: While the premiere focuses on the race, it sets up the "Troika" power structure—a group of three top performers who decide who faces the "Inquisition" and potential elimination. Essential Viewing
A key helpful feature introduced in The Challenge: Vendettas (Season 31, Episode 1: "When Worlds Collide") is the , where players are solely out for themselves and every dollar earned is theirs to keep. In this premiere, Joss Mooney won the first daily challenge, earning a massive $25,000 for his personal bank account. Key Game Mechanics & Events [S31E1] Vendettas: When Worlds Collide
: Joss Mooney and Nicole Zanatta were the top male and female finishers. : While the premiere focuses on the race,
: For the first time, competitors from outside the MTV US network (including Big Brother and UK shows like Ex on the Beach ) join the cast, bringing pre-existing feuds that influence early alliances and targets. Key Game Mechanics & Events : Joss Mooney
: A grueling overnight footrace up a 1,400-foot mountain.