In a recent interview with Parade on March 12, 2025, Amber Borzotra opened up about her tense interactions with Frank Sweeney during “The Challenge: All Stars – Rivals.”She revealed that she failed to recognize the full extent of Frank’s strategic maneuvers against her until late in the competition, leading her to confront him about it. Amber noted,
“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.”
Examining the Shift in Dynamics
Amber’s realization regarding Frank’s gameplay surfaced in the crucial days leading up to the nominations. She detected a noticeable change in his attitude within the competition house, which prompted her to gather information from other competitors. This insight became pivotal when she ultimately found herself targeted for elimination.
Amber Observes Changes in Frank Sweeney
As the elimination round approached, Amber sensed a shift in Frank’s normal demeanor, particularly his communication style. She explained,
“We were kind of shifting in some kind of way. And I was like, ‘Hey, there is a wedge between us. What’s going on?'”
In the hours leading up to nominations, Amber’s suspicions deepened as she witnessed Frank abandoning his usual routine. She recalled,
“Frank is such a routine person when it comes to his night routine. He likes to wash his face, put his mask on, go to bed early. Now, he was up still in his outside clothes, parading around the house, doing things the night before nominations. So I was like, ‘Okay, this is new.'”
These observations fueled her belief that Frank may have been orchestrating something against her.
Corroboration from Other Contestants
Throughout her interview, Amber revealed that several contestants from “The Challenge: All Stars – Rivals”approached her to voice their concerns about Frank’s strategies. She worked diligently to piece together various perspectives, stating,
“I keep noticing and hearing things that people are coming up to me and saying stuff about Frank. So I was listening and peeping, and I was trying to keep and collect all this information.”
Amber’s intuition told her that Frank was privy to information regarding her standing in the game, but chose to keep it from her. She reflected, if they had genuinely been allies, he would have kept her informed about the developments in their game plan. This lack of transparency only solidified her suspicions that his intentions were not aligned with hers, leading to her eventual elimination.
A Sense of Betrayal
As Amber evaluated her alliances, she recognized the emotional weight of what was unfolding. She expressed feelings of personal betrayal, as her expectations of trust from her alliances were shattered. Amber lamented her history with isolation in previous seasons, hoping for a different dynamic in “The Challenge: All Stars – Rivals.”She stated,
“I just felt the same thing on other seasons, me versus the whole house, nobody having my back. And that sucked. Because I felt like this season, if anything, I actually felt like I had friends.”
She also expressed her disappointment toward players she had previously connected with, including Veronica, with whom she had discussed mutual support before the season commenced. Amber recalled their pre-game agreement, saying,
“Even Veronica, we spoke before the season. We went in and we were like, ‘Hey, let’s have each other’s back.'”
Despite her hopes, Amber found herself isolated and vulnerable in the game, highlighting the often unpredictable nature of alliances in competitive reality television.
For fans looking to catch up on the latest action, tune in to “The Challenge: All Stars – Rivals”every Wednesday at 8 PM ET on MTV.