a warrior to take home the Challenge championship that slipped through her fingers last season.

Ravyn came out hot on The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38), taking home the first daily challenge win of the season. But she found herself in a messy love triangle which ultimately led to her going home in the third elimination of the season. The recently accepted Columbia University acting student is prepared to redeem herself this time, focusing on the grand prize to help fuel her dream of becoming a full-time actress.

Big T charmed her way into her fellow Challengers' (and really, all of our) hearts with her perseverance and wit. Having just missed out on a Challenge Final in her two previous appearances, she is now ready to take the crown. Having completed culinary school and set out to explore a new part of her life, she's excited to open up more and prove to everyone that she's more than just a social butterfly.

Zara had a breakthrough performance on The Challenge UK, coming in second during the final, just a minute away from claiming the championship herself. The daughter of a hotelier won the combine on The Challenge: World Championship and impressed everyone with her speed and athleticism but was quickly deemed a threat and sent packing. The warm and magnetic Brit wants to use her charm, humor and wit to make her way back to her second final appearance.

The one-time Challenge champion is back and ready to take out the contenders. With his win on The Challenge: Cutthroat (Season 20), Brad has found himself in numerous Challenge Finals, including most recently on All Stars 3. He not only wants to prove he still has what it takes to win to himself, but also to his children.

After competing in 14 seasons and making it to 9 finals, Cara Maria is back after a long hiatus and itching to see what the new blood has in store for her. The two-time champion is ready to prove she still has plenty of wind in her sail.

Perhaps one of the greatest Challengers to ever play the game, the five-time Challenge Champion is back. After a bumpy early road in his Challenger career, he found wins in The Challenge: Rivals II (Season 24), The Challenge: Invasion (Season 29) and The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2 (Season 34). With recent back-to-back wins on The Challenge: Double Agents (Season 36) and The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies (Season 37), the GOAT is ready to see if the new bloods have what it takes to compete with the best the game has to offer.

The only player to win back, to back, to back, to back Challenge Championships … Darrell is one of the best Challengers to ever set foot in the sand. Don't mistake his quiet demeanor and lack of politicking for weak gameplay; his physical abilities do the talking, and they are some of the best the game has seen.

The master manipulator of the Challenge found his first Challenge victory alongside enemy-turned-friend Tori on The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38). Trading golf outings for gym outings, the businessman utilizes his smart and savvy strategy to further himself in the game but puts in the work when his back is against the wall.

A natural athlete with a legendary motor, Jordan has never been anything less than a fierce and straightforward competitor, and he's used that to lead him to four Challenge championships, including being the reigning Challenge World Champion. Jordan never backs down from a fight and will put anyone, especially a rookie, in their place.

With only four season appearances, Kaycee has seen the Final three times and has taken home the championship on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies (Season 37). Known for having a dominating physical nature and an impeccable social game, Kaycee knows how to utilize her Big Brother gameplay in any scenario to get far in the game.

The Love Island UK and Ex on the Beach UK alumni is much more than just a pretty face; she's dominated in her two Challenge appearances, seeing the elimination only once and taking home a championship both times. As the reigning Challenge UK Champion and World Champion, Kaz is not someone to be taken lightly.

Laurel is one of the most decorated Challengers of all time. With 20 daily challenge wins, an elimination record of 10 wins and 3 losses, and 1 finals win, all eyes are on Laurel when she's in the game. After a disappointing recent appearance on The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38), Laurel is ready to show the Contenders she still is the best to ever play the game.

A social and physical threat, Tori finally found success after three Finals appearances, taking home the win in The Challenge: Ride or Dies (Season 38) alongside close friend Devin. Tori is known to be feared amongst everyone as she is beast in all types of competition. She's eager to take on the contenders and show them how a Champion plays the game.