MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 40: What You Need to Know

Season 40 of MTV‘s reality competition series, ‘The Challenge,’ is currently underway, bringing together a diverse cast of veterans and newcomers to compete in a series of physically and mentally demanding challenges. The season, titled ‘Battle of the Eras,’ features contestants from different eras of the show, pitting old rivals against new competitors in a battle for significant cash prizes.

The show has been known for its intense challenges, dramatic eliminations, and complex alliances, which often lead to bitter rivalries and steamy hookups among the contestants. This season is no exception, with contestants enduring brutal challenges that test their strength, strategy, and endurance.

However, fans of the show will have to wait a bit longer for the next episode. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, ‘The Challenge’ did not air on November 27, 2024. The next episode is scheduled to air on December 4, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. ET on MTV.

In the meantime, fans can stay engaged with the show through various spin-offs and additional content. This includes ‘The Challenge: Home Turf,’ where contestants compete in challenges set in their hometowns, and ‘The Challenge Workout,’ a series of fitness episodes featuring the show’s stars. There is also ‘The Official Challenge Podcast,’ hosted by veterans Aneesa Ferreira and Tori Deal, which provides behind-the-scenes insights and analysis of the show.

Personal relationships and showmances have also been a significant part of the season’s narrative. For instance, Nia Moore and Kyland Young have addressed their status after a showmance during the first half of Season 40. Nia had previously moved on from Josh Martinez due to his hesitation, and her interactions with other men have been a point of interest for viewers).