The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 7 Recap
On March 12, 2025, viewers witnessed episode 7 of The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals, which continues to captivate audiences as only eight pairs vie for the grand prize of $300,000. The remaining competitors are Adam Larson and Steve Meinke, Amber Borzota paired with Faysal Shafaat, Ashley Kelsey alongside Dario Medrano, Da’Vonne Rogers and Shane Landrum, Frank Fox with Sam McGinn, Katie Cooley partnered with Veronica Portillo, Melissa Reeves with Nicole Zanatta, and finally, Nany Gonzalez and Turbo.
Challenges Overview
This episode featured two intense challenges. The first was a daily competition entitled ‘Blow Your Mind’, which saw Veronica and Katie emerging victorious. Following this, the elimination challenge, titled ‘Scratch Off’, pitted Amber and Faysal against Nany and Turbo. The task involved maneuvering two large coins across a game board to scratch off the surface.
Elimination Results
In a nail-biting outcome, Nany and Turbo triumphed, resulting in Amber and Faysal being sent home from the competition. This marked a significant twist in the dynamics of the game, as alliances and strategies continued to shift among the remaining pairs.
Amber Borzota’s Insights on Strategy and Friendship
In an exclusive interview with Parade on the day of her elimination, Amber provided a detailed account of her strategic thinking and the emotions surrounding her exit. She took a bold stance during the deliberation, confronting Frank about what she perceived as his deceptive behavior. Amber reflected on her observations over several days that led her to conclude that Frank was concealing critical information.
Confronting Deceit
“There was just a lot of things that I peeped and I just saw on him that I was, like, ‘I did not see this sooner.’ And so I just wanted to call him out on it,”said Amber.
Amber expressed feelings of betrayal, noting that individuals she once considered allies—like Frank, Veronica, and Melissa—appeared to turn against her. She felt compelled to analyze team dynamics and trust levels, particularly after catching wind of Frank’s efforts to sway other contestants against her.
Discussing her tactical choices, Amber recounted the decision to face Beth and Jonna during the first elimination of the season. With a strategic mindset, she articulated how her partnership with Faysal aimed to navigate the early eliminations without directly targeting stronger teams that would pose future threats.
Strategic Gameplay and Alliances
Amber explained that opting for Beth and Jonna as opponents was a calculated decision, designed to avoid breaking promises to stronger teams and eluding early conflict. She acknowledged differing opinions, especially among fans who may have preferred higher-stakes matchups between stronger competitors.
“So I was trying to work more with the strong teams early on, then kind of turn on them. And Fessy, we both were doing that as a team,”stated Amber.
Reflections on Friendship
Amber also highlighted her budding friendship with fellow contestant Ashley Kelsey, which first blossomed during their travel to the show. They maintained communication consistently post-show, and Amber has plans to visit Ashley in Boston soon. Despite this tight connection, Amber was disheartened when Ashley voted to send her into elimination, understanding the strategic choice but feeling emotionally affected by it.
Looking Ahead
With intense gameplay and evolving relationships, The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals promises to deliver more twists and emotional alliances as it continues. New episodes broadcast on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET on MTV, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.