Darrell Taylor

Darrell Taylor
Challenger Profile
Original Series	Road Rules: Campus Crawl
Born	November 5, 1979 (1979-11-05)
Hometown	Oakland, California
Challenge Career
Challenge Seasons
Seasons	The Gauntlet (won) The Inferno (won) The Inferno II (won) Fresh Meat (won) The Ruins Fresh Meat II Invasion of the Champions XXX: Dirty 30 Double Agents
Daily Wins	38
Eliminations	9 (6 wins, 3 losses)
Money Won	$248,055
Challenge Spin-offs
Spin-offs	Spring Break Challenge (coach) Champs vs. Pros (won) All Stars
Daily Wins	5
Money Raised	$55,000
Social Media
Twitter	mtvrrdarrell
Instagram	darrell_taylor_lb4lb
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Darrell Taylor was a contestant from Road Rules: Campus Crawl. He was a winner of The Gauntlet, The Inferno, The Inferno II, Fresh Meat, and Champs vs. Pros. He also competed on The Ruins, Fresh Meat II, Invasion of the Champions, XXX: Dirty 30, Double Agents, and All Stars.

Biography

Retrieved from MTV.com

The Gauntlet Then: Darrell and Rachel kissed even though Rachel had a girlfriend she cared about back home. In one episode, Shane slapped Darrell and they nearly came to blows--they later bonded over stripping at a gay bar where Darrell won 2nd prize. Now: Darrell has been training in boxing for the last three years. He just won the San Francisco Golden Glove competition in the light-heavyweight category. His current winning score is 7-1. Relationships: He's currently not dating anyone and sees himself more as a player. Best Known For: His braids and making out with Rachel. The Inferno Hottest Pre-Inferno Moment: Hooking up with Rachel from Campus Crawl, who had a girlfriend at the time. Loose Ends: Darrell is a no-nonsense competitor and is here to do well and not get caught up in all the drama. He is still currently training for boxing, which should make him a strong athlete. Previously competing in The Gauntlet, Darrell is back for round two. The Inferno II The Good: Darrell was part of the winning team for The Gauntlet and The Inferno. His boxing training will be sure to have him in tip-top shape for this Challenge. The Bad: What will Darrell do without his sexual healing from Leah, who he hooked up with in the first Inferno? We're sure he'll find someone new. The Ugly: Nothing ugly about this dude; he is a no-nonsense competitor who is here to play the game. And if he gets a little booty, well that's just icing on the cake. Fresh Meat This Good Guy was part of the winning team for The Gauntlet, The Inferno and The Inferno II. He has won every Challenge he has competed in. This may be due to the boxing training that keeps him in tip-top shape for the Challenges. Darrell got some sexual healing from Leah on The Inferno, but he was sleeping alone on The Inferno II. If he gets a little booty, well, that's just icing on the cake, because he's a no-nonsense competitor who's here to play the game. Unfortunately this win-at-all-costs mentality has made some enemies on recent challenges. Will he be making enemies or makin' whoopee on this Challenge? The Ruins Perhaps the most winning man in Challenge history, Darrell has never lost one of these things and does not intend to start now. This hot-blooded boxer likes to stay under the radar until the time is right and then come out swinging. A no-nonsense athlete, Darrell returns to the game in Thailand, hoping to add another win under his belt. Only time will tell if this champion can remain undefeated once taking on the Ruins. Fresh Meat II Returning to the game that made him a Challenge legend, Fresh Meat champion Darrell heads to British Columbia in search of his fifth Challenge win. A bloody brawl with Brad sent boxer Darrell home early during The Ruins, but this time Darrell promises that he is focused on the game. Sizing up his competition, Darrell observes, "We got some loons! We got some strange birds here, so it's gonna be fun!" Will this Fresh Meat champion be the front runner? Or will he be the biggest target in the game? Invasion of the Champions Darrell is truly a heavy hitter. With four Challenge wins and $243,000 in earnings under his belt, he is second only to the infamous Bananas. This Golden-Glove boxer is getting back in the Challenge ring to take the belt, and the money, home to his family, exclaiming, "There's a lot of pride that comes with this and I'm here to win. I got two kids now and I try to instill in them no fear, and to believe in yourself. I'm doing this for my family." Not only will his biggest rival, Bananas, be standing in his way of triumph, but some of the best competitors in Challenge history will attempt to thwart him at every turn. Will Darrell be able to bob and weave his way through the competition, or will he find himself on the ropes, punching above his weight? XXX: Dirty 30 Darrell is a two-time Golden Glove boxer with a short fuse. Remember when Brad decided to test Darrell's patience during a drunken rampage on The Ruins? Well, the Real World alum got a taste of just how explosive Darrell can be. No matter how dirty the other players may get, they'd save themselves trouble by steering clear of setting off Darrell. So will the gloves stay on -- or come off -- in Colombia? Double Agents Boxing champ and fitness trainer Darrell is a Challenge OG great who won back-to-back-to-back-to-back finals to start his career and has already locked down a reputation as one of the most fearsome competitors around. Despite taking the last few seasons off, Darrell is back and hungrier than ever to take it to the game's new blood and reassert his status as top dog. Even though he is more mature and even-keeled than some of his younger competitors, this married man and proud father will turn on the intensity if his competition gets in his way. His only concern this season is his reputation may mark him an instant target, but if he can make it to a final, no one may have a better chance of coming out on top.

The Gauntlet

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Snake Soup	Road Rules	SAFE
2	Masquerade		SAFE
3	Mud Bath		SAFE
4	I Scream		SAFE
5	Holey Canoe		SAFE
6	Heavyweight Hustle		SAFE
7	Sink My Ship		SAFE
8	Red Barron		SAFE
9	Inferno		SAFE
10	Rolling On a River		SAFE
11	Turntable		SAFE
12	All Or Nothing		SAFE
13	Vertical Sweep		SAFE
14/15	Dukes of Saturn		SAFE
15/16	Gold Rush		WINNER

Notes

• Darrell received $25,555 from the Road Rules team bank account.

The Inferno

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Grope the Rope	Road Rules	SAFE
2	Bird Feeder		WIN
3	Wreck N' Roll		SAFE
4	Climbing Wall		SAFE
5	Disco Domino Derby		SAFE
6	Balls Out		SAFE
7	Ultimate Saturn Road Trip		SAFE
8	Don't Yank My Chain		SAFE
9	Come Sail Away		SAFE
10	Bungee Bound		SAFE
11	Twist and Shoot		SAFE
12	Balcony Swing		SAFE
13	Fallen Angels		SAFE
14/15	Saturn Valet Ballet		SAFE
15/17	Window Washing		SAFE
18	Seven Deadly Sins		WINNER

Notes

• Darrell received $32,500 from the Road Rules team bank account.
  • He received an additional $1,000 for completing the "Twist and Shoot" challenge, bringing his total earnings to $33,500.

The Inferno II

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Surf Torture	Good Guys	SAFE
2	Juice It Up		SAFE
3	X Marks the Spot		SAFE
4	Run For Your Money		SAFE
5	Shirt Off My Back		SAFE
6	Dodge Yer Balls		SAFE
7	Fill in the Gaps		SAFE
8	Zip Up		SAFE
9	Never Ending Climb		SAFE
10	What a Drag		SAFE
11	Riddle Me This		SAFE
12	Time to Ride		SAFE
13	If Memory Serves		SAFE
14	Crab Grab		WIN
15	Heart Rate Bungee		SAFE
16	Montezuma's Revenge		WINNER

Notes

• Darrell received $57,500 from the Good Guys team bank account.

Fresh Meat

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	Stuck On Me	Aviv	SAFE
2	Bush Whacked		SAFE
3	Hang On		SAFE
4	Jail Break		SAFE
5	Climber's Paradise		SAFE
6	Rollin' in Oats		SAFE
7	Crossed Paths		SAFE
8	Incredible Deflating Kayak		SAFE
9	Swimming With Sharks		SAFE
10	Human Ox Pull		WIN
11	Batten Down the Hatches		SAFE
12	Jump Down Under		SAFE
13	Deep Blue		EXILE
14	Target Training		WIN
15	What a Croc		EXILE
16	Miles of Exile		WINNER

Elimination History

Episode	Exile	Partner	Opponents	Result
15	Forest Course	Aviv	Derrick & Diem	WIN

Notes

• Darrell received $125,000 for winning the "Miles of Exile" Final Challenge.
  • He received an additional $1,500 for winning the "Target Training" challenge, bringing his total earnings to $126,500.

The Ruins

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Chain Gang	Champions	SAFE
2	Swing On By		SAFE
3	Repo Race		SAFE
4	Burning Bridge		RUINS
5	Block Party		SAFE
6	Fruits of Your Labor		SAFE
7	Rotary Club		RUINS
8			DQ

Elimination History

Episode	Ruins	Opponent	Result
4	Oh Ring	Danny	WIN
7	Crunch	Cohutta	WIN

Notes

• Darrell was disqualified from the game prior to the "On the Fence" challenge due to a physical altercation with Brad.

Fresh Meat II

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	Dirty Mouth	Cara Maria	OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Exile	Partner	Opponents	Result
1	Lost and Found	Cara Maria	Jillian & Pete	OUT

Invasion of the Champions

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
5/6	Knockout	Champions	SAFE
7	Roll with the Punches		FORTRESS
8	Curry Up		SAFE
9/10	Fallout		FORTRESS
10	Crossover		SAFE
11/12	X-It		SAFE
12/13	Caved In		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Fortress	Opponent	Result
7	Pole Wrestle	Zach	WIN
9/10	Balls In	Bananas	WIN
12/13	Knot So Fast	CT	OUT

Notes

• Darrell invaded the game prior to the "Knockout" challenge as part of the season's twist.

Champs vs. Pros

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	Against the Ropes	Champs	SAFE
2	Tailgate BBQ		SAFE
3/4	Out of Bounds		SAFE
4	Keep Your Eye on the Prize		WIN
5	Over the Line		SAFE
6	No Guts, No Glory		WIN
	Final Challenge	Cara Maria	WINNER

Notes

• Darrell raised $50,000 for March of Dimes for winning the Final Challenge.
  • He raised an additional $5,000 for being the winning team captain of the "Keep Your Eye on the Prize" challenge, bringing his total earnings to $55,000.

XXX: Dirty 30

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	The Purge		SAFE
		Pink Team	SAFE
			OUT

Redemption History

Episode	Challenge	Opponents			Result
5	Man Overboard	Derrick H.	Devin	Tony	OUT

Double Agents

Challenge History

Episode	Mission	Partner	Result
1	Decryption	Amber B.	SAFE
2	Ice Spy		SAFE
3	Road Kill		SAFE
4	Drone Control		SAFE
5	Agent Down		SAFE
6	Smuggle Run		SAFE
7	Aerial Takedown		SAFE
8	All Brawl		SAFE
9	Interrogation		WIN
10	Black Sand Ops		SAFE
11/12	Air Lift		CRATER
12/13	Survive the Night		SAFE
14	Undercover		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Operation	Opponent	Result
12	Dead Ringer	Devin	WIN
14	Snapping Point	Cory	OUT

Notes

• Darrell received $5,000 for winning the "Interrogation" challenge.

All Stars

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	Deep Blue Dive	Silver Team	WIN
2	Ancient Challenge History		SAFE
3	Melt Away	TBD	TBD

Post-Challenge

• Darrell made a surprise appearance during Episode 11 of Vendettas as a Mercenary. He competed in the Ring against Nelson Thomas.

Trivia

• Darrell holds the record for the most consecutive Challenge season wins, with four.
• Darrell holds the record for the most eliminations avoided in a row, with 33 before being sent in on his fourth season.
• Darrell and Mark Long share the record for being the oldest male contestants to compete on a Challenge season, having both been 40 during their latest Challenge appearances.
• Darrell holds the record for competing on the longest span of Challenge seasons by a male contestant, having competed on a span of 30 seasons.

Fresh Meat Contestants
Darrell & Aviv Tina & Kenny Wes & Casey Derrick & Diem Theo & Chanda Shane & Linette Coral & Evan Katie & Eric Tonya & Johnnie Johanna & Jesse Melinda & Ryan Danny & Evelyn Winner Finalist Eliminated Medically Disqualified

The Ruins Contestants
Derrick Evan Johnny Kenny Susie KellyAnne Sarah Casey Dunbar Kimberly Brad Darrell Cohutta Johanna Veronica Syrus Ibis Wes Danny Katie Tonya Adam Brianna Evelyn Nick Shauvon Diem Chet Winner Runner-Up Eliminated Disqualified Medically Disqualified

Fresh Meat II Contestants
Landon & Carley Kenny & Laurel Jillian & Pete Jenn & Noor Ryan & Theresa Evelyn & Luke Wes & Mandi CJ & Sydney Danny & Sandy Katelynn & Brandon Paula & Jeff Sarah & Vinny Darrell & Cara Maria Winner Finalist Eliminated Disqualified

Invasion of the Champions Contestants
CT Ashley M. Nelson Camila Cory Nicole Darrell Laurel Shane Amanda Jenna Hunter Cara Maria Bananas Sylvia Dario Zach Ashley K. Tony Kailah Anthony LaToya Anika Theo Bruno Marie Winner Finalist Eliminated Eliminated at Challenge Quit

Champs vs. Pros Contestants
Cara Maria & Darrell Kamerion & Lindsey Camila & Wes CT Gus Lolo Louise Ashley M. Louie Jordan CM Punk Tia Ashley K. Bananas Shawne Candice Veronica Winner Finalist Eliminated Eliminated at Challenge

XXX: Dirty 30 Contestants
Jordan Camila Derrick K. Cara Maria CT Tori Jenna Kailah Hunter Tony Bananas Britni Veronica Jemmye Leroy Aneesa Dario Nelson Nicole Cory Marie Ammo Briana Derrick H. Darrell LaToya Shane Amanda Devin Simone Ashley Winner Finalist Eliminated Eliminated at Challenge Disqualified Quit

Double Agents Contestants
Amber B. & CT Cory & Kam Fessy & Kaycee Leroy & Nany Kyle Big T Aneesa Darrell Gabby Nam Josh Devin Lolo Amber M. Theresa Mechie Jay Ashley Lio Tori Natalie Nelson Liv Wes Nicole Joseph Finalist Eliminated Medically Disqualified Quit

All Stars Contestants
Alton Aneesa Arissa Beth Big Easy Darrell Derrick Jemmye Jisela Jonna Katie KellyAnne Kendal Laterrian Mark Nehemiah Ruthie Syrus Teck Yes Trishelle Ace In the Game