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Derrick Kosinski is a contestant from Road Rules: X-Treme. He is the champion of The Inferno 3, The Island, and The Ruins, and was a finalist on The Inferno II, Dirty 30, and All Stars 1. He also competed on Battle of the Sexes 2, The Gauntlet 2, Fresh Meat, The Duel, Cutthroat, All Stars 2, All Stars 3, and Battle of the Eras.

Biography[]

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

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High: He started off as the a-hole of the group on Road Rules X-TREME, but he turned out to be the sweet, tough guy. He showed just how tough he was after beating South Pacific Chris in the Face-Off boxing match.

Lows: Partying too much and hurting his knee -- both of which affected his performance in certain missions.

Relationships: He flirted with Kina a lot, but they were just friends. Maybe more of a romance will blossom on the Challenge?

The Inferno II[]

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The Good: This sweet guy surprised everyone on BOTS2 with his ability to perform despite his affinity for drinking... a lot.

The Bad: He didn't make a lot of friends on the last Challenge; in fact, he resorted to hanging out with a frog on one lonely night.

The Ugly: He's ultra-competitive and has targeted The Miz as his rival... after all, the guys' team chose to keep The Miz over Derrick on BOTS2. Can Derrick prove he's just as strong -- or stronger -- than the mighty Miz?

Fresh Meat[]

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He started off as the a-hole of the group on Road Rules: X-Treme, but he turned out to be the sweet, tough guy. He then proceeded to surprise everyone on Battle of the Sexes 2 with his ability to perform despite his affinity for drinking... a lot. He didn't make a lot of friends on the last Battle of the Sexes; in fact, he resorted to hanging out with a frog on one lonely night. The Gauntlet 2 started off much the same, but after ousting Adam for the captain spot, he proved his ability as a leader -- sending home half his team in the process. For all his strength, however, Derrick couldn't avoid getting sent home by Timmy in the final men's Gauntlet. Will this Challenge be a turning point for Derrick? Will he make it to final mission?

The Duel[]

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He started off as the a-hole of the group on Road Rules: X-Treme, but he turned out to be a sweet, tough guy. He then proceeded to surprise everyone on Battle of the Sexes 2 with his ability to perform despite his affinity for drinking... a lot. The Gauntlet 2 started off much the same, but after ousting Adam for the captain spot, he proved his ability as a leader -- sending home half his team in the process. For all his strength, however, Derrick is sent home just before the final mission on the past two Challenges. Will this Challenge be a turning point for Derrick? Will he make it to the end?

The Island[]

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Just before coming to The Island, Challenge veteran Derrick got married and learned he is expecting a baby. He earned his first Challenge win on The Inferno 3, but now he's back for one more. With a share of $300,000 up for grabs, Derrick is more determined than ever to win the cash in order to start a comfy life with his new family. Will he be the breadwinner he hopes to be?

The Ruins[]

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Derrick may be one of the smallest players, but he has a heart that cannot be matched and constantly surprises everyone with his fierce athleticism and intensity on the field. When it comes to strategy and manipulation, Derrick prefers to sit back and let others stick their necks out, while he simply flies under the radar. We last saw Derrick in a Challenge in Panama, where he was a part of the winning team on The Island. With a wife and newborn son at home, Derrick has a whole new reason to win the grand prize and he aims to do just that on The Ruins.

Cutthroat[]

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A true Challenge legend, this pint-sized Road Rules: X-Treme veteran is one of the most feared players in the game. Strong, tenacious, and full of heart, Derrick finds inspiration in winning from his wife and son. While halfway around the world, Derrick has a message for his wife, "Babe, you're just going to have to stay strong and I'm going to win this money, come back home, and we'll be happy!" With three consecutive wins under his belt, Derrick seems to know what he is talking about. However, Cutthroat is a brand new game, full of twists and turns that will shock even this nine-time Challenge king!

Dirty 30[]

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Derrick is an old-school cast member, and he's been biding his time before making his triumphant return to The Challenge. Always the scrappy little fighter, the Road Rules vet proved that he could be dirty when he was a part of the mob-like gang that double-crossed Paula on The Island. The stakes are high for Derrick, and he's stated he will do anything to secure a W for his son -- double-crossing someone included?

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1/2 Dangle Drop Men SAFE
3 Snake Pit Poker SAFE
4 Melt with You SAFE
5 Bombs Away SAFE
6 Junk Boat OUT

The Inferno II[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Surf Torture Bad Asses SAFE
2 Juice It Up SAFE
3 X Marks the Spot SAFE
4 Run for Your Money WIN
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 WIN
13 If Memory Serves SAFE
14 Crab Grab SAFE
15 Heart Rate Bungee SAFE
16 Montezuma's Revenge LOSER

Notes[]

  • Derrick received $10,000 from the Bad Asses team bank account.

The Gauntlet 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Royal Rumble Veterans SAFE
2 Chock Full o' Coconuts ELIM
3 Team Builders WIN
4 Moving Pyramid WIN
5 Spongeworthy SAFE
6 Body Painters WIN
7 Rickshaw Races SAFE
8 Team Strength ELIM
9 Balancing Act SAFE
10 Buck-A-Neer ELIM
11 Pull Me WIN
12 Spare Tires WIN
13 Easy Does It SAFE
14 The Pit ELIM
15 Blind Trust WIN
16/17 Piece by Piece OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
2 Name That Coconut WIN
8 Beach Brawl WIN
10 WIN
14 Name That Coconut WIN
16/17 Reverse Tug-O-War OUT

Fresh Meat[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner Result
1 Stuck on Me DiemFMIcon
Diem
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 SAFE
11 Batten Down the Hatches WIN
12 Jump Down Under WIN
13 Deep Blue WIN
14 Target Training SAFE
15 What a Croc OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Partner Opponents Result
15 Forest Course DiemFMIcon
Diem
DarrellFMIcon AvivFMIcon
Darrell & Aviv
OUT

The Duel[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner(s) Result
1 Reaching Out SAFE
2/3 Ring Toss SAFE
3 Pass with Care Kina ELIM
4 Roller Derby SAFE
5 Push Over WIN
6 Flying Leap SAFE
7 Throwback Jodi SAFE
8 Rafty Race SAFE
9 Pole Dance Team Eric OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
3 Ascender TylerDuelIcon
Tyler
WIN
9 Pole Wrestle WesDuelIcon
Wes
OUT

The Inferno 3[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Unbraided Bad Asses SAFE
2/3 Ladder Race SAFE
3 Battering Ram SAFE
4 Wrap and Roll SAFE
5 Rope Burn SAFE
6 Reversible Climbing Wall SAFE
7 Grape Smash SAFE
8 Steady as You Go SAFE
9 Leaps and Bounds SAFE
10 Dog Day Afternoon SAFE
11 Hand Car SAFE
12 Giraffic Park SAFE
13 Captain's Chair SAFE
14 Hook Me ELIM
15 Nothin' but Net SAFE
16 The Big Five WINNER

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
14 Corner Ball WIN

Notes[]

  • Derrick was brought into the game prior to the "Unbraided" challenge as a replacement for CT.
  • Derrick received $40,000 from the Bad Asses team bank account.

The Island[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Face-off Vote Result
1 Leaning Tower Kenny SAFE
2 Ring Wrestle N/A WIN
3 The Rack Rachel SAFE
4 Ball Buster Ashli SAFE
5 Bridge It Tyrie SAFE
6 Rat in a Cage N/A SAFE
7 Timber Colie SAFE
8 Water Bound N/A SAFE
Final Challenge WINNER

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponents Result
2 Ring Wrestle WIN
6 Rat in a Cage LOSE

Notes[]

  • Derrick received $75,000 for winning the Final Challenge.

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 SAFE
5 Block Party SAFE
6 Fruits of Your Labor SAFE
7 Rotary Club SAFE
8/9 On the Fence SAFE
9 Wall Walker SAFE
10 Final Challenge WINNER

Notes[]

  • Derrick received $31,670 for winning the Final Challenge.
    • He received an additional $19,300 from his individual bank account, bringing his total earnings to $50,970.

Cutthroat[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Gas Problems Blue Team SAFE
2 Brain Buster WIN
3 Bed Head SAFE
4 Bottleneck Stampede SAFE
5 Surf's Up SAFE
6 Sky Hook ELIM
7 Gimme a Hand WIN
8/9 High Ball SAFE
9/10 Riot Act OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
6 Handcuffs WIN
9/10 Pole Me Over OUT

Dirty 30[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner(s) Result
1 The Purge WIN
SAFE
SAFE
2/3 Cool Under Fire WIN
3/4 Battle Royale Blue Team SAFE
6/7 Pirates' Treasure Aneesa XX
7/8 Ups and Downs Red Team SAFE
8/9 Talk Thirty to Me SAFE
11/12 Saved by the Bell Pink Team SAFE
12/13 Blackout Pink Team XX
14 Backstabber ELIM
15/16 X Marks the Spot Camila SAFE
Snaking Your Way Back In WIN
16/17 Final Challenge Cara Maria SECOND
Camila

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
14 The Reel World WIN

Notes[]

  • Derrick received $35,000 for finishing the Final Challenge in second place.

All Stars 1[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner(s) Result
1 Deep Blue Dive Copper Team SAFE
2 Ancient Challenge History SAFE
3 Melt Away Black Team SAFE
4 On the Ropes Gold Team WIN
5 Connect Em All Gold Team SAFE
6 Escape the Room Copper Team SAFE
7 Rib Cage Pass SAFE
8 Final Challenge Jisela ELEVENTH

All Stars 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner(s) Result
1/2 Boarding Party Jodi WIN
3 Around the Block Black Team WIN
4 Bright Skies OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
4 Weight, There's More OUT

All Stars 3[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner Result
1 Tunnel Vision SAFE
2 Out of Reach SAFE
3 Playing Dirty SAFE
4 High Stakes SAFE
5 Side Tracked SAFE
6 Stacked ELIM
7 Shooting Stars WIN
8/9 Flight Pattern OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
6 Star Struck MJAS3Icon
MJ
WIN
8/9 Light My Fire NehemiahAS3Icon
Nehemiah
OUT

Battle of the Eras[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1/2 Light It Up Era I ELIM
3 Gladieater SAFE
4 Cradled Cranium ELIM
5 Fast Pass SAFE
6 Cloud Catcher SAFE
7 Leap of Faith SAFE
8 Battle for Honor OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
2 Pole Wrestle MarkErasIcon
Mark
WIN
4 Pick It Up HoracioErasIcon
Horacio
WIN
8 Fate of the Gladiators CoryErasIcon
Cory
OUT

Post-Challenge[]

  • Derrick was flown to Spain with the initial cast of Vendettas to serve as an alternate in case anybody was disqualified. He was eventually sent home after being unused, though he returned later in Episodes 7 and 8 as a Mercenary. He competed in the Ring against Joss Mooney and won. He also attended the reunion.
  • Derrick attended the wedding of CT Tamburello and Lilianet Solares in the special two-week event, The Challenge: CT's Getting Married, in 2018.
  • Derrick participated in the special six-part documentary series, The Challenge: Untold History, in 2022.
  • Derrick appeared in the fourth episode of The Challenge: Home Turf, which featured Darrell Taylor, on The Challenge's official YouTube channel, where they spoke over the phone.

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