The Challenge

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So far, the producers have done a generally terrible job of introducing us to this seasons fresh meat.

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Pay attention, Fessy!

Of course, Josh being Josh isnt as subtle with his grievances.

But for once in his time on this show, hes right.

He did tell Fessy he wanted to get his gold skull, and theres video evidence.

But no one can say that Josh didnt want to go in!

Apparently, word got back to all of them that Toris been calling them weak.

And Aneesa seems to follow whoever she believes is her friend.

Speaking of that … ugh.

Am I ageist for thinking a 40-year-old woman shouldnt be talking about a woman in her 20s like this?

I forgot how much the idea of companionship consumes Aneesa in these games.

Shes historically always done favors for Johnny Bananas that are never returned.

Last season, she claimed her and Nany were best friends even though she wasnt included in her alliance.

Everyone thinks Aneesas body is her weakness, but its her desperate need to be loved!

But Im certain well see her again.

All of sudden, TJ announces that hes triggering a security breach.

TJ has to feel silly saying these lines.

The fact that all of the competitors seem perfectly fine with her coming back says everything.

Her presence doesnt mean anything to anyone, except for Cory, whos now her partner.

But I wouldnt be surprised if he jumped that ship as soon as possible.

But onto our mission!

Whichever team holds on the longest out of the two heats wins.

Several moments in this challenge made me scream.

But all the links that pop up are for some pop in of sports equipment?

Hes such an uncle.

As she starts to slip, she goes, Wait, what?

like her thumbs are pieces of a puzzle she just noticed werent inserted correctly.

God, help theseBig Brotherpeople.

Devin is pretending to suck at pulling the rope because he knows that Tori is public enemy No.

1 and doesnt want to help her.

And Lolo compares her inability to hold onto Nam to her inability to hold onto a relationship.

I swear this is the third time this season Lolo has volunteered information about her seemingly dreadful love life.

And I just dont find any of this funny.

Even Aneesa looks uncomfortable at this point.

Yes, Tori is allowed to think that shes stronger than certain competitors.

Instead, Tori backpedals and says she just doesnt know what Amber M. is capable of.

Um, no, Tori.

Youve made itveryclear in front of multiple cameras that you think shes capable of being beat.

The villain edit just keeps getting worse.

Lolo is considering volunteering herself for elimination.

Tori starts backpedalingagainand says the rookies are more of a question mark to her than weak.

First of all, white people still referencing the BirdmanBreakfast Clubinterview in 2021 feels violent at this point.

Also, when did Tori become the arbiter ofThe Challenge?

Big T and CT pretty much have no more work left to do.

If Lolo tells them she wants to go into the elimination, theyll throw her in.

If not, their vote is Tori.

Then they have to use their balls to break 13 windows on a giant panel.

Whoever breaks all the windows first wins.

Im personally confused about what the two of them have.

But Tori basically says she has no problem sending Aneesa home, so it doesnt seem like much!

Everyone seems electrified when TJ announces that Aneesa won.

Shes called the elimination queen for a reason, which isnt the best honorific to have on this show.

But its still something!

But thats how self-involved Fessy is.

Aneesa, like want people who want you!

Kaycee goes back to Leroy, which she seems very happy about.

And the female rookies Reign of Terror has officially begun.