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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1 | Stuck on Me | 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 |
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15 | Forest Course | Diem |
Darrell & Aviv |
OUT |
The Duel[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
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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 |
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3 | Ascender | Tyler |
WIN |
9 | Pole Wrestle | Wes |
OUT |
The Inferno 3[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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6 | Handcuffs | WIN | |
9/10 | Pole Me Over | OUT |
Dirty 30[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | MJ |
WIN |
8/9 | Light My Fire | Nehemiah |
OUT |
Battle of the Eras[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
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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 |
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2 | Pole Wrestle | Mark |
WIN |
4 | Pick It Up | Horacio |
WIN |
8 | Fate of the Gladiators | 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.
Trivia[]
- Derrick and Kenny Santucci are the only contestants to win three championships together.
- Derrick, Camila Nakagawa, and Tori Deal were the only contestants on Dirty 30 to remain in the Main House for the entirety of the game.
- Derrick is the only contestant to compete on all four "milestone" seasons, as he competed on The Inferno II (season 10), Cutthroat (season 20), Dirty 30 (season 30), and Battle of the Eras (season 40).
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