Darrell's Family Gym 🥊 | Episode 4 | The Challenge: Home Turf

Don’t look down! In episode 4 of #TheChallengeHomeTurf, we’re soaring to new heights as we delve into the life of a legendary four-time consecutive champion of The Challenge, Darrell Taylor! 🏆✨ Darrell wistfully recalls twists from past seasons he longs to see again, and facing rumors of a curse after his early victories, he candidly addresses the challenges he’s encountered.
Join us as we journey to Elk Grove, CA, where Darrell opens up about his upbringing in the East Bay, his rise to reality TV stardom, and his business owning a gym. He reflects on the terrifying emotional experience during his son’s premature birth and talks of his struggles leaving his family and gym behind when traveling for the show.
As a special treat, prepare for a surprise call from an old pal. It’s an episode brimming with personal insights, heartfelt exchanges, and a captivating glimpse into the life of a genuine Challenge icon.
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[@RedisNotaFlavor]

These Home Turf Videos are so damn good. Darrell with a crispy Hairline still looks crazy to me. This dude Darrell don't age, man. 😂😂

[@tararain97]

Not crispy 😂😂 but indeed Darrell is fine wine

[@stanleym3141]

Also Darrell's dry humor in the confessionals are funny af

[@jigiw]

agree 100 is confessionals about (Dany, Tory)are so funny.

[@mayma4277]

His confessionals are the best

[@hellokittyjazze]

When he kept calling Cory a curly head b***h I was 😂😂😂

[@brucepatrick9442]

Dream scenario: him, Cara, and CT all make the Final for season 40

[@jbuck566]

And Laurel 😊

[@HeatherWalshRenewandImproved]

Mean girl ​@@jbuck566

[@tararain97]

@@jbuck566 and win together against the vacation alliance

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Darrell is the original GOAT of the Challenge. Being the first and still the only Challenge competitor to win 4 consecutive championships will always be a phenomenal moment in the show's history.... But I also think many of us know that Darrel's Challenge career is coming to an end in the next few years and hope he gets to have a big showing in season 40 🔥 to remind everyone why he is the OG badass of the Challenge 😎....

[@hallbrawlerspodcast5091]

Woulda been 5 in a row if he didn’t kick brads ass

[@daniellerose1114]

I think that the legends document series is leading up to an epic season 40 of The Challenge.

[@TheKidwonda]

He was never the Goat

[@hallbrawlerspodcast5091]

@@TheKidwonda your opinion but your wrong. Who did you have as the goat after fresh meat 2 of you were watching back then

[@hallbrawlerspodcast5091]

@@daniellerose1114 yea I feel like everyone that does one of these will be on 40. Which explains big T getting one

[@tomwaddle8125]

CT is my favorite player ever, but I have the most respect for Darrell.

[@snakesandiguanas2]

Same!!!

[@racheltotaro5135]

Me too!

[@willielloyd7422]

Darrell is an amazing champ and he is underrated

[@sixredfish6115]

Crazy to think a 4x Champ is underrated but I agree as he hasn't competed as many shows as some of the other legends

[@TheKidwonda]

How?

[@martyhogsed5172]

Imagine calling one of the goats underrated lmao. Do you even watch the show? Everytime he is on he is a bunch of people’s favorite to win

[@KING_TITAN.]

I don’t think he’s underrated at all only person to have 4 wins in a row

[@jayjay85928]

Nah real fans of the show know how badass he is. Him and CT are badss

[@devenwilliams1971]

Amber sending him money after she won damn near made me cry. Wow. That was some real sh!t to do if you watched that season and seen how he really had her back 💯✊🏾 that’s amazing on Amber’s behalf.

[@Ashleypaigexo]

It's crazy because all the Big brother alliance and rookies stay calling her fake and shady but NONE of them would of given their old partners money and she never even spoke on what she did. She's SOLID.

[@AmySue280]

She had his back, too, fighting Teresa so that Darrell wouldn't be thrown into elimination.

[@black77888]

Amber is a gem. Darrell was a great mentor and she was a great student that season. Love that she won with CT and helped out Darrell for helping her. and she didn't have to do it at all. Hope he gets one more win or her as well.

[@danielvela5314]

Man it would be so dope if Darrell wins 1 more challenge. Forever my favorite challenger!

[@mclovinlife4018]

He should’ve won AS2. He got screwed for sure

[@shaneiceandrade]

Darrell is an amazing athlete and a competitor with integrity. I hope he wins. He deserves it

[@michellecooper7081]

Him and CT are my favorites from the challenge both legends. ❤ beautiful family and great attitude

[@gamertdrp6489]

We love Darrell, please keep bringing him back until he decides he’s done

[@AliFrankTheTank]

FOUR inna row 🏆🏆🏆🏆, idc how, when, why, vs who or with 😂😂 … that shit crazy and he a legend, top 5 all time imo.

[@StayAlert_StayAlive]

Would've been 5 in a row if he ain't put the mittens on Brad

[@604eign]

@@StayAlert_StayAlive I have loathed this moment forever bc I know he could’ve won that final,but I now can’t not see that Brads drunk racist and disrespectful aggression was exactly as is, but more of a veiled sabotage from Brad and every other male left in the season, but it also sabotaged Brad and humbled him very quickly when production said nah and booted him off the season alongside Darrell 🥃🍷🥃🍷🤜🏿🤜🏿

[@KalJus23]

​@604eign7 Brad always plays a scared game. I don't want to go in poor me boohoo whine cry. Alton Darrell Abram Landon Mark Timmy them OGs they were always like well I screwed up today I should have to go into elimination. Completely respected them guys. The players like Wes just want to manipulate people when they don't have to. They are good strong players but damn I am tired of every 5 minutes Plantain, Wes and Jordan telling the world how great they are and everybody else are weak morons.

[@ninamckenna8278]

And he’s had some of the funniest commentaries ever 😂

[@lydiatwahafifwa4327]

Darrell will always be legend. He has been nothing but genuine throughout the whole challenge history.

[@maryjackson8213]

Darrell is such a great guy. One of my favorites.

[@jigiw]

i like him too with is beautiful family...is always very zen, good energy and never, go to fight with peoples for nothing..is so funny when he said ''Tori and Dani''fight like teenage couple highschool grade🤣

[@user-bz8fj6zp1z]

I skipped Amanda's episode and came straight to Darrell's episode. Love Darrell!

[@kbrandon21]

Same.

[@theoneandonlypussinboots1180]

I absolutely love and respect Darrell! He has the heart of champ. He never plays dirty like some of the others. He just does him and kicks ass

[@jujumariex]

Darrell’s just a good ass dude. He’ll always be in my top 5 favorite guys. CT, Bananas, Derrick, Darell & Leroy. Cory & Leroy too. I’d love to see him win just at least ONE MORE challenge 🙌🏼

[@kyliesmith7903]

I'm literally loving these!! Hopefully they'll do one of Jordan, Wes, and Banana's.

[@andrewyb830]

i need a WES episode ASAP !

[@sweetpeaelle21]

Yes these are the ones I wanna see

[@MademoiselleMorte]

And Leroy

[@11babo3b]

He has the best sportsmanship of all time on The Challenge.

[@jaysenfrancis2640]

When i started watching Mtv as a teenager that when I first saw Darrell. He has always been a GOAT in the Challenge. So when I say him return I literally yelled "LETS GO!!!". Great to see his life outside the game.

[@MelKat95]

would be really cool if we got a home turf episode for TJ he is so different in recent seasons compared to the older ones and i would love a little sneak peak into his early life and his thoughts on how the challenge and cast has changed over time

[@sugaray7435]

Only champ to win 4x back 2 back I don’t think it’ll be done again! ❤

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

CT will be trying to win his third straight in season 40 so we'll see 🔥....

[@sugaray7435]

@@jonathanoscategui2678 CT is honestly the only one who could do it! I’m here for it they’re my fav!

[@leytonwalker1190]

@@jonathanoscategui2678🤦‍♂️don’t think u understand how it works

[@arielyrojas]

@@jonathanoscategui2678 he wasnt on 39 other than for elimination so it doesnt count

[@user-fp7ru9rf8h]

Darrell is so charismatic. I love it when he is on a season

[@jamaica5177]

A true legend! He gotta be a vampire cause he looks even better with age 🖤

[@samanthastreet9506]

I LOVE Darrell. He has evolved so much over the years, but at the same time; he’s still true to himself. He’s just a genuine person, and in today’s world; that’s a beautiful thing.♥️ I’ve been rooting for him since his first challenge & will continue to do so. Although I will admit: when CT is on the same challenge with him.. it’s a struggle on who’s my #1 😂🥰 Please don’t ever quit, Darrell! Do these things until you can’t anymore! Your “not aging” generation is rooting for you! ❤❤

[@SirAstien]

Home Turf is the best thing MTV has done in a while

[@chrislynnparmer6045]

I just love Darrell he seems like such a down to earth kind man gracious in wins and losses!!!

[@taylorboylen7963]

26:08 Darrell’s face 😂 like “the disrespect”. Absolutely love this guy, and I hate that every time he gets thrown in elimination, it’s always against my other favorite challengers, so I never know who to root for. I’d love to see him come back and win again with a strong partner or on his own. Such a humble, happy guy.

[@americanmade7997]

Its funny talking to younger fans of the challenge that don't recognize the Old School Goats of the show. Im the same age as Darrell and ive been watching since the Challenge 2000.... Darrell in his prime could easily take any of these younger dudes on now. Hes in the top 3 Challenge Male competitors of all time IMO

[@mclovinlife4018]

Mark my words….he will be in the season 40 final!

[@daniellerose1114]

Darrell will forever be a challenge legend.

[@wolfgangdarkly]

Darrell is a GOAT

[@KSS352]

Darrell is such an icon for The Challenge. He always played with respect and integrity. He always pushed himself. He always treated everyone kindly. Always looked out for new players. He will always be one of my favorites. He also seems to be made to be a dad. You can tell how close-knit their family is and how much his kids look up to him.

[@rudyrico3431]

His wife needs to be his partner if they do another family season!

[@vaporterra]

Seeing Darrell, his family, Aviv, and Amber at Challenge Mania in Vacaville and then on this episode was a fun and surreal experience! He’s so authentic and he represents the Bay and NorCal well!

[@brumfeldo]

Hes a top 10 guy ever. He has to be in there somewhere. I don't know how that's arguable.

[@carololo87]

Love Darrel and love that he called Derrick! I really hope all these legend videos are leading up to an all vet season. 🤞🏻

[@nik-at-nite]

WE NEED ANOTHER ALL STARS SEASON! And leave the youngins at home this time!!

[@amandageorge2883]

Why would Darrell be cursed he hasn't slighted anyone he's an amazing partner to have in the game,he's genuine,loyal,everything you would want in a person & champion

[@Lulexiaa]

Awww Amber gave him a gift after she won Double Agents! I wonder if it was some of the prize money or an actual gift.

[@toyajackson556]

Sounded like money, I thought he said "a lil something".

[@TheJJmags]

We love Darrell the family hero❤

[@frankc941]

These episodes are better then the challenge battle for a new champion

[@captaintalon4485]

I wholeheartedly agree with Darrell on bringing back bank accounts and all The Challenge just needs to do is expand upon it. Say what you will about CBS Challenge USA 1 they did the right thing by bringing bank accounts back

[@lindabedker9105]

Love Darrell ! One of the best Champs ever!

[@pantherpony554]

Another great ep! I hope this series continues. I would love to see more challengers.

[@nik-at-nite]

The interviewer was hitting on Darrell’s last nerve asking “do you think it has to do with age?” and “do you think it’s a curse?” Leave that man alone before he curses you out 😂😂😂

[@juannunez9378]

Darrell truly is everything that a good man is. He’s beautiful inside and out❤️!

[@oldschoolchallenges8588]

We see they have The Gauntlet 1 and Inferno 1 in good quality...now release it on STREAMING!!!

[@kipklaus3241]

The OG from the Yay 🤍my favorite challenger Cali raised !!!

[@anthonypascente9331]

These home turf shows on all the great Vets is awesome. Grew up watching all of them

[@nery.rachel]

love Darrell!!! top 3 on my list, forever 🥲 (cus I’m an og lol)

[@dawnywarthog6642]

One of the best humans to ever grace MTV. "I don't let my kids walk to school, I'm that dad" ❤❤❤❤.

[@Mona939.]

I grew up watching this as a child but never really paid attention until 2015 so when I first saw him in 2017 I said this guy is good bet he's cocky boy was I wrong ,he is so humble and loyal and that's why he will always be my fav!

[@collinmichaelkahn3918]

I love seeing D laughing and smiling so much. He’s usually so in game-mode and stone-faced that a casual viewer might misinterpret his vibe as closed-off, quiet, standoffish. Honestly, few jokes here and there throughout the seasons aside, this documentary might be the most happy and smiley I have ever seen him; D was always very clearly a planner and a strategist so he took the game seriously which didn’t lead to a lot of smiling and guffaws. But seeing his wife I know why he’s so cheerfully effervescent and smiling. Not only is she straight-out-the-gates beautiful, but I can tell she has a great sense of humor and would be a cool, laid-back friend/sister/aunt/daughter/partner/mom. D makes so much more sense to me seeing him with his wife & kids: they are the people he feels safest with, I judged by, loves the most and let’s in for every facet of his life. This family lights him up like a Christmas tree.

[@bellkristi]

Darrell is def one of the best and funniest ever!

[@dreamyreemee]

The best episode yet. Such a nice trip down memory lane. Love that Darrell keeps coming back too, what a legend ❤

[@shikys]

Darrel is a legend in the most respected way ever. His win is coming again 🙌🏻 My fav home turf so far.

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Yesss, I've always loved Darrell! Also, he's aging like fine wine lol 😍🍷

[@lkmorgan1959]

Darrell is a Beast, the best competitor.

[@CUDDI_Chief_rony]

Oakland CA represent always cheered for you my boy

[@hannah36090]

Darrell is an honorable person. I'm really enjoying this series

[@shanyshwoods5242]

One of the finest men on Mtv. Period.

[@kjadebass]

Please keep coming back Darrell! Fav Challenger of all time for the integrity, athleticism and no BS!

[@1trickster1]

It’s official. Everyone loves & respects Darrell

[@lynsey5803]

One of my favorite OG’s. Humble, Goat, and respects the game! Can’t wait to see you back out there.

[@rocked30]

It was so nice getting to know Darrell better. He is so under the radar and quite on the challenge that after all these years we barely knew anything about him.

[@arianatorres5776]

Darrel is amazing. Every time he’s in a season I want him to win. Definitely a legend. Deserves every win

[@thereluctantyogi8962]

Darrell has always been one of my favorite competitors and he tops that with being a class act and one hell of a man.

[@sarahe3421]

Was my favorite from the beginning so glad he’s back!

[@jcollora8634]

Darrell is such a class act and such a pleasure to watch!

[@ErvBrown]

Much love to Darrell always been one of my favorite competitors. A real legend and champ; 4peat is unheard of! Keep going, you always come to compete no smut on your record bro! 💯

[@miss2190ed]

Darrell the other side of the challenge's male GOAT representation coin. Him &CT!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

He has been my favorite for a while! Him and Derrick!

[@youreagoddamngenius9099]

The most underrated Champion✊🏾

[@christix1491]

I am loving these! Darrell is & always will be a contender. Can’t wait to see him back.

[@rachelhillcoat]

Thanks for making this series! I love seeing the backstory of all my favorite Challengers.

[@debbiehenderson4968]

He is a true legend, one of the greats and what a great story of the man and family❤

[@andrewyb830]

despite people saying he fell off his wins is still top three men's wins percent wise, salute Darrell

[@alondraescalante525]

One of my all time favorites! Hope there’s a champ season next!!

[@nancysarver8120]

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about you, Darrell. Mad respect!!!❤❤❤❤

[@racheltotaro5135]

Darrell will always be one of my favorites. A standup guy and incredible competitor. Loving these Home Turf videos!

[@_malikajamz]

ive been watching road rules/real world since middle school. I love this series and I loveeeeeeee Darrell; his game play, his abilities, how he uplifts others!! each episode has been so good.

[@bunniebriones]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 waiting all week for this.....

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

I’ve always rooted for Darrell and now my daughter and I watch the challenge together. She obviously loves Darrell too. He is a legend and will always be a legend. Hope he continues to come on the new season 👍❤️👍

[@danipung5761]

Such a genuine, good man. Always classy in victory and defeat. Happy to see him living his best life ❤

[@jujubeans1137]

Darrell is those precious gems in Challenge history that is one of the most respected and you will never forget that played in the game.

[@belizeanprincessAri]

Love, loved this episode...so much substance and Darrell is so funny. Loved it so much!!!

[@sjoelle3335]

I love these home turf videos and this one is my favorite. I remember watching Darrell on campus crawl when it first aired. I am the same age as Darell, so it is so nice to see somebody my age still keeping up with the young kids.

[@MsMasill]

Darrell is a legend! Has always been one of my fav challenge champions!

[@LuLuB-Animal_Lover]

Loved watching this! Rooting for him to win again!

[@Brandoncye]

I hope all these people they are doing these videos on come back for season 40! What a way to get us hyped for the OGs! ❤

[@melissaobrien1464]

This was a good one! Love Darrell's attitude and he's a badass challenger. And I love seeing him and Derek still being close. Hope Derek's episode is soon after!

[@april2876]

I just love Darrell's attitude, and reminiscing all these OG seasons!!

[@alanawhite2592]

Darrell is such an amazing guy

[@BlackHawk9615]

Love the Home Turf series! Great to get a deeper look at everyone’s experiences

[@alexishampton3943]

I hope this series is a prequel to a "home terf" season. Only OGs and champions

[@amandatabor381]

Darrell will always be one of the OG favorites!

[@allycat91974]

Great episode. Always a favorite of mine!!

[@angela8884]

I’m so happy they made this one!!

[@MsABee1]

This was a beautiful breakdown of what a wonderful overall man & champion he is!! Congrats on all of your success personally and professionally!! 🙌🏽

[@602Break]

I love Darrell!