The Challenge Wiki
The Challenge Wiki
Advertisement

Katie Cooley (née Doyle) is a contestant from Road Rules: The Quest. She is the champion of The Inferno and was a finalist on The Gauntlet 2. She also competed on The Gauntlet, Battle of the Sexes 2, Fresh Meat, The Gauntlet III, The Duel II, The Ruins, Cutthroat, All Stars 1, All Stars 2, and Battle of the Eras.

Biography[]

The Gauntlet[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Then: Bubbly and constantly craving attention, Katie was Jisela's loud replacement on The Quest.

Now: Katie recently modeled for Playboy magazine. She also recently hosted Spring Break events in Cancun for Student City, and Maxim. Katie lives with Trishelle in LA, which could cause conflict in this season's Challenge.

Relationships: Her boyfriend just got a job on All My Children and moved to New York. She may decide that now's a good time to be single.

Best Known For: Her potty mouth and her abnormally large big toe.

The Inferno[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Hottest Pre-Inferno Moment: Her fight with Veronica and the entire Road Rules team on The Gauntlet.

Loose Ends: It's no secret that Katie hated her Road Rules team on The Gauntlet and they hated her. If she had her own way, she'd become an honorary member of the Real World team. She's tight with Trishelle, her roommate back in L.A., but had a blow out with Veronica on The Gauntlet. Plus, she's been known to talk trash about her team members and give away team strategy.

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

High: Beating everyone she faced in The Inferno, especially Julie, which kept her on the Road Rules team, against all odds (and Veronica's wishes). She managed to pull a Sarah and walk away with the cash and the car when all was said and done.

Lows: Being generally hated by her Road Rules team on The Gauntlet and The Inferno is not good for one's confidence.

Relationships: Katie had a knock-down-drag-out fight with "Verancula" during the Inferno; will she be able to forget about their volatile past and make nice for the sake of the team?

Fresh Meat[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

She may have been a hate-magnet for Road Rulers on The Inferno, but she managed to beat everyone (especially Julie) and walk away with the cash and the car. Her appearances on the Battle of the Sexes 2 and The Gauntlet 2, were fairly drama-free, despite being classified by some teammates as a member of the "FCW." She and Derrick have become rather close buds over the last few Challenges. She made it to the end of The Gauntlet 2 but her team was defeated in the final mission.

The Gauntlet III[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

It wasn't long ago that she was screaming at a half-naked Veronica at The Inferno, but with her appearance on Fresh Meat emerged a calmer, less-likely-to-scream at-the-thought-of-potential-elimination Katie. Her athletic ability is often questioned, but with a team of friends behind her, will it matter?

The Duel II[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Katie was the winner in her second Challenge entry, The Inferno, and saw defeat in the final mission in The Gauntlet III. So, no doubt about it, she's a pro who comes to win. Since we last saw Katie, she's been living in Chicago and is finishing up film school with an eye on getting "a real job" and marrying her boyfriend. But right now she's focused on New Zealand and there isn't anyone there who can afford not to keep an eye on her. She's been training hard to prepare and says that she's sick of "relying on a bunch of pretentious, manipulative, deceitful liars." What does that mean for the rest of The Duel II competitors? Katie says firmly, "It's all me this time."

The Ruins[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Since her debut on The Gauntlet, Katie has gained a reputation for being one of the most explosive personalities to ever take part in a Challenge. However, this pint-sized firecracker is recently engaged and claims to have calmed down. Nonetheless, Katie is determined to win The Ruins and bank some cold hard cash. But old habits die hard, especially during the rigors of a Challenge. Can the notoriously short-fused Katie keep herself under control in Thailand or will she snap under pressure?

Cutthroat[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Since her last appearance on The Ruins, Katie has ended her engagement, but has quickly recovered, revealing, "I'm probably the happiest I've been in a while. I left Chicago after my engagement ended and decided to move to Tennessee to go to school full time." Cutthroat marks Katie's ninth Challenge and while she doesn't always win, she always goes out swinging. Known for her loud mouth and her fiery attitude, Road Rules: The Quest alum Katie is unpredictable and always one to watch.

The Gauntlet[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Snake Soup Road Rules SAFE
2 Masquerade ELIM
3 Mud Bath SAFE
4 I Scream OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
2 Ride 'Em Cowboy WIN
4 Hangman OUT

The Inferno[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Grope the Rope Road Rules SAFE
2 Bird Feeder SAFE
3 Wreck N' Roll SAFE
4 Climbing Wall SAFE
5 Disco Domino Derby SAFE
6 Balls Out SAFE
7 Ultimate Saturn Road Trip SAFE
8 Don't Yank My Chain SAFE
9 Come Sail Away SAFE
10 Bungee Bound SAFE
11 Twist and Shoot SAFE
12 Balcony Swing ELIM
13 Fallen Angels SAFE
14/15 Saturn Valet Ballet SAFE
15/16 Window Washing ELIM
17 Seven Deadly Sins WINNER

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
12 Scratchathon WIN
16 Smell You Later WIN

Notes[]

  • Katie received $32,500 from the Road Rules team bank account.

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1/2 Dangle Drop Women SAFE
3 Snake Pit Poker SAFE
4 Melt with You SAFE
5 Bombs Away SAFE
6 Junk Boat SAFE
7 High Noon SAFE
8 Fill 'Er Up SAFE
9 Sa Wing OUT

The Gauntlet 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Royal Rumble Veterans SAFE
2 Chock Full o' Coconuts SAFE
3 Team Builders WIN
4 Moving Pyramid WIN
5 Spongeworthy SAFE
6 Body Painters WIN
7 Rickshaw Races SAFE
8 Team Strength SAFE
9 Balancing Act SAFE
10 Buck-A-Neer SAFE
11 Pull Me WIN
12 Spare Tires WIN
13 Easy Does It SAFE
14 The Pit SAFE
15 Blind Trust WIN
16/17 Piece by Piece SAFE
17 Bet Your Booty LOSER

Notes[]

  • Katie recieved $8,571 from the Veterans team bank account.

Fresh Meat[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner Result
1 Stuck on Me EricFMIcon
Eric
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 OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Partner Opponents Result
10 Beach Course EricFMIcon
Eric
TinaFMIcon KennyFMIcon
Tina & Kenny
OUT

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 SAFE
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 Chill Out OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
8 Sliders OUT

The Duel II[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner(s) Result
1/2 Last Man Standing Team Colors SAFE
2 Freezing as Puck Isaac SAFE
3 All Shook Up SAFE
4 Luging My Mind Eric OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
4 Push Over OUT

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 OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
4 Oh-Ring OUT

Cutthroat[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Gas Problems Blue Team SAFE
2 Brain Buster WIN
3 Bed Head SAFE
4 Bottleneck Stampede ELIM
5 Surf's Up OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
4 Swat WIN
5 Pole Me Over OUT

All Stars 1[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Deep Blue Dive Copper Team SAFE
2 Ancient Challenge History SAFE
3 Melt Away Copper Team SAFE
4 On the Ropes Copper Team SAFE
5 Connect Em All Copper Team SAFE
6 Escape the Room Copper Team OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Partner Opponents Result
6 Pull Me Over LaterrianASIcon
Laterrian
KendalASIcon MarkASIcon
Kendal & Mark
OUT

All Stars 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner(s) Result
1/2 Boarding Party Brad SAFE
3 Around the Block Black Team WIN
4 Bright Skies OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
4 Weight, There's More AyannaAS2Icon
Ayanna
OUT

Battle of the Eras[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1/2 Light It Up Era I OUT

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
2 Pole Wrestle AneesaErasIcon
Aneesa
OUT

Post-Challenge[]

  • Katie participated in the special six-part documentary series, The Challenge: Untold History, in 2022.

Trivia[]

  • Katie is the only contestant to compete on all three seasons of The Gauntlet.
  • Katie and Veronica Portillo are the oldest female contestants to compete on a flagship season, with Katie having been 44 during Battle of the Eras.

External Links[]

The Inferno Contestants
AbramInfernoIcon
ChristenaInfernoIcon
DarrellInfernoIcon
HollyInfernoIcon
KatieInfernoIcon
Katie
KendalInfernoIcon
TimmyInfernoIcon
VeronicaInfernoIcon
CoralInfernoIcon
CTInfernoIcon
MikeInfernoIcon
SyrusInfernoIcon
DavidInfernoIcon
LeahInfernoIcon
JulieInfernoIcon
ShaneInfernoIcon
MalloryInfernoIcon
JeremyInfernoIcon
TrishelleInfernoIcon
AceInfernoIcon
Winner
Runner-Up
Eliminated
Fresh Meat Contestants
DarrellFMIcon AvivFMIcon
TinaFMIcon KennyFMIcon
WesFMIcon CaseyFMIcon
DerrickFMIcon DiemFMIcon
TheoFMIcon ChandaFMIcon
ShaneFMIcon LinetteFMIcon
CoralFMIcon EvanFMIcon
KatieFMIcon EricFMIcon
Katie & Eric
TonyaFMIcon JohnnieFMIcon
JohannaFMIcon JesseFMIcon
MelindaFMIcon RyanFMIcon
DannyFMIcon EvelynFMIcon
Winners
Finalists
Eliminated
Medically Disqualified
The Ruins Contestants
DerrickRuinsIcon
Evan
JohnnyRuinsIcon
KennyRuinsIcon
SusieRuinsIcon
KellyAnneRuinsIcon
SarahRuinsIcon
CaseyRuinsIcon
DunbarRuinsIcon
KimberlyRuinsIcon
BradRuinsIcon
DarrellRuinsIcon
CohuttaRuinsIcon
JohannaRuinsIcon
VeronicaRuinsIcon
SyrusRuinsIcon
IbisRuinsIcon
WesRuinsIcon
DannyRuinsIcon
KatieRuinsIcon
Katie
TonyaRuinsIcon
AdamRuinsIcon
BriannaRuinsIcon
EvelynRuinsIcon
NickRuinsIcon
ShauvonRuinsIcon
DiemRuinsIcon
ChetRuinsIcon
Winner
Runner-Up
Eliminated
Disqualified
Medically Disqualified
Cutthroat Contestants
BradCutthroatIcon
DunbarCutthroatIcon
ToriCutthroatIcon
TylerCutthroatIcon
AbramCutthroatIcon
CaraMariaCutthroatIcon
LaurelCutthroatIcon
LukeCutthroatIcon
SarahCutthroatIcon
EmilyCutthroatIcon
JennCutthroatIcon
PaulaCutthroatIcon
DerrickCutthroatIcon
JohnnyCutthroatIcon
TheresaCutthroatIcon
CamilaCutthroatIcon
DanCutthroatIcon
BrandonCutthroatIcon
MelindaCutthroatIcon
ChetCutthroatIcon
KatieCutthroatIcon
Katie
TyCutthroatIcon
EricCutthroatIcon
AyiiiaCutthroatIcon
ShauvonCutthroatIcon
VinnyCutthroatIcon
MandiCutthroatIcon
JDCutthroatIcon
EmileeCutthroatIcon
DerekCutthroatIcon
Winner
Finalist
Eliminated
Disqualified
Medically Disqualified
Quit
Advertisement