The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 18 Recap: FINALE PART ONE

[@carlacarrillo224]

I loved it when derek commented on how bad Jenny's hair was lol

[@Lkb2411]

The best part of the final Derek “and why does your hair look like that?” about Jenny lol

[@ej9754]

idk i think yall are a little harsh on rachel. like yeah shes had an attitude and has shit on other people for no reason but shes a mean girl id rather have her be a hypocrite than her be boring and fake nice. its fair to criticize her i just think shes been a star this season after being gone for so long. I also feel like her fitness brand doesnt necessarily include swimming despite her still being a great swimmer, this final isnt exactly made for her either but shes keeping up.

[@U2BearCat]

So happy with Michele and Derek's performance.

[@jonnycolucci5579]

The karma vote would work so much better if it affected the game at various point leading up to the final. It also, gives eliminated players an incentive to be petty and create more rivalries. This final also gives me an elevated version of “Final Reckoning” just with water. However, I am thoroughly enjoying Jenny’s meltdown and Jordan’s meltdown in response, best part of the show haha

[@Lkb2411]

Right. Like maybe skip a leg of swimming, especially for Kyland lol

[@charlesbourdua7547]

Great recap, thank you! Huge Survivor and then The Challenge fan here, so definitely rooting for Michele too. Loving her combative attitude... redeeming the "ladies of leisure" alliance haha, which I hated the name from the start cause I was scared Michele would lock herself in the "not a contender" category and affect her mental mindset for the secod half of the season (which thank god didnt happen)!

[@U2BearCat]

The only win I would find hilarious is if Derek managed to jump over Jordan and get first place. Talk about rolling on the floor laughing.

[@U2BearCat]

If I have to wait to the reunion to know who wins I will be livid.

[@LeytonWalker-c5u]

Spoilers have literaly bene out since start Jenny/rachell and Jordan win🤦‍♂️acting like u don’t know

[@cnxghost]

@@LeytonWalker-c5u not everyone watches or reads about spoilers Leyton 😂

[@0104brit]

Kyland struggling another reminder that as an audience we really have to stop hyping up new people who are unproven, especially against multi-champions who we've been watching for 10+ years. Even without the water I think it was a stretch to even say that Kyland has a chance at beating Jordan when he has 0 experience in finals. We don't know if Kyland can perform at a high rate for days with little food because he has never done it. We've seen other Big Brother players like Paulie & Fessy do very well during the season but completely crash in finals.....its a different beast

[@jonnycolucci5579]

@@0104brit true, I think his neurodiversity is going to show up even more with a lack of sleep. Which can be fun to watch but also important for viewers to see.

[@U2BearCat]

The problem with Jenny as a champion is I don't care if she wins or looses. I don't know her. I don't care. You have to be able to either cheer or jeer they players else there is no joy in watching.

[@U2BearCat]

Everyone wanted to see a final with less running, well they got it.

[@U2BearCat]

Happy New Year to everyone.

[@zoetrimboli]

Happy New Year!! 🥳🫶🏼

[@U2BearCat]

@@zoetrimboli Don't know how you avoid spoilers as folks can't wait to tell me in response to my comments. I wish them all a happy time in spoiler hell.

[@U2BearCat]

If they move the prize money depending on the Karma points, I can live with that but to move someone from first to last based on those points that is a problem.

[@JMSK248]

I love the karma votes. Screw Bananas. He stole money from his partner. He should never win a dime ever again.

[@U2BearCat]

Rachel is 41 vs Jenny at 37.

[@mad-y8y]

4 years difference.. not a big difference at alll

[@Julie-yz5sd]

I really like the challenge so I love the long seasons. What do you have to watch when it’s over? I wish it was a weekly thing year.

[@ThatOneDude6009]

Jordan - Sees final is a swim dominance format Jordan - "Ohhhhhhhhh imabouttomakeanameformyself"

[@jodiej243]

Is it just me or is this video super quiet? I'm straining to hear and my volume is at max lol I keep turning it up but it's as high as it goes. I'll listen to it tomorrow when I'm on my walk with my earbuds 👍

[@caffeineconfessionals]

I'll make sure to raise the volume levels for next week's recap

[@jodiej243]

@caffeineconfessionals you rock, thanks!

[@U2BearCat]

Considering the amount of confessionals Rachel and Jenny had and the title of the episode I thought Rachel was going to be purged this episode. Or this is Jordan's retirement final from the Challenge.

[@U2BearCat]

Rachel's attitude is so annoying and mean girls.

[@ej9754]

so over jennys big ass. shes so impressive like where are her weaknesses. she tells us she has no memory yet she finishes the memory portion first 😭 like her weaknesses are her mouth and having asthma... but she still kills it in most runs!

[@ClubSart]

The Karma vote will ruin this season. I'm so pissed it makes no sense. This is the 40th season, why would they make it a popularity contest instead of how the final is actually supposed to work?

[@sampiboon3532]

Why you did not talk about cast of The Challenge All Start season 5

[@caffeineconfessionals]

We did a reaction video when it originally came out via Vevmo, but have been busy with the holidays.

[@sampiboon3532]

Will you put in KZbin this week or next week?

[@Bloodymoney47]

The Part 1 final saw Jordan dominate as usual.The female side Jenny did very well but the overnight portion break Jenny because Nicotine Withdrawl. She needs a nicotine withdrawl medicine. Its swimming based heavy and puzzles. The Karma vote to me doesnt need it. I know for the only season but it gives me Survivor or Big Brother Jury votes vibe.

[@jonnycolucci5579]

@@Bloodymoney47 they should’ve taken the vapes away from all of them sooner, really amp up the drama.

[@U2BearCat]

Jenny hasn't done any swimming for 4 years, really???

[@JGR4LIFE20]

The overnight portion is so cringe