The recent episode of MTV’s The Challenge: Battle For a Champion brought a stunning betrayal that seemingly fractured several friendships. In Episode 16, viewers saw returning finalist Olivia Kaiser backstab her Ride or Dies friend and partner Horacio Gutierrez and his showmance, Nurys Mateo. Olivia’s decision to save their castmate Moriah Jadea rather than Nurys
The Challenge Season 39 star Nurys Mateo is standing by her man following critical comments by Zach Nichols. Zach, who won Battle of the Seasons with several castmates, questioned if Horacio Gutierrez is really as “honorable” in real life as he appears on MTV’s The Challenge. During a recent episode of Zach Nichols Podcast, Zach
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion recently hit the season’s midpoint, and some tea is starting to get spilled. More specifically, several Season 39 castmates are sharing behind-the-scenes gossip and details about Olivia Kaiser. Monsters and Critics previously reported that Nurys Mateo called out Olivia for an early season hookup and for being “fake”
At least one showmance that started while filming The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion is still going strong as the episodes are now airing on MTV. So far in the episodes, viewers have seen showmances involving Moriah Jadea and James Lock, Kyland Young and Melissa Reeves, and Horacio Gutierrez and Nurys Mateo. The latter
Many showmances on The Challenge are just for show during the reality TV presentation, but some become lasting relationships. So far, things seem to be going strong for one of the newest couples to meet on MTV’s competition show, Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutierrez. Both reality TV stars debuted on Ride or Dies, although they
Nurys Mateo has finally found love thanks to her participation in MTV’s competitor series The Challenge! She originally appeared on Season 38, aka Ride or Dies, alongside friend and ex Nelson Thomas, and made a splash with several showmances. Her notable showmance situations during that season began with fellow rookie Johnny Middlebrooks. That created a
A new couple has seemingly emerged from The Challenge, as Ride or Dies castmates Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutierrez recently provided strong confirmation that they’re dating. The two were rookie castmates on MTV’s Ride or Dies, the 38th season of the hit competition series, but weren’t involved in a showmance during any episodes. As Monsters
While many showmances don’t continue beyond The Challenge, there are some instances where castmates continue to explore relationships after filming ends. Recent examples included Spies, Lies & Allies castmates Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat and Amanda Garcia and Ride or Dies castmates Olivia Kaiser and Nelson Thomas. Those situations didn’t become too serious, but the castmates enjoyed
Horacio Gutierrez showcased his athletic abilities during MTV’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies, some of which came due to his background in soccer. The rookie competitor reached the final alongside his friend Olivia Kaiser, with the duo suffering unfortunate circumstances during their attempt to win it all. Due to Olivia’s mishap with a slingshot that
The Challenge: Ride or Dies introduced viewers to a group of promising new rookies, with the most impressive of the bunch easily Horacio Gutierrez and Olivia Kaiser. In just their first season of MTV’s competition show, they outlasted other teams through multiple eliminations and ultimately earned their spot in the final. However, misfortune struck when