John Amadeus "Johnny Bananas" Devenanzio is a contestant from The Real World: Key West. He is the champion of The Island, The Ruins, Rivals, Battle of the Exes, Free Agents, Rivals III, Champs vs. Stars 1, and Total Madness, and was a finalist on The Inferno 3, Rivals II, Ride or Dies, and The Challenge: USA 2. He also competed on The Duel, The Gauntlet III, Cutthroat, Battle of the Exes II, Battle of the Bloodlines, Invasion of the Champions, Champs vs. Pros, Dirty 30, Vendettas, Final Reckoning, War of the Worlds, War of the Worlds 2, World Championship, and Battle of the Eras.
Biography[]
The Duel[]Retrieved from MTV.com With his chameleon-like ability to adapt to his surroundings, recent Penn State graduate John is The Real World's answer to Ferris Bueller. An unpredictable mixture of craftiness, charisma, intelligence and kindness, he more than lives up to his old nickname, "Johnny Bananas." He was the loveable life of the party in Key West, despite some intoxicated fights with Paula Walnuts. Will this Challenge newbie survive the cutthroat competition or The Duel?
The Inferno 3[]Retrieved from MTV.com With his chameleon-like ability to adapt to his surroundings, recent Penn State graduate John is The Real World's answer to Ferris Bueller. An unpredictable mixture of craftiness, charisma, intelligence and kindness, he more than lives up to his old nickname, "Johnny Bananas." He was the loveable life of the party in Key West, despite some intoxicated fights with Paula Walnuts. Despite getting along famously with everyone (especially Casey, wink wink) on The Duel this Challenge rookie was the first to be sent home. This time around, now with a Challenge under his belt, will Johnny be able to stick it out until the end?
The Gauntlet III[]Retrieved from MTV.com The man affectionately known as "Johnny Bananas," Johnny already holds a seriously checkered Challenge past. On The Duel, he was selected by his old roommate Tyler to go into the Duel and was the first player shipped back to the States which leaves a big grudge where Johnny is concerned. Johnny often tries to take the lead during Challenges, but his lack of strength and size compared to many of the other men make him a popular topic of elimination discussion.
The Island[]Retrieved from MTV.com Johnny feels that he was prematurely eliminated from The Gauntlet III, so he's back to prove that he can earn a Challenge championship. With his good friends Paula and Kenny by his side, Johnny feels that he will be running the show this time around. But Johnny's loud and abrasive personality might rub others the wrong way and be his early ticket home. Will The Island eat him alive?
The Ruins[]Retrieved from MTV.com Once the sweetheart from The Real World: Key West, Johnny has transformed himself into the outspoken, controversial, "Johnny Bananas." This self-proclaimed "godfather" of The Island has the chops to compete and the mind to manipulate, but he has one big problem that could ruin his game -- himself. Johnny's often candid remarks constantly landed him in hot water, especially with fellow competitors Evelyn and KellyAnne. But since leaving The Island, Johnny insists that he has done some self-reflection and learned from his mistakes. Will Johnny be able to turn over a new leaf in The Ruins? Or will his old habits die hard in his quest to take home the prize?
Cutthroat[]Retrieved from MTV.com Love him or hate him, Challenge smartass Johnny returns to the game, ready to talk some trash and make some cash. Having won both The Island and The Ruins, Johnny is confident that Cutthroat will boost his bank account even further. However, without the aid of his usual cohorts, Kenny and Evan, Johnny will have to put some muscle behind his loud mouth, proclaiming, "I always had a safety net. This is my time to show that Johnny Bananas is one to be trifled with." With this ruthless competitor originally from Real World: Key West in the house, expect to see Johnny take part in his favorite pastimes: lying, scheming, and conniving.
Rivals[]Retrieved from MTV.com Johnny was last seen suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of CT on Cutthroat. Reflecting on the astonishing elimination, Johnny notes, "I had the carpet pulled out from under me. But if you feed a banana to a gorilla, you shouldn't be that surprised by the results." Back to take another stab at the win, Johnny hopes to make the best of his rival partner. We'll see if this loud mouth, two-time Challenge winner can capture a third victory.
Battle of the Exes[]Retrieved from MTV.com Camila became attracted to Johnny on Cutthroat, but Johnny kept things friendly as he had a girlfriend at home. However, the rumor mill was abuzz that the twosome may have been more than friends. Camila describes their complicated relationship, "People like to talk about what they don't know, but me and Johnny, we're close. So I don't blame them!" Now a newly single man, Johnny definitely doesn't rule out exploring things more with Camila stating, "Circumstances have changed in my life and I basically have free rein to do things I wasn't able to do before!" Watch these two to see if their warming relationship will heat up, and how it may affect their game.
Rivals II[]Retrieved from MTV.com The stage is set for a clash of the egos as two of the most notorious personalities in Challenge history are thrust together. Although they had never met in person prior to their arrival in Thailand, Johnny and Frank's rivalry grew out of a heated exchange on Twitter. Irked by the "Rookie Revolution" that propelled Frank's team to victory on Battle of the Seasons, veteran Johnny downplayed Frank's win, claiming he "didn't scout Junior Varsity" when a fan asked his opinion of the game's new generation. Never one to let an insult slide by, Frank fired back at 30 year-old Bananas, snarking, "Maybe you should focus on a real job, old man!" While these two may need to earn each other's respect, four-time champion Johnny already recognizes their innate similarities, admitting, "One of the things that scares me the most about Frank is he reminds me a lot of myself." Johnny and Frank have the chops to emerge as a powerhouse pair, but will their massive egos prove to be their downfall?
Free Agents[]Retrieved from MTV.com Johnny Bananas may be one of the most legendary players in Challenge history, but this vet isn't sure he has enough gas left in his tank. After coming in second to his nemesis CT on Rivals II, four-time champion Bananas found it to be a humbling experience. He concedes, "You learn more in defeat than you do in victory. And, I learned a lot about myself." Arriving in Uruguay as a Free Agent with no alliance, Bananas knows he has an uphill battle ahead of him. Bananas confesses, "I'm just hoping that luck's on my side." His fellow Challengers may call him "Grandfather Bananas," but this wily veteran could still have a few tricks up his sleeve.
Battle of the Exes II[]Retrieved from MTV.com Rumored to have hooked up outside of The Challenge, these undercover lovers managed to keep their rendezvous a secret - or so they thought. After a quick fling, the romance fizzled and this turbulent duo went their separate ways. Fresh off his win on Free Agents, Bananas vows to keep focus on the game, "We're just better as friends. I've dabbled in this spicy Latina dish once or twice and I realized it's too hot for me." Until now, these two have done a good job dancing around the past and keeping their distance. Nany reveals, "Bananas and I usually tried to stay as far away from each other as possible on past Challenges, so the fact that now we are glued together, I don’t know how this is going to work out." However, when one of these vets has a change of heart and old feelings surface, the strength of their team will be put to the test. Will this power pair put their appetite to win above the desire of a lonely heart? Or will unrequited love derail their game?
Battle of the Bloodlines[]Retrieved from MTV.com Challenge champ, Johnny Bananas, returns to reclaim a victory and prove he still has what it takes to win. With the bitter taste of defeat still in his mouth from his devastating downfall in Battle of the Exes II, Bananas brings his rough and tough cousin, Vince, along to prove that greatness runs in the family. However, Vince's cocky attitude threatens to ignite political fires, and Bananas struggles to keep up his reputable veteran status as they make enemies quickly. Mindful of their weaknesses, Bananas stresses, "We both have egos that have trouble fitting inside the same room. But as long as we can keep our heads in the game and keep from killing each other, we're gonna work awesome as a team." Bananas quickly learns he must dig deep into his bag of tricks to keep him and Vince under the radar.
Rivals III[]Retrieved from MTV.com Bananas' wounds are still fresh from the vicious backstabbing he received at the hands of America's favorite optimist, Sarah, on Battle of the Exes II. The Queen of Enthusiasm is back and looking to re-claim her Challenge crown, but knows it won't be easy with a salty and scorned partner. She reflects, "I'm not working with a man. I'm working with a little boy and the little boy is having a temper tantrum! In order for Bananas to win, he's gotta let everything go." Once you've peeled a banana, though, you can't just put it back together! Bananas laments, "There's no way that I'm gonna be able to forgive her." Will Sarah be content letting Bananas make team decisions when she just proved how devastatingly successful her methods can be? And can Bananas patch up his tattered ego in time to get his head in the game?
Invasion of the Champions[]Retrieved from MTV.com Now returning as the most decorated champ in Challenge history, with $685,000 earned over 14 seasons, Bananas promises not to stop, "I want to spill some blood and some mud. I'm here to ride this thing until the wheels fall off." Many have wondered whether the notorious Johnny Bananas would return after pulling the most cunning and controversial move in Challenge history. However, this self-proclaimed "rotten banana" doesn't spoil so easily. After he and Sarah pummeled the competition last season on Rivals III and seemingly mended their broken friendship, Bananas shocked everyone by claiming the ENTIRE $275,000 prize for himself, leaving Sarah with nothing but tears and an empty wallet. Will Bananas suffer any karmic blowback from his dastardly deed last season? Or will he shock everyone and make an even MORE scandalous move than his last?
Dirty 30[]Retrieved from MTV.com The most decorated Challenge champion always finds a way to use his mastery in "shady" to get the ultimate payback. The most well-known anecdote from the six-time victor's run: After getting burned by Sarah on Battle of the Exes II and being subsequent partners on Rivals III, Bananas made the most devious and dirty move in Challenge history when he took all of the winnings from their No. 1 finish -- and left his partner with $0. Will Bananas be able to top this unprecedented dirty move during this historic season?
Champs vs. Stars 1[]Retrieved from MTV.com Many competitors have tried to walk away from the franchise as the leader of the pack, but no one has more victories to their name than Johnny 'Bananas.' Love him or hate him, this six-time champion brings his strong, athletic abilities and dynamic sense of humor to every season he appears in. 'Bananas' hasn’t run in a final since he famously "stole" the prize purse from Sarah on Rivals III, leaving many to wonder if he cursed himself, ending his days as king of The Challenge forever. 'Bananas' is ready to take home a win on Champs vs. Stars to ensure the crown stays where he believes it rightfully belongs. The charity he'll be playing for is Special Olympics.
Vendettas[]Retrieved from MTV.com The historic player continues to hold the record for most Challenge wins ever. But after a dirty move that involved taking his partner Sarah's money during the finale of Rivals III, this MTV vet has consistently added to his list of vendettas -- which includes Cory, Devin and Nelson. Will he be able to reconcile his differences in order to pave a smooth road to another Challenge final? Or will his past (and Jemmye's karma curse declaration) come back to haunt him?
Final Reckoning[]Retrieved from MTV.com For much of Challenge history, Tony was like Bananas's little brother, looking to him for guidance and friendship while he navigated the treacherous waters of the game. But Tony eventually realized that he would never win it all unless he stepped out of Bananas's shadow, so on The Challenge: Vendettas, he took matters into his own hands by pulling one of the all-time shocking backstabs in show history, sending a stunned Bananas into the elimination that doomed him. Somehow, some way, these former buddies turned enemies will have to figure out how to work together while still suffering from an open wound that hasn't healed.
War of the Worlds[]Retrieved from MTV.com Johnny Bananas is true Challenge royalty, with 17 seasons and 6 wins under his belt – including his infamous Rivals III victory, in which he opted to take the entire $275K prize rather than split it with his partner Sarah. Notably, he hasn't made it to a final since then, though that may be more a testament to his ever-expanding list of enemies. After a brutal backstabbing sent him into an elimination upset in Vendettas, Bananas made it to the cusp of the finals in Final Reckoning, only to be knocked out of the game by former flame Natalie. His ultimate focus is on returning to the winner's circle and reaffirming his status as Challenge GOAT. In a game filled with enemies and hungry young upstarts gunning for his crown, this season may be Bananas' greatest test yet.
War of the Worlds 2[]Retrieved from MTV.com Bananas's sly politicking and athletic prowess once led to a run of success no other competitor has come close to matching. Of course, that was before he backstabbed, spurned and feuded with enough of his fellow Challengers to earn the game's biggest target on every season he plays. It doesn't help he says and does anything to get under the skin of his biggest rivals. With so many longstanding enemies, will Bananas be able to put the bad blood aside and work together with his fellow U.S. teammates, or will pettiness and distrust extend what has become the legend's longest Finals drought?
Total Madness[]Retrieved from MTV.com Returning for his 20th season, Bananas is hungrier than ever to prove he's still got it after a six-season Finals drought. Known for being one of the game's most ruthless and renowned players, Bananas's recent stumbles can largely be attributed to a single source: Wes. "Archrivals" doesn't even begin to describe this pair's antagonistic relationship, but one has to wonder whether or not focusing so much energy on one individual has hampered Bananas's once-legendary gameplay. With a massive new game twist in the mix, will their blood feud have to take a back seat, or will the two continue to go at it -- even if it destroys them both?
Ride or Dies[]Retrieved from MTV.com Legendary Challenger Johnny Bananas is ready to return for his crown. Bananas has returned for his 21st season and this time around, he is eager to get Nany her first win. Newly single and ready to politically mingle, Bananas has a new strategy when it comes to his social game: keep out of trouble, bury old hatchets and let his partner Nany, arguably the most protected player in the game, be the face of "Team Banany."
The Challenge: USA 2[]Retrieved from Parade.com He's the most famous face, and some would argue the greatest competitor, in Challenge history. Having been a part of the show for over 15 years, Johnny Bananas has won the most seasons of any competitor, across a variety of formats and eras. And one thing he is never afraid to do is stir the pot, whether it's waking up players to start fights, or planting fake notes in people's luggage. |
The Duel[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reaching Out | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Can |  Tyler |
OUT |
The Inferno 3[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unbraided | Good Guys | SAFE |
| 2/3 | Ladder Race | SAFE | |
| 3 | Battering Ram | SAFE | |
| 4 | Wrap and Roll | SAFE | |
| 5 | Rope Burn | SAFE | |
| 6 | Reversible Climbing Wall | WIN | |
| 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 | WIN | |
| 15 | Nothin' but Net | SAFE | |
| 16 | The Big Five | LOSER |
Notes[]
- Johnny received $10,000 from the Good Guys team bank account.
The Gauntlet III[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tug of War | Veterans | WIN |
| Piñata Pit | WIN | ||
| 2 | Screw You | WIN | |
| Roped In | WIN | ||
| 3 | Wring Out | WIN | |
| Blind Man's Maze | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sliders | OUT |
The Island[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Face-off | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leaning Tower | Tonya | SAFE |
| 2 | Ring Wrestle | N/A | SAFE |
| 3 | The Rack | Rachel | SAFE |
| 4 | Ball Buster | Ashli | SAFE |
| 5 | Bridge It | Tyrie | SAFE |
| 6 | Rat in a Cage | N/A | WIN |
| 7 | Timber | Colie | SAFE |
| 8 | Water Bound | N/A | SAFE |
| Final Challenge | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponents | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ring Wrestle | LOSE | ||
| 6 | Rat in a Cage | WIN | ||
Notes[]
- Johnny 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 | ELIM | |
| 9 | Wall Walker | SAFE | |
| 10 | Final Challenge | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | Rag Doll | WIN |
Notes[]
- Johnny received $31,670 for winning the Final Challenge.
- He received an additional $21,300 from his individual bank account, bringing his total earnings to $52,970.
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 | SAFE | |
| 7 | Gimme a Hand | WIN | |
| 8/9 | High Ball | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | Back Up Off Me | OUT |
Rivals[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Dive | SAFE | |
| 2 | Car Crusher | SAFE | |
| 3 | Sync or Swim | SAFE | |
| 4 | Hammock Crawl | WIN | |
| 5 | Against the Current | WIN | |
| 6 | Catch and Release | SAFE | |
| 7 | Sawed Off | WIN | |
| 8/9 | Bombs Away | ELIM | |
| 9/10 | Final Challenge | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | T-Bone | WIN |
Notes[]
- Johnny received $50,000 for winning the Final Challenge.
- He received an additional $2,000 for winning the "Against the Current" and "Sawed Off" challenges, bringing his total earnings to $52,000.
Battle of the Exes[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Give Me Some Honey | WIN | |
| 2 | Hook Up | SAFE | |
| 3 | Mental Connection | SAFE | |
| 4 | Rolling in the Deep | WIN | |
| 5 | Don't Rock the Boat | SAFE | |
| 6 | Lube Me Up | WIN | |
| 7/8 | Race to the Altar | SAFE | |
| 8/9 | Feel the Burn | ELIM | |
| 9/10 | Viking Quest | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | X Battle | WIN |
Notes[]
- Johnny received $75,000 for winning the "Viking Quest" Final Challenge.
- He received an additional $1,250 for winning the "Lube Me Up" challenge, bringing his total earnings to $76,250.
Rivals II[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game of Inches | SAFE | |
| 2 | XXX Games | SAFE | |
| 3 | Mind Over Splatter | WIN | |
| 4 | Stumped | SAFE | |
| 5 | Frog Smash | SAFE | |
| 6 | Frenemies | SAFE | |
| 7 | Blind Leading the Blind | WIN | |
| 8 | Swingers | SAFE | |
| 9 | Rampage | SAFE | |
| 10/11 | Color Correction | N/A | |
| 11/12 | Dream Island | SECOND | |
| Nightmare Island |
Notes[]
- Johnny received $17,500 for finishing the "Nightmare Island" Final Challenge in second place.
Free Agents[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Out on a Ledge | Team Black | WIN |
| 2 | Auto Body Rally | Jonna | SAFE |
| 3 | Bar Crawl | Team Brandon | WIN |
| 4 | Bounce Out | Team Red | WIN |
| 5 | Piggy Back | Team Yellow | ELIM |
| 6 | Smarty Pants | SAFE | |
| 7 | Sausage Party | ELIM | |
| 8 | Hold That Pose | Team Johnny | SAFE |
| 9 | Dug Out | Cohutta | SAFE |
| 10/11 | Crossover | Nany | WIN |
| 11 | ELIM | ||
| 11/12 | Final Challenge | Laurel | WINNER |
| Devyn | |||
| Nany | |||
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Balls In | WIN | |
| 7 | Wrecking Wall | WIN | |
| 11 | Puzzle Pyramid | WIN |
Notes[]
- Bananas received $125,000 for winning the Final Challenge.
Battle of the Exes II[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Got You Babe | SAFE | |
| 2 | Rounding the Bases | WIN | |
| 3 | On Again, Off Again | SAFE | |
| 4 | The Brush Off | SAFE | |
| 5 | Open Arms | OUT | |
| 6/7 | In Ex-ile | ||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | |||
| 9/10 | Wrecking Ball | SAFE | |
| 10/11 | Don't Let Me Down | OUT | |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Strung Out | OUT | ||
| 10/11 | X-Battle | OUT |
Battle of the EX-iled[]
| Episode | Ex-ile | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | The Ring | WIN | ||
| 7 | Control Issues | WIN | ||
| 8 | Take Out | WIN | ||
| 9 | It Takes Two to Tangle | WIN |
Battle of the Bloodlines[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Battle | Vince | SAFE |
| 2 | Family Dinner | SAFE | |
| 3/4 | Meet Me Halfway | Red Team | WIN |
| 4/5 | Air to the Throne | WIN | |
| 6 | Family Connection | WIN | |
| 7 | Hand Me Down | WIN | |
| 8 | Too Clingy | WIN | |
| 9 | Air Pockets | WIN | |
| 10 | Weight for Me | Vince | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Through Thick and Thin | OUT |
Rivals III[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Give Me Some Slack | SAFE | |
| 3 | Dirty Laundry | SAFE | |
| 4/5 | Out on a Limb | SAFE | |
| 6 | Laps of Judgement | WIN | |
| 7 | Road to Nowhere | SAFE | |
| 8/9 | Up All Night | WIN | |
| 10/11 | Take It to the Grave | SAFE | |
| 11 | Catch and Release | WIN | |
| 12 | Bridging the Gap | WIN | |
| 13 | ELIM | ||
| 13/14 | Final Challenge | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Don't Wine for Me Argentina | WIN |
Notes[]
- Bananas received $275,000 for winning the Final Challenge and deciding to keep the entire prize for himself.
- He received an additional $1,000 for winning the "Up All Night" challenge, bringing his total earnings to $276,000.
Invasion of the Champions[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Not in Game | ||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5/6 | Knockout | Champions | SAFE |
| 7 | Roll with the Punches | WIN | |
| 8 | Curry Up | SAFE | |
| 9/10 | Fallout | OUT | |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | Balls In | OUT |
Notes[]
- Bananas invaded the game prior to the "Knockout" challenge as part of the season's twist.
Champs vs. Pros[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Against the Ropes | Champs | SAFE |
| 2 | Tailgate BBQ | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blindsided | OUT |
Notes[]
- Bananas raised $1,000 for the Special Olympics for participating in the season.
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 | Jenna | SAFE |
| 7/8 | Ups and Downs | Light Blue Team | SAFE |
| 8/9 | Talk Thirty to Me | SAFE | |
| 11/12 | Saved by the Bell | Pink Team | SAFE |
| 12/13 | Blackout | Blue Team | SAFE |
| 14 | Backstabber | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | The Reel World | OUT |
Redemption History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Opponents | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | The Final Redemption Challenge | OUT | ||||
Champs vs. Stars 1[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tow Truck | Champs | SAFE |
| 2/3 | Parkour the Course | SAFE | |
| 3/4 | Slam Ball | SAFE | |
| 4 | Push Ball | SAFE | |
| 5 | Jumbo Foosball | ELIM | |
| 6 | Flag Pole | SAFE | |
| 7/8 | Sink or Swim | WIN | |
| 8 | Championship Series | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tic Tac Hole | WIN |
Notes[]
- Bananas raised $50,000 for the Special Olympics for winning the "Championship Series" Final Challenge.
Vendettas[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Get Off the Rock | SAFE | |
| 2/3 | Who’s Got Balls? | WIN | |
| 3/4 | #Vendettas | SAFE | |
| 4/5 | Food Wars | Team 3 | SAFE |
| 6/7 | Gasping for Air | Team 4 | WIN |
| 7/8 | Puppet Master | Green Team | WIN |
| 8/9 | Car Crash | Team 1 | WIN |
| 9/10 | Kickin' Ass | Green Team | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Not So Bright | OUT |
Final Reckoning[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening Challenge | Awaiting Partner | |
| 2/3 | Wreck Yourself | SAFE | |
| 5 | Shark Bait | SAFE | |
| 6/7 | Off the Rails | SAFE | |
| 7/8 | Dig Deep | SAFE | |
| 8/9 | Don't Push Me Around | SAFE | |
| 10/11 | Dunking for Dinner | SAFE | |
| 11/12 | Sky Bridge | WIN | |
| 12/13 | Caged In | SAFE | |
| 14/15 | What Goes Up Must Come Down | WIN | |
| 16/17 | Hit List | OUT | |
| 17 | In Redemption House | ||
| 18 | Rolling Thunder | SAFE | |
| 19 | Painfully Wrong | OUT | |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Don't Trip Me Up | OUT | ||
| 19 | Milk and Cookies | OUT |
Redemption History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | King of the Ring | WIN |
Notes[]
- Bananas did not participate in the Opening Challenge after his original partner, Devin, withdrew from the game before filming due to a family emergency. TJ announced that he would receive a replacement partner at the following challenge.
War of the Worlds[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impending Dune | SAFE | |
| 2 | Arms-a-geddon Tired |  Morgan |
WIN |
| 3 | Search and Destroy | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Map It Out | Morgan |
  Zach & Zahida |
OUT |
War of the Worlds 2[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trench Warfare | Team USA | SAFE |
| 2 | Cryptic Crossbow | SAFE | |
| 3 | Paddlewheel Puzzle | SAFE | |
| 4 | Relic Runner | SAFE | |
| 5 | Hooked | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Die for Me | OUT |
Total Madness[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Lines | SAFE | |
| 2 | Airdrop Extraction | Team 7 | SAFE |
| 3 | Decode and Detonate | SAFE | |
| 4 | Cold War | Team 4 | WIN |
| 5/6 | Bomb Squad | Team 2 | SAFE |
| 6/7 | Fast & Furious | Melissa | SAFE |
| 8 | Decontamination | SAFE | |
| 9 | Tunnel Rats | Team 2 | SAFE |
| 10 | Throne Off | ELIM | |
| 11 | Flag Down | SAFE | |
| 12 | Tanks-A Lot | Team 2 | SAFE |
| 13 | Bloc'd In | Team 1 | WIN |
| 14 | Running Out of Time | SAFE | |
| 15 | Crash Course | WIN | |
| 16 | Final Challenge | WINNER |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Charge the Wall | WIN | |
| 16 | Knock Out | WIN |
Notes[]
- Bananas received $500,000 for winning the Final Challenge.
Ride or Dies[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not in Game | ||
| 2 | Balancing Act |  Nany |
WIN |
| 3 | Build Me Up | SAFE | |
| 4 | Hold On for Me | SAFE | |
| 5 | Royal Relay | SAFE | |
| 6 | Down the Line | SAFE | |
| 7 | Peaking Blinders | SAFE | |
| 8 | Double Trouble | SAFE | |
| 9 | Haul or Nothing | SAFE | |
| 10 | Last Life | Faysal's Team | WIN |
| 11 | Spin Class | WIN | |
| 12 | Chopper Drop | SAFE | |
| 13 | Blind Faith | WIN | |
| 14 | Takes Two to Tango | WIN | |
| 14/15 | Nany |
SAFE | |
| 15 | Runaway Ride | WIN | |
| 16 | Frozen Senseless | ELIM | |
| 17/18/19 | Final Challenge | SECOND | |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Bridge It | Nany |
  Faysal & Moriah |
WIN |
| 19 | Balls In | WIN |
Notes[]
- Bananas & Nany entered the game following the "You Move I Move" elimination as Heavy Hitters.
- Bananas received $38,000 from the Final Challenge winners, Devin & Tori, for finishing the Final Challenge in second place.
World Championship[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qualifier | Did Not Play | |
| 2/3 | Chain Game |  Justine |
SAFE |
| 4 | Gates of Hell | SAFE | |
| 5/6 | Flying Around | SAFE | |
| 6 | Rocketman | SAFE | |
| 7 | Tunnel Time | OUT | |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lock, Stack & Barrel | Justine |
  Jordan & Kaz |
OUT |
The Challenge: USA 2[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Storm the Castle | Red Team | SAFE |
| 2 | Working the Poles | SAFE | |
| 3 | Capsized | ELIM | |
| 4 | Sideswiped | Blue Team | SAFE |
| 5 | Unboxed | SAFE | |
| 6 | High-Q | WIN | |
| 7 | Wreck & Roll | WIN | |
| 8 | Spell-Lunkers | WIN | |
| 9 | Speed Jumps | SAFE | |
| 10 | Go the Distance | SAFE | |
| 11 | Slippery Business | SAFE | |
| 12 | Brain Squeeze | SAFE | |
| 13 | Burst Your Bubble | SAFE | |
| 14 | Final Challenge | THIRD |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fire & Ice |  Paulie |
WIN |
Battle of the Eras[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Light It Up | Era II | WIN |
| 3 | Gladieater | SAFE | |
| 4 | Cradled Cranium | WIN | |
| 5 | TBD | TBD |
Post-Challenge[]
- Bananas attended The Real World Awards Bash in 2008. He won the award for "Hottest Male."
- Bananas appeared on the MTV television special, We <3 Diem, in 2014 to honor the life of Diem Brown.
- Bananas appeared in the season finale of the first season of MTV's Fear Factor where he was partnered with Leroy Garrett. They competed alongside Aneesa Ferreira and Laurel Stucky.
- Bananas made a surprise appearance during the season finale of Vendettas as a Mercenary. He served as a card dealer at the "Decked Out" checkpoint for the male finalists during a game of higher or lower. He did not win against any of the finalists and did not assign any Grenades.
- Bananas is the current host of NBC's 1st Look.
- Bananas competed on the Food Network's Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition 6. He finished in second place.
- Bananas made a surprise appearance during Episode 8 of All Stars 3 where he spoke to Wes Bergmann over video call, giving advice for the game.
- Bananas participated in the special six-part documentary series, The Challenge: Untold History, in 2022.
- Bananas competed on E!'s House of Villains. He finished in second place.
- Bananas competed on Peacock's The Traitors 2 alongside CT Tamburello and Trishelle Cannatella. He was "murdered" in Episode 2 as a Faithful.
- Bananas made a surprise appearance during the launch special of Battle for a New Champion, interrupting then-girlfriend Moriah Jade's video call with host TJ Lavin. It was confirmed during the reunion that he was supposed to appear as a Mercenary, before later dropping out. He was replaced by Brad Fiorenza.
- Bananas was featured in the eighth episode of The Challenge: Home Turf on The Challenge's official YouTube channel.
Trivia[]
- Bananas is the sixth contestant to win back-to-back Challenge seasons, following Darrell Taylor, Veronica Portillo, Landon Lueck, Evan Starkman, and Tyler Duckworth. He is followed by CT Tamburello, Jonna Mannion, and Kaz Crossley.
- Bananas, Camila Nakagawa, Leroy Garrett, Sarah Rice, and Wes Bergmann are the only contestants to compete on all three seasons of the Rivals trilogy.
- Bananas is the only contestant to reach the Final Challenge on all three seasons.
- He and Paula Meronek are also the only contestants to win two Rivals seasons.
- Bananas is the only contestant to reach the Final Challenge on all three seasons.
- Bananas and Vince Gliatta are the only Bloodlines to compete against each other in a Final Challenge.
- Bananas & Nany González, CT & Diem Brown, Sarah & Vinny Foti, and Mandi Moyer & Wes are the only contestants to compete as teams on two flagship Challenge seasons.
- Bananas holds the record for the most flagship Challenge seasons competed in by a male contestant, with 21.
- He also holds the record for the most consecutive flagship Challenge seasons competed in by a male contestant, with 12.
- Bananas holds the record for the most flagship Challenge season wins by a male contestant, with seven.
- Bananas is the second contestant to earn more than $1,000,000 in winnings, following Ashley Mitchell. He is followed by CT and Jordan Wiseley.
- Bananas holds the record for the most daily challenge wins by a male contestant, with 68.
- Bananas holds the record for the most eliminations competed in by a male contestant, with 27.
- He also holds the record for the most elimination losses by a male contestant, with 14.
- Bananas and CT share the record for the most appearances in a Final Challenge on the flagship series by a male contestant, with 10 each.
- Bananas is the second contestant to win an elimination during a Final Challenge, following Natalie Duran. He is followed by Kyle Christie, Kaycee Clark, Kailah Casillas-Bird, Brad Fiorenza, Nany González, Corey Lay, and Nurys Mateo.
- Bananas is the only contestant to win an elimination during a Final Challenge twice.
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