The Challenge is coming back! Filming has begun for season 42 which means we’ve got the official cast list to react to! How’d casting do? Who are we shocked to see? Who are we excited to see? Who are we maybe not so excited to see? Let’s break it down!

00:00 Introduction

05:51 Full Cast List

08:27 Female Cast Breakdown

18:57 Male Cast Breakdown

31:22 Alternates & Drops

36:49 Location & Theme

40:42 Health of the Franchise

46:18 Wishes & Predictions

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