THE CHALLENGE 40 IS HERE!!! | The Challenge 40 ep1 Review & Recap

[@Zero8880]

Laurel will never get over the fact that Nicole wanted Cara before she wanted her.

[@TBoss3313]

And Laurel KNOWS her Season 4 AllStar wasn’t really a win. Had they gone without laurels free advantages, Cara would have wiped Laurel in the ground. Cara lives Rent Free in Laurels head and that’s funny. Cara is an all around better person than Laurel.

[@tawnyrobinson3930]

@@TBoss3313that’s what’s so funny about Laurel’s confessional of her saying that Cara is all about Cara, but more often than not, it’s Cara’s name in Laurel’s mouth. Laurel is only about herself & trying to eliminate Cara for no reason. Sounds like jealousy to me.

[@ville666sora]

Why should she? Cara was supposed to be her friend and she hooked up with Nicole off season. After Nicole made Laurel look like a fool on TV. Cara is a shitty friend. And then Cara has the nerve to act like the victim when anyone has a problem with her, when she IS the problem.

[@glcsander]

@ville666sora Did they hook up though? The last thing I remember was that Cara called Nicole cause Laurel blocked her and Laurel took it personal. Either way there is some kind of jealously going on, Laurel stopped doing challenges after free agents and in her absence Cara who wasn't a threat in the beginning, went on to become one of the most dominant females in the show.

[@Nostalgic90s765]

@@ville666sora What? If Cara didn't have any interest in Nicole back in the season Nicole was openly hitting on her, I don't know why she would now...

[@jorgecortes6273]

The fact that Cara and Laurel beat everybody in the cast is pretty damn amazing.

[@rosinelankos8010]

It’s just the first Challenge

[@cjmomma3092]

@@rosinelankos8010they still beat them tho so what’s your point

[@chichiibegbu6223]

GOATS!!!!

[@jessybeach3838]

@@rosinelankos8010 hater lol it's still very impressive

[@jonathanmiranda5379]

And Laurel saying Cara’s an anchor 🙄

[@brooke3140]

Laurel is insufferable

[@marissasucks]

Her saying that Cara sees her as a big sister…. 🙄🙄

[@itsamandacristine]

The best was all of "CTs Pro Tips" 😂

[@AliFrankTheTank]

if someone wanna nominate they self, indeed let them 😭💯

[@AZMasterbaker]

Yeah I don't know if anyone else realized the backside of the puzzle. I don't remember anyone else mentioning it. But every episode needs at least 2 CT pro tips and then at the end we can do a montage

[@peacebanks5777]

Loved it

[@priscillanazar1152]

Yess😂😂

[@Rico401Prov]

I just hope CT gets eliminated soon because I’m already tired of his bs 😂

[@AZMasterbaker]

I love the way Cara handled it and her speech

[@emsahen19]

I loved the episode. Seeing CT tear up before the challenge really got me. I hope this isn’t his last season. Also his pro tips were hilarious 😂❤

[@Nostalgic90s765]

Forgot to mention CT in my first comment and surprised this wasn't addressed in the video. He finished second of everyone being quite possibly the most out of shape he's ever been on a season. CT still impressing in big ways.

[@carolwheeler9065]

I agree. CT has grown so much. J love this guy!!

[@will-i-am386]

D and him are a true love story. He will always be a favorite of mine.

[@jeric0777]

I hope it isn't his last season either, but just giving away his pro tips kinda points to it being so. Like he's telling the next generation how to win.

[@ryand1311]

How can Laurel say with a straight face that the person who got second place on All Stars 4 and second place out of 40 people on the first daily, is not a good person to help the team?

[@0807Kitty]

I agree with you. Putting in Cara is personal. If Laurel was think game it should have been Emily or Aviv.

[@williamlane1607]

I'm not a fan of Laurel at all

[@canaomalstend3014]

​@@0807KittyI think just Aviv, laurel already said she wants Emily's muscle on the team

[@makeitmakesense4836]

Laurel is a disgusting person!

[@staybreezy6773]

right lik it made no sense. she skipped right over Cara who consistently performs and even Laurel has admitted to throwing Cara in over and over and she keeps coming back right behind her but then not counting her as a strong woman like Emily just shows how much she still let's her personal feelings dictate her game play smh....what doesn't make sense is Cara was never malicious to Laurel so the way she treats Cara has never made sense to me

[@canaomalstend3014]

I just hope the seasons eliminations are not eras cannibalizing themselves. I want to see eras face each other in eliminations

[@Sagittariussun1999]

Season 40 should’ve been a 2 episode premier 🥲

[@zulysantiago3388]

I was just gonna comment that, it felt so incomplete. I was so hype for the premier n to not even know who is going against each other in the eliminations kinda stinks

[@ville666sora]

I didn't actually mind the cliffhanger since it means we'll get so many eliminations next episode. Although it may also mean we might not get a daily challenge next episode.

[@destanicollins6303]

Yessss

[@Rico401Prov]

2 hour special 😛💯

[@parisnr1091]

Cory trying to keep up his nonexistent “rivalry” with Tony is so funny 😂

[@timothypolanco8622]

Word up you could tell Tony probably doesn't even remember the pasta incident !! 💯😂

[@melissagallagher604]

@@parisnr1091 And it’s over pasta!

[@Brook-y8f]

Kinda cringy how he acts 😂

[@lenixnlr4454]

Because if Cory didnt get sent home, they had a good chance of winning

[@negative5802]

Production struggles to get interesting clips of Cory, they always revert back to pictures of his cute kids, every time. Bless their hearts for trying.

[@dwats331]

Honestly i'm just amazed that Devin had to swim and still beat Leroy😅

[@steelersnation43T.]

Wes Evelyn both should've been on their all decade teams

[@hardvegetable1598]

Leroy is probably bottom 4 competitors above the homosexuals and josh.

[@chrissalem3747]

I'm not surprised. I like Leroy but he's never been good. He always just gets carried by a better partner or team.

[@rheller2086]

Facts, from what Bananas said was that water was GROSS. Dead fish floating and everything🤢

[@chrissalem3747]

@@dwats331 my top three men that I WANT to win are theo, Cory, or CT. I don't necessarily think that any of them will, but I find it hard to not want CT to be successful, I've always really liked theo (I hope he obliterates Paulie) and Cory is the male I think is the best to never have won. He kind of deserves it.

[@ramblingrandomthings]

Aviv got more content in this episode than she did on her winning season and I appreciated it lowkey it's actually so cool seeing Aviv return

[@bigbuffguy9589]

Aviv and Jenny both seemed to determined to beat the "boring" allegations. So far, so good.

[@naidanaidanaida]

looks the same, more fit but the same, she looks amazing we haven't seen her in 18 years and still looking young

[@ramblingrandomthings]

@@naidanaidanaida she looks incredible I was so in shock with how fit she was but apparently she’s a personal trainer so it makes sense it’s so cool that she came back

[@shawnallen7078]

It would of been great to have seen the Darrell/Aviv reunion

[@andersoncontreras183]

It’s definitely different seeing her around since she hasn’t been seen since I think inferno 3 and we can’t even watch that season for “reasons”

[@QuanPham-mx6gg]

Love Kylan's reaction towards Michele's tears......

[@sarahvEscalante]

Nurys broke it down respectfully but was so point blank real about it. Michelle needed to hear that.

[@canaomalstend3014]

​@@sarahvEscalanteyeah honestly pretty sure 95% of the women in the cast would chose not to go against kaycee or jenny.

[@sarahvEscalante]

@@canaomalstend3014 Nurys is a good competitor but she’s definitely not the strongest when it comes to physical so I can’t say she’s completely well rounded. I felt bad for her but I also felt like her ego needed to be checked a little after last season.

[@alphabetsoup22]

Yeah, I love Michele, but Kyland is not wrong lol

[@SabrinaRina]

@@canaomalstend3014 First group shot before the challenge I said Jenny's abs look quilted. Perfect stitched squares. Pretty sure no guy but Horacio on this show even has abs anymore. Strong, but no abs. And even his can't be that defined.

[@1234siyar]

Normally beef’s don’t make me happy, but kinda caught a smile seeing Theo and Paulie go at it lol, good old days 😂

[@docspopreviews4395]

Jordan telling Cory he would get him to a final was the best argument of the night. Amanda and Paulie had the worst arguments lol. Amanda repeatedly telling Tori she doesn't like her, was dumb, and Paulie basically invited the winners to send him in against Theo.

[@SabrinaRina]

Paulie always confuses me. He doesn't have a good angry face. And throwing an old ass challenge is only a little bit better thing to get mad over than pasta at this point. But get your Rivals IV partners guys. Paulie just always looks like he wants a good wrestle. He definitely gets more intense in elimination, but stare downs, could put a lot of different thought bubbles over his head.

[@VeronicaRubic]

Jordan WILL win this thing!

[@knockknock16]

The thing about both Amanda and Paulie is that they will always take the chance at making a good tv moment. In the end it doest matter if it's dumb. They make their mark as characters.

[@jamalwilliams005]

@@knockknock16facts. Which is why it would suck if they left so early

[@chrissalem3747]

No it wouldn't. Paulie is annoying and Amanda SHOULD go. She's the worst on her squad. The only man (and I use that term loosely) on era IV that id prefer leave over Paulie is Josh but that's clearly not going to happen.

[@OLCtv]

That kiss from Paulie hit different now that he came out😂😂😂😂

[@dvbrstst]

He wants Theo so bad lol i feel it’s sexual tension from his part

[@Multiswagbeast]

Lmfaooo Theo like. Nah he got to go now

[@KpTheG]

Theo wants his headdd

[@joshuajohnsonii7532]

😂😂😂😂oh shit

[@SabrinaRina]

@@dvbrstst Okay, I feel better for my thinking. When he was staring him down, he didn't look mad. Kyle, he was going to get in trouble if given the chance. But Theo, it's just crazy eyes, but the look hit different to me. I forgot they made contact like that.

[@Nessa_0315]

I love the quiet that came out of Josh that I forgot he was in this until he started talking 😆

[@brandonfuller7657]

It was like watching 4 seasons in one episode. Loved it

[@bigbuffguy9589]

Lol, the way you said, "Yeah, but fettucine alfredo, my guy," about Cory and Tony was so funny.

[@brooke3140]

@@bigbuffguy9589 I'd be big mad over the fettuccine alfredo too

[@SabrinaRina]

When you got the good pasta. And if it's costly pasta. 😂

[@ville666sora]

Imagine being so upset over some pasta that you nearly killed the guy who threw it out and you're still upset over it YEARS later. Cory is a nutcase lol. Although it's funny to me that while Cory is still mad about it, Tony seems to have forgotten about it or just doesn't care.

[@bigbuffguy9589]

@@ville666sora I don't think Cory really cares. He's had issues with Fessy in the past, but he still worked with him on USA 2 because it was good for his game. Sending Tony in is the right game move regardless.

[@CoachLitz]

The casting was really good because when they explained how the game was going to work I was looking at almost everyone and saying I don't want them to go home this episode.

[@jaytheokie]

Just when I think Laurel can’t up her insufferable level to new heights, she proves me wrong every time. To say Cara only looks out for Cara insinuating she’s the most selfish one. First off, who the hell else is supposed to look out for Cara? And second, that’s pretty self-unaware coming from someone who had a reign of terror in All Stars 4 and treated everyone like garbage over someone who ended up cheating on her. Truly the worst.

[@juliecombs1022]

Laurel needs therapy. She is becoming Camilla and it is a matter of time before she takes things to far.

[@tawnyrobinson3930]

@@juliecombs1022I feel like that’s going to happen sooner than we think.

[@joshuatree9555]

@@juliecombs1022good. Let her take things too far then she won’t come back. Weee sick and tired of her a$$. We’re all rooting for Cara

[@sarahvEscalante]

Theo vs Paulie was the best part of the episode and then it ends. I just about screamed at my tv. 😂

[@s.r6331]

I feel like their fake beef is so unnecessary. They could work together. Theo n Cara made a great team

[@michaelwhite4004]

I totally agree them going at it early on and showing there flashback on war of the worlds 2 of Paulie getting in theo face actually kissing him was definitely hilarious 😂. I want to ask you Sarah do you think era 4 has the best drama at the house overall in your opinion? I ask that because I think era 4 is definitely going to be the first era to really emplode as a whole and have a huge target on there back in the game but what do you think Sarah?😁

[@michaelwhite4004]

I just also feel like nurys losing and being last 4 era 4 on the females and obviously she was going to pick Olivia because she never was going to pick Kaycee or Jenny to square off against her and I get she did you dirty last season overall but I think nurys is letting her emotions get the best of her and do you think she is making the smart move right away to get Olivia in the elimination?🤔

[@joshuajohnsonii7532]

@@michaelwhite4004 to be fair she has the best odds against her. I would assume for this elimination massacre they would probably use a bunch a physical/ head bangers which she would lose to any of them but has the best chance against Olivia. But if they were to do puzzles Nurys would beat them all.

[@SabrinaRina]

@@michaelwhite4004 I don't think she can be safe with any other choice. Very unlikely it'll be a pure puzzle with no physical element and she's more a match with Olivia than Kaycee or Jenny. Kaycee is a bit shorter than most, but living contact sports her muscle and agility is crazy. And Jenny is bulkier, so unless her cardio sucks, anything strength or full contact would be scary. Olivia is fit and active, but I don't think she's hard muscle like the other two. Only thing easier is if Michelle were an option, they're more equal builds and I think Michelle leans more puzzle to Nurys physical, but neither too much against the other.

[@MaryS_812]

"I hear you but... Fettuccini Alfredo" has to be one of the funniest thing i have ever hear you say

[@Itsaricamarie]

Laurel isn’t tired of coming for Cara?

[@jamalwilliams005]

She’s been coming for her since WOTW2

[@joshuatree9555]

That’s her only personality and she’ll run with it.

[@laurenk5379]

I feel like I need a bingo card for this season. Cara and Laurel being rivals: check. Michelle crying: check. Aneesa whining: check. Also, gotta love Tony thinking he could talk Corey and Tori out of voting him into an elimination.

[@SabrinaRina]

I wanted to sing "look around, look around". Devin and Jordan... Tony you know you gotta actually play to stay if eliminations are era based my guy.

[@JenPapp]

First one to cry being Michelle 😂😂😂

[@kevinbiller2183]

I am a huge CT fan. A little disappointed that he didn't come in better shape. Yet he still beat every other man on the daily challenge, cementing his goat status.

[@tammylee9617]

Exactly but why would he bother when he still smoked everyone.

[@ville666sora]

CT got most of his wins in his "dad bod era". While it's nice to see him in shape, he really doesn't need to be to still be a top competitor on every season he's on.

[@SabrinaRina]

Dad bod CT is superior CT. Also helps him go less checked, because who wants to challenge the bear coming out of hibernation?

[@marygaffney2677]

@@ville666sora To be honest, the reason he got most of his wins with his dad bod is because he stopped getting kicked off for fighting. I love that we've watched CT grow up, and loved the moment he and Derrick shared talking about Diem.

[@chrissalem3747]

He's rarely been in "good" shape over the last five or six appearances but yet he's still consistently one of the best.

[@kimberlydowell8551]

Just the way CTs energy is in intro episode n this one. I think this is his swan song to his retirement. I don't want it to be but it seems like that's the vibe.

[@chuch723]

I hope he retires and comes back for the 50th anniversary

[@rebbybam230]

Yah it's okay if he retires now , bye bye CT😢

[@doitheartily7727]

Amanda was shook when she brought up Nelly T and Cory said "You have to give me more than that". She was expecting help from Cory and that didn't happen.

[@michaelwhite4004]

Also knowing Tori won era 3 side is very important in that mix overall because if Amanda would have won she easily would have had Tori.😂

[@SabrinaRina]

Felt a little cold how he said it though. Because without the events that happened, Nelson would be here. So many others are going to make decisions against him in favor of their outside connections. This could be his last time having this power. You don't want to think that way, but you can play that way. But honestly, I think its either they play as teams and eliminate as they lose like Battle of the Seasons, or they narrow every era down until it's last one or two women/men in each and then the final for last person or people. So it's tough to decide if you want to keep or lose toughest competition. But if we're dropping the bottom into elimination immediately, my bet is teams up to the very end. I feel like more seasons they get to pick are selfish ran seasons, and at least teams to a benchmark make more auto elimination picks.

[@ImJustaWill]

@@SabrinaRina I don't think it was cold, it was real. I would be like don't use my best friend as a reason for you not to go into the elimination.

[@bigbuffguy9589]

@@SabrinaRina I've been thinking about Cory lately, and I think he's basically the new Derrick. He's very well liked, a very good physical player, a devoted father, etc. Cory and Derrick both got targeted earlier in their careers, but then they figured out how to just play a good social game which ensured that they don't get targeted as much anymore. If Cory played in the same era that Derrick did with all those team seasons, I think he'd be a multi-time champ by now. Anyway, putting his neck out for Amanda does absolutely nothing for Cory. He risks going in himself if he and Tori can't agree (though I don't think she'd stalemate over Averey the way she would over Jordan). Amanda is the weakest woman on the team by a significant margin, so sending in Averey over Amanda would weaken the team no matter what. Amanda doesn't have many friends on that team, whereas Averey has her Portland castmates. So if Corey insisted on sending in Averey over Amanda (or even worse, Jordan over Tony), there's a good chance that he just gets targeted relentlessly. All this to say that Cory is now too smart to do something that stupid. It reminds me of Derrick voting in Ibis on The Ruins. It was cold because they're from the same Road Rules season. But it was a good game move.

[@vaporterra]

In their collective 20 seconds of screen time Josh and Kyland of all people made me laugh with their facial reactions. I love this season already.

[@joy-elanderson2360]

I love the CT Pro Tips! I hope they continue with those... 😆

[@Ramirez4892]

The fact that Laurel still doesn't respect Cara by this time still blows my mind. Laurel and Bananas are still very petty on items of the past and hold grudges for no reason lol

[@AliFrankTheTank]

“respect”???? They clearly just don’t like/have beef. Nothin to do with game or Avivva would be clear option

[@brooke3140]

I'm tired of Laurels hate for Cara

[@Nostalgic90s765]

Johnny and Cara seem to have had a pretty good relationship for a number of years now, but I think he wants to keep his hands clean and just let Laurel do whatever she wants. Johnny is honestly set this season becuase it's likely going to end up being him and any single one of the girls on his team; whichever one it is he has a solid partner for a final. At this point with Laurel, it feels like a really weird jealousy thing.

[@s.r6331]

​@@Nostalgic90s765it's giving obsessed

[@clwm2dlw]

She's scared of her, always has been. She's one of the only girls who can beat L.

[@katetilghman6526]

If Cara's an achor, how is it a "big swing" to get her out? Laurel's behavior (or at least edited behavior) towards Cara is almost unbearable to watch it's so despicable and shows Laurel has never grown out of her nastiness.

[@AngelcakeVids]

@@katetilghman6526 PREACH!

[@christyburns7776]

I totally agree. Laurel gets on my nerves. And did you see the look on her face while Aviv and Cara were talking to her. I can't stand her or her whiny I think I'm better than everyone else voice.

[@ville666sora]

Cara is an anchor in finals and is pretty hit or miss at dailies, but she's one of the best at eliminations so I would say Laurel's statement isn't wrong.

[@Lkb2411]

I think CT played that elimination brilliantly. He always tells people what he’s thinking beforehand so he doesn’t get his hands dirty. Especially with era 1, you knew people would be sacrificing themselves for others. I wouldn’t be surprised if Mark just bows out of competing against Derrick altogether

[@ryang6588]

Jordan should have said i got Aneesa to a final, I can get us to a final

[@ThatOneDude6009]

He got Aneesa to FINISH a final too.

[@Snowballbabe7903]

Omg.... Yes....!!! I use to feel sorry for Anessa because she's been on the show for several years and never has one now I'm over her excuses. She's beyond well aware of what it takes to compete on these challenges so for her to constantly year after year challenge after challenge come completely outta shape I can't feel sorry for her anymore. Plus in the earlier seasons she'd be voted into eliminations a lot and I felt bad now I think if you get in almost dead last or whatever you deserve to go into elimination. I honestly think shes the dead weight on that team.

[@emsahen19]

Love Nurys, but she really has to work on the paddling skills. It comes up every season!

[@sarahvEscalante]

I’m kinda glad she got humbled a little.

[@Multiswagbeast]

Agreed but I think since it’s fresh this makes more sense than other grudges. Especially with how Michelle plays the game.

[@lallana2882]

She's gotta work on all things water related.

[@ville666sora]

All she can do is puzzles

[@Supre3m3Kai]

ONG lol. I was pissed at her for not covering that weakness on the off season.

[@BeannieRey]

I never thought these words would come out of my mouth. I’m kinda sick about it. Pauly is right, about Laurel.

[@willielloyd7422]

I like the episode I just wish that we were able to see the eliminations plus I didn't understand when Devin said Leroy is a shady player when Devin has proven to be a shady player himself

[@moman36]

Leroy threw wes in against Devin for no reason the last season they were on together

[@carololo87]

Right! I couldn't think of one shady thing that Leroy has done. I was like huhhh??

[@carololo87]

​@moman36 I'm sure there was a reason lol. Leroy & Wes never work together

[@moman36]

@@carololo87 there was no reason, Leroy called wes before double agents and asked to be his #1. So they went into the game saying they had each others backs. Once the game started and ct didn’t pick kam to be his partner. Kam started a campaign to throw in anyone who has ever won before meaning ct, Ashley, and wes. That’s when Leroy switched up and threw wes in against his best friend Devin

[@shortycb2349]

@@moman36plus he’s been a terrible competitor at everything lately. 😂

[@sugaray7435]

Also also I want Cara to stop worrying about Laurel. Laurel had this fire that pushes her to win and Cara is just as good if not better but she talks herself out of her ability. She said that Laurel is arguably the best, Cara you are right there with her no arguments tho!!!

[@stephaniepicarra2814]

It’s very big sister/little sister. There is a level of respect there but Laurel always has to be right/the winner and Cara always lets that need for approval shake her confidence when it comes to Laurel. If she could get past that Cara could totally beat Laurel overall

[@tawnyrobinson3930]

@@stephaniepicarra2814except that “big sister” Laurel is toxic af & a complete narcissist who can’t handle someone being as good as her, so she tears Cara down every chance she gets. No matter what Cara does, Laurel likes to act like Cara is beneath her. That’s not sisterly behavior. I’m the older sister of myself & my 2 sisters & I would NEVER treat my sisters that way. I don’t think Laurel knows the meaning of what it means to be a sister. She’s not even a girl’s girl. No ounce of women empowerment about her.

[@stephaniepicarra2814]

@@tawnyrobinson3930 I would agree with you. I do think it stemmed from a sibling like rivalry for many years but All Stars Laurel and even before then has been extremely toxic. But Cara is still in that mind frame of still looking up to Laurel and trying to measure up to her like that in a way - she really doesn’t need to worry about it cause she’s a legend in her own right like the original post said. But I do agree Laurel’s behavior does not look good on her at all.

[@michaelwhite4004]

When Cory finally solved that puzzle 🧩 I laughed and he said your boy was doing a little bit of work in the off-season was hilarious 😂.💯

[@teutai7745]

I already enjoy this season more than 39. Because I’m glad when ppl bring up things in the past. They show it.

[@JenniferWilson-vt1iz]

A 2-hour premiere would have been great!

[@stevieb9705]

Unpopular opinion: I'm over Leroy. Loved him in the beginning years, I'm just over it now.

[@jizellenavarro2125]

he’s should’ve stayed retired

[@AliFrankTheTank]

last place is wild 😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@emsahen19]

My jaw dropped when he said he left Kam 2 weeks postpartum 😮

[@brooke3140]

I've said this for years. The way him and Kam acted on all stars was so cringe

[@stevieb9705]

​@@jizellenavarro2125 that part.😂

[@kingslime4030]

Leroy shoulda declined. 2 weeks ? His head wasn’t in the game

[@jonathanvega4514]

This is the Avengers Endgame of The Challenge! So many storylines, so many rivalries and the excitement is through the roof. I feel like this will he the best season ever 👏🏻

[@JessSmith96]

Laurel is obsessed with Cara let’s be real here. Cara lives rent free in Laurals head. Cara is a GOAT. Laurel is good but Cara is amazing. I lost a lot of respect for Laurel with the Ninja Natalie elimination. No class.

[@joshuatree9555]

Omg that elimination was EPIC! So satisfying. Laurels poor sportsmanship and is such a sore winner it was disgusting!

[@carololo87]

Yesss I was super disappointed that we didn't get even one elimination! Not even the votes! I feel like they had more than enough time to show us something. This episode was over an hour long AND we had a whole launch special already to introduce everyone so I thought this would be all action! I also wanted to see the cast reaction to Jordan showing up late since he is such a game changer, best on his team. What a shame. Hopefully they don't give us cliffhangers anymore. I need a daily & elimination every episode.

[@Fathoe_155]

Right they kept showing commercials pissing me off 🤣

[@Chrixz1]

I agree, they made a big deal about him arriving. I was really looking forward to the cast reaction but nothing. Quite a strange decision.

[@canaomalstend3014]

Yeah I agree. Why show Jordan showing up late and give us zero reactions.

[@jakepark3272]

Sorry but this was a great episode. Well structured, paced, and set the foundation for the season before we start saying goodbye to people

[@s.r6331]

Angelcake you were on POINT w the trailer break down w the eliminations.

[@JHTotusTuus]

16:35 same OLD Aneesa. She’s really never done anything impressive and she’s been playing the same story for 10+ years!

[@gaius5901]

It's sad atp She plays up the victim card a lot and makes it seem like everyone owes her something

[@JGR4LIFE20]

1 episode of season 40 is already better than the entirety of season 39

[@AngelcakeVids]

@@JGR4LIFE20 I feel it's a very low bar to cross but I agree with you. I can't wait for next week. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!

[@connierakhapu5976]

At this point i think Laurel just wants Cara as a partner for a rivals season

[@Wrightgrlgnebd]

Best t shirt. Repping Storm and X-Men! Best Challenge coverage. So excited for this season and all your review/recaps!

[@Travis-jb5uu]

Emily is THE main reason I'm so excited about this season. Always loved her

[@ilovemath44]

Laurel just wants to have Cara as a partner on a future Rivals so badly. She even said it in the All Stars 4 Final

[@CarrieG13]

And I hope Cara takes that season off for her own sanity.

[@JMSK248]

The biggest twist the show could have thid season is to not change the format. Maintain teams the whole time. Then challengers will have screwed themselves by throwing in their strongest teammates.

[@keyerraw]

This is gonna be a crazy season to watch …. This is a strong group.. a group full of all stars and fan favorites. I honestly don’t know what will happen! I’m excited. Can’t believe I started watching this show like 10 years ago .. era 3 is the when I started watching and I would hate to see any of the guys to go.

[@shortycb2349]

So excited for the next episode and rest of season, I think this will be a good one!

[@Justme0288]

Laurels jealously over Cara is so obvious. Also, Leroy sucks. Why do you keep pretending he hasn’t alway sucked!

[@ville666sora]

What is she jealous about? To me she just seems like she finds Cara annoying (which she is) and feels she can't get away from her and their history. Being around Cara is probably like being stuck in the house with your younger sibling who purposely annoys you and then cries to mom when you finally lash out lol.

[@Justme0288]

@@ville666sora idk all of Cara’s wins. When the first season she and Cara were on she pretty much said Cara was a weight and had no chance .

[@joshuatree9555]

@@Justme0288yeah and then they BOTH made it to the final as the other 2 got medically eliminated. Laurel and Cara also got 2nd place on Rivals so I wouldn’t say she’s a weigh down.

[@joshuatree9555]

⁠@@ville666soraCara’s better than MOST of the ppl there! She got 2nd place after Laurel beating all the men. Including Bananas and CT. And Laurel seems like the obsessed one keeps talking about Cara to others.

[@Mariiji]

I apreciate you so much! I can't watch it in my country and this is the only way I can kind of keep up with the show. Thanks! ❤

[@timothypolanco8622]

It feels so good to have the show back after a good break. And yeah I feel the same way you did, I was hoping to at least see what the eliminations would be for each era or will each era get the same elimination.

[@melissagallagher604]

Laurel is so overrated and obsessed with Cara. It’s really quite sad. I hope Cara outlasts her…

[@dominick5886]

Overrated ? lol you obviously never watched the challenge

[@melissagallagher604]

@@dominick5886 Watched every season, and All Stars. She’s overrated because her social game doesn’t match her physical presence. Used to like her a lot, but she’s turned very nasty since Invasion of the Champions.

[@stan040]

​@@melissagallagher604you can dislike her character but honestly Laurel is not overrated.

[@ville666sora]

Cara is just as "obsessed" with Laurel lol

[@naturallyfree376]

@@ville666sorau wish lol

[@kodakbmw]

Great Review Drew Brother! I loved episode 1 it had a lot of nostalgic feels and I was so very proud of CT, Laurel, Rachel, Cara, Tina, Brad and Cory on how well they did in the daily!

[@BIGETV.]

CT pro tips was great this episode and Tony checking so many times was pretty funny as well

[@Brook-y8f]

Crazy thought: imagine the second person they chose to go into elimination is actually they’re partner to fight against another team 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MichaelaEvans]

I would love this if it were true😯 but unfortunately by the trailer, I can tell what's gonna happen 😢😞

[@sarahmcguigan7374]

Loved the first episode could no wait for your review

[@JacobElyachar]

Laurel's already getting on my nerves already;. I wish someone put that psycho in her place. I was so happy that Cory won for the guys! Both Amanda and Paulie delivered the heat. Devin and Leroy are coming in overated. Sad that Mark and Derrick's friendship might be up in the air.

[@Sarcasm_Specialist]

When Laurel referred to Cara as a little sister. Damn near spate out my drink. If that’s how she treats family. I feel sorry for them. She needs to get over herself. If she hadn’t got so many freebee stars on All Stars, Cara would’ve whipped Laurel. I feel like Cara just wants to be done with Laurel but with them being on the same team she’s trying to coexist. But, Laurel just doesn’t want to. It’s really sad to see that Laurel hasn’t evolved from the petty, bully, mean girl she has always been. Justice for Cara. How many years has it been now?? Grow the F up.

[@michaelwhite4004]

The CT pro tips i thought was also really hilarious as well.😁

[@manuelestevez3982]

Laurel is the absolute worst. Great competitor, terrible person.

[@alexisherrera2944]

I hope you know I waited to watch your episode before watching johnnys 🤣🤣

[@AngelcakeVids]

@@alexisherrera2944 i appreciate the restraint and sorry for any delay. I hope you find the video worth the wait. I'm going to be watching Johnny's interview with Nurys and Horacio this afternoon lol Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!

[@alexisherrera2944]

Of course I’m here for every challenge video lol no mtv subscription only paramount so I watch it after I get all my first deets from you 🤣🤣🤣 thank you love your videos

[@tinzelenika5049]

This was one of the best first episode ever. Everything looked great!! Modern, drama, challenge, emotion. Everything was great !!!!

[@shardenee]

Wish: Bring Kyle back and Derrick vs. Kyle in pole wrestle please

[@naidanaidanaida]

I wished they didn't jump that far ahead from the last ep I wanted to see them shocked to see Jordan and TJ coming at the middle of the night saying that their first challenge was gonna be a night one

[@priscillanazar1152]

I loved Ct pro tips I think we got a cliff hanger but I know they are waiting to give us more in episode 2

[@horrormoviescreamqueen13]

*KING CT!!!! Pro tip lol *Cara & Laurel rivalry never gets old haha *Derrick really sends himself in? I can go on and on about this episode. I can't wait to watch this season unfold!

[@canaomalstend3014]

Yeah it's honestly crazy. Derrick and Mark are best friends and derrick volunteers to go against him. Even Darrell was like bro, I like you but not enough to go in for you.

[@horrormoviescreamqueen13]

@@canaomalstend3014 exactly it's crazy!! Id rather see darrell home first

[@ville666sora]

Cara vs Laurel rivalry got old years ago lol. It's so boring.

[@horrormoviescreamqueen13]

@@ville666sora so true.... It's always a will or won't they get along

[@Jayfivefive]

I know most fans are pretty upset that 8 people will be heading home this early, but seeing this many legends and great players in the same house was incredible. Everytime the edit moved on to a different person/conversation it was always entertaining. Like Bananas, Pauli and Amanda having a talk was insane. Aviv having multiple moments was amazing as well. I think it’ll feel like this for the rest of the season.

[@avina95]

I loved it, definitely getting the snippets of all 4 eras. We should have had both one and two aired on the same night

[@klits732]

Anessa should be sent in. She’s been playing a professional victim the last decade. Every other confessional she’s either tearing someone down for no reason or saying it’s unfair no one gives me a chance. Whenever she gets the chance she fails miserably.

[@Unknown_Person_010]

Okay, is it me…or did almost every scene after the first challenge feel EXTREMELY short? Like it felt like we kept getting 2-3 minute scenes of conversations in the house, a 3-4 minute commercial, and repeat! Also, that ending scene between Paulie and Theo didn’t give me “TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR PART 2 OF THIS EXPLOSIVE SEASON PREMIERE!” It gave me “Uh oh! Looks like drama is coming! Aren’t you ready for next week?” Really wish we got to see at least one elimination😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@chichiibegbu6223]

Great premiere!!!

[@fatiieljaouhari2472]

it was alot of talking, and it was boring! i cant believe laurel is still picking on cara...

[@sophiehenderson4849]

The way Laurel talks about Cara so aggravating. Whether you like Cara or not she is good at the game. And either Laurel is so blinded by her dislike of Cara that she can't see that or she is so insecure that she is not willing to admit that car is her biggest fret in her era and that's why she wants her gone. Both versions makes her kind of pathetic. Laurel is one of the best in the game but man I cannot stand her

[@BlackHawk9615]

I respectfully disagree. I loved this episode! I personally didn’t want to see anyone leave episode one. Excited for the next episode and the whole season.

[@JGR4LIFE20]

Imagine in a different universe where Camilla, Kenny, or Evan isn’t banned. Era 2 would be goated.

[@ThatOneDude6009]

There is so much civil war potential though.

[@shortycb2349]

I’m so glad they are banned. What they all did was horrible

[@s.r6331]

​@@shortycb2349so people shouldn't get 2nd chances?

[@ThatOneDude6009]

@@s.r6331 There's quite a long history of Camilla being a racist and Kenny/Evan definitely did something to Tanya. Even Bananas said they are guilty for being idiots.

[@canaomalstend3014]

Or instead of 3 banned players you could add in Evelyn and wes.

[@td02fe]

Am I missing something. Is all this disgust that Laurel has for Cara all about Nicole. In the past Laurel and Cara fought but made up. Now it seems like Laurel just hates Cara. Also the premiere should have been a 2 night event.

[@brooke3140]

Laurel needs to get over herself. I hope Emily takes her out

[@jeric0777]

​@@brooke3140Ha! 👍 I was thinking I hope Rachel takes her out, but Emily might be even better after Laurel's reasons for keeping her.

[@joshuatree9555]

@@jeric0777no I think Rachel’s stronger than Emily. Either way HELL we all want Laurel out 😭😂

[@andrewyb830]

Let's GO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 we're back!

[@tararain97]

Coming back after I've seen the episode to comment more... Edit: Omg I got emotional during the flashbacks they showed during the night time challenge LOL. Love the energy era 1 brings to the table. They don't play around and get straight to the point. You sound so done with Aneesa by the way :') Sad to see Nurys end in last place after her run last season, but I'm hoping she can beat whoever she goes against in the coming elimination. Sidenote; I love that they used the traditional boats since they're in Vietnam. I don't know if people are aware of it but I love seeing that cultural aspect being incorporated.

[@Cherrypie626]

When I first heard of the season, I was excited. But then I remembered, this is the same challenge that loves to completely change the set up for finale, loves to overhype the seasons, and loves to add twists that never play out right. I just know they are going to make the finale individuals, which really turns me off from watching it. I would love to see these guys actually have to work as a team. And it really makes no sense to purge all of these players off the bat, unless the finale is an individual finale and not a team one. At least I have these channel to let me know how it goes and I don't have to tune in to watch the challenge in between commercials.

[@michaell.8505]

Here we go with laurel making HER experience on a season about someone else ONCE AGAIN. if it isn’t Nicole, it’s Cara. So annoying.

[@ThatOneDude6009]

The Corey hate is ridiculous. The smart move is to send in Tony. Right now it is a TEAM FORMAT challenge. In what world is it a good idea to get rid of Jordan on DAY FRICKEN ONE when you have all of these team daily's yet to play? Jordan is quite literally Era 3's only chance of winning a daily looking at their roster, so if Corey decides to send Jordan in and he gets eliminated, he's essentially signing Era 3's death certificate. Corey could be thrown into elimination every week as a result. Corey tried something similar in Dirty XXX when he sent in Darrell day one and it backfired completely. He needs to be smart here as he and Jordan could potentially dominate the daily's. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

[@HealingSavage999]

When was Corey ever smart?🤣🤣🤣

[@Rico401Prov]

If there was another male player as accomplished as Jordan, then I say send him in as Tony could be an asset down the line. Overall the goal should be to get Jordan out of the game

[@ThatOneDude6009]

​@@Rico401Prov The overall goal should be to keep Era 3 strong so they do well against the other eras in dailys. Era 1 has experience. Era 2 has the strongest females and Era 4 has the next gen of talent. In no world would it be a good idea to get rid of Jordan now who is arguably the best competitor in the game. As Zach put it, "There's a reason the bulls never traded Jordan".

[@s.r6331]

Corey sucks

[@s.r6331]

​@@Rico401Provwe dunno how the format will be. I would trim the fat.. keep Tony n Jordan.

[@spartacusx9349]

You guys are lucky lol I have to wait until it’s on paramount 😭🤣

[@aaronford833]

This is the first time I’ve see Chirs crying

[@TukkyHD]

im rooting for nurys, sad to see her so bummed out. i have a feeling she might not go far this season. might go against jenny or olivia. losing the latter maybe.

[@U2BearCat]

With 8 eliminations, that is all next week's episode will be. The fall out will be interesting and if the format changes or stays the same.

[@madi2200]

i really loved this episode! granted i do wish they included more but that cliffhanger of paulie and theo🔥🔥 so great to see theo back i feel like he’s gonna be a big wild card this season. im hoping he doesn’t get too deep into this romance with olivia tho cuz i dont see much good coming from that😭

[@texlyr3457]

there was supposed to be a huge amanda vs tony fight that got cut out of the deliberation…

[@richardpollard7574]

First episode was awesome!

[@grantreacts1]

If I hear about Laurel and Cara one more time I may slam my tv lol

[@iLoveTheEighties80]

Did Leroy seriously call himself and Aneesa the best players who never won??? Dude, no. 😂😂😂

[@newnewbruh]

i like your content! keep it up