Challenge: 5 couples who are still together (and 5 who will split in 2021)
In 2021, the extended cast of The Challenge saw plenty of moments of drama and romance. Find out which couples are still together and which couples have broken up.
It's season 38 of MTV's long-running reality series The Challenge, so it's no surprise that many of the contestants became couples. What started as Real World and Road Rules actors competing for quick cash and prizes has become an iconic international battle for glory, fame and life-changing money. Even as the show has shifted from a more casual rivalry to one in which reality stars seriously train, the romance of the beloved show has stayed the same.
Although The Challenge started as a competition for MTV personalities, it has grown considerably over the past few years to become international. In addition, The Challenge expanded to include a wide variety of shows, and the audience continued to grow. It may be a competition series, but The Challenge has always been full of romantic drama. From hook-ups to break-ups to betrayals, viewers have been front row for the non-stop action. With many cast members returning for several more seasons, there's a chance to rekindle romances, continue dating, or awkwardly run into their exes. Viewers also see how a relationship breaks down when half of a couple is left alone at home. many couples break up In the real world, while others manage to keep their romance alive.
Cara Maria Sorbello & Paulie Calafiore (On)
Cara Maria Sorbello and Paulie Calafiore were a couple who had little fan support when they first aired their budding romance in 2018's Final Reckoning. Viewers just watched Cara and her longtime boyfriend Abram Boise break up after Cara was accused of cheating on her. He is on TV. Big Brother alumna Paulie was dismissed by viewers as a hot-headed joke, while Kara saw her original underdog persona turn into a villain. The couple have been out of the team for the past few seasons, and this seems like the best option for their relationship. Despite the backlash, rumours, and accusations they've had, Carla and Paulie are still going strong three years later.
Johnny Devenanzio & Morgan Willett (Off)
Challenge icon Johnny "Banana" DeVinazio is polarizing among fans and has been known to have romances with other contestants, especially rookies. However, Johnny's feelings for "Big Brother" beauty Morgan Willett proved to be real, as the two dated for nearly two years after meeting on the show. However, Johnny and Morgan's romance came to an abrupt end in October 2021 after a video of Johnny dancing with Morgan. Another woman went viral. Morgan admitted to being heartbroken after Johnny's cheating appeared to be confirmed.
Jenna Compono & Zach Nichols (On)
Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols are another challenged couple affected by deception. Impressively, when Jenna was filming "The Challenge" alone, Jack guessed that Jenna was "Brooke" and called his long-time boyfriend to surprise him. Zach humiliated Jenna and was a bad partner for her. Viewers were outraged by how he treated Jenna. However, they rekindled their romance. Jenna and Zach married in 2021 and welcomed a baby boy together. In December 2022, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Liliana Marie.
Tori Deal & Jordan Wiseley (Off)
Tori Deal and Jordan Wiseley are considered one of the most powerful couples ever. The two share a lot of love and greater selves together. However, Jordan and Tori announced their split on Instagram in 2021, and it started out as a very friendly and loving announcement. Their breakup quickly turned into a mess, as fans accused her of betraying Jordan over her subsequent affair with Tori, Fessy Shafaat. However, Tori recently addressed rumors that Jordan dumped her and her relationship with Facie following their breakup.
Nany González & Kaycee Clark (On)
Nany González and Kaycee Clark Unexpected hookup. Nany has had many romances with men before on The Challenge, while Kaycee has a girlfriend back home. However, the two ladies are attracted to each other and cannot stay away. Kaycee and Nany are currently in a stable relationship and are busy planning their future. Nany even discussed IVF with her followers.
Amanda Garcia & Fessy Shafaat (Off)
Amanda Garcia becomes a fan-favorite villain who seems to have retired after becoming a mother. However, the recently single Spitfire returned to The Challenge and found romance with Fessy. Amanda and Fessy have been keeping fans guessing if they're flirtatious friends or a real couple. However, Amanda made it clear that while she thought Faisy was pursuing her, he was also chatting with other women. This led to Amanda having a heated online exchange with one of the women, alumnus Natalie Negrotti.
Leroy Garrett & Kam Williams (On)
Leroy Garrett and Kam Williams were the most popular couple on The Challenge. Kam and Leroy first met in Las Vegas in 2018, but there were commitment issues in their relationship. When Leroy doesn't want to commit, Kam starts a relationship with contestant Theo Campbell. However, the loving couple soon made things happen Official. They moved in together in 2020, welcomed a son in 2022, and are still going strong today.
Nelson Thomas & Berna Canbeldek (Off)
Nelson Thomas and Berna Canbeldek recently posted romance rumors on Spies, Lies & Allies. Berna revealed that she was heartbroken when she was eliminated because it was also the end of her relationship with Nelson. Berna said she was frustrated not being able to spend every day with The Challenge veterans. However, Berna and Nelson realize after meeting in Ibiza after the show that they are not as good as they first thought.
Cory Wharton & Taylor Selfridge (On)
Cory Wharton and Taylor Selfridge are another couple with very confusing relationship timelines. Teen Mom stars Corey and Taylor bonded while filming Ex on the Beach, though the time from when they first met to the birth of their first child together wasn't easy. Cory's romance with Taylor was further complicated when he discovered that his ex-girlfriend, Cheyenne Floyd, was pregnant with his daughter. However, Corey and Taylor are still together and he is their child.
Amber Borzotra & Jeremiah White (Off)
Amber Borzotra and Jeremiah White are another romantic couple on Spies, Lies & Allies. Like Nelson and Bernard, Amber and Jeremiah Inability to play on mutual attraction in a real world relationship. Amber luckily found love with a new boyfriend she introduced on Instagram after The Challenge.
