Smoking kept CT and Diem from winning the Challenge

One of the most frustrating parts of the finale was fan favorite CT (Paris) and Diem's (Fresh Meat) disappointing finish.

Diem and CT reunited.

The couple began the last leg of the final mission well in front of their competitors. However, CT (Paris) found himself winded going up the last mountain to the finish line. Johnny (Key West) and Camilla (Spring Break) overtook CT to win the grand prize.


Diem reveals to OK! Magazine that smoking was the culprit in CT's performance. All I can do is look down and be like that is the best stop smoking campaign known to man. CT can pucker out on national TV because he can smoke a cigarette right before they said go and [they] blew the horn. He smoked a cigarette right when TJ said go." 


Unfortunately, CT's smoking habit eventually prevented the duo from taking home the grand prize.

Diem filmed an episode of MTV's Made earlier this month to make herself into a dancer and battle cancer

Diem (Fresh Meat) will be making a special appearance on MTV pretty soon. She's been made into a dancer on MTV's popular show, MADE.

She is made to become a pairs dancer with British Open Champion Paul Barris in order to hold an event at Shag in Hollywood, CA, to benefit cancer research. You can check out the photos at WireImage.

Most notably, CT (Paris) showed up to the event, and there's even a picture of CT smacking a kiss on Diem's cheek. The last time we saw the two together, Diem assured the world that they decided to be very good friends since they left the Duel.

US Weekly mentions Diem's foundation, Live for the Challenge

Diem (Fresh Meat) recently received a mention of her organization, Live for the Challenge in the latest issue of US Weekly to hit newsstands.

If you don't know about the organization, Diem set up a medical registry, a service that allows medical patients to request items they need during treatment. The site has been praised for its innovative idea and Diem's backstory.

Congratulations to Diem!

Beth posts her reactions to the Duel Reunion and takes issue with Diem

Beth S. (Los Angeles) has finally responded to the Duel's reunion special. Aside from a brief comment about the show being intended for drama and for her small rift with Svetlana (Key West), Beth heavily concentrates on Diem.

If you remember, Beth and Diem nearly got into it when Beth was calling out Diem for being fake. It never really materialized to anything, but Beth took to her MySpace to finally put the nail in the coffin.

Go over and read it. It's worth your time.

Duel Reunion: Things turn up differently in a somewhat re-edited reunion

It was interesting to see the Duel reunion in its final product and then to see it as it was filmed over at MTV.com. The surprise that they pointed to when Susie signed off the air last week, was in fact, Tina (South Pacific).

After Tina said that she wouldn't show up to the show, she did. In fact, this part of the reunion was left out of the online version, as the show switched to an offline feed saying that they were undergoing technical difficulties. Susie announced that Beth (Los Angeles) had to leave the stage because Beth refused to be in the same room with Tina. Tina was actually rather diplomatic about the incident, not really being as boisterous as she usually is. She did not apologize or offer remorse though. It was a bit awkward having Tina there, as all she came to talk about was how she hit Beth.

Some other major details that were important: Wes (Austin) and Johanna (Austin) did not get engaged. The two bought a house in Arizona, a bar in Los Angeles, and Wes is actually going back to school at ASU. They decided that they wanted to have Wes finish school before they commit to marriage, and they're still happily together. Jodi (Extreme) bought a condo in Virginia and donated some of the money to a charity close to her.

Svetlana (Key West) gave herself a pat on the back for coming so far after being such a huge underdog. Brad (San Diego) also gave himself a pat on the back, although he really would've loved to win the money for his company Rockstar Racing.

Then the fights: Svetlana and Beth got into it because Beth accused Svetlana of being hypocritical for calling out Kina (Extreme) when she cried when she lost the Duel, as Svetlana did the same thing with her. Svetlana jumped at the chance to ridicule Beth and you could tell the two are no longer friends.

Then talk turned to Beth and Nehemiah (Austin) and that relationship. CT (Paris) poked fun at Beth and then Beth tried to turn it around on him and Diem (Fresh Meat), which sent Diem into a spin. The two accused each other of being fake, with it ending pretty quickly.

Aside from that, there was minor talk of other things. Aneesa (Chicago) mentioned how she grew up and got along with Beth. She also talked about her dislike of Robin (San Diego) for a bit, especially for what she said in Buzios. Jodi talked about her shortlived fling with Evan (Fresh Meat), which Evan also spent a small amount of time on. CT talked about his loss and how disappointing it was.

Keep on watching for the next Challenge: The Inferno III in Cape Town, South Africa.

CT and Diem are at Sundance together and will throw their own party on Wednesday

CT (Paris) and Diem (Fresh Meat) are both at the Sundance Festival this week. Sundance is the premiere festival in Utah where independent filmmakers and actors go to reveal their films to the world.



The two were spotted at Sienna Miller's party at the Green House. If you're wondering why they're holding bottles of crap, it's because the party was sponsored by the people who make whatever they're holding. Jeremy Sisto and Teri Hatcher were among the stars who were also at the party. In those two pictures, CT is with Kelly Virgulto and Diem is with Jami Miller (Entourage, Bones).

The pair are actually promoting their own party which is being held on Wednesday (for Diem's foundation, maybe?), but not word on if any other castmembers will be in Park City this week to help out the lovebirds' efforts.

The Duel Reunion show aired online tonight; Will be shown next week on MTV

The Duel reunion was broadcast live on MTV.com for the first time ever. Although it was not advertised at all, probably to avoid a substantial increase of web traffic on their broadband channel, we were able to catch the last couple of minutes.

Susie Castillo, MTV VJ, hosted once again, and nine Duelers showed up. Wes (Austin), Jodi (Extreme), Brad (San Diego), Svetlana (Key West), CT (Paris), Aneesa (Chicago), Evan (Fresh Meat), Diem (Fresh Meat) and Beth S. (Los Angeles) all showed up to the reunion. These were the last eight competitors, add Beth. Originally, Tina (South Pacific) was scheduled to be on, but she canceled her appearance last minute.

Here's some of the last minute things we caught, nothing too spoilerish for next week:

Evan talked about how CT had played the puzzle game for a while since Diem brought it to Brazil, by chance.

Beth is asked how many more Challenges she's going to be on. She says that she doesn't know, but the caller encourages Beth to keep doing the Challenges.

CT is asked if he felt like he overreacted in his Duel. He says that he didn't, he felt like he was the best competitor there and was robbed by a technicality.

Susie asks who's the best kisser in the house. CT declares himself to be. But only Diem and Evan can vouch for his kissing abilities. CT was the messiest. Jodi was the cleanest. Kenny (Fresh Meat) is the cleanest guy in the house.

Brad hooked up with no one on the show, because he had a girlfriend on the show.

The reunion airs next Thursday at 10PM.

Vote for one of your favorite RW or RR alumni to be one of VH1's Big in '06

VH1 is currently taking nominations for Big in '06 Awards.

Diem (Fresh Meat) is personally ask that you vote for her, especially since she is promoting her charity and sees the awards as her opportunity to promote her work.

But the form that VH1 offers up a free-range form in which you can vote for any of your favorite reality stars.

So go and vote and see your favorite RW/RR stars be Big in '06.

Diem, Casey, Evan, Robin, and Mark will be in Lubbock tonight for Duel premiere party

In accordance with the casting call going down in Lubbock, Texas today at the Beer Garden & Daiquiri Lounge, Diem (Fresh Meat), Casey (Fresh Meat), Evan (Fresh Meat) and Robin (Fresh Meat) will all be making appearances tonight at the bar to celebrate the season premiere of the Duel. ]

Presumably, they'll be screening the Duel as well, so be sure to catch them all there tonight if you're in Lubbock.

Also, Mark (USA Tour 1), a veteran and retiree of the Challenges, will be on hand to host the event. The party, which is hosted by RxLive, will give fans a chance to interact and celebrate the premiere of this new season of the Challenge. Casting ends at 5 today and the party starts later on tonight.

Diem graces the pages of Glamour; She may be in a documentary to be aired later on MTV

Diem (Fresh Meat), who was triumphed over her fear of taking off her wig in front of her fellow castmembers and the rest of the world, is in the pages of Glamour Magazine this week.

In the article, she mentions how she handled the diagnosis, the pain that it caused her and her family and why she went on the Challenge even after she had found out that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The article also reveals that Diem filmed a documentary for MTV about her chemotherapy treatments, that may be aired later this fall.

Check out Diem's website which is at www.l4tc.com. You can also check out the article on newsstands or you can read it online here.

Appearance in Lubbock hosted by RxLive, will be a Duel premiere party with Duel castmembers attending

So a couple of days ago, we posted information on how Mark (USA Tour 1) would be in Lubbock, Texas for an appearance in conjunction with a casting call. Well, we have more information about the appearance and who's scheduled to show up.

The day in question is Saturday, October 21st. The casting call will be held at the Beer Garden & Daiquiri Lounge from 10AM to 5PM in Lubbock, TX.

They are holding two meet and greets simulatneously in Lubbock at the Johnlisa Exchange (local boutique clothing store) and Red Raider Outfitters (clothing retailer specializing in Texas Tech apparel), then holding a "Fall Bash" meet and greet and "Press Conference" with Fox Reality's Reality Remix show. Five cast members will be on hand to answer questions from the fans about this seasons latest challenge, The Duel.

Diem (Fresh Meat)
Casey (Fresh Meat)
Evan (Fresh Meat)
Robin (San Diego)

The event will be hosted by Mark. Red carpet arrival is at 9:30PM. The party begins at 10:00PM. Officially, it's a Duel premiere/after party. So, if you're in Lubbock, TX, be sure to check it out.

Diem shares her cancer struggle; Cast of the Duel is revealed along with winners

Diem (Fresh Meat), who shared her cancer struggles with Derrick (Extreme) on the Challenge, has begun to share her story online. You can check out her interview she gave about her cancer and the foundation she started: here. Yhis link is her foundation's website.

So the next Challenge is apparently being called The Duel. It's filmed in Brazil and the following is the list of castmembers that will be appearing on it. It has been confirmed by multiple sources on the internet. It's guys versus girls this time, as I believe that the guys and girls are competing for a seperate grand prize.

If you want to know who ends up in the final four, highlight to read: Brad v. Wes & Jodi v. Svetlana

Aneesa (Chicago)
Brad (San Diego)
Beth S. (Los Angeles)
CT (Paris)
John (Key West)
Nehemiah (Austin)
Paula (Key West)
Robin (San Diego)
Svetlana (Key West)
Tyler (Key West)
Wes (Austin)

Casey (Fresh Meat)
Diem (Fresh Meat)
Derrick (Extreme)
Eric (Fresh Meat)
Evan (Fresh Meat)
Kenny (Fresh Meat)
Kina (Extreme)
Jodi (Extreme)
Tina (South Pacific)

Derrick hooks up with Diem and Casey; Sign the petition to save Road Rules

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the official MySpace of the Real World/Road Rules Blog.

In Challenge news, we have some small hookup-related information about The Fresh Meat Challenge and the upcoming Challenge currently filming in Brazil. Both have to do with Derrick (Extreme) and his love of the newbies. In the Fresh Meat Challenge, Derrick took "teamwork" to the next level when he hooked up with Diem (Fresh Meat). As you know, Diem is his partner and I hear the two get pretty far in the Challenge. As for the new Challenge filming in Brazil, Derrick wasted no time and reportedly hooked up with Casey (Fresh Meat), (Wes' (Austin) partner).

Also, sign this petition that was just started by a fan to save Road Rules from cancellation. BMP recently pitched the reformatted version of Road Rules to MTV and is still awaiting word to see if Road Rules will be picked up again. Sign the petition to help the process be moved along.

Don't forget to watch Mike (Back to New York) and Trishelle (Las Vegas) on Fear Factor tonight.