The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals – Episode 8 Recap
On March 19, 2025, Episode 8 of The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals premiered, featuring eight pairs fiercely competing for a substantial $300,000 cash prize. The remaining partners included notable contestants such as Adam Larson with Steve Meinke, Ashley Kelsey paired with Dario Medrano, Da’Vonne Rogers alongside Shane Landrum, Frank Fox with Sam McGinn, Katie Cooley teaming up with Veronica Portillo, Melissa Reeves collaborating with Nicole Zanatta, and Nany Gonzalez coupled with Turbo.
Episode Highlights and Developments
In the preceding episode, the dynamic duo of Veronica and Katie triumphed in the ‘Blow Your Mind’ daily challenge. Additionally, Nany and Turbo faced Amber and Faysal in the elimination round, ultimately securing victory and solidifying their place in the game.
During Episode 8, tensions escalated as Nany voiced her concerns regarding Turbo’s behavior making them a target within the house. Meanwhile, Adam began questioning the loyalties of his alliance, and Veronica expressed disappointment in Shane’s perceived disloyalty. Nany and Turbo managed to clinch victory in this episode, resulting in the elimination of Ashley and Dario.
Key Moments and Emotional Turmoil
Following the previous week’s elimination of Amber Borzotra and Faysal Shafaat, the atmosphere in the house remained fraught with division. Shane and Veronica found themselves at a crossroads concerning their alliances moving forward. Shane aimed to target Frank and Sam, while Veronica leaned towards supporting Frank, hoping to empower weaker competitors as they approached the finale.
The situation became more complicated when Turbo opted to camp out in the living room. His discomfort with the noise from his fellow contestants only exacerbated tensions, and Turbo’s refusal to utilize the available bedrooms heightened the friction among the group.
The next morning, Turbo’s frustration reached a boiling point as he confronted housemates over the discarded trash. Adam reminded Turbo that claiming the living room as his sleeping quarters was perhaps unwise.
Nany felt increasingly apprehensive about their position in the game due to Turbo’s confrontational demeanor, which threatened to paint them as bigger targets. Moving forward, the contestants faced the ‘Shooting For the Star’ daily challenge, where they were initially tasked with solving a puzzle. Teams then rode four-wheelers off a plank, aiming to hit a star positioned 12 feet above them in mid-air.
Adam and Steve excelled, winning the challenge and ensuring their safety after having been voted into elimination four times leading up to this episode. Back at the house, the rift between Frank and Shane deepened.
Shane accused Frank of sidestepping confrontation, while Frank perceived Shane’s fixation on him as overly aggressive. Their mutual dislike became increasingly evident. The House Vote resulted in Ashley and Dario facing elimination for the second time in just three weeks, with Adam and Steve opting to send them against Nany and Turbo.
In the ensuing ‘Hold Up’ elimination challenge, one partner steadied a game board via a rope while the other scavenged for scattered puzzle pieces in the jungle, with a three-minute time limit to solve the puzzle. Nany and Turbo emerged victorious once again, marking their second consecutive win.
This victory led to the elimination of Ashley and Dario, making them the seventh pair to exit the competition. Turbo expressed satisfaction, feeling as though he had avenged Leroy, who had been previously betrayed by Dario.
Future Episodes
New episodes of The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals air every Wednesday at 8 PM ET on MTV.