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Joshua "Josh" Martinez is a contestant from Big Brother 19. He competed on War of the Worlds, War of the Worlds 2, Total Madness, Double Agents, Spies, Lies & Allies, and The Challenge: USA 2.

Biography[]

Retrieved from MTV.com and Parade.com

War of the Worlds[]

The Big Brother 19 winner joins The Challenge motivated to notch another win. A divisive Big Brother houseguest on his original season, Josh is most remembered for his numerous heated arguments as well as infamously banging pots and pans around the house in order to "mentally break" his enemies. The Miami native is extremely competitive and will do anything it takes to get a leg up on the competition. Will he wind up rubbing his fellow Challengers the wrong way or be able to settle in and play the sort of shrewd game that took him to the top in Big Brother?

War of the Worlds 2[]

The former Big Brother champion made a name for himself on War of the Worlds with an oversized personality and a fierce competitive spirit. Often underestimated, Josh impressed his fellow Challengers by demonstrating determination and heart. Of course, he tends to wear that heart on his sleeve, making him a magnet for explosive confrontations and in-house drama. Will Josh be able to harness his emotions and find success, or will his combativeness be his downfall?

Total Madness[]

Few competitors have been as great a magnet for drama over the past two Challenge seasons as Josh. An eager politician who wears his emotions (and he has a lot of them) on his sleeve, Josh has pulled off major game moves, taken part in massive blowups and shed more than his share of tears. The one thing he hasn't done is win an elimination, meaning this season's new twist may prove to be Josh's ultimate test. Of course, with a million dollars on the line, don't expect Josh to go down without a fight. He stands as great a chance as anyone to reach his first Final. Just be prepared for plenty of fireworks along the way -- and more tears.

Double Agents[]

Despite his penchant for drama, the passionate (and, yes, emotional) Big Brother alum has made it deep into the last several seasons. Unfortunately, he has yet to crack his first Final -- or even notch his first elimination win -- and will need to step up his game play if he hopes to make it to the end for once. Nevertheless, Josh insists he has learned from past mistakes and enters this season more focused and determined than ever. The family man has plenty to play for as he hopes to support his parents. with such heavy motivation, Josh is under even more pressure to keep his passion in check and his eyes on the prize. If he manages to do so, this could be a true breakthrough season for Josh.

Spies, Lies & Allies[]

The first word many use to describe Josh is emotional, but perhaps his emotions are just a smoke screen for his cunning social game and keen eye on politics. While Josh has never been one to fly under the radar, look out for this Big Brother-winner to come out swinging this season, re-energized after finally breaking through to his first Final. With his besties, Fessy and Kaycee, in the game alongside him, there is a good chance Josh might find himself crying tears of joy as a Challenge champ.

The Challenge: USA 2[]

Josh is one of the most unlikely winners in Big Brother history, going from someone who would openly weep, bang pots and pans, and get in fights wearing a tutu to eking out a win over the biggest player of the season. He brought that big personality into The Challenge, where his penchant for conflict has continued. Unfortunately for "the Goof," he has garnered a reputation as one of the less physical competitors.

War of the Worlds[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner Result
1 Impending Dune OUT
2 Arms-a-geddon Tired AmandaWOTWIcon
Amanda
WIN
3 Search and Destroy SAFE
4 Fallout SAFE
5 Tired Out SAFE
6 Doom Buggy SAFE
7 Eye in the Sky OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Partner Opponents Result
7 Uphill Battle OUT

Notes[]

  • Despite being eliminated in the "Impending Dune" challenge, Josh was brought back into the game during the Team Draft as a replacement for Alan.

War of the Worlds 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Trench Warfare Team USA SAFE
2 Cryptic Crossbow SAFE
3 Paddlewheel Puzzle WIN
4 Relic Runner SAFE
5 Hooked SAFE
6 Explosive Decision SAFE
7 Resilient River Run SAFE
8 Crate Expectations SAFE
9 Under Siege WIN
10 Incoming SAFE
11 Temple Wall Traverse SAFE
12 Escape to Freedom SAFE
13 Puzzling Swim OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
13 End of the Rope OUT

Total Madness[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner(s) Result
1 Battle Lines SAFE
2 Airdrop Extraction Team 4 SAFE
3 Decode and Detonate SAFE
4 Cold War Team 1 SAFE
5/6 Bomb Squad Team 4 WIN
6/7 Fast & Furious Tori SAFE
8 Decontamination SAFE
9 Tunnel Rats Team 4 SAFE
10 Throne Off SAFE
11 Flag Down WIN
12 Tanks-A Lot Team 1 SAFE
13 Bloc'd In Team 1 WIN
14 Running Out of Time OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
14 Knots of War OUT

Double Agents[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Mission Partner Result
1 Decryption Kam SAFE
2 Ice Spy SAFE
3 Road Kill Nany SAFE
4 Drone Control SAFE
5 Agent Down SAFE
6 Smuggle Run SAFE
7 Aerial Takedown SAFE
8 All Brawl ELIM
9 Interrogation SAFE
10 Black Sand Ops SAFE
11/12 Air Lift OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
8 Asset Destruction WIN
12 Dead Ringer OUT

Spies, Lies & Allies[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Mission Partner(s) Result
1 Compromised Lauren SAFE
2 Heli Heist Amber SAFE
3 Sea Cave Recon SAFE
4 Undercover Comms SAFE
5 Mindfield Ashley SAFE
6/7 Turning Agents SAFE
8 Dive Bomb SAFE
9 Bombshell Battle Priscilla SAFE
10 Diamond Dash Emerald Cell WIN
11 Satellite Sabotage WIN
12 Brush Contact WIN
13 Sunken Intelligence WIN
14 Submerged SAFE
15 Boom Raiders OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
15 Burning Bridges OUT

Notes[]

  • Josh received $3,000 for winning the "Satellite Sabotage" mission.

The Challenge: USA 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1/2 Storm the Castle Red Team SAFE
2 Working the Poles SAFE
3 Capsized SAFE
4 Sideswiped WIN
5 Unboxed SAFE
6 High-Q SAFE
7 Wreck & Roll SAFE
8 Spell-Lunkers SAFE
9 Speed Jumps SAFE
10 Go the Distance SAFE
11 Slippery Business SAFE
12 Brain Squeeze SAFE
13 Burst Your Bubble OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
13 Hall Brawl FaysalUSA2Icon
Faysal
OUT

Post-Challenge[]

  • Josh was flown to Argentina with the initial cast of Ride or Dies to serve as an alternate in case anybody was disqualified. He was eventually sent home after being unused.
  • Josh competed on CBS's Big Brother: Reindeer Games alongside Xavier Prather. He was eliminated in Episode 4.
  • Josh appeared in the fifth episode of The Challenge: Home Turf, which featured Tori Deal, on The Challenge's official YouTube channel.

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