'The Challenge: USA' Cast: Every Reality Titan and Where You've Seen Them

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The Challenge has a new home and a star-studded new cast.

Having made the move from MTV to CBS, this new series will see 28 reality TV favorites compete in what CBS is describing as "the most unpredictable and demanding game of their lives."

The Challenge: USA will see stars from shows like Love Island, Big Brother, The Amazing Race and Survivor compete in a series of physical challenges for the chance to take home the huge $500,000 prize.

The show will begin on Wednesday, July 6 immediately after the new season of Big Brother starts, meaning CBS viewers can lock in for a summer full of reality TV entertainment.

Host T.J. Lavin, who has fronted the show since 2005, is back to oversee proceedings.

So, is your favorite reality star on The Challenge: USA cast? Here are all the contestants taking part.

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Host T. J. Lavin with the cast of "The Challenge: USA". CBS

From 'Love Island'

Cashel Barnett

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Love Island" star Cashel Barnett is taking on "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Cashel Barnett was a contestant on the first season of Love Island, where he found love with fellow star Kyra Green. The pair split once the show had finished but are now set to come face to face again on The Challenge: USA.

Kyra Green

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Kyra Green is joining her fellow "Love Island" contestants on "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Kyra Green found fame on the first season of Love Island. How will she fare taking part in The Challenge: USA with her ex Cashel?

Melvin "Cinco" Holland Jr.

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Love Island" star Melvin ‘Cinco’ Holland Jr is taking part in "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Melvin Holland, better known by his nickname Cinco, was a contestant on the third season of Love Island, where he was coupled up with his The Challenge: USA co-star Cashay Proudfoot.

Since his time on the dating show he has co-founded a fitness brand.

Justine Ndiba

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Love Island" winner Justine Ndiba will be hoping to repeat her success on "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Justine Ndiba was crowned the winner of Love Island Season 2 with her ex caleb Corprew. Will she able to repeat her success on The Challenge: USA?

Cashay Proudfoot

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Cashay Proudfoot, from "Love Island", is taking on "The Challenge: USA" CBS

Brooklyn native Cashay Proudfoot was a contestant on Season 3 of Love Island. She'll be competing on The Challenge: USA with her ex Melvin "Cinco" Holland Jr.

Javonny Vega

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"The Challenge: USA" will see "Love Island" star Javonny Vega taking part. CBS

Joining his Love Island Season 3 co-stars on The Challenge: USA is Javonny Vega. The star lasted 17 days on the dating show—will he make it all the way to end of this challenge?

Shannon St. Clair

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"The Challenge: USA" has added "Love Island" star Shannon St. Clair to the cast. CBS

Shannon St. Clair called time on her Love Island stint after she left with her then-partner Josh Goldstein on day 31 when he sadly found out his sister had passed away.

The couple stayed together until June 2022, and Shannon is now ready for this next adventure.

Cely Vazquez

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Cely Vazquez, of "Love Island" fame, has joined the cast of "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Cely Vazquez only just missed out on the win when she took part in Love Island Season 2. Will she walk away from The Challenge: USA as the champion?

From 'Big Brother'

David Alexander

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"The Challenge: USA" has added David Alexander from "Big Brother" to the cast. CBS

David Alexander first appeared on our screens during the 21st season of Big Brother before making a return the very next year for Big Brother 22.

Azah Awasum

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Azah Awasum from "Big Brother" is ready for "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Azah Awasum only just appeared on Big Brother in 2021, but after coming in third place, we have no doubt she'll be going for the win on The Challenge: USA.

Alyssa Lopez

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Big Brother" star Alyssa Lopez is taking part in "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Joining Azah on The Challenge: USA is her Big Brother Season 23 co-star Alyssa Lopez.

Tiffany Mitchell

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Big Brother" alum Tiffany Mitchell has joined the cast of "The Challenge: USA". CBS

The Challenge: USA will see Tiffany Mitchell reunite with her fellow Big Brother 23 stars Azah and Alyssa.

Enzo Palumbo

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Big Brother" alum Enzo Palumbo is taking part in "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Enzo Palumbo came in third place during his stint on Big Brother 12 and second place on Big Brother 22—can he make it to the top spot on The Challenge: USA?

Xavier Prather

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Xavier Prather, who won "Big Brother", is taking part in "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Xavier Prather is fresh off his Big Brother season 23 win—will he make it to the top spot on The Challenge: USA?

Angela Rummans

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Angela Rummans, who found fame on "Big Brother", is taking part in "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Angela Rummans found fame when she took part in the 20th season of Big Brother, where she came in fourth place.

Derek Xiao

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Derek Xiao, of "Big Brother" fame has joined the cast of "The Challenge: USA".

Joining the Big Brother season 23 gang on The Challenge: USA is Derek Xiao.

Kyland Young

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Big Brother" star Kyland Young has joined the cast of "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Yet another Big Brother Season 23 star signing on for The Challenge: USA—this time Kyland Young.

From 'Survivor'

Domenick Abbate

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"The Challenge: USA" has added Domenick Abbate from "Survivor: Ghost Island" to the cast. CBS

Domenick Abbate came in second place on Survivor: Ghost Island—can he make to the number one spot on The Challenge: USA?

Tyson Apostol

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Survivor" stalwart Tyson Apostol is ready to take on "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Tyson Apostol will be a very familiar face to Survivor fans as he has made several appearances on the franchise. First, he starred on Survivor: Tocantins and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, before winning his next stint on Survivor: Blood vs. Water. He then returned once again for Survivor: Winners at War, where he came in 11th place.

Ben Driebergen

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Survivor"'s Ben Driebergen is also on "The Challenge: USA" cast. CBS

Ben Driebergen has also made several appearances in the Survivor franchise—after his win on Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers, Ben returned for Survivor: Winners at War, where he came in fifth place.

Tasha Fox

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Survivor" star Tasha Fox is taking on "The Challenge: USA". CBS

After coming in sixth place on Survivor: Cagayan, Tasha Fox came second on Survivor: Cambodia. Will she make it a win on The Challenge: USA?

Sarah Lacina

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"Survivor" star Sarah Lacina is ready for "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Sarah Lacina has taken part in Survivor: Cagayan and Survivor: Winners at War, but it Survivor: Game Changers where she managed to take home the win. No doubt she'll be hoping for a repeat performance on The Challenge: USA.

Danny McCray

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Danny McCray, from "Survivor", is taking part in "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Following his stint on the 41st season of Survivor, Danny McCray is ready to take on The Challenge: USA.

Shan Smith

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Shan Smith, who found fame on "Survivor" is ready for "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Joining Danny on The Challenge: USA is his Survivor Season 41 co-star Shan Smith.

Desi Williams

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Desi Williams, who has previously starred in "Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers" is ready for "The Challenge: USA". CBS

Desi Williams is joining her Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers co-star Ben on The Challenge: USA.

From 'The Amazing Race'

Cayla Platt

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"The Amazing Race"'s Cayla Platt is ready for "The Challenge: USA".

After coming in second place on the 33rd season of The Amazing Race, no doubt Cayla Platt has her eyes on The Challenge: USA's grand prize.

Leo Temory

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
"The Challenge: USA" viewers will see Leo Temory from "The Amazing Race" take part. CBS

The Amazing Race fans will recognize Leo Temroy from his stints on Seasons 23, 24 and 31. Is he ready to take on The Challenge: USA?

James Wallington

The cast of "The Challenge: USA"
Winner of "The Amazing Race" James Wallington is hoping for success on "The Challenge: USA". CBS

James Wallington had a very successful run on The Amazing Race Season 32, which saw him crowned the winner. Can he take home the grand prize again on The Challenge: USA?

The Challenge: USA starts on CBS at 9:30/ 8:30c on Wednesday, July 6.

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Laura Donaldson is a Newsweek Film and TV Reporter (SEO), based in Edinburgh, U.K. Her focus is on reality TV. She has covered shows such as 'The Bachelorette', 'Dancing With the Stars', 'The Masked Singer' and 'Sister Wives'. Laura joined Newsweek in 2022 and has previously worked at Grazia and OK!. She is a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University. Languages: English.

You can get in touch with Laura by emailing l.donaldson@newsweek.com.

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