The Duel 2: Episode One - The Fight

The Duel:

I know I don’t have a lot of readers that watch this show but I LOVE it! The first episode was very dramatic, loved every minute. I think we can all agree that CT is crazy. I don’t know what Adam was thinking when he kept going back, come on Adam really?!?!? I honestly feared for Adam’s life, not really because I know those people would not let it get to that, but good thing they weren’t just hanging at a normal person’s house because Adam would be VERY HURT. If you watch that scene back notice how many guys (and these aren’t average guys, they are big dudes) were trying to hold back CT and couldn’t, that boy is an Ox.

Now let’s move on once CT and Adam got kicked off the show they brought in their replacements, MJ and Nehemiah, BORING. I am not excited about either of these two, MJ is cocky and the last challenge he was on he didn’t live up to the hype. As for Nehemiah all I see when I look at him is BETH.

The Challenges should be good this time around but I wasn’t a big fan of the first challenge it was somewhat boring and they just let who they wanted to win win. Of course they are going to go after Ruthie she is a much bigger threat than Robin. I am glad that Nick is gone because I am indifferent to him and I hope that Shauvon goes home because she annoys me.

Here are my favorites so far this season:

Ruthie
Evan
Mark
Brad
Tori
Landon
I am on the fence about Paula and Diem (sometimes I like them sometimes I don’t)

Calling all DUEL fans you definitely need to check out MTV.com they have the “Aftershow” where they talk to cast members about the last episode. This week they had CT, Diem, Brooke, Adam, Evan and Shauvon. Mark is hosting the show and since he is one of the cast members he knows what questions to ask. Also apparently CT’s brother had recently passed away and he definitely had some anger bottled up when he came on the show. Watch the aftershow for some juicy clips!

The Duel 2: (RW/RR Challenge)

Get excited because the challenge returns Wednesday April 8. I am so excited because there are some great people returning that I can’t wait to see.

The REAL VETS returning are: RUTHIE, CT, Evan, Mark, Rachel, Adam, and Katie (WOW that is the most true VETS we have had on a season in a while). Then we have the “new Vets” Aneesa, Paula, Robin, Ryan, Diem, Brad, Jenn, Eric, and Davis. Finally we have the “fresh meat” which are the people that have only done one challenge or have never done a challenge: Brooke, Derek, Isaac, Dunbar, Landon, Brittani, Nick, Kimberly, Shauvan, and Tori.

I am not that excited about the any of the people they brought on that have never done a challenge…. Shauvon, Kimberly, Nick, Brittani, or Isaac. They all annoy me but maybe Isaac will bring something to the table. I am VERY excited about Ruthie basically because she kicks ***!!!! I also am excited that Mark is back but I am sure that is going to cause some drama with Robin (drama usually followers her anyways). I was also super pumped to see that CT and Diem made it back to the show (I am pretty sure they are no longer an item) but then when I saw the trailer (see below) it looks like CT may not be with us very long. I wonder after he throws the punch if they kick him out and bring in someone to take his place and if so WHO WILL IT BE???? People that I miss that are on this season: I love WES and always want him to be back on the show, he provides great TV. Also of course I am always going to miss Derek but I think that he is probably done with the show now that he is married with a child and since he went out with a bang last season. Ok so after reviewing the videos I think it is pretty obvious that MJ will be taking CT’s spot. MJ is all over the videos yet he is not listed as a cast member this season. CT could be a great competitor if he could just keep his temper in check…oh well that is why we love him right?!?!?

Here is the run down off of MTV.com of how the show will go down:

“Twenty-six competitors are headed to New Zealand to compete in one of the most intense Real World/Road Rules Challenges ever: The Duel 2. What makes this season different? There will be no teams. That's right; it's every man and woman for themselves. This time around, players will be pushed past their limits as they compete in nine extreme challenges leading up to an epic finale where the winners will split a purse of $300,000.

As has become the norm for every Real World/Road Rules Challenge, expect to see the Challengers plot, scheme and stab one another in the back as they put everything on the line to win!

Who's in? Thirteen men and 13 women -- all veterans of The Real World or Road Rules, and some of the Challenge itself -- will step up to try to claim their share.

The men throwing their hat into the ring are Eric, Nick, Brad, Dunbar, Adam, Mark, Landon, Davis, Derek, Evan, Isaac, CT and Ryan.

The ladies trying their luck in this Real World/Road Rules Challenge are Kimberly, Ruthie, Diem, Katie, Aneesa, Jenn, Tori, Robin, Brooke, Paula, Rachel, Brittani and Shauvon.

Here's how it will work:

After each week's challenge, the Challenger ranks will be thinned as players are sent into The Duel --- a no holds barred, head-to-head battle between two competitors, where one man and one woman will be eliminated. The rules of "The Duel" are simple: win at all costs and send your opponent packing. The winner stays and continues to fight for the money. The loser goes home empty handed ... end of story.

Staying out of The Duel depends on how well players do in the weekly challenges. After each grueling challenge the male winner and the female winner will be safe. These two must then agree on one person to save from The Duel. That person, in turn, will chose someone of the opposite sex to save, and so on down the line. The last man and woman standing are automatically sentenced to The Duel. But they're not out of the game yet, because each will get to choose a same-sex Duel opponent and battle it out until only one is left standing.

In order to ensure survival, players will form alliances and pair up, keeping their friends close and their enemies closer. But make no mistake about it, in the end, friendships will be tested, hearts will be broken and blood will be spilled as players must ultimately stand alone in order to be crowned champions of Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel 2!”

Drama on this season:

RW/RR Challenges: The Duel 2 - MTV Shows

Trailer for this season:

RW/RR Challenges: The Duel 2 - MTV Shows