
MTV The Challenge: Double Agents
The sixth episode of The Challenge: Double Agents, “From Theresa With Love,” aired on January 20 and it featured a lot of great moments for Challenge fans, including an exciting daily challenge and, as usual, some plotting by various cast members. Current and former cast members had a lot to say on social media as the episode aired.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the sixth episode of The Challenge: Double Agents which aired on January 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The episode began with a sad twist as one of the rookie competitors, wrestler Lio Rush, opened up about his childhood and revealed that he had to leave the game. That meant rogue agent Devin Walker was paired up with Lio’s partner Gabby Allen as the competitors took part in a long daily challenge that put the pairs’ teamwork, strength and endurance to the test.
Theresa Jones and Jay Starrett, who had remained mostly under the radar in the first few episodes, won the challenge and decided to make a major move, sending shockwaves through the house as they sent in Kam Williams and Kyle Christie to face the house vote Ashley Mitchell and Cory Wharton. TJ Lavin then announced it would be a female elimination day and Ashley was sent home by Kam, her second exit this season.
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Fans & Cast Members Reacted to Lio Rush’s Departure & the Daily Challenge
We respect you Lio #TheChallenge36 pic.twitter.com/41ZqTHQmLf
— challengemtv (@ChallengeMTV) January 21, 2021
The episode began with Lio Rush sharing how he was struggling with the set-up of the Challenge house because of situations from his childhood and ultimately left the show. After that moment, many of Lio’s cast members posted about his departure on social media:
Lio was one of the realist ppl in the game 💯💯💯 hopefully we see you again brother #TheChallenge36
— Cory Wharton (@CoryWharton) January 21, 2021
Respect the Leo for doing what was best for his mental health hope to see the guy back at it again 🙏🏽 #TheChallenge36
— JOSH MARTINEZ (@JOSHMBB19) January 21, 2021
Respect ✊🏽 @TheLionelGreen #TheChallenge36
— darrell taylor (@mtvrrdarrell) January 21, 2021
The daily challenge was an exciting one for many fans as it resembled a mini final, with a lot of endurance required and checkpoints testing teams’ puzzle-solving capabilities and teamwork. Cast members spoke about the challenge on social media and fans were also quick to share their thoughts about the different teams’ performances.
This is not how I pictured my day going but ok 🤨😂 I was wondering why my neck smelled like fermented fish 🐟 for weeks lol jp luv ya @MTVASHLEYBROOKE #TheChallenge36 pic.twitter.com/IYPyZ1RVeQ
— Cory Wharton (@CoryWharton) January 21, 2021
Nany is a all heart love that girl as a teammate ✊🏽🖤 #TheChallenge36
— JOSH MARTINEZ (@JOSHMBB19) January 21, 2021
Lolo should have been in the back #thechallenge36
— ashley brooke (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) January 21, 2021
This was one of my favorite challenges of all time. Always wanted to run a mini final! Not mad at top 4. 🙌🏽 #TheChallenge36
— JOSH MARTINEZ (@JOSHMBB19) January 21, 2021
Fans also spoke about the daily challenge and how all the different teams fared at the puzzle checkpoint, the endurance and the teamwork. One fan said, “Kam and Kyle were supposed to win. :(” One person wrote, “Not Lolo trying her best not to yell at Nam again. I felt both of their frustrations but it was also funny at the same time.”
One tweet reads, “I honestly feel really good for Cory because he spent years getting made fun of for his lack of endurance/cardio, and he’s just finished a close-second in a final. Did well in the cardio events last season too. He’s become a legit contender.”
One fan wrote, “I love @AneesaMTV and I’ve been against Fessy this whole time. But I would’ve been pissed too. Like ‘it’s not a final’ yea but finals have had similar themes with running. They ALL have been running.” Here were some other fan comments:
@AneesaMTV that “hey fessy we don’t need to win this mentality” is why you’ve never won the big one. Come on, you gotta have that dog in you.#TheChallenge36
— Ricky Case (@RickyCase69) January 21, 2021
cory messed up big time 😭😭😭 all he had to do was goin in the right direction #TheChallenge36
— m e g s (@megzlodon) January 21, 2021
Okay Josh and Nany, I see you getting 4th 👀 #TheChallenge #TheChallenge36
— Brittany ⭐️ (@britbrat878) January 21, 2021
Cast Members & Fans Had a Lot to Say About Jay & Theresa’s Power Move & the Elimination Matchup
Thanks girl! Always an honor to go against you 🥰 https://t.co/sNQb1VFo4m
— Kam I Am (@iamkamiam_) January 21, 2021
Jay and Theresa’s move to throw Kam and Kyle into elimination was without a doubt the most talked-about moment of the night from cast members and fans alike. Not only was it a major move, by Jay was seen reassuring both Kyle and Cory before the elimination that he would be giving them a heads up, while Theresa reassured Kam that it would be up to her whether she wanted to go in. Some of the cast members had something to say during deliberations:
We crossed Ashley once & we aren’t going to vote her in again #TheChallenge36
— Kam I Am (@iamkamiam_) January 21, 2021
Ashley speaking facts 👀👌🏾 #TheChallenge36
— JOSH MARTINEZ (@JOSHMBB19) January 21, 2021
Outta the game for 6 years, but hey, not too bad for a 35 yr old Mom of 2 with a torn labrum in her hip and arthritis!!!🥴👍🏽✨ #WinnerWinner🤗
— Theresa Jones (@theresa_m_jones) January 21, 2021
After the elimination matchup was announced, here were some reactions from the cast:
So I go against Natalie and Kam….. Oh ok no worries 😭😭 #thechallenge36
— ashley brooke (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) January 21, 2021
Second time going against Ashley 😩 #TheChallenge36
— Kam I Am (@iamkamiam_) January 21, 2021
Kam is a killa!!!! I'm sad I lost but it was a very fun elimination and Kam is a beast #thechallenge36
— ashley brooke (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) January 21, 2021
Good fight @MTVASHLEYBROOKE we love you
— Leroy "Roylee" (@Bruce_Lee85) January 21, 2021
Amber Martinez said, “Fake b******.” Former cast member Marie Roda said, “Big mistake Teresa. YUUUUGE you pissed off the wrong queen and Ashley popping off I love it.” Beyond the cast members, fans also had a lot to say during the episode about how the elimination went down:
NOT KAM GOT MULTIPLE GUYS WANT AS A PARTNER!!! #TheChallenge36 pic.twitter.com/eOa0RcO5Ax
— ✨Queen✨ (@EmpressQueen517) January 21, 2021
@Bruce_Lee85 is pissed they came for his queen @iamkamiam_. They are all in for a rude awakening! Killa kam activated 👏🏻 #thechallenge36
— jaClynnn_xO (@jaclynfrancine) January 21, 2021
The joy in Leroy’s eyes supporting Kam is so sweet 🥺🥺🥺 #TheChallenge36 pic.twitter.com/o3gmaZsO51
— JC (@janettca8) January 21, 2021
Theresa made a strong strategic play. Kam and Ashley already don't fully trust her, and they are two top players who could beat her either in a final/elimination.
The problem isn't the strategy side of it, it's Theresa's social game/execution. #TheChallenge36 #TheChallenge pic.twitter.com/9CR2U7LBs1
— Allan (@TheAllanAguirre) January 21, 2021
I like both Ashley and Kam but Kam, you gotta take this one! COME ON KAM 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #TheChallenge36
— tamara (@dxydreamindrews) January 21, 2021
Theresa is dumb. u blindsided KAM to get Ashley out?? KILLA KAM??? out of all the girls 😭😭 yeah Theresa’s days are numbered. she coming for that ass chile #TheChallenge36 pic.twitter.com/msktlr3kt7
— ❁ (@pourquoitorrie) January 21, 2021
Tbh I think getting rid of Ashley over Kam was the better move. I just think it might have been too soon #TheChallenge #TheChallenge36
— Brittany ⭐️ (@britbrat878) January 21, 2021
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