‘The Challenge: All Stars’: Did Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio Return for Season 3?
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from The Challenge: All Stars 3.]
This article contains updated information (10/24/21).
After former champion Mark Long pitched the prospect of an exclusive OG season to The Challenge producers, his idea materialized into spinoff All Stars that invited back memorable competitors for another shot at the title and cash prize. Last season, Yes Duffy came out on top, walking away $500,000 richer. However, he didn’t return for season 2, which premieres in Nov. 2021, to defend his crown. According to a known spoiler account Pink Rose, another group of seasoned veterans have reportedly already flown to the destination country to begin filming for the third season. The cast allegedly includes fan-favorites, including Veronica Portillo, Nia Moore, Jordan Wiseley, and Wes Bergmann. Does the most winningest player, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio return?
‘The Challenge: All Stars’ season 2 is returning Nov. 11
Following the first season’s success, spinoff The Challenge: All Stars will return on Nov. 11, featuring 24 memorable faces.
While Yes Duffy didn’t come back to defend his crown, returning players include Darrell Taylor, Jonna Mannion, Derrick Kosinski, Kendal Darnell (Sheppard), Nehemiah Clark, Katie Cooley (Doyle), Teck Holmes, and Laterrian Wallace.
Additionally, former winners such as Brad Fiozentra, Jodi Weatherton, and Tyler Duckworth round out with the cast alongside fan-favorite heavy hitters, including Cohutta Grindstaff, Tina Barta, and Ryan Kehoe.
The season will air on Paramount+.
Season 3 reportedly already started filming
According to longtime spoiler source Pink Rose, the third season of the competitive spinoff has already begun filming.
The account claims the contestants left to film the series in Panama on Oct. 17, nearly a month before the second season’s scheduled debut.
Veronica Portillo (11 seasons, 2 wins), Beth Stolarczyk (7 seasons, 1 win), Roni Martin (2 seasons, 2 wins), Cynthia Roberts (2 seasons, 1 win), Kendal Darnell (1 season, 1 win), Jemmye Carroll (7 seasons), Jonna Mannion (5 seasons), Kailah Casillas (5 seasons), Kellyanne Judd (4 seasons), Melinda Collins (4 seasons), Nia Moore (2 seasons), and Tina Barta (5 seasons), are among the memorable faces returning for another shot at the title.
Yes Duffy reportedly returning for ‘The Challenge: All Stars 3’; Johnny’ Bananas’ Devenanzio will not compete
Also rumored to join the cast are Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (20 seasons, 7 wins), Darrell Taylor (9 seasons, 4 wins), Derrick Kosinski (10 seasons, 3 wins), Jordan Wiseley (6 seasons, 3 wins), Wes Bergmann (14 seasons, 2 wins), Mark Long (6 seasons, 2 wins), Brad Fiorenza (10 seasons, 1 win), Syrus Yarbrough (5 seasons, 1 win), Nehemiah Clark (4 seasons, 1 win), MJ Garrett (3 seasons, 1 win), returning champ Yes Duffy (3 seasons, 1 win), and Laterrian Wallace (3 seasons).
While Brad, MJ, and Tina are currently set to appear in back-to-back seasons, Darrell, Jonna, Derrick, Kendal, Laterrian, and Nehemiah will have competed in all three seasons of the spinoff. The network hasn’t confirmed or denied the rumored cast list. Additionally, players might be removed or added at any time before the official announcement. According to recent reports, Johnny Bananas will not appear and Sylvia Elsrode (3 seasons) will compete. The Challenge: All Stars 2 premieres Nov. 11 on Paramount+.
