The Challenge: All Stars Season 5 – Episode Recap
On March 12, 2025, The Challenge: All Stars season 5 unveiled an exhilarating episode, “Old Friends, New Rivals,”culminating in a dramatic elimination round. Contestants Amber and Faysal faced off against Nany and Turbo but ultimately fell short, leading to their exit from the competition where a $300,000 prize awaited the victor.
The stakes were palpable as Nany and Turbo returned to the house, brimming with confidence and a tactical mindset to eliminate their rivals. Amber and Faysal’s appearance in the elimination arena was determined through a house vote, while Nany and Turbo were chosen by the Daily Challenge winners, Katie and Veronica.
Amber and Faysal’s Elimination
Following a challenging duel in “The Jungle,”Amber and Faysal became the sixth duo to be eliminated from the competition. Their departure prompted a flurry of reactions on social media, particularly on X, with fans expressing a mix of disappointment and relief over their exit.
“”we have to send in weak teams so we’ll get saved later on down the line”lmao how did that work out for you bye bye flops hope to see you never,”a fan wrote.
“We already lost Sylvia, Ashley, and Beth now we lose Amber? This season needed a redemption house,”another fan commented.
“I actually loved watching Fessy & Amber’s growth this season They came FAR,”a netizen tweeted.
Many fans of The Challenge: All Stars were saddened by the elimination of Amber and Faysal, with reactions ranging from regret to unexpected admiration for their performances.
“I thought I would never be saying this but I’m actually sad to see fessy go I really started to like him,”a user reacted.
“Damn Fessy and Amber going home already????”a person commented.
“We really lost Amber and Faysal? I’m SICK!!!!!”another fan wrote.
“I feel so bad for Amber Not fessy tho,”one user posted.
Analyzing the Votes and House Dynamics
As the episode unfolded, Veronica, alongside Katie, Frank, and Shane, debated a strategy targeting the strongest teams. Shane found himself torn, grappling with the conflict between his friendships with Turbo and Nany and the tactical decisions at hand.
After clinching victory in the Daily Challenge, Katie and Veronica faced the daunting task of choosing which team to send into elimination. Amid deliberations, Shane attempted to rally votes against Frank and Sam, prompting Veronica to push Nicole into alignment with her plan. However, Nicole’s partner, Melissa, rejected this strategy.
A contentious house vote led to Amber and Faysal being chosen for elimination. Nany and Turbo were also nominated by Veronica and Katie. Moments before the battle, Amber expressed her concerns, stating:
“We’re not losing. I hate to send them home but, you know, it is what it is.”
Elimination Challenge: ‘Scratch Off’
In the elimination challenge aptly named “Scratch Off,”the competing teams had to uncover images on a game board using two large coins. Once revealed, they had to recreate the image at a puzzle-solving station. The first team to complete the challenge would continue in the race, while the losing team would exit the competition.
Ultimately, Nany and Turbo triumphed just in time to conclude Amber and Faysal’s journey on The Challenge: All Stars.
Fans can catch new episodes of The Challenge: All Stars season 5 every Wednesday on MTV.