Jennifer "Jenn" Grijalva is a contestant from The Real World: Denver. She was a finalist on The Island, Fresh Meat II, Cutthroat, and Rivals. She also competed on The Inferno 3 and The Duel II.
Biography[]
The Inferno 3[]Retrieved from MTV.com Jenn was always a popular girl and party animal but in Denver the partying went a bit too far even for her. After a huge blowout screaming match with Tyrie, she decided to take the partying down a notch. Despite swearing she had no attraction to Alex what so ever, they hooked up on more than one occasion. They weren't love-birds, they were "drunk-birds." Well, whatever kind of birds they were, their hooking up definitely caused some friction with Colie since she'd laid claims to him the very first night in the house. Will there be another Denver love triangle on The Inferno 3?
The Island[]Retrieved from MTV.com Jenn is single and planning on going back to school. She returned from The Inferno 3 with a few lessons-learned under her belt. Her strategy this time is to play her own game and not get caught up in any alliances. But with her Denver roommates Colie and Tyrie counting on her support and new friendships developing, Jenn will have trouble flying solo on The Island. But, really, is going it alone the right thing for her to do?
The Duel II[]Retrieved from MTV.com The party animal of the Denver season of The Real World, Jenn is a fun-loving former Oakland Raiderette cheerleader who, as of late, has been dancing professionally with the San Francisco-based team La Femme Panache. She was one of the Bad Asses on The Inferno 3, but got blown out four weeks before the finale. She made it into a boat on The Island, but her team was nearly sunk and ultimately lost the final race for the money. She's on her way to New Zealand to try her luck one more time. Will the third time in The Challenge be the charm for Jenn?
Fresh Meat II[]Retrieved from MTV.com Shy, quiet, and reserved... are three words that have never been used to describe Jenn. Our favorite, fast-talking Northern California hottie is back for her fourth Challenge, hoping to finally go home with some cash. Jenn promises that this time around, "I'm ready to win. And I want first place. Not second or third." One thing that we've come to expect from Jenn is her sharp tongue. Cross her and she will definitely let you know it! After hooking up with Rachel on both The Island and The Duel II, don't be surprised if Jenn finds a new romance in British Columbia. Anything is possible with this feisty Challenger!
Cutthroat[]Retrieved from MTV.com Jenn walked away from her last Challenge with two things she was not expecting: a committed relationship with her Fresh Meat II boy-toy Pete and a new determination to finally win the game. Having fallen just short of reaching the jackpot last time, this boisterous beauty from Real World: Denver is not mincing words about her disappointment, "Getting to a final and not winning is a slap in the face. I am here and I will win." Will this Challenge vixen prove triumphant this time around?
Rivals[]Retrieved from MTV.com The feisty Jenn is renowned for her sharp tongue, crafty gamesmanship, and unfortunate track-record of losing in the finals. This veteran Challenger and Real World: Denver alum has yet to win the grand prize and she's tired of it. But will Rivals be the Challenge that Jenn finally wins? Or will a partnership with her inexperienced rival sink her chances at victory? Whether she wins or loses, rest assured that Jenn's fiery temper and habit of terrorizing her female competitors will make her a welcome addition to this season. |
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 | ELIM | |
| 5 | Rope Burn | SAFE | |
| 6 | Reversible Climbing Wall | SAFE | |
| 7 | Grape Smash | SAFE | |
| 8 | Steady as You Go | ELIM | |
| 9 | Leaps and Bounds | SAFE | |
| 10 | Dog Day Afternoon | SAFE | |
| 11 | Hand Car | SAFE | |
| 12 | Giraffic Park | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ejection | WIN | |
| 8 | Spokesmodel | WIN | |
| 12 | Zero Gravity | OUT |
The Island[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Face-off | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leaning Tower | Kenny | SAFE |
| 2 | Ring Wrestle | Johnny | SAFE |
| 3 | The Rack | Robin | SAFE |
| 4 | Ball Buster | SAFE | |
| 5 | Bridge It | Dan | SAFE |
| 6 | Rat in a Cage | Cohutta | SAFE |
| 7 | Timber | Colie | SAFE |
| 8 | Water Bound | SAFE | |
| Final Challenge | LOSER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponents | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ball Buster | LOSE | ||
The Duel II[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partners | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Last Man Standing | Team Black | SAFE |
| 2 | Freezing as Puck | Ryan | SAFE |
| 3 | All Shook Up | SAFE | |
| 4 | Luging My Mind | Nehemiah | ELIM |
| 5 | Don't Let Go | Eric | SAFE |
| 6 | Dangle Duo | ELIM | |
| 7 | Burnt | SAFE | |
| 8 | Upside Downer | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Push Over | WIN | |
| 6 | WIN | ||
| 8 | OUT |
Fresh Meat II[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirty Mouth | SAFE | |
| 2 | I'll Be There for You | SAFE | |
| 3 | Water Logged | SAFE | |
| 4 | King of the Wall | SAFE | |
| 5 | Drop Out | SAFE | |
| 6 | Turn Style | SAFE | |
| 7 | Airheads | SAFE | |
| 8/9 | Wrecking Ball | WIN | |
| 9/10 | Obstacle | ELIM | |
| 10 | Final Challenge | FOURTH |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | Weight for Me: Black Out | WIN |
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 | SAFE | |
| 7 | Gimme a Hand | WIN | |
| 8/9 | High Ball | SAFE | |
| 9/10 | Riot Act | SAFE | |
| 10 | Czech Point | THIRD |
Notes[]
- Jenn received $20,000 from the Blue Team bank account.
Rivals[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Dive | SAFE | |
| 2 | Car Crusher | SAFE | |
| 3 | Sync or Swim | SAFE | |
| 4 | Hammock Crawl | SAFE | |
| 5 | Against the Current | WIN | |
| 6 | Catch and Release | SAFE | |
| 7 | Sawed Off | SAFE | |
| 8/9 | Bombs Away | SAFE | |
| 9/10 | Final Challenge | THIRD |
Notes[]
- Jenn & Mandi were disqualified on Day 1 of the final challenge, after taking too long to complete the "Pile Up" and "Re-creation Campsite" checkpoints. When daylight ran out, producers informed Jenn and Mandi that advancing to the "Final Feast" checkpoint would be too dangerous to attempt in the dark.
Post-Challenge[]
- Jenn attended The Real World Awards Bash in 2008.
Trivia[]
- Jenn, Kenny Santucci, and Robin Hibbard are the first contestants to reach a Final Challenge without winning any competitions. They are followed by Cheyenne Floyd, Devin Walker, Nelson Thomas, Callum Izzard, Tristan Phipps, Zara Zoffany, Yeyo de Gregorio, Danny McCray, and Tori Deal.
- Jenn and Mandi Moyer are the first contestants to be disqualified from a Final Challenge. They are followed by Desi Williams, Angela Rummans, Horacio Gutiérrez Jr., and Sarah Lacina.
- Jenn, Aneesa Ferreira, and Nany González share the record for the most appearances in a Final Challenge by a female contestant without a championship, with four each.
- Jenn and Nany share the record for the most appearances in a Final Challenges in the flagship series by a female contestant without a championship, with four each.
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