The Challenge: Has a rookie ever won? MTV series’ winners explored! Thu 22 April 2021 11:05 Updated Thu 29 June 2023 14:39 Celine Byford
Carter Sullivan MTV’s latest season of The Challenge saw contestants take on tough tasks and gruelling battles. But has a rookie ever won?
The reality series puts several TV stars to the ultimate test, with many of them returning to showcase their physical skills in multiple seasons.
As it comes to an end, viewers are starting to wonder if a new recruit has ever been given the reigning crown during the finale.
So, let’s find out if a rookie has ever won, or if its winners tend to be those that have appeared on the MTV series in the past…
Has a rookie ever won The Challenge?
Usually, those who have not experienced the tough battles of The Challenge don’t make it to the end of the gruesome competition.
But, there are actually several contestants who entered as rookies, and came out as champions in the series finale.
Here are rookies who have won a The Challenge season before:
Damn Amber a ROOKIE and completely new to the game carrying a supposed “legend” CT to win the entire thing. What a queen 😭 #TheChallenge
— Shawn (@allstarjanelle) April 22, 2021
Who won The Challenge: Double Agents?
Fans were over the moon when it was announced that 33-year-old Amber, who was a rookie, won The Challenge: Double Agents in 2021.
The mental health advocate, who usually spends her time in New York or Tennessee, was previously a houseguest on Big Brother 16.
CT was also the winner, having won the spin-off series six in total, out of 21 appearances, marking four career wins for him.
The duo took home the winning cash prize of $900,000.
That was a great ending to the season. Congrats to Amber B for winning her first challenge ever as a rookie. I am so proud of how far she have came, I am literally about to cry. She was murdering tf out of this final with CT ❤️ #TheChallenge #TheChallenge36
— tori 🥵 (@tori79403248) April 22, 2021
Fans react to Double Agents winner
Scrolling through Twitter, it’s clear to see that Amber B was one of the favourites to win during this season.
One fan said: “This season was forgettable. Half the rookies had lame excuses of leaving or weren’t good at all.
“The only rookie that actually had a good play was Amber B. Didn’t realize it so many players this season only for them to be forget later.”
Another wrote: I love that a rookie won for once. I love the OGs still!”
Happy for @TheOfficial_CT & @amberborzotra for winning #TheChallenge36 .
This is esp. satisfying 4 #BigBrother bc these ppl over the years BB ppl started showing up kept saying they aren't up 2 the task & a rookie just showed yall that they are 👏👏👏 #TheChallenge @ChallengeMTV
— 🇳🇬 Uzo 🇺🇸 (@wtfjag) April 22, 2021
I am actually proud that Amber B won this season (rookie season). I love Kam and Leroy too tho #TheChallenge36 #TheChallenge #TheChallengeDoubleAgents
— LeAnna C (@cooper_leanna) April 22, 2021
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