‘The Challenge’ Producers Define Each Era of the Past 40 Seasons — From When the Structure Changed to When Athletes Were Created

What began as pitting “The Real World” roommates against “Road Rules’” competitors in 1998, MTV’s “The Challenge” has expanded into one of the largest franchises on television. Season 40 was the perfect example of that growth. For the first time, the cast included all returning players, split into four teams — each based on which […]