The Challenge has officially been renewed for season 41, and here's everything we know. The Challenge is on of the longest running reality shows, having first aired on MTV in 1998, although back then it was known as Road Rules: All Stars. The series was an instant hit and was renamed Real World/Road Rules Challenge for season 2 before eventually being renamed The Challenge. While the show used to pull cast exclusively from The Real World, Road Rules, and eventually, Are You The One, today, the cast is filled with known reality stars from around the globe. 3b6t4b

Frank Fox (née Sweeney) last appeared on MTV's The Challenge in 2014, leaving the show's "Free Agents" season due to a medical disqualification. Frank made the final on his two previous seasons, "Battle Of The Seasons" and "Rivals II," winning the former with his team from The Real World: San Diego. Frank was a formidable challenger during his initial run on the show.

Throughout its lengthy history, The Challengehas introduced viewers to hundreds of memorable and lovable contestants, some of whom have been honored by the series after their tragic ings. The show premiered in 1998 (then called Road Rules: All Stars),and eventually evolved into Real World/Road Rules Challenge. It finally took on an all-encoming title, The Challenge. The reality competition show aimed to take stars from two already popular MTV shows (Road Rules and The Real World),and pit them against each other in physical competitions. Fans of the original programs could tune in, and root for their favorite stars in a new setting.

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The Challengeseason 40’s Mark Long may have been one of the first Challengers out of the game, but his long history with the show and his love of competition is going to keep him playing. Mark, who originally appeared in the inaugural season of Road Rules, has been with The Challenge since the very beginning. Originally a spin-off of Road Rules, The Challenge morphed in its early years. First branded as The Real World vs. Road Rules Challenge, the series pit stars from the two reality TV competition franchises against each other in an array of physical competitions.

The Challengeseason 40’s Mark Long may have had a major first on the series when he faced the first elimination of the season and lost, but he’s shared more about the behind-the-scenes alliance that led to his elimination matchup. Mark, who was originally a cast member on the inaugural season of Road Rules before venturing out on The Challenge, has been part of the franchise for its entire run. Having competed in 11 seasons of the series, including The Challenge season 40, also branded as Battle Of The Eras, the longtime competitor met his end in the first elimination.

The Challenge: Battle of the Eras debuts last week, and there is bound to be a lot of drama. The reality show aired in 1998 and has been a classic ever since. Some of these returning players, such as Johnny Bananas and Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, have been participating in the show since the beginning. Many of the Challengers have been returning for years now, sometimes even decades, in an attempt to win the prize and title of Challenge Champion. This season is set up to have one of the largest casts in the history of the show.

The Challengeseason 40 will be a battle of the eras, bringing together a cast of Challengers from four different eras of the series to compete for a prize and bragging rights in a milestone season. Beginning as The Real World/Road Rules Challenge in 1998, The Challenge has become a staple of reality TV competition. Creating stars from memorable reality TV faces, The Challenge has changed the game for decades. Originally, the show invited stars from The Real World and Road Rules into a brand-new competition to face off, but over the years, it’s morphed into a different beast.

The Challenge40 is a battle of the eras, bringing together Challengers from four different eras of the series to compete in a challenge like no other. Having originated as a competition between The Real World and Road Rules stars, The Challenge has revolutionized reality TV competition shows with its cut-throat nature and mix of physical & social challenges. While the series began with the goal of finding out which cast was superior, The Challenge has turned into a more strategic game with fierce competitors from all over the world coming to compete for a chance to run the infamous final.

Despite competing on multiple seasons of The Challengein the past, Sarah Rice will not be returning to compete in the currently-airing season of The Challenge: All Stars 4. Sarah has made a name for herself as a Challenge legend after nine total seasons of competing. With a total of five finals run, and two overall wins, Sarah's consistently impressive performances have made her a fan favorite. She is well known for winning The Challenge: Rivals III and having her prize money stolen by her partner, Johnny Bananas, leaving her with zero prize winnings despite earning the champion title.