Evan Starkman is a Fresh Meat contestant drafted by Coral Smith. He is the champion of The Duel II and The Ruins, and was a finalist on The Gauntlet III. He also competed on Fresh Meat, The Duel, and Rivals.
Biography[]
Retrieved from MTV.com
Fresh Meat[]For those who think Canadians are boring, meet Evan. He loves to provoke people and, despite being infamously cocky, is well-liked by his peers. Evan is a natural flirt and can't seem to help himself when it comes to sweet-talking the ladies, despite the fact that he has a girlfriend (yet another way he seems to constantly get himself into trouble). A dominating force on the playing field with an over-the-top winning personality, Evan is determined to plant a Canadian flag for Challenge victory.
The Duel[]So, you think Canadians are boring? Meet Evan. He loves to provoke people and, despite being infamously cocky, is well-liked by his peers. A natural flirt, Evan can't seem to help himself when it comes to sweet-talking the ladies -- more specifically, his Fresh Meat partner, Coral. She believes that if God were to have another son, it would be Evan. Is he really that heavenly? Despite being sent home with a hernia, he was a dominating force on the playing field. Will a healthy Evan be able to claim victory for the Great White North?
The Gauntlet III[]Another Fresh Meat alum, Evan may be in the best shape to make it to the finish line. His athleticism is only rivaled by CT (who beat him at The Duel) and his alliances run strong, dating back to his partnership with Coral at Fresh Meat as well as his BFF, Kenny.
The Duel II[]A cocky Canadian, Evan is a sweet-talking flirt whose bigger-than-life personality wins over friends easily. He's also a strong athlete who is an attractive alliance partner by just about anyone who is in The Challenge. Since being part of the losing team on The Gauntlet III -- where a technicality (Eric passed out and didn't cross the finish line) kept the Veterans from taking the prize -- Evan has "been trying to get laid as much as possible." In New Zealand, though, this aggressive competitor will be trying to do just one thing: win. Will he survive The Duel II?
The Ruins[]He took home the $100,000 grand prize on The Duel II and now Evan will try and do it once again on The Ruins. A master strategist, this charming Canadian has perfected the art of smiling in your face, while stabbing you in the back. Not only is Evan smart, but he is a beast during competitions, able to muscle through his opponents. After getting his start on Fresh Meat, where he was paired with Coral, Evan tends to balance more alliances than anyone can keep track of in the game. Will Evan be able to pull everyone's strings once again in Thailand? Or will his multiple manipulations finally catch up to him in The Ruins?
Rivals[]Famous for snatching the championship belt away from Brad by mere seconds on The Duel II, Evan marks his return to The Challenge claiming to be, "A little older and a little wiser." But this veteran competitor has made more than his share of enemies during his dominance on multiple Challenges and there are many players who would consider Evan a rival. So what is Evan's reaction when he discovers who his rival partner is? Evan confesses, "If he were to fall off a tall building and I was the only one to see it, I wouldn't tell anyone." Despite his less-than-thrilled reaction to his partner, never underestimate this Fresh Meat master manipulator. |
Fresh Meat[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
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1 | Stuck on Me | WIN | |
2 | Bushwhacked | WIN | |
3 | Hang On | WIN | |
4 | Jail Break | SAFE | |
5 | Climber's Paradise | WIN | |
6 | Rollin' in Oats | WIN | |
7 | Crossed Paths | SAFE | |
8 | Incredible Deflating Kayak | SAFE | |
9 | Swimming with Sharks | SAFE | |
10 | Human Ox Pull | SAFE | |
11 | DQ |
Notes[]
- Prior to the "Batten Down the Hatches" challenge, Evan & Coral were removed from the competition due to their injuries. Evan initially suffered a ruptured hernia in Episode 7, and defied doctor's orders throughout the next three episodes.
The Duel[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partners | Result |
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1 | Reaching Out | SAFE | |
2/3 | Ring Toss | SAFE | |
3 | Pass with Care | Jodi | WIN |
4 | Roller Derby | SAFE | |
5 | Push Over | SAFE | |
6 | Flying Leap | SAFE | |
7 | Throwback | Kina | WIN |
8 | Rafty Race | SAFE | |
9 | Pole Dance | Team CT | WIN |
10 | Dine-N-Dash | Team Diem | WIN |
11 | Stacking Stairs | Jodi | WIN |
12 | Ice Breakers | WIN | |
13 | Sunken Treasure | Jodi | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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13 | Ascender | CT |
OUT |
The Gauntlet III[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
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1 | Tug of War | Veterans | WIN |
Piñata Pit | WIN | ||
2 | Screw You | WIN | |
Roped In | WIN | ||
3 | Wring Out | WIN | |
Blind Man's Maze | ELIM | ||
4 | Push It | WIN | |
Man Overboard | WIN | ||
5 | Assembly Required | SAFE | |
Walk the Plank | WIN | ||
6 | Pole Push | WIN | |
I Dig You | WIN | ||
7 | Over the Edge | SAFE | |
Mexican Blanket | WIN | ||
8/9 | Chill Out | SAFE | |
Well-Balanced | SAFE | ||
9 | Army Strong | LOSER |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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3 | Sliders | WIN |
The Duel II[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partners | Result |
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1/2 | Last Man Standing | Team Colors | WIN |
2 | Freezing as Puck | Paula | SAFE |
3 | All Shook Up | ELIM | |
4 | Luging My Mind | Diem | ELIM |
5 | Don't Let Go | SAFE | |
6 | Dangle Duo | SAFE | |
7 | Burnt | SAFE | |
8 | Upside Downer | ELIM | |
9/10 | Spelling Air | WIN | |
10 | SAFE | ||
Final Challenge | Brittini | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
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3 | Spot On | WIN | |
4 | The Elevator | WIN | |
8 | Spot On | WIN |
Notes[]
- Evan received $100,000 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[]
- Evan 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.
Rivals[]
Challenge History[]
Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
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1 | High Dive | SAFE | |
2 | Car Crusher | SAFE | |
3 | Sync or Swim | SAFE | |
4 | Hammock Crawl | SAFE | |
5 | Against the Current | SAFE | |
6 | Catch and Release | OUT |
Elimination History[]
Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
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6 | Rail Slide | OUT |
Post-Challenge[]
- Evan and Paula Meronek served as commentators for the Spring Break Challenge.
- Evan appeared on the television special, We <3 Diem, in 2014 to honor the life of Diem Brown.
Controversy[]
- In October 2011, Tonya Cooley filed charges that she was raped with a toothbrush while passed out by Evan and Kenny Santucci during filming of The Ruins. The case was settled in an out of court settlement on October 24, 2012. The details of the settlement have not been made public.
Trivia[]
- Evan is the second international contestant to win a flagship Challenge season, following Piggy Thomas. He is followed by Turbo Çamkıran, Dee Nguyen, Rogan O'Connor, Jenny West, and Emanuel Neagu.
- Evan is the fourth contestant to win back-to-back Challenge seasons, following Darrell Taylor, Veronica Portillo, and Landon Lueck. He is followed by Tyler Duckworth, Johnny Bananas, CT Tamburello, Jonna Mannion, and Kaz Crossley.
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