“Really, everyone took themselves out [of the challenge].” Warning: This article contains spoilers for Wednesday’s episode ofThe Challenge: USA. Below, the eliminated team reveals what else viewers didn’t see that led to their exit. Shannon St. Clair and Derek Xiao on ‘The Challenge: USA’.Jonne Roriz/CBS Very mad at myself because of my strategy with the stacking. And then I just felt such a strong competitive drive. I wasn’t ready to leave that house yet....

Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s episode ofThe Challenge: USA. TheLove Islandwomen weren’t showing any love to the team that got eliminated inepisode 2ofThe Challenge: USA. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So what happened? ‘The Challenge: USA’ eliminated players reveal shocking betrayal viewers didn’t see.Laura Barisonzi/Paramount What led to your elimination? TIFFANY MITCHELL:Personally, I think Tyson was intimidated. I think that Tyson knew that Cashel was somebody he should watch out for....

We definitely could have done things better," [SPOILER] says. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Wednesday’s episode ofThe Challenge: USA. “It was hard to watch,” Awasum tells EW. Melvin ‘Cinco’ Holland Jr. and Azah Awasum on ‘The Challenge: USA’.Laura Barisonzi/Paramount “And I do feel responsible, because I can’t swim. Now I know I need to learn how to swim.” “It stings,” Holland agrees. We had a great partnership, and there’s nobody I’d rather go out with....

“It’s petty gameplay. It’s revenge gameplay, but it’s not smart gameplay,” [SPOILER] says. Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s episode ofThe Challenge: USA. Laura Barisonzi/CBS Below, the eliminated duo elaborates on how they’re feeling about what led to their exit and more. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You both had some strong feelings about your elimination in your final interviews. How are you feeling about it now that you’ve had some time to process it all?...

Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s series premiere ofThe Challenge: USA. So far onThe Challenge: USA, lovedoesn’tconquer all. “It was amazing to watch it,” Vazquez tells EW despite the loss. Laura Barisonzi/Paramount+ “It had to happen, it’s fine, someone has to go. It sucks that it was us but we had a blast. I’m feeling good.” “All I know is: Us, never them,” Vega jokes. “GoLove Island!” But yeah, we definitely had an inkling....

The Challenge: Getting Tired What a perfect time for a mini-final! Players start on the shore, jump in the water, and swim 500 meters across the lake. Whoever has the most points at the end of the two hours wins. Jonne Roriz/CBS The horn blows and Tyson of course makes it to shore first. Now that’s a classicChallengemove! But Angela is still stuck even as others continue getting lower-point tires....

Every week onThe Challenge: USA,Survivoralum/former NFL playerDanny McCraymentions his wife during his confessional interviews. But throughout the past 10 episodes of the CBS spin-off ofThe Challenge, Kiki has only been talkedabout. “The story of me is being represented accurately. Danny McCray/Instagram Everything is true,” she promises. “I am a ride or die for my husband, and I am a diehardChallengesuperfan. I’ve been getting nothing but positive responses and outpouring so it’s been great....

Who was sent home in episode 7, “State of the Unions?” First things first, let’s let the algorithm do its thing. Tyson is thrilled to be with his No. Jonne Roriz/Paramount 1 enemy because he knows she can’t get rid of him if they’re attached at the hip. Watching him hug her while she’s full-on dead eyes and scowling is fantastic. Finally viewers are getting clued in to some of the most crucial gameplay that’s been happening all season!...

Who was sent home in episode 10, “Pledges of Allegiance?” Should the producers just sign Angela’s name on the check at this point? That’s a lot of “ifs!” The competitors of ‘The Challenge: USA’.Jonne Roriz/CBS The fastest time wins, but if no one finishes in three minutes, whoever gets the furthest wins. And if you fall, you’re out. Plus, each player gets to place six pegs wherever they want on the wall in advance....

Who was sent home in episode 9, “Nevertheless, She Persisted?” That means this week is guaranteed to be a female elimination, which has Cashay nervous. She still has a lot to prove but she’s talking like she’s the clear favorite to win. Jonne Roriz/CBS Maybe qualify for the final first before you go around talking a bunch of smack? Back at the house, even Ben admits he has no idea what Sarah’s doing right now....

Who was sent home in episode 3, “Declarations of Independence?” I’m disappointed and excited all at the same time! Even though Tyson and Angela are no longer partners, they haven’t stopped working together. Laura Barisonzi/Paramount There’s already trouble brewing! The Challenge: Hang On Man As TJ describes, this is basically theChallengeversion of hangman. Partners run to grab individual stairs one at a time to build a full staircase at their station....

Who was sent home in episode 8, “Independence Day?” Some players are obviously more psyched than others about this twist, but shockingly Tyson is now worried. Now, if you’re only watching these episodes, that doesn’t sound too shocking. Jonne Roriz/CBS The fastest overall time wins, and the slowest goes straight into elimination. But there’s a twist this week, all the women are safe. The slowest guy will head to elimination, and the fastest man and woman will pick his opponent....

Who was sent home in episode 4, “Liberty and Justice for All?” Hell hath no fury like aBig Brotherplayer scorned! Let’s recap all the blindsiding, backstabbing, and betraying, shall we? Laura Barisonzi/Paramount Another week, another group of random pairings revealed by “The Algorithm.” You know, the usual! Watching these two cheers with cups of instant ramen is hilarious. Laura Barisonzi/Paramount I love how devious this duo is! He can’t even fathom his “best friend” Alyssa coming for him....