Amanda Garcia is a contestant from Are You the One? 3. She competed on Rivals III, Invasion of the Champions, Dirty 30, Final Reckoning, War of the Worlds, Spies, Lies & Allies, The Challenge: USA 2, and Battle of the Eras.
Biography[]
Invasion of the Champions[]Retrieved from MTV.com Feisty firecracker Amanda was notorious for lighting up the Challenge house last season on Rivals III. After several explosive clashes with hot-headed Veteran Camila, the self-proclaimed pop-off queen is back and determined to blaze a trail to Challenge victory. Although her exterior may seem tough, Amanda has a heart of gold and wants to use her potential Challenge winnings to take care of her ailing father. Amanda confesses, "If I could win this money, it wouldn't just be helping me, it'd be helping my dad." Will Amanda be able to keep her fiery, temperament cool enough to focus on the game? Or will someone new light her fuse and cause everything to blow up in her face?
Dirty 30[]Retrieved from MTV.com Self-proclaimed pop-off queen Amanda has never been shy about letting her voice be heard -- just look back at her Are You the One? and Challenge tenures. For example, during Invasion of the Champions, Amanda wasn't afraid to fuel a rumor that Jenna and Bruno hooked up on the plane to Thailand (and then acted like she had nothing to do with starting the fabricated tale). One thing is for certain: Amanda will be the last person to back down from a fight on Dirty 30.
Final Reckoning[]Retrieved from MTV.com Amanda and Zach were on opposite teams during their first meeting on The Challenge: Invasion of the Champions. When Amanda spread rumors of Zach's ex-girlfriend and fellow Challenger, Jenna, hooking up with Bruno, Amanda and Zach immediately became enemies. Having never been aligned or on the same team, will they be able to start fresh and work cohesively?
War of the Worlds[]Retrieved from MTV.com The self-proclaimed "pop-off queen" is no stranger to drama and carries a boatload of rivals coming into this season. On Final Reckoning, Amanda consistently butted heads with her partner Zach, for, among other things, having started a nasty rumor about Zach's girlfriend Jenna. Her ongoing rivalry with Cara Maria is yet to be resolved after an explosive argument last season ruined any chance of a relationship between the two. With so many enemies in the house, Amanda will be forced to rely on her only ally... her Rookie partner. Will she be able to manage the cooperation that eluded her last season?
Spies, Lies & Allies[]Retrieved from MTV.com Amanda's last few appearances on The Challenge weren't exactly smooth rides, as the brazen pot-stirrer and self-proclaimed "Satan" got into vicious feuds with a variety of rivals. Now a working mom, Amanda has even more to play for and will stop at nothing to take home some big money. Often physically underestimated, Amanda is scrappy and capable of flexing a strong social game. This Veteran can go far in the game, as long as she can keep herself from making new enemies.
The Challenge: USA 2[]Retrieved from Parade.com Amanda arrived on The Challenge almost a decade ago, and immediately made an impression when she started fighting with some of the veterans. Throughout her six runs on the show, her small stature has been made up for with her biting words and tendency to make conflict and big moves. |
Rivals III[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Not in Game | ||
| 3 | Dirty Laundry | SAFE | |
| 4/5 | Out on a Limb | ELIM | |
| 6 | Laps of Judgement | SAFE | |
| 7 | Road to Nowhere | OUT | |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Weight for Me | WIN | ||
| 7 | Chill Out | OUT |
Notes[]
- Amanda & Nelson were brought into the game prior to the "Dirty Laundry" challenge as replacements for Leroy & Averey.
Invasion of the Champions[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | The Over Under | SAFE | |
| 3 | Shell Shocked | Nelson | SAFE |
| 4 | Caged and Confused | WIN | |
| 5/6 | Knockout | Underdogs | SAFE |
| 7 | Roll with the Punches | SAFE | |
| 8 | Curry Up | SAFE | |
| 9/10 | Fallout | SAFE | |
| 10 | Crossover | SAFE | |
| 11 | X-It | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponents | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Inside Out | OUT | ||
Dirty 30[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Purge | SAFE | |
| Pink Team | SAFE | ||
| OUT |
Redemption History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Opponents | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Man Overboard | OUT | |||
Final Reckoning[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening Challenge | WIN | |
| 2/3 | Wreck Yourself | SAFE | |
| 5 | Shark Bait | SAFE | |
| 6/7 | Off the Rails | WIN | |
| 7/8 | Dig Deep | SAFE | |
| 8/9 | Don't Push Me Around | WIN | |
| 10/11 | Dunking for Dinner | SAFE | |
| 11/12 | Sky Bridge | SAFE | |
| 12/13 | Caged In | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Shake It Off | OUT |
Redemption History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | That's the Ticket | N/A | DQ |
Notes[]
- Despite winning the "Caged In" challenge, Amanda & Zach were unable to break a tie between Ashley & Hunter and Bananas & Tony, and were sent into Armageddon instead.
- Amanda was disqualified from the game prior to the "That's the Ticket" Redemption elimination after Zach was medically disqualified due to fracturing his nose during the "Shake It Off" elimination.
War of the Worlds[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impending Dune | SAFE | |
| 2 | Arms-a-geddon Tired |  Josh |
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 |
Spies, Lies & Allies[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Mission | Partner(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compromised | Kyle | SAFE |
| 2 | Heli Heist | SAFE | |
| 3 | Sea Cave Recon | SAFE | |
| 4 | Undercover Comms | SAFE | |
| 5 | Mindfield | SAFE | |
| 6/7 | Turning Agents | SAFE | |
| 8 | Dive Bomb | SAFE | |
| 9 | Bombshell Battle | SAFE | |
| 10 | Diamond Dash | Sapphire Cell | SAFE |
| 11 | Satellite Sabotage | SAFE | |
| 12 | Brush Contact | SAFE | |
| 13 | Sunken Intelligence | Ruby Cell | SAFE |
| 14 | Submerged | ELIM | |
| 15 | Boom Raiders | Emerald Cell | SAFE |
| 16 | Million Dollar Heist | WIN | |
| 17 | Dead Drop | SAFE | |
| 18 | OUT | ||
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Vault Escape |  Big T |
WIN |
| 18 | Drone Drop |  Tori |
OUT |
The Challenge: USA 2[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Storm the Castle | Green Team | SAFE |
| 2 | Working the Poles | WIN | |
| 3 | Capsized | SAFE | |
| 4 | Sideswiped | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Evil Eye |  Desi |
OUT |
Battle of the Eras[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Light It Up | Era III | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Balls In |  Nia |
OUT |
Post-Challenge[]
- Amanda participated in the special six-part documentary series, The Challenge: Untold History, in 2022.
- Amanda was featured in the third episode of The Challenge: Home Turf on The Challenge's official YouTube channel.
Trivia[]
- Amanda was the only contestant on Spies, Lies & Allies to be a member of all three cells.
- Amanda holds the record for the most seasons played without reaching a Final Challenge, with eight.
- She and Shane Landrum share the record for the most flagship seasons played without reaching a Final Challenge, with seven each.
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