Season 29 of MTV’s The Challenge Invasion of the Champions just wrapped (spoilers ahead), and it’s rumored that filming for season 30 may already be underway. But that’s not stopping MTV from releasing a special, 6-week Challenge event unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.
Rather than pitting reality stars against each other, MTV is taking ten former Challenge winners and letting them duke it out with real life athletes! It will aptly be named The Challenge: Champs vs Pros.
Here’s the official synopsis from MTV along with the trailer:
Each episode of the six-week especial event THE CHALLENGE: CHAMPS VS PROS will focus on a different strength: Agility, Ingenuity, Brawn, Brains, Endurance, and Guts. Every week the winning team’s captain will choose one member of their team to go into the elimination round and the rest of the team will vote in their opponent. The losing team’s captain is automatically sent into elimination and their team will also nominate their opponent. The final male and female competitors of the season will be put to the ultimate test, showcasing each strength in one heart-pounding race for the chance to win $50,000 to donate to their favorite charity.
CHAMPS
Ashley K: Battle of the Seasons
Ashley M: Invasion of the Champions
Bananas: The Islands, The Ruins, Rivals Battle of the Exes, Free Agents, and Rivals III
Camila: Battle of the Exes
Cara Maria: Battle of the Bloodlines
CT: Rivals II, Invasion of the Champions
Darrell: The Gauntlet, The Inferno, The Inferno II, and Fresh Meat
Jordan: Battle of the Exes II
Veronica: Challenge 2000, The Gauntlet, The Inferno
Wes: The Duel and Rivals II
PROS
Tia Blanco: Professional Surfer
Louise Hazel: Olympian and Fitness Expert
Lindsey Jacobellis: Professional Snowboarder
Lolo Jones: Olympic Hurdler, Bobsledder, and World Champion
Gus Kenworthy: Professional Skier and Olympic Medalist
Shawne Merriman: Retired NFL Linebacker
CM Punk: UFC Fighter
Louie Vito: Professional Snowboarder and Olympian
Kamerion Wimbley: Retired NFL Star
Candice Wiggins: Former WNBA Athlete
T.J. Lavin is sitting this one out, and NFL star Victor Cruz will be taking over hosting duties.
Get your popcorn ready; you won’t want to miss this!
The Challenge: Champs Vs. Pros debuts on Tuesday, May 16 at 9/8c on MTV.
PHOTOS: MTV/Instagram
