Darrell Taylor is a contestant from Road Rules: Campus Crawl. He is the champion of The Gauntlet, The Inferno, The Inferno II, Fresh Meat, and Champs vs. Pros, and was a finalist on All Stars 1 and All Stars 2. He also competed on The Ruins, Fresh Meat II, Invasion of the Champions, Dirty 30, Double Agents, All Stars 3, Ride or Dies, World Championship, and Battle of the Eras.
Biography[]
The Gauntlet[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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?
Dirty 30[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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.
Ride or Dies[]Retrieved from MTV.com A man who needs no introduction, iconic four-time champ Darrell returns to The Challenge, hoping for a fifth trophy. While Darrell avoids politicking, that doesn't mean he's not paying attention. And with political genius Veronica by his side, the competition should be worried if this duo ever takes hold of power. There's nothing Darrell can't do... except maybe heights.
Battle for a New Champion[]Retrieved from MTV.com The only player to win back, to back, to back, to back Challenge Championships … Darrell is one of the best Challengers to ever set foot in the sand. Don't mistake his quiet demeanor and lack of politicking for weak gameplay; his physical abilities do the talking, and they are some of the best the game has seen. |
The Gauntlet[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
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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 |
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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 | |
15/16 | Window Washing | SAFE | |
17 | 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 |
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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 |
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1 | Stuck on Me | Aviv |
SAFE |
2 | Bushwhacked | 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 | SAFE | |
14 | Target Training | WIN | |
15 | What a Croc | ELIM | |
16 | Miles of Exile | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
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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 |
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1 | Chain Gang | Champions | SAFE |
2 | Swing on By | SAFE | |
3 | Repo Race | SAFE | |
4 | Burning Bridge | ELIM | |
5 | Block Party | SAFE | |
6 | Fruits of Your Labor | SAFE | |
7 | Rotary Club | ELIM | |
8 | DQ |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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4 | Oh-Ring | WIN | |
7 | Crunch | 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 |
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1 | Dirty Mouth | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
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1 | Lost and Found | OUT |
Invasion of the Champions[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
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1/2 | Not in Game | ||
3 | |||
4 | |||
5/6 | Knockout | Champions | SAFE |
7 | Roll with the Punches | ELIM | |
8 | Curry Up | SAFE | |
9/10 | Fallout | ELIM | |
10 | Crossover | SAFE | |
11/12 | X-It | SAFE | |
12/13 | Caved In | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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7 | Pole Wrestle | WIN | |
9/10 | Balls In | WIN | |
12/13 | Knot So Fast | 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 | Partner(s) | Result |
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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.
Dirty 30[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
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1 | The Purge | SAFE | |
Pink Team | SAFE | ||
OUT |
Redemption History[]
Episode | Challenge | Opponents | Result | ||
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5 | Man Overboard | OUT |
Double Agents[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Mission | Partner | Result |
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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 | ELIM | |
12/13 | Survive the Night | SAFE | |
14 | Undercover | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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12 | Dead Ringer | Devin |
WIN |
14 | Snapping Point | Cory |
OUT |
Notes[]
- Darrell received $5,000 for winning the "Interrogation" challenge.
All Stars 1[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
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1 | Deep Blue Dive | Silver Team | WIN |
2 | Ancient Challenge History | SAFE | |
3 | Melt Away | Silver Team | WIN |
4 | On the Ropes | Black Team | SAFE |
Silver Team | |||
5 | Connect Em All | Copper Team | SAFE |
6 | Escape the Room | Silver Team | SAFE |
7 | Rib Cage Pass | SAFE | |
8/9 | Final Challenge | Jonna | SECOND |
Jemmye | |||
Ruthie | |||
KellyAnne | |||
Aneesa |
Notes[]
- Darrell competed in the "On the Ropes" challenge twice due to the uneven number of contestants.
All Stars 2[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
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1/2 | Boarding Party | Kendal | SAFE |
3 | Around the Block | Black Team | WIN |
4 | Bright Skies | SAFE | |
5 | Bounce Back | WIN | |
6 | Deep Dive | Janelle | SAFE |
7 | Steer Clear | SAFE | |
8 | Dive & Conquer | SAFE | |
9 | Make the Connection | ELIM | |
10 | Final Challenge | SECOND |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
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9 | Smash House | WIN |
All Stars 3[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
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1 | Tunnel Vision | SAFE | |
2 | Out of Reach | SAFE | |
3 | Playing Dirty | SAFE | |
4 | High Stakes | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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4 | Steamroller | Jordan |
OUT |
Ride or Dies[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
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1 | Not in Game | ||
2 | |||
3 | |||
4 | Hold On for Me | Veronica |
SAFE |
5 | Royal Relay | SAFE | |
6 | Down the Line | SAFE | |
7 | Peaking Blinders | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
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7 | Deep Web | Veronica |
OUT |
Notes[]
- Darrell and Veronica entered the game following the "Double Decker" elimination as Heavy Hitters.
World Championship[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
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1 | Qualifier | Did Not Play | |
2/3 | Chain Game | Kiki |
SAFE |
4 | Gates of Hell | SAFE | |
5/6 | Flying Around | WIN | |
6 | Rocketman | SAFE | |
7 | Tunnel Time | SAFE | |
8 | Ripcord Roulette | SAFE | |
9 | Highway Hijacking | ELIM | |
10 | Points Break | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
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9 | Hands Off | Kiki |
KellyAnne & Tristan |
WIN |
10 | Breakthrough | Kaycee & Troy |
OUT |
Battle of the Eras[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
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1/2 | Light It Up | Era I | SAFE |
3 | Gladieater | ELIM | |
4 | Cradled Cranium | SAFE | |
5 | Fast Pass | SAFE | |
6 | Cloud Catcher | SAFE | |
7 | Leap of Faith | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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3 | One Step at a Time | Tony |
WIN |
7 | Boxster-phobia | Kyland |
OUT |
Post-Challenge[]
- Darrell made a surprise appearance during Episode 11 of Vendettas as a Mercenary. He competed in the Ring against Nelson Thomas and the elimination was declared a draw.
- Darrell participated in the special six-part documentary series, The Challenge: Untold History, in 2022.
- Darrell was flown to Croatia with the initial cast of The Challenge: USA 2 to serve as an alternate in case anybody was disqualified. He was eventually sent home after being unused.
- Darrell made a surprise appearance during Episode 10 of Battle for a New Champion as a Mercenary. He competed in the Arena against Kyland Young and lost. He also attended the reunion.
- Darrell was featured in the fourth episode of The Challenge: Home Turf on The Challenge's official YouTube channel.
Trivia[]
- Darrell and Veronica Portillo are the first contestants to win back-to-back championships. They are followed by Landon Lueck, Evan Starkman, Tyler Duckworth, Johnny Bananas, CT Tamburello, Jonna Mannion, and Kaz Crossley.
- Darrell holds the record for the most consecutive championships won, 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 Nelson Thomas are the only contestants to compete in an elimination that was declared a draw.
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