• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Taste of Reality

Taste of Reality

Reality TV News & Discussion

  • Latest Buzz
  • Live Discussions
  • Shows
    • 90 Day Fiancรฉ
    • Bachelor Nation
    • Below Deck
    • Dancing With the Stars
    • Flip or Flop
    • Love Is Blind
    • Real Housewives
    • Married To Medicine
    • Next Gen NYC
    • Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
    • Southern Charm
    • Southern Hospitality
    • Summer House
    • The Valley
    • Traitors
    • Vanderpump Rules
  • Taste Test
  • About
  • Shop
  • Search
Buzz

Fast Facts About The Men of The Challenge 35: Total Madness

Mar 30, 2020 By Ashley B What do you think?

FacebookTweetEmail

Season 35 of The Challenge airs April 1st and we have a quick guide to everything you need to know about the guys competing in Total Madness.

Let’s start with the veterans.

Cory Wharton

 

What you need to know:

We last saw Cory on Final Reckoning of the Challenge season 32. Although chances are youโ€™ve seen him on Teen Mom OG or Ex on the Beach. Cory knows how to stay busy and the MTV playboy is sure to make waves this season. Will there be any sparks when Anessa or Kailah arrive? Has he settled down now since he’s expecting baby #2?

 

Chris “CT” Tamburello

 

What you need to know:

CT is coming off his big win from War of the Worlds 2 where he took home $250,000. We first saw CT on Real World Paris and have watched him evolve over the years to now competing as a dad and a husband.ย  CT played it low key last season so we are interested to see if he has any rookie rivals this season.

Johnny Bananas

 

What you need to know:

Johnny Bananas is back after getting eliminated very early on in the past 2 seasons. Bananas is always sure to bring the drama and the rivals. This season rookie Jay will be in the house who previously dated Bananas’ current girlfriend, Morgan Willet. Will we see this storyline come in to play or is Bananas beyond that after 20 season on The Challenge?

Jordan Wisely

 

What you need to know:

Jordan made big moves last season on War of the Worlds 2 and asked big questions. After proposing to girlfriend, Tori Deal, he went on to win season 34 and $250,000. Jordan enters any competition with a level of confidence most people canโ€™t handle.

Josh Martinez

 

What you need to know:

Big Brother Champ, Josh, is known for his emotions on The Challenge. His Rookie season was War of the Worlds 1 and we most recently witnessed the demise of his friendship with Paulie Calafiore in War of the Worlds 2. After a rollercoaster of a season, we really started to root for Josh and his loyalty.

Kyle Christie

 

What you need to know:

Kyleโ€™s rookie season on Vendettas really helped him make his mark on the show. Falling for longtime veteran, Cara Maria, gave him plenty of alliances and rivals. Kyle previously had a romantic fling with a current cast member, Mattie on War of the Worlds 1. With Cara Maria and Paulie sitting this season out maybe Kyle will be able to make a new path and alliances.

Nelson Thomas

 

What you need to know:

Nelson started out on Are You The One season 3 and we havenโ€™t seen him on a challenge since Final Reckoning season 32. This long time veteran has a great friendship with Cory Wharton and they try to pair up at any chance in their “Young Buck” alliance. Will they have a strong alliance or will it be them against everyone else?

Rogan O’Connor

 

What you need to know:

We first met Rogan on Vendettas when he was the first guy eliminated in episode 1. He could barely make it up the hill from previous back issues but redeemed himself last season on War of the Worlds 2 when he was 1 of 4 final winners. Rogan is known for dating and then screwing over Dee last season when he tried to have her eliminated. Will their relationship continue or is she done?

Stephen Bear

 

What you need to know:

Bear is full of antics and is sure to keep all of us laughing this season. His rookie season was War of the Worlds 1 where he found himself head over heels for Georgia. He famously lied to her about his โ€œcousin.โ€ The last time we saw Bear on War of the Worlds 2 he was stirring the pot and took out Wes early on. Will he have to pay this season?

Wes Bergmann

 

What you need to know:

Itโ€™s no secret Wesโ€™ claim to The Challenge is hating Bananas. We saw him briefly last season on War of the Worlds 2 when he was surprisingly thrown into an elimination and taken out by Bear. Who will Wes try to turn everyone against first, Bear or Bananas?

 

Now for the rookies.

Asaf Goren

 

What you need to know:

Newcomer Asaf may be a rookie to the Challenge, but not to reality TV he is sure to have plenty of fans from his past shows Big Brother Israel and So You Think You Can Dance.

Chris “Swaggy C” Williams

 

What you need to know:

Rookie Swaggy C is coming over from Big Brother 20 and heโ€™s not coming alone. Swaggy C will be joined by girlfriend Bayleigh Dayton. Will this season make or break their relationship? For long time Challenge viewers, we know The Challenge house can bring out the worst in some.

Fessy Shafaat

 

What you need to know:

Fessy seems to be an all-around talented rookie. Coming in from Big Brother 20 he already has a few friends on his side, think Swaggy C and Bayleigh. Fessy also appeared on America Ninja Warrior, with this combination I would say heโ€™s a must-watch. With a good political game and the ability to win challenges, these vets better watch out!

Jay Starrett

 

What you need to know:

Jay is entering his rookie season with a connection to Johnny Bananas already. Could this help or hurt him? Jay was previously on Survivor 33 and Ex on the Beach 2 where he left with his Ex Morgan Willet. Fast Forward to War of the Worlds 1 where Morgan meets Bananas and they are still dating. How awkward can this get?

Tell us who you are most excited to see this season in the comments!

FacebookTweetEmail

Lists & GIFS MTV Buzz

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

and just like that

And Just Like That…: Live Discussion ‘They Wanna Have Fun’ Season 3, Episode 7

What do you think?

RHOC Season 19 live discussion

The Real Housewives of Orange County โ€“ Live Discussion โ€˜Revolving Door of Liesโ€™ Season 19, Episode 1

What do you think?

Becca Tilley Hayley Kiyoko Engaged

Becca Tilley and Hayley Kiyoko Are Engaged!ย 

What do you think?

shannon pulled over

Shannon Beador Was Pulled Over For Using Her Phone While Driving Ahead Of RHOC Premiere

What do you think?

big brother 27

Big Brother: Live Discussion Season 27, Episode 1

What do you think?

georgia charlie

Georgia McCann Can’t Forgive Charlie Zakkour For His Troublesome Behaviors

What do you think?

Trending Now ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  • patricia chrisleys charlestonPatricia Altschul Didnโ€™t Sugar Coat Her Feelings About The Chrisleyโ€™s Move To Charleston0 Comments
  • brandi kyle producerBrandi Glanville Claimed Kyle Richards Is A Producer On RHOBH: โ€œSome Of Her Family Told Meโ€0 Comments
  • rachel zoe doritRachel Zoe Doesnโ€™t Appear To Be Friendly With RHOBHโ€™s Dorit Kemsley0 Comments
  • Janet Caperna The Valley BacklashJanet Caperna Denies โ€œFleeing the Countryโ€ Amid The Valley Backlash0 Comments
  • marciano jessi demi affairMarciano Brunette On Jessi Ngatikaura: โ€œI Had An Affair With Herโ€ โ€“ Did He Also Have An Affair With Demi Engemann?0 Comments
  • Cierra Ortega apologizeCierra Ortega โ€œTried To Apologizeโ€ For Racist Slur โ€œAnd Thought It Would Be Coolโ€0 Comments

We are serving up the perfect taste of pop culture. Get the latest reality TV news and sound off in our active discussions!

Tell us what you really think.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • TikTok
  • Mail

Top Categories

  • 90 Day Fiancรฉ
  • Bachelor Nation
  • Bravo TV
  • Dancing With the Stars
  • E!
  • Hulu
  • Kardashian Jenner Family
  • Love Is Blind
  • Netflix
  • Real Housewives
  • Southern Charm
  • Summer House
  • TLC
  • Vanderpump Rules

Disclaimers

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any shows or networks. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

© 2025 ยท Taste of Reality ยท Terms of Use ยท Privacy Policy