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Dustin J. Zito was a contestant from The Real World: Las Vegas (2011). He was a finalist on Battle of the Seasons (2012). He also competed on Battle of the Exes, Free Agents, and Battle of the Exes II.

Biography

Retrieved from MTV.com

Battle of the Exes

Dustin and Heather were immediately drawn to each other on Real World: Las Vegas, but their relationship was rocked when Heather learned about Dustin's history working for a gay porn website. The couple weathered the obstacles, but when time came to leave Vegas, they decided that maintaining a long distance relationship would be unrealistic. Unable to resist each other, the exes resumed their romance after the show and are currently dating. Dustin is enthused to be partnered with his girlfriend, stating, "I don't have any lack of confidence in us, as a team. I think we're strong." Heather, on the other hand, sees some potential pitfalls. She notes, "The worst thing about being paired with Dustin is that he has no shame in showing his competitive side." It's yet to be seen if the stress of competition will bring out Dustin's temper and if that will prove too much for their relationship.

Battle of the Seasons (2012)

Las Vegas is this season's wild card, as Challenge veterans Trishelle and Alton of The Real World: Las Vegas pair with Back to Las Vegas's Nany and Dustin to form the only team combining two casts. While other teams deal with old grudges, Las Vegas's lack of history could work out in their favor. "A lot of other teams can't stand each other. We're starting fresh," Nany explains. Although Trishelle and Alton are the oldest competitors in the game, their confidence hasn't waned a bit. Trishelle's skills as a professional poker player will be valuable when it comes to game strategy, while Alton remains a physical threat in any challenge. He boasts, "I feel like I'm actually in the best shape of my life, ever. I feel like Alton 2.0." Rookie Nany hopes to prove herself as one of the game's fiercest female players and after being sidelined with a knee injury in Battle of the Exes, Dustin hopes not only to bring home a win, but to finally "put a ring on it" when it comes to former castmate Heather, confessing, "I live with the girl I love now and the only thing left to do is get the ring. This is a real love and I'm ready to make the commitment." Team Las Vegas has all the elements to be a major threat, but with four dynamic personalities involved, could this team's emotional highs and lows be their downfall?

Free Agents

Fresh off a breakup with his Real World sweetheart, this is Dustin's first Challenge as a single man. Although he made a pact with his ex not to hook up with anyone in the house, that notion flies out the window on night one when Dustin catches the eye of a rookie girl. Last seen finishing in second place on Battle of the Seasons, Dustin has proven he can excel in the physical aspects of the game, but hopes the Free Agents format will negate his weakness—politics. Dustin notes, "A lot of people want to play politics. I just want to play the game." Will Dustin's political naivete be his Achilles heel? Or will he go the distance again?

Battle of the Exes II

When Dustin arrived on Free Agents newly single, it didn't take long for his swag to win over Jessica's Southern charm. However, lack of a political game sent Dustin packing early, and the budding romance was cut short. After their season, Jessica tried to pursue Dustin, but was dismayed to discover that Dustin had already moved on. Jessica explains, "I made plans to see Dustin, but found out he ended up having a girlfriend and he didn't have the balls to tell me!" Dustin explains, "I didn't pursue a relationship with her like she thought we would and now my balls are in her hands." Will Dustin and Jessica be able to recapture their once fun and flirty relationship to seize the win? Or will Jessica's broken heart cause her to sabotage their chance of winning like Dustin sabotaged their chance at love?

Battle of the Exes

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	Give Me Some Honey	Heather	SAFE
2	Hook Up		SAFE
3	N/A		OUT

Notes:

Dustin suffered a knee injury at the house that required stitches. When he arrived at the "Mental Connection" challenge, TJ delivered the news that Dustin was medically prohibited from competing.

Battle of the Seasons (2012)

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners			Result
1	Don't Cross Me	Alton	Nany	Trishelle	SAFE
2	Oil Change				SAFE
3	Hook, Line and Sinker				WIN
4/5	Don't Weigh Me Down				SAFE
5	Chairman of the Board				SAFE
6	Insane Games				ARENA
7	Logged Out				SAFE
8	Hunger Games				SAFE
9	Abandon Ship				SAFE
10	Force Field	Trishelle			ARENA
11	Sling Shot				WIN
12	Final Challenge				SECOND

Money Won: $25,000

Elimination History

Episode	Arena	Partner	Opponents	Result
6	Knot So Fast	Nany	Laura & Trey	WIN
10	Water Torture	Trishelle	Marie & Robb	WIN

Free Agents

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	Out on a Ledge	Team Red	SAFE
2	Auto Body Rally	Nany	OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Elimination	Opponent	Result
2	Wrecking Wall	Frank	OUT

Battle of the Exes II

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	I Got You Babe	Jessica	OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Dome	Partner	Opponents	Result
1	Pole Position	Jessica	Adam & Brittany	OUT

Battle of the EX-iled

Episode	Ex-ile	Partner	Opponents	Result
2	Sweaters	Jessica	Thomas & Hailey	WIN
3	Mental Problems	Jessica	John & Simone	OUT

Gallery

Battle of the Exes Contestants

Camila & Johnny

CT & Diem

Emily & Ty

Mark & Robin

Dunbar & Paula

Aneesa & Rachel

Abram & Cara Maria

Jasmine & Tyrie

Leroy & Naomi

Dustin & Heather

Mandi & Wes

Sarah & Vinny

Nate & Priscilla

Winners

Finalists

Eliminated

Disqualified

Medically Disqualified

Battle of the Seasons (2012) Contestants

Ashley, Frank, Sam & Zach

Dustin & Trishelle

Chet, Devyn, JD & Sarah

Derek & Jonna

Marie & Robb

Alton & Nany

CJ & Jasmine

Jemmye & Knight

Laura & Trey

McKenzie & Preston

Camila & Eric

Brandon & Cara Maria

Danny & Melinda

Lacey & Wes

Winners

Finalists

Eliminated

Quit

Free Agents Contestants

Bananas

Laurel

Johnny

Nany

Devyn

Zach

CT

Theresa

Cara Maria

Leroy

Cohutta

Jessica

Aneesa

Preston

Jordan

Jonna

Camila

Swift

Isaac

Jasmine

Brandon

LaToya

Nia

Frank

Dustin

Emilee

Jemmye

Chet

Winner

Finalist

Eliminated

Medically Disqualified

Quit

Battle of the Exes II Contestants

Jordan & Sarah

Leroy & Theresa

Jay & Jenna

Bananas & Nany

Nia

Wes

Jonna & Zach

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Averey & Johnny

Adam & Brittany

Jemmye & Knight

John & Simone

CT & Diem

Hailey & Thomas

Dustin & Jessica

Winners

Finalists

Eliminated

Disqualified

Medically Disqualified

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+}}'''Dustin J. Zito''' was a contestant from [[The Real World|''The Real World: Las Vegas'' (2011)]]. He was a finalist on [[The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons|''Battle of the Seasons'' (2012)]]. He also competed on ''[[The Challenge: Battle of the Exes|Battle of the Exes]]'', ''[[The Challenge: Free Agents|Free Agents]]'', and ''[[The Challenge: Battle of the Exes II|Battle of the Exes II]]''.
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+==Biography==
+''Retrieved from MTV.com''
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+|<tabber>
+Battle of the Exes=
 ===Battle of the Exes===
+Dustin and [[Heather Marter|Heather]] were immediately drawn to each other on ''Real World: Las Vegas'', but their relationship was rocked when Heather learned about Dustin's history working for a gay porn website. The couple weathered the obstacles, but when time came to leave Vegas, they decided that maintaining a long distance relationship would be unrealistic. Unable to resist each other, the exes resumed their romance after the show and are currently dating. Dustin is enthused to be partnered with his girlfriend, stating, "I don't have any lack of confidence in us, as a team. I think we're strong." Heather, on the other hand, sees some potential pitfalls. She notes, "The worst thing about being paired with Dustin is that he has no shame in showing his competitive side." It's yet to be seen if the stress of competition will bring out Dustin's temper and if that will prove too much for their relationship.
+|-|Battle of the Seasons (2012)=
+===Battle of the Seasons (2012)===
+Las Vegas is this season's wild card, as Challenge veterans [[Trishelle Cannatella|Trishelle]] and [[Alton Williams|Alton]] of ''The Real World: Las Vegas'' pair with ''Back to Las Vegas''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Nany González|Nany]] and Dustin to form the only team combining two casts. While other teams deal with old grudges, Las Vegas's lack of history could work out in their favor. "A lot of other teams can't stand each other. We're starting fresh," Nany explains. Although Trishelle and Alton are the oldest competitors in the game, their confidence hasn't waned a bit. Trishelle's skills as a professional poker player will be valuable when it comes to game strategy, while Alton remains a physical threat in any challenge. He boasts, "I feel like I'm actually in the best shape of my life, ever. I feel like Alton 2.0." Rookie Nany hopes to prove herself as one of the game's fiercest female players and after being sidelined with a knee injury in ''Battle of the Exes'', Dustin hopes not only to bring home a win, but to finally "put a ring on it" when it comes to former castmate [[Heather Marter|Heather]], confessing, "I live with the girl I love now and the only thing left to do is get the ring. This is a real love and I'm ready to make the commitment." Team Las Vegas has all the elements to be a major threat, but with four dynamic personalities involved, could this team's emotional highs and lows be their downfall?
+|-|Free Agents=
+===Free Agents===
+Fresh off a breakup with his [[Heather Marter|''Real World'' sweetheart]], this is Dustin's first Challenge as a single man. Although he made a pact with his ex not to hook up with anyone in the house, that notion flies out the window on night one when Dustin catches the eye of a [[Jessica McCain|rookie girl]]. Last seen finishing in second place on ''Battle of the Seasons'', Dustin has proven he can excel in the physical aspects of the game, but hopes the ''Free Agents'' format will negate his weakness—politics. Dustin notes, "A lot of people want to play politics. I just want to play the game." Will Dustin's political naivete be his Achilles heel? Or will he go the distance again?
+|-|Battle of the Exes II=
+===Battle of the Exes II===
+When Dustin arrived on ''Free Agents'' newly single, it didn't take long for his swag to win over [[Jessica McCain|Jessica]]'s Southern charm. However, lack of a political game sent Dustin packing early, and the budding romance was cut short. After their season, Jessica tried to pursue Dustin, but was dismayed to discover that Dustin had already moved on. Jessica explains, "I made plans to see Dustin, but found out he ended up having a girlfriend and he didn't have the balls to tell me!" Dustin explains, "I didn't pursue a relationship with her like she thought we would and now my balls are in her hands." Will Dustin and Jessica be able to recapture their once fun and flirty relationship to seize the win? Or will Jessica's broken heart cause her to sabotage their chance of winning like Dustin sabotaged their chance at love?
+</tabber>
+|}
+==Battle of the Exes==
+===Challenge History===
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 |align="center"| 1
 |align="center"| Give Me Some Honey
-|align="center" rowspan=9| [[Heather Marter|Heather]]
+|align="center" rowspan=9|{{center|[[Image:HeatherExesIcon.png|link=Heather Marter|70px]]<br />'''[[Heather Marter|Heather]]'''}}
 |align="center"| SAFE
 |-
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 |}
+'''Notes:'''
-'''NOTE:''' Dustin suffered a knee injury at the house that required stitches and was therefore medically prohibited from competing.
+*Dustin suffered a knee injury at the house that required stitches. When he arrived at the "Mental Connection" challenge, TJ delivered the news that Dustin was medically prohibited from competing.
-===Battle of the Seasons===
+==Battle of the Seasons (2012)==
+===Challenge History===
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 |-
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 !Challenge
+!colspan=3|Partners
-!Partner(s)
 !Result
 |-
 |align="center"| 1
 |align="center"| Don't Cross Me
-|align="center" rowspan=9| [[Alton Williams|Alton]]<br>[[Nany González|Nany]]<br>[[Trishelle Cannatella|Trishelle]]
+|align="center" rowspan=9|{{center|[[Image:AltonSeasonsIcon.png|link=Alton Williams|70px]]<br />'''[[Alton Williams|Alton]]'''}}
+|align="center" rowspan=9|{{center|[[Image:NanySeasonsIcon.png|link=Nany González|70px]]<br />'''[[Nany González|Nany]]'''}}
+|align="center" rowspan=9|{{center|[[Image:TrishelleSeasonsIcon.png|link=Trishelle Cannatella|70px]]<br />'''[[Trishelle Cannatella|Trishelle]]'''}}
 |align="center"| SAFE
 |-
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 |-
 |align="center"| 3
-|align="center"| Hook, Line & Sinker
+|align="center"| Hook, Line and Sinker
 |align="center" bgcolor="deepskyblue"| WIN
 |-
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 |-
 |align="center"| 10
 |align="center"| Force Field
-|align="center" rowspan=3| [[Trishelle Cannatella|Trishelle]]
+|align="center" rowspan=3 colspan=3|{{center|[[Image:TrishelleSeasonsIcon.png|link=Trishelle Cannatella|70px]]<br />'''[[Trishelle Cannatella|Trishelle]]'''}}
 |align="center" bgcolor="darkgreen"|<font color="white">ARENA</font>
 |-
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 '''Money Won:''' $25,000
-===Free Agents===
+===Elimination History===
+{|class="wikitable"
+|-
+!Episode
+!Arena
+!Partner
+!Opponents
+!Result
+|-
+|align="center" | 6
+|align="center" | Knot So Fast
+|{{center|[[Image:NanySeasonsIcon.png|link=Nany González|70px]]<br />'''[[Nany González|Nany]]'''}}
+|{{center|[[Image:LauraSeasonsIcon.png|link=Laura Waller|70px]] [[Image:TreySeasonsIcon.png|link=Trey Weatherholtz|70px]]<br />'''[[Laura Waller|Laura]] & [[Trey Weatherholtz|Trey]]'''}}
+|align="center" bgcolor="deepskyblue" | WIN
+|-
+|align="center" | 10
+|align="center" | Water Torture
+|{{center|[[Image:TrishelleSeasonsIcon.png|link=Trishelle Cannatella|70px]]<br />'''[[Trishelle Cannatella|Trishelle]]'''}}
+|{{center|[[Image:MarieSeasonsIcon.png|link=Marie Roda|70px]] [[Image:RobbSeasonsIcon.png|link=Robb Schreiber|70px]]<br />'''[[Marie Roda|Marie]] & [[Robb Schreiber|Robb]]'''}}
+|align="center" bgcolor="deepskyblue" | WIN
+|}
+==Free Agents==
+===Challenge History===
 {|class="wikitable"
 |-
 !Episode
 !Challenge
+!Partners
-!Partner(s)
 !Result
 |-
@@ Line 112: / Line 156: @@
 |align="center"| Out on a Ledge
 |align="center"| Team Red
-|align="center" bgcolor="wheat"| DRAW
+|align="center" bgcolor="wheat"| SAFE
 |-
 |align="center"| 2
@@ Line 119: / Line 163: @@
 |align="center" bgcolor="tomato"| OUT
 |}
+===Elimination History===
-===Battle of the Exes II===
 {|class="wikitable"
 |-
 !Episode
+!Elimination
-!Challenge
+!Opponent
-!Partner
 !Result
 |-
-|align="center"| 1
+|align="center"| 2
-|align="center"| I Got You Babe
+|align="center"| Wrecking Wall
+|{{center|[[Image:FrankFAIcon.png|link=Frank Sweeney|70px]]<br />'''[[Frank Sweeney|Frank]]'''}}
-|align="center" rowspan=11| [[Jessica McCain|Jessica]]
 |align="center" bgcolor="tomato"| OUT
 |}
+==Battle of the Exes II==
+===Challenge History===
-==Eliminations==
-===Battle of the Seasons===
 {|class="wikitable"
 |-
 !Episode
+!Challenge
-!Arena
 !Partner
-!Opponents
 !Result
 |-
-|align="center"| 6
+|align="center"| 1
-|align="center"| Knot So Fast
+|align="center"| I Got You Babe
+|{{center|[[Image:JessicaExes2Icon.png|link=Jessica McCain|70px]]<br />'''[[Jessica McCain|Jessica]]'''}}
-|align="center"| [[Nany González|Nany]]
-|align="center"| [[Laura Waller|Laura]]<br>[[Trey Weatherholtz|Trey]]
+|align="center" bgcolor="tomato"| OUT
-|align="center" bgcolor="deepskyblue"| WIN
-|-
-|align="center"| 10
-|align="center"| Water Torture
-|align="center"| [[Trishelle Cannatella|Trishelle]]
-|align="center"| [[Marie Roda|Maria]]<br>[[Robb Schreiber|Robb]]
-|align="center" bgcolor="deepskyblue"| WIN
 |}
+===Elimination History===
-===Free Agents===
 {|class="wikitable"
 |-
 !Episode
+!Dome
-!Elimination
+!Partner
-!Opponent
+!Opponents
 !Result
 |-
-|align="center"| 2
+|align="center" | 1
-|align="center"| Wrecking Wall
+|align="center" | Pole Position
+|{{center|[[Image:JessicaExes2Icon.png|link=Jessica McCain|70px]]<br />'''[[Jessica McCain|Jessica]]'''}}
-|align="center"| [[Frank Sweeney|Frank]]
+|{{center|[[Image:AdamExes2Icon.png|link=Adam Kuhn|70px]] [[Image:BrittanyExes2Icon.png|link=Brittany Baldassari|70px]]<br />'''[[Adam Kuhn|Adam]] & [[Brittany Baldassari|Brittany]]'''}}
-|align="center" bgcolor="tomato"| OUT
+|align="center" bgcolor="tomato" | OUT
 |}
+===Battle of the EX-iled===
-===Battle of the Exes II===
 {|class="wikitable"
 |-
 !Episode
+!Ex-ile
-!Dome
 !Partner
 !Opponents
 !Result
 |-
-|align="center"| 1
+|align="center"|2
-|align="center"| Pole Position
+|align="Center"|Sweaters
-|align="center"| [[Jessica McCain|Jessica]]
+|rowspan=2|{{center|[[Image:JessicaExes2Icon.png|link=Jessica McCain|70px]]<br />'''[[Jessica McCain|Jessica]]'''}}
+|{{center|[[Image:ThomasExes2Icon.png|link=Thomas Buell|70px]] [[Image:HaileyExes2Icon.png|link=Hailey Chivers|70px]]<br />'''[[Thomas Buell|Thomas]] & [[Hailey Chivers|Hailey]]'''}}
-|align="center"| [[Adam Kuhn|Adam]]<br>[[Brittany Baldassari|Brittany]]
-|align="center" bgcolor="tomato"| OUT
+|align="center" bgcolor="deepskyblue"|WIN
+|-
+|align="center" | 3
+|align="center" | Mental Problems
+|{{center|[[Image:JohnExes2Icon.png|link=John Jacobs|70px]] [[Image:SimoneExes2Icon.png|link=Simone Kelly|70px]]<br />'''[[John Jacobs|John]] & [[Simone Kelly|Simone]]'''}}
+|align="center" bgcolor="tomato" | OUT
 |}
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
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 DustinFA.png|Free Agents
 </gallery>
-[[Category:Challengers]]
+{{Exes Cast}}
-[[Category:Male Challengers]]
+{{Seasons2012 Cast}}
-[[Category:RW: Las Vegas (2011)]]
+{{FA Cast}}
-[[Category:Battle of the Exes]]
+{{Exes II Cast}}
-[[Category:Battle of the Seasons (2012)]]
-[[Category:Free Agents]]
+[[Category:Contestants]]
-[[Category:Battle of the Exes II]]
+[[Category:Male Contestants]]
+[[Category:The Real World Contestants]]
+[[Category:Battle of the Exes Contestants]]
+[[Category:Battle of the Seasons (2012) Contestants]]
+[[Category:Free Agents Contestants]]
+[[Category:Battle of the Exes II Contestants]]
+[[Category:Medically Disqualified Contestants]]