The Challenge: All Starshas granted viewers the chance to go back to the flagship program’s early days and watch some of their favorites return to play the game that has dominated the airwaves since 1998.Thanks toThe Challenge: All Stars, early-season veterans have been afforded the opportunity to come back.Yet there are a handful of names that have yet to partake in the epic battle. From fan-favorite besties likeThe Real World: Back to New YorkalumCoral SmithandMike “The Miz” MizanintoSarah Rice, one of the most robbed players, literally, it’s time for their invites to go out to fight it out inTJ Lavin’s epic game.
Throughout the various iterations ofThe Challenge,and all its various names, the show has welcomed alumni from their original namesake programs,The Real WorldandRoad Rules.Originally beginning as a riff off ofRoad Ruleswhere sixReal Worlderstried their hand at the adventure of a lifetime in an RV, it soon turned into one of reality television’s most beloved competition shows.As the show continued to grow, many individuals came for a season, others remained until they finally were aChallengechampion.Regardless, being a part ofThe Challengefamily has altered lives and made bigger names for the reality stars. And longtime fans would love to see some of their favorites back once again! Through five seasons ofThe Challenge: All Stars, a plethora of individuals reunited for their chance to win. Some played year after year, some experiencedThe Challengejust once. No matter what, fans are thrilled to see them once again. Mirroring the casting pool that has already had their chance, these are some of the names that we know the fans would love to see!
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20Ellen Cho
After a roller-coaster journey onRoad Rules: The Quest,Ellen Chowent straight to Montego Bay, Jamaica to participate inReal World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes. As one of the formative seasons to shapeThe Challengetoday, Ellen attempted to play a fair and honest game. Performing quite well,Ellen made it to the final challenge where the gender battle benefited the men’s team quite drastically.Despite only a single season appearance, Ellen proved she was a great competitor. With many one-and-done veterans returning toThe Challenge: All Stars, Ellen would be a perfect fit and wonderful surprise to reappear.
19Genesis Moss
Internet sleuths may be aware thatGenesis Mosswas actually flown out forThe Challenge: All Stars 4as an alternate, but was ultimately sent back home as her presence wasn’t needed. The slight tease that Genesis could have been back makes fans want to see her even more! Having appeared in bothThe Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the SexesandBattle of the Sexes II, Genesis always had a smile on her face.Continuing the legacy of LGBTQ+ individuals inThe Real World, she was a wonderful addition to The Challenge family.As one of the few players to be voted out and then come back when another player quits, Genesis was always willing to go. Despite being eliminated first during her second appearance, Genesis is a legend of the original franchise that would certainly keep things refreshing.
18Danny Roberts
The Real World: New Orleanshas consistently remained one of the most beloved seasons ofThe Real World. With incredible characters and important plot lines,Danny Robertsbecame one of the biggest figures to come out of MTV. Sharing his life as an openly gay man dating a member of the military during the Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell era, Danny’s time on television only extended to MTV withThe Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Seasons. As aChallengechampion alongside the rest ofThe Real Worldteam plus hisThe Real World: New Orleanspartner Kelley Limp, Danny took his earnings and ran. But the moment thatThe Real World Homecoming: New Orleanspremiered on Paramount+, Danny and his fellow cast mates proved that the fans were dying to see more of them.Danny was able to share his perspective on the trials and tribulations he experienced following filming and explain to his former roommates how their perspectives in the past don’t quite mesh today.Danny has always had a laid back personality, but in the current era of The Challenge, his return might ignite a fire that fans would love to see!
17Jamie Murray
Every single timeJamie Murrayappeared onThe Challenge, he has won! Originally appearing onThe Real World: New Orleans, Jamie came to the competition series as another laid back personality who happened to not only have a competitive edge, but was actually good at the game!Jamie always had his eye on the prize, eager to help his team win.Despite having two challenges under his belt, he was placed on the Rookies team duringThe Gauntlet 2. Regardless, as aChallengechamp, Jamie coming back would allow him to maintain his perfect record.
16Shane Landrum
Since his first appearance onThe ChallengeduringBattle of the Sexes,Shane Landrumbecame a fan-favorite player. TheRoad Rules: Campus Crawlstar was outspoken, loved to stir the pot, and played a smart political game. Having a bit of a break from the show betweenFresh MeatandInvasion of the Champions,Shane tried to bring the old school mentality to the new school game.Since returning, he gained the nickname Shady Shane for his shifty alliance moves, but Shane’s main plan was to win. Shane has yet to win a season. Should he get a chance to playThe Challenge: All Stars, aligning with some of his comrades from the past might allow him to finally experience the sweet smell of victory!
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15Kina Dean
Kina Deanwas outspoken during her time onRoad Rules: X-Treme, but with her season having such extreme challenges, she eased into the world ofThe Challenge. Having wonThe Gauntlet 2alongside her fellow rookies, Kina’s attitude and leadership helped secure her place as a great gamer. WithThe Duelbeing a primarily solo game, Kina had strong alliances that kept her safe, but her target was still large enough that when she was called out into the Duel, she immediately faltered.With many of her friends already playing an iteration ofThe Challenge: All Stars, Kina would ease into the world should she want to play again.Kina has always been one to watch.
14Melissa Howard
The Real World: New Orleansis one of the few seasons that saw all of its original cast members appear on at least one season ofThe Challenge. ForMelissa Howard, she came in quite hot when she arrived in Jamaica forBattle of the Sexes. Why? Her former roommateJulie Stoffer. Having tremendous beef involving post-show appearances, the two didn’t get along and Melissa ensured that Julie was the first to leave the game. The stress of the game seemed to be too much for Melissa following her only run in the game. Or perhaps being eliminated right before the end was heartbreaking enough. Once she returned forThe Real World Homecoming: New Orleans, fans were granted the opportunity to see the woman they fell in love with. Forced to coexist with Julie and her antics during the filming,Melissa proved she was and will always be the voice of reason.Perhaps she would be too mature to play a game with some of these immature individuals, but if she would grace the screen once again, fans would rejoice.
13Johanna Botta
Fans bestowedThe Real World: Austinas their favorite season duringThe Real WorldAwards Bash in 2008. Part of the reason was its sensational cast. With a season filled with love,Johanna Bottawas one of the two pairs that made theirChallengedebut duringFresh Meat. Romantically linked to legend of the gameWes Bergmann, Johanna’s rookie status knocked her out third. But when she returned as part of the Rookie team inThe Gauntlet III, her alliance with the men on the Veterans team helped her remain in the game. Unfortunately for the Veterans, friendships got in the way of the game, causing their ultimate loss. Johanna’s legacy has always been tied to Wes, whether it be as his other half or dating his arch enemies.Enough time had passed that seeing Johanna again would be a blessing.She would likely be an underdog that could sneak her way to TJ’s final.
12Robin Hibbard
Robin Hibbardwas one of the primary faces during the Golden Age ofThe Challenge. With nine seasons under her belt,The Real World: San Diegostar was able to make it to three finals, but never net a win.Throughout her first few seasons, Robin was heavily engaged in the drama,whether it occurred within the game or the lingering effects of her actions off the show.Her ex isMark Long, the Godfather ofThe Challenge. Getting to see them reunite after all these years would be excellent television. One of her legacies onThe Challengewas competing while she was pregnant. Like many mothers who have come back for a stint onThe Challenge: All Stars, perhaps this business trip for a cash prize might be a worthwhile vacation away from the kids!
11Dan Renzi
From the early days ofThe Real World,Dan Renzihas always provided excellent television. Originally fromThe Real World: Miami, he was an unabashedly viper-tongued gay man who loved watching the drama simmer in front of him. Having wonExtreme Challenge, he came intoBattle of the Sexesas an underdog, but held his own, gaining a second chance followingPuck Rainey’s quitting. But his shining moment was duringThe Inferno II,where he was part of the Bad Asses.With so many big-mouthed personalities on his team, Dan somehow managed to look mild.Dan Renzi has always been a fan favorite player, who would be more than excited to see him come back as a representative of the first generation of the show.
