The Battle for a New Champion has officially (because last week wasn’t official) begun! Plus: Berna really wants to room with Michele, Michele really wants to believe Callum doesn’t have a girlfriend, Ciarran takes the lead and avoids the fall, Big T doesn’t have a master plan but also she most certainly does, Horacio ain’t nobody's sheep, the S38 girls are trying to run this shit, Jessica gives the wrong version of a layup pitch, and is it just me or does it feel like Battle of the Sexes 3 up in here? It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion series premiere (even if its the second episode) recap! Topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro and Programming Reminders (00:50)

New Trailer, Launch Special, Chosen Stars (05:04)

Format and Daily Challenge (08:20)

House Night 1 Shenanigans (19:27)

Battle of the Sexes 3 (27:44)

Big T Gets Called Out and Wins (36:05)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (42:42)

Power Rankings and Predictions (46:38)

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