The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion

Leader of the Duo

Season 38 • 10/26/2022

The teams explain (or debate) who's the true leader in each pair, offer hints about their game-play strategies and describe what they've learned from their partner's past seasons.

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05:02

TJ Gives a Tour of the Ride or Dies House
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TJ Lavin gives a sneak peek of the Argentinian hotel-turned-mansion, which features a state-of-the-art gym, a pool and jacuzzi, plenty of meeting places and a surprising amount of privacy.
10/25/2022
Interview
02:58

The Truth About Winning and the Ideal Finals Partner
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Previous winners and their Ride or Dies discuss how champion status might affect the game and reveal who they'd like to run a final with other than their current partner.
10/25/2022
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04:09

Teams Identify Advantages, Threats and Potential Alliances
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The Ride or Dies duos debate whether teams of veterans, rookies or a combination of both have the advantage, identify their biggest threats and stress the importance of alliances.
10/25/2022
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03:18

Why Representation Matters
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The LGBTQ+ cast members reflect on their earliest memories of queer representation on TV and celebrate this season's wide-ranging, openhearted attitude toward inclusivity.
10/26/2022
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03:13

Leader of the Duo
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The teams explain (or debate) who's the true leader in each pair, offer hints about their game-play strategies and describe what they've learned from their partner's past seasons.
10/26/2022
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02:01

Vets on Rookies
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The veteran contestants ponder their first impressions of the rookies, admitting physical size and strength aren't always keys to success and eliminations are rarely predictable.
10/26/2022
Final Words26 Videos
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01:05

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Teamwork Makes the Perfect Work
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The eliminated Challenger reflects on their hard-fought battle and expresses their determination to return stronger and slyer for another competition.
10/25/2023
Interview
01:05

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't Lose
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The eliminated player reflects on why their strategy during their last challenge -- and the season overall -- may have backfired and shares excitement about what the future has in store.
11/01/2023
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01:07

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - It's a Matter of Semantics
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The defeated player expresses no regrets about their effort in the elimination challenge and looks back fondly on a bond they formed with a fellow competitor.
11/08/2023
Interview
01:09

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - I'm Coming Out
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Despite a disappointing result, the eliminated competitor remains proud of their approach throughout the season and credits their opponent for a hard-fought challenge.
11/08/2023
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01:09

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Countdown to Chaos
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Fighting back tears, the eliminated contender struggles to put into words what went wrong and expresses disappointment at having their time in the competition cut short.
11/15/2023
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01:12

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - The Big Mistake
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After a well-fought battle, the eliminated contender congratulates the winners, reflects on weaknesses in their strategy and reveals who they'd like to win.
11/22/2023
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01:03

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - So Flip-Floppy
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The terminated player talks about being outsmarted and outplayed by their opponent, the bonds they've cultivated in the house, which contender they hope makes it to the final three and more.
11/29/2023
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01:16

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Struggling to Hold It Together
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The eliminated player sheds some tears as they reflect on their final challenge, their experience during the season and what they hope others learn from their journey.
12/06/2023
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01:03

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - A Banana Split
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The eliminated player expresses respect for their opponent, attributes a rough start in the final challenge to overthinking, and reconsiders their approach to the social element of the game.
12/13/2023
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01:06

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feeling Used
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The eliminated player gives props to their competitor for staying calm and performing well in the biggest moment, and even offers some advice for managing relationships this season.
12/20/2023
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01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - My Own Worst Frenemy
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The eliminated player discusses how The Challenge can be a validating experience for its players and reminds the competitors it's still anyone's game regardless of the opponent.
12/27/2023
Interview
01:29

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - A Legend Returns
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The eliminated player reflects on what went wrong during their final battle and celebrates the underdog stories that make The Challenge a unique competition.
01/03/2024
Interview
01:06

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - El Saboteur
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The eliminated competitor has no regrets about their approach to the game, and they credit their opponent for using superior skills and tenacity to beat them.
01/10/2024
Interview
01:14

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Don't Let TJ Decide
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The eliminated contestant, a longtime fan of The Challenge, expresses disappointment at flaming out after so much preparation, but they're proud of giving the game their all.
01/17/2024
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01:01

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Welcome to Conquest, Pt. 1
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The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/24/2024
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01:46

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Welcome to Conquest, Pt. 2
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The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/24/2024
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01:00

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Family Knows Best, Pt. 1
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The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/31/2024
Interview
01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Family Knows Best, Pt. 2
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The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/31/2024
Interview
01:02

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Family Knows Best, Pt. 3
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The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
01/31/2024
Interview
01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feel the Bern, Pt. 1
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Watch this exclusive interview from The Battle: Challenge for a New Champion.
02/07/2024
Interview
01:03

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feel the Bern, Pt. 2
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Watch this exclusive interview from The Battle: Challenge for a New Champion.
02/07/2024
Interview
01:25

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - Feel the Bern, Pt. 3
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Watch this exclusive interview from The Battle: Challenge for a New Champion.
02/07/2024
Interview
01:04

Battle for a New Champion Final Words - The Beginning of the End
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Watch this exclusive interview from The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion.
02/14/2024
Interview
01:03

Final Words - Only One Gets the Crown, Pt. 1
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The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
02/21/2024
Interview
01:04

Final Words - Only One Gets the Crown, Pt. 2
The Challenge: Battle for a New ChampionS39 E19

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
02/21/2024
Interview
01:03

Final Words - Only One Gets the Crown, Pt. 3
The Challenge: Battle for a New ChampionS39 E19

The eliminated player reflects on the battle that sent them home.
02/21/2024
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