The latest episode of The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals aired on April 9, 2025, marking a significant moment in the competition as another duo faced elimination—this being the ninth and final elimination of the season. The previous episode saw Nany and Turbo plotting revenge to reclaim their stolen star, while tensions escalated dramatically between Shane and his rival, Da’Vonne, leading Shane to contemplate withdrawing from the competition altogether.
Recap of Episode 11: Tensions Soar
As the latest episode unfolded, the top four teams gathered for a brunch intended to celebrate their accomplishments before diving into the final competition. However, the mood was anything but lighthearted, particularly between Shane and Da’Vonne. When asked about the prospect of remaining friends post-show, Shane voiced his optimistic view, but Da’Vonne quickly diverted the conversation, causing Shane noticeable frustration. In exasperation, he left the table right before the pivotal final competition began.
“I’ll be damned if she [Da’Vonne] leaves here with a f*cking dollar,”said Shane.
Later that evening, Shane expressed his willingness to sabotage his own chances in the final to prevent Da’Vonne from winning any money, indicating the intense conflict brewing between the two contestants.
Upon arrival at the final competition venue, host TJ Lavin laid out the stakes: teams could earn $5,000 for fourth place, $10,000 for third, $35,000 for second, and a whopping $250,000 for the winners, but only if they completed the final tasks successfully. The competition involved racing for stars at various checkpoints, with the team amassing the most stars by the end being declared the victor.
Competition Breakdown: Four Challenges on Day One
Day one of the final featured an array of four challenges that tested the competitors’ physical and mental skills:
- Memorization Challenge: Teams had to memorize symbols and race uphill while passing a ball to decode a message. The results were as follows:
- Melissa and Nicole: 4 stars
- Da’Vonne and Shane: 3 stars
- Adam and Steve: 2 stars
- Frank and Sam: 0 stars
- Balancing Act: This challenge required teams to balance barrels and solve a math puzzle. The points awarded were:
- Da’Vonne and Shane: 4 stars
- Adam and Steve: 3 stars
- Melissa and Nicole: 2 stars
- Frank and Sam: 1 star
- ‘Towered Out’: Teams built a tower using baskets and a bungee sling while also sabotaging opponents. The scores were:
- Adam and Steve: 4 stars
- Frank and Sam: 3 stars
- Da’Vonne and Shane: 2 stars
- Melissa and Nicole: 1 star
- Camping Setup: Teams had to transport items one at a time to recreate a campsite at the bottom of a hill. After all challenges, the standings were:
- Da’Vonne and Shane: 13 stars
- Adam and Steve: 10 stars
- Melissa and Nicole: 9 stars
- Frank and Sam: 7 stars
The drama and competition continue to unfold on The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals, airing every Wednesday at 8 PM ET on MTV. Stay tuned for more thrilling developments!