Before we see her take onSurvivorfor a second time early next year,Survivor 45winner Dee Valladares will make her rookie debut inThe Challengeseason 41.
The upcoming season, themed "Vets and New Threats," will premiere on July 30 and feature two otherSurvivoralums: two-time veteran Michaela Bradshaw (Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X; Survivor: Game Changers) and rookie Sydney Segal (Survivor 41).
There's no doubt that Dee is a new threat who has what it takes to win—she's already considered one of thebestSurvivorwinners of the new era—and is definitely a challenge beast with 3 immunity wins under her belt. And let's not forget how she secured her win: a tight day 1 alliance. If Dee transfers everything she learned as she outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted onSurvivor 45to her time onThe Challenge, I could see her going pretty far.
Establishing relationships will be key at the beginning, and Dee has a solid track record of finding a core group that will remain loyal to her. She's also proven she can take on and win any type of challenge as the last player standing in "Get a Grip" (holding onto the pole) that requires both physical and mental stamina as well as "On Shaky Ground" (stacking items while standing on a wobbly beam) which takes immense dexterity and concentration.
She has all the tools to beat even the most accomplished veterans, as long as she uses them wisely.
But I won't say it wasn't a little surprising to see her name on the cast announcement for the MTV reality show, considering she is out in Fiji filmingSurvivor 50as this article is being written.
Of course, there are otherSurvivor 50contestants who have competed in (and won) reality competitions other thanSurvivor,like Stephanie LaGrossa Kendrick, who appeared onThe TraitorsandSnake in the Grass,and Mike White, who competed onThe Amazing Race. Plus, Cirie Fields has wonThe TraitorsandSnake in the Grasson top of appearing onBig Brotherand the upcoming season ofAustralian Survivor.
But with some formerSurvivorplayers seeminglynot invited backfor the anniversary seasonbecauseof their involvement with other shows, it's curious to see Dee included in both theSurvivormilestone and the exciting new season ofThe Challenge.
Regardless, we can't wait to see her take on the competition on both platforms!
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