The Challenge Wiki
Register
Advertisement

Adam Joseph King is a contestant from The Real World: Paris. He was a finalist on The Gauntlet III. He also competed on Battle of the Sexes 2, The Gauntlet 2, The Duel II, The Ruins, and Rivals.

Biography[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

High: Using his cheesy pick-up lines to hook up with every woman in Paris...

Lows: Getting dumped by every woman in Paris. Also, telling Leah she had a "snowball's chance in hell" of hooking up with Ace was way harsh.

Relationships: Adam's single and if we know our man, he'll be trying to hook it up with any girl who'll listen to him rap.

The Gauntlet III[]

Usually underestimated because of his size, Adam uses his fast feet, friendships and political skills to keep himself in the game. When he's not talking strategy, Adam is always in the middle of the party and shopping for a new hook up.

The Duel II[]

He's not big, but he's quick and he's a master strategist. He also won in the final Gauntlet, outlasting Danny to survive as an opponent of the Rookies that took the prize on a technicality in that Challenge. Since then, he lived in Los Angeles and Boston before settling in Tempe, Arizona, and is bartending in nearby Scottsdale. And since he's living with five roommates, he's got his share of Real World - style parties, excitement and drama. Now he's headed down under to New Zealand to compete for another big prize. But with all of that partying back at home, is he in shape to survive the punishing challenges that await?

The Ruins[]

Adam was last seen trading bloody punches with CT on The Duel II, in a fight he calls one of the biggest mistakes of his life. Having been eliminated for fighting before the game even started, Los Angeles native Adam is eager to show that he is a hardcore competitor who can steer clear of trouble. While Adam isn't the biggest guy, he is quick on his feet and knows how to play the game, but has yet to win a Challenge. Will Thailand finally provide Adam with time to shine or will he leave The Ruins still looking for a win?

Rivals[]

Famously known for The Duel II and getting brutally punched in the face by his former Real World: Paris roommate, CT, Adam returns for another shot at Challenge glory. But has Adam gotten over the notorious incident? Adam admits, "You have to tell yourself that you're a better person moving forward. I'm trying to get to a place where I can forgive him for what he did and take responsibility for my part in it. But it is tough!" One thing that Adam can look forward to this season is discovering a Challenge romance.

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1/2 Dangle Drop Men WIN
3 Snake Pit Poker SAFE
4 Melt with You OUT

The Gauntlet 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Royal Rumble Rookies SAFE
2 Chock Full o' Coconuts WIN
3 Team Builders SAFE
4 Moving Pyramid SAFE
5 Spongeworthy WIN
6 Body Painters OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
6 Capture the Flag OUT

The Gauntlet III[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Tug of War Veterans WIN
Piñata Pit WIN
2 Screw You WIN
Roped In WIN
3 Wring Out WIN
Blind Man's Maze SAFE
4 Push It WIN
Man Overboard WIN
5 Assembly Required SAFE
Walk the Plank WIN
6 Pole Push WIN
I Dig You WIN
7 Over the Edge SAFE
Mexican Blanket WIN
8/9 Chill Out SAFE
Well-Balanced ELIM
9 Army Strong LOSER

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
8/9 Ball Brawl WIN

The Duel II[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partners Result
1 DQ

Notes[]

  • Before any challenges took place, Adam and CT were both disqualified from the competition after they engaged in an ugly brawl.

The Ruins[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Chain Gang Challengers SAFE
2 Swing on By SAFE
3 Repo Race OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
3 Burnout OUT

Rivals[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner Result
1 High Dive SAFE
2 Car Crusher WIN
3 Sync or Swim WIN
4 Hammock Crawl SAFE
5 Against the Current SAFE
6 Catch and Release ELIM
7 Sawed Off SAFE
8/9 Bombs Away OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Partner Opponents Result
6 Rail Slide WIN
8/9 T-Bone OUT

Notes[]

  • Adam received $1,000 for winning the "Sync or Swim" challenge.

Post-Challenge[]

  • Adam attended The Real World Awards Bash in 2008.

External Links[]

The Ruins Contestants
DerrickRuinsIcon
Evan
JohnnyRuinsIcon
KennyRuinsIcon
SusieRuinsIcon
KellyAnneRuinsIcon
SarahRuinsIcon
CaseyRuinsIcon
DunbarRuinsIcon
KimberlyRuinsIcon
BradRuinsIcon
DarrellRuinsIcon
CohuttaRuinsIcon
JohannaRuinsIcon
VeronicaRuinsIcon
SyrusRuinsIcon
IbisRuinsIcon
WesRuinsIcon
DannyRuinsIcon
KatieRuinsIcon
TonyaRuinsIcon
AdamRuinsIcon
Adam
BriannaRuinsIcon
EvelynRuinsIcon
NickRuinsIcon
ShauvonRuinsIcon
DiemRuinsIcon
ChetRuinsIcon
Winner
Runner-Up
Eliminated
Disqualified
Medically Disqualified
Rivals Contestants
JohnnyRivalsIcon TylerRivalsIcon
EvelynRivalsIcon PaulaRivalsIcon
KennyRivalsIcon WesRivalsIcon
CaraMariaRivalsIcon LaurelRivalsIcon
LeroyRivalsIcon MichaelRivalsIcon
JennRivalsIcon MandiRivalsIcon
AdamKRivalsIcon CTRivalsIcon
Adam K. & CT
JasmineRivalsIcon JonnaRivalsIcon
EvanRivalsIcon NehemiahRivalsIcon
KatelynnRivalsIcon SarahRivalsIcon
BrandonRivalsIcon TyRivalsIcon
CamilaRivalsIcon TheresaRivalsIcon
DavisRivalsIcon TyrieRivalsIcon
AneesaRivalsIcon RobinRivalsIcon
AdamRRivalsIcon
Winners
Finalists
Eliminated
Disqualified
Advertisement