MTV's The Challenge: War of the World returns Monday night at 9 p.m. ET for another dose of hookups and breakups. Which three teams will become the tribunal and who will be the next on the elimination floor?
Last week's episode served up intense drama and revenge. As Amanda finally dropped the "bomb" of Zach being on Bumble, he and Jenna looked to be on the brink of breaking up. As for Hunter, he finally got sweet revenge on Ashley who took $500,000 from him at the Final Reckoning.
Aside from the continuation of drama from last week's episode, this week also looks to introduce new in-house relationships — particularly between teammates Kyle and Mattie, but how will Cara Maria react?
"'I'm Cara and I have a new boyfriend, I'm in love with Paulie, but I am going to f**k up Kyle's opportunities of hooking up with new girls as much as possible,'" Kyle said to the camera. "F**k you, Cara."
While hookups are always an outcome in The Challenge house, the drama is not far behind.
Things got shaken up following Hunter and Georgia's victory in the Killing Floor. Host TJ Lavin announced that those who win the elimination battle will be given what is called "The Relic." This mask-looking award will shield those who obtain it from elimination for the week.
Challenge: "Search and Destroy"
Contestants were challenged to find a ball in the middle of a "stone graveyard." Once a ball is found, the searcher's teammate must make their way through a bed of mud. The challenge was a great opportunity to get down and dirty, but also a way to wrestle their enemies to the ground.
Teams Eliminated in Roud 1:
- Shaleen & Leroy
- Amanda & Josh
- Morgan & Bananas
Teams Eliminated in Round 2:
- Kyle & Mattie
- Zach & Zahida
- Bear & Da'Vonne
The drama was ignited when Kyle made a "bone-headed" decision when he tossed the ball and Wes (a.k.a. Bananas' mortal enemy) caught it and was safe.
Teams Eliminated in Round 3:
- Julie & CT
- Nany & Turbo
- Natalie N & JP
Who's in the Tribunal?
- Paulie & Natalie D
- Wes & Dee
- Kam & Ashley C
Nominations
- Wes & Dee nominate Bananas & Morgan
- Paulie & Natalie D nominated Kyle & Mattie
- Kam & Ashley C nominated Amanda & Josh
Who's on the Killing Floor?
While Bananas & Morgan was voted in by the Tribunal, their opponent was determined to be Zach & Zahida–Bananas revealed he was looking for revenge toward the "fake friend."
The challenge on the Killing Floor was to stick 20 flags on its perspective country. While Bananas & Morgan got 15 flags correct, Zach & Zahida triumphed with 18 correct flags.
"It was hard to eliminate one of your friends," Zach said to the camera. "But he called me out, so I guess he deserved it."
"This win does not feel good," he added. "Ultimately, I'm going to lose a friend over this."
Find out what happens next when The Challenge: War of the Worlds airs next Monday on MTV at 9 p.m. ET.
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