The lineup of finalists on The Challenge: Ride or Dies is one of the strongest combinations of finalists in years. After a long season of ride-or-die pairs getting sent home, only four duos are left heading into the final. The remaining teams are Johnny Bananas and Nany Gonzalez, Tori Deal and Devin Walker, Jordan Wiseley and Aneesa Ferreira, and Olivia Kaiser and Horacio Gutiérrez. Each remaining pair stayed strong throughout the team twist earlier in the season, and they have all encountered elimination at least once.Past seasons of The Challenge have featured a variety of different final formats. The amount of prize money offered, the number of people in the final, and the distinction of individual competition versus pairs or teams changes season by season. Some seasons, like The Challenge: USA, disappointed with their finals. However, the final of Ride or Dies is teased to be extremely challenging and grueling, with 100 hours of competition standing between each pair and their shot at splitting the $1 million prize. Not only is the final going to be longer, but the lineup of contestants will make it more competitive.
Each Remaining Pair Has A Fair Shot At Winning
The Ride or Dies final will stand out from past finals due to the sheer strength of each pair. As shown on The Challenge’s Twitter, the cast of Ride or Dies was impressive from the start, featuring a combination of experienced alums and eager rookies. Although some fans questioned the validity of some Ride or Dies pairs, the format produced multiple extremely strong partnerships. Heading into the final, it’s clear that the remaining Challengers all have a fair shot at winning the title after making it this far.
Several Challenge Legends Have Reached The Final
Each Ride or Die pair is extremely strong in their own way. Bananas and Nany have over a decade of experience between them, and Bananas’ seven past wins will come in handy during the final, considering his past success in beating out his competitors. Jordan and Aneesa also share years of experience, with Jordan having won an impressive 3 seasons and Aneesa’s stellar elimination record backing them up. Despite having less experience, Olivia and Horacio have proven themselves to be formidable rookies, and their success in eliminations indicates a chance at winning The Challenge. Tori and Devin are both extremely smart and will be able to breeze through puzzles.
Another aspect of the Ride or Dies final that makes it stand out from past seasons is the number of Challenge legends. Bananas currently reigns as the most successful Challenger in the show’s history, with a total of seven wins. Despite having fewer wins, Jordan could be considered even more impressive due to his elimination record and ability to overcome disadvantages in every challenge he competes in. Nany and Aneesa are both long-time players who, despite never having won, boast impressive elimination records and a combined 28 seasons. Though fans thought The Challenge lacked excitement this season, the final is sure to deliver.
The results of The Challenge: Ride or Dies are difficult to predict, especially considering the equal strength of each remaining pair. Not only does every duo have specific skills and specialties, but half the teams are also comprised of vets with invaluable experience. No matter who wins, it’s clear that each of the finalists is extremely talented. Compared to past seasons, where there was typically at least one weak team in the final, The Challenge: Ride or Dies will end in a tight race.
Source: The Challenge/Twitter