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and, like, no one mentions it?
But lets get into the actual episode now, shall we?
So bear with me.
With that being said,Double Agents!
The theme is espionage!
And TJ Lavin is the handler, NOT the host.
This seasons grand prize is a million dollars, which everyone seems moderately excited about.
Were not sure if its being split into multiple prizes or if its all going to one winner.
Theyve also brought back the skulls, which qualify you for the final.
This year, theres only ten available for the competitors to earn via winning an elimination.
The episode opens with TJ arriving via helicopter on an Icelandic beach where all the competitors are waiting.
Cory points out the impressive new competition in a confessional.
He mentionsBig Brotheralum and reliable crier Josh before stopping himself and remarking that hes actually not that important.
Were not even five minutes into the episode, and Josh is already being disrespected.
We know hes gonna have atoughseason.
The women are up first.
Aneesa, my #relatable queen, is just trying to keep her leggings from falling down.
In this particular challenge, its Aneesa who secures the win instead of Kam, which is fine.
This is played in slow motion, THEN on a loop for comedic effect.
Are we supposed to hate Westhismuch?
Anyway, Fessy wins the guys heat.
But Aneesa is the overall winner with the fastest time.
Go, Aneesa!!
Now some more exposition.
TJ announces that the season will be played in pairs.
Aneesa gets first pick and immunity AND has to put up a team for elimination with her partner.
She picks Fessy, and hes worried because he doesnt think Aneesa has endurance.
Fessy is just the biggest ball of hubris in these confessionals.
Im sorry, but did you not COMPLETELY BURN OUT at last seasons final after having a huge lead?
Be grateful Aneesa is sharing her privileges with you, and show the OG some respect!
Of course, Darrell says that hed ride with Aneesa, no questions asked.
We love Black camaraderie onThe Challenge!
Everyone else has to find their partners.
Kam and Leroy think its best to split up, and Kam decides to shoot her shot with CT.
But CT rather rudely and stupidly dismisses her, and now Kam is PISSED.
Christopher, what are we doing?
These producers are preparing us for some MESS.
Back at theChallengecompound, the players have their own COVID-friendly nightclub/dome to let loose at.
Everyones politicking except for Joseph, whos fallen asleep.
This is clearly the effect of Black Lives Matter, and we ALL know it.
BUT Im glad were seeing this display of solidarity between Aneesa and Kam.
Literally, everyone except for Wes and Natalie and Devin and Big T vote for them.
Kam delights in this.
Finally, the players go to the Crater (gross name) for the elimination.
Its revealed that everyone voted for CT and Ashley.
Wes has the dejected demeanor of Charlie Brown until TJ reveals that its actually just a womens elimination.
Ashley and Natalie are NOT happy.
and have to slide their ropes to the end of the beam and back first to win.
I gotta say I dont see another win for Ashley.
She clearly has no true friends on the show despite bragging about how much everyone likes her.
How does she not see this?
I really hope shes been investing all her prize money.
But back to Natalie.
TheSurvivorwinner is the first person with a skull and a ticket to the final.
All of these possibilities are extremely exciting and nerve-racking to ruminate on for an entire week.
Bravo, production!The Challengeis officially back!
