Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Season Preview
Posted on August 05, 2010 by John Philapavage
Steve e-mailed me the cast, and I couldn’t help but run it down. I’m not sure when the season starts, but here are my thoughts. I’m pretty happy overall.
Ayiiia Elizarraras, Real World: Cancun
Fucking Crazy. (Hopefully) former cutter. Won’t be a strong competitor, but will be involved in straight/lesbian hook ups and drinking. Good defiant character (are most of them:)
Camila Nakagawa, Spring Break Challenge
No recollection of who the hell this person is.
Cara Maria Sorbello, Fresh Meat II
Knocked out way to early on the newer Fresh Meat, but she has potential for in-house fun. Reality TV Czar David Jacoby is high on her, so I have to be.
Emilee Fitzpatrick, Real World: Cancun
This girl is a dumb bimbo and will probably be off in the first week. She will be friends with the Ayiiia girl, also from Cancun.
Emily Schromm, Real World: DC
The first half of the double I’ve been touting from RW:DC. I’m very high on her. She’s going to give Laural a run for her money.
Jenn Grijalva, Real World: Denver
We know all about Jenn with two Ns. good times.
Katie Doyle, Road Rules: The Quest
I’m a sucker for her, but she really needs to retire. What’s the sports equivalent for a serviceable, but never very good player who holds on into their 40s? Paul says Dikembe Mutumbo. Steve says Jamie Moyer.
Laurel Stucky, Fresh Meat II
Interesting to see what she’ll do without Kenny. She’s really good, but as I recall she wasn’t well-liked.
Mandi Moyer, Fresh Meat II
We need a bimbo if Casey isn’t going to be around (and Emilee from Cancun is going home early.) I thought she was reasonably enjoyable on Fresh Meat. I liked that they’ve made new stars of of the Nexus-like Fresh Meat 2.
Melinda Jamieson Stolp, Real World: Austin
Melinda w/o Danny? Interesting. Maybe friendships will keep her on for a few weeks, but it seems like there’s a big youth movement now, so young alliances are the new Alliances. Who is keeping her in this game?
Paula Meronek, Real World: Key West
Paula Walnuts and Johnny Bananas. It’s like a retarded and drunk Burns and Allen. I can’t wait. Oh, and Dunbar is there too? should be fun.
Sarah Rice, Real World: Brooklyn
Sarah is the tattoo chick that likes to play the lovable victim, right? I like rooting for her. She’s going to make waves this season. I see her becoming a major alliance former with this new regime.
Shauvon Torres, Real World: Sydney
Do I need to ever really say anything here? Gold.
Theresa Gonzalez, Fresh Meat II
Got in-between Kenny and Wes to make her name. Needs to do something to stay interesting because she’s a non-factor in the physical challenges.
Tori Fiorenza, Road Rules: Viewer’s Revenge
Tori and Brad.When she isn’t nagging him, she’ll probably have a problem with another woman. Cool.
Abram Boise, Road Rules: South Pacific
I loved immature, hot-headed young Abram. After the Island, I’m fearing we get a mature, level-headed Abram with no edge. Still, I like familiar faces.
Brad Fiorenza, Real World: San Diego
Hope for his sake he doesn’t get in any more fights. Should be fun to watch him and Tori squabble and make up.
Brandon Nelson, Fresh Meat II
Don’t remember this joker. Don’t care.
Chet Cannon, Real World: Brooklyn
I can’t believe this dumby came back. Seems like a decent guy who is not cut out for this game emotionally, socially, strategically, and physically.
Dan Walsh, Road Rules: Viewer’s Revenge
I don’t remember Dan. Looks like a strong meathead though.
Derek Chavez, Real World: Cancun
The gay guy from Cancun. Three RW:Cancun members and CJ the punter isn’t here? What a lame replacement.
Derrick Kosinski, Road Rules: X-Treme
Who doesn’t love the Randy Couture of RW/RR:Challenge? He’s weak minded at times, but he’s a decent guy and a good competitor who keeps it interesting. I say he’s got one more good run in him, especially if this incarnation of the show is a team concept.
Dunbar Merrill, Real World: Sydney
Has there ever been a bigger bust in Challenge history? I mean, CT had mental problems to fall back on. Bananas piggybacked his way to winning. What’s Dunbar’s excuse? He’ll bang some jezabel and at least be in funny arguments. He’ll flop in eliminations.
Eric Banks, Fresh Meat
They brought back the team mascot, Easy E. He’s kind of like Katie Doyle, kept around for drinking and fun, while not being as destructive as someone like Tanya. There’s still nothing more fascinating to me than Easy E almost dying during the final mission years back while his “Bad Guy” teammates yelled nasty things at his pale limp body.
JD Ordonez, Real World: Brooklyn
I watch this entire season of RW and I have no memory of this clown. I guess it’s better than them throwing on the combative tranny from the same year.
Johnny Devenanzio, Real World: Key West
Johnny Bananas, how I love thee. How the hell is Bananas going to prosper in a house with all these young buck and no Suck Yeah friends to back him up? Is there any chance of a new Bananas Alliance (of convenience) forming with old heads like Dunbar and Derrick? That’s like Flair getting a makeshift Horseman together and calling them Fortune (ugh.) I see bad things for this go around.
Luke Wolfe, Fresh Meat II
Eve’s punching bag from Fresh Meat 2. He doesn’t have the heart to play this game well. I’m more interested in him and Landon finally coming out on the show.
Ty Ruff, Real World: DC
Hell yes. The second half of the blue-chippers from DC. He’s got the potential to be the new Alton. Plus, he’s had a past with the girl from DC, they’ll both be good, and their combustable together. This will help carry the season because they’re new, and unless Cancun and DC form a newbie alliance, Ty and Emily will have to deal with each other. It’s the whole “Two American strangers in Paris” thing.
Tyler Duckworth, Real World: Key West
You got to love the snooty gay guy. He’ll cause good gossip/trouble, if nothing else.
Vinny Foti, Fresh Meat II
Well, we end on a thud. Vinny made no impression on me what-so-ever during Fresh Meat 2. Hopefully he’ll do something interesting or stay out of the way.


August 18th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Dan Walsh was a military guy that drank too much and hooked up with Tori! Could cause drama for Brad and Tori.
August 18th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Well then that makes him valuable in my book. Thank you, Chrissy.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:33 am
I WANT KENNY! This season is going to be horrible without him. Not going to be watching.
August 25th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Not going to watch!? They’ll be a void in your life, you can be sure of that. I wish you good health.
August 25th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Kenny is back hosting the online Jersey Shore after shows, so you can at least get your weekly dose of him there.
December 21st, 2010 at 1:36 pm
wow, were u ever wrong about about Ty! that comment about him being the new Alton made me lol! what a worthless little bi tch he ended up being… everything else pretty much dead on! luvs
December 22nd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Yeah, I’ve had to admit this point several times on the podcast. That’s why they play the season. On paper he had the tools. Didn’t translate.