Nelson Thomas

Nelson Thomas
Challenger Profile
Original Series	Are You the One? 3
Born	November 3, 1988 (1988-11-03)
Hometown	San Marcos, Texas
Challenge Career
Challenge Seasons
Seasons	Rivals III Invasion of the Champions (final) XXX: Dirty 30 Vendettas Final Reckoning Total Madness Double Agents Spies, Lies & Allies (final)
Daily Wins	8
Eliminations	15 (9 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw)
Money Won	$36,250
Social Media
Twitter	_nelsonthomas
Instagram	_nelsonthomas
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Nelson Thomas is a contestant from Are You the One? 3. He was a finalist on Invasion of the Champions and Spies, Lies & Allies. He also competed on Rivals III, XXX: Dirty 30, Vendettas, Final Reckoning, Total Madness, and Double Agents.

Biography

Retrieved from MTV.com

Invasion of the Champions XXX: Dirty 30 Vendettas Final Reckoning Total Madness Double Agents Spies, Lies & Allies Invasion of the Champions With one season and one devastating loss under his belt, tough as nails Nelson is ready to take the reins and steer himself to victory. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, Nelson desperately hopes to prove that an inner city kid can rise above and shape his own destiny. He explains, "I came from poverty, I didn't think I was going to college. I fought every day. I did not give up, and I turned my life around. I'm here to win. Point blank." Roaring and ready to go, Nelson vows to take on anyone and anything in order to be the best. But when tensions rise and another Underdog's game backs Nelson into a corner, his red-hot temper will flare. Will Nelson be able to put his pride aside and let sleeping dogs lie? Or will this cocky competitor blow his chances by biting off more than he can chew? XXX: Dirty 30 Throughout Invasion of the Champions, Nelson touted his loyalty to his alliance. But as the number of folks from his inner circle dwindled, so did Nelson's devotion. In a three-way elimination, Nelson made a secret double deal: one with his best friend Cory and another with Shane. The knife in Cory's back was just what Nelson needed to propel himself into the Final. Vendettas Nelson is determined to prove that someone from his original MTV show (aka Are You the One?) is capable of winning The Challenge. On Invasion of the Champions, he made it to the Final and captured an impressive second place (only seconds behind CT). Like his pal Cory, Nelson is determined to knock out Veterans like Bananas. Will he make history and finally prove Are You the One? folks can be champions? Or will the old guard come together to knock down this emerging threat? Final Reckoning Shane and Nelson competed alongside one another as Underdogs on The Challenge: Invasion of the Champions. Shane made backdoor deals with numerous people on his team and when Nelson caught wind of it, he lashed out at him. Will their history of anger be kicked to the curb to earn each of them their first Challenge win? Total Madness Veteran powerhouse Nelson returns to the game hungry as ever for his first-ever Finals win after multiple close calls and disappointing exits. As an elimination beast, Nelson is perfectly suited for the game's latest twist and is utterly fearless when it comes to stepping down onto the elimination floor. Of course, he may find himself there quite often if he doesn't learn to keep his notorious ability to stick his foot in his mouth in check, which has been his downfall on more than one occasion. Hopefully, his best friend Cory can help keep Nelson under control. If he can rein in his hotheadedness, Nelson has a great shot at claiming his long-awaited Challenge crown. Double Agents Nelson made one of the most unprecedented and selfless moves in Challenge history, volunteering himself for elimination to ensure his best friend Cory a spot in the Final. Ultimately, this cost Nelson his own chance at the Final, and now, he returns hungrier than ever to lock down his first ever Challenge win. With one of the best elimination records in Challenge history, Nelson stands a good chance to make it far. With renewed focus and a never-back-down attitude, this may be Nelson's time to finally take home the crown. Spies, Lies & Allies After being blindsided by his supposed bro Fessy on The Challenge: Double Agents, the fiercely loyal Nelson plans to play his most cutthroat game ever and will run over anyone who stands in his way. As ever, he'll be bolstered by fighting alongside his bestie, Cory, who has often helped to temper Nelson's wild ways. With the motivation of winning money to care for his mother, Nelson has enough passion and drive to make this season his for the taking.

Rivals III

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
3	Dirty Laundry	Amanda	SAFE
4/5	Out on a Limb		JUNGLE
6	Laps of Judgement		SAFE
7	Road to Nowhere		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Jungle	Partner	Opponents	Result
5	Weight For Me	Amanda	Johnny & Jessica	WIN
7	Chill Out		Jamie & KellyAnne	OUT

Notes

• Nelson & Amanda were brought into the game prior to the "Dirty Laundry" challenge as replacements for Leroy & Averey.

Invasion of the Champions

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1/2	The Over Under		SAFE
3	Shell Shocked	Amanda	SAFE
4	Caged and Confused		FORTRESS
5/6	Knockout	Underdogs	SAFE
7	Roll with the Punches		SAFE
8	Curry Up		FORTRESS
9/10	Fallout		SAFE
10	Crossover		SAFE
11/12	X-It		FORTRESS
12/13	Caved In		SAFE
14/15	Final Challenge	Ashley M.	SECOND
		Nicole
		Camila

Elimination History

Episode	Fortress	Opponents		Result
4	Thai Rise	Anthony		WIN
8	Bell Ringer	Dario		WIN
11/12	Inside Out	Cory	Shane	WIN

Notes

• Nelson received $15,000 for finishing the Final Challenge in second place.
  • He received an additional $21,250 from the Underdogs team bank account, bringing his total earnings to $36,250.

XXX: Dirty 30

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	The Purge		SAFE
		Blue Team	WIN
			SAFE
2/3	Cool Under Fire		WIN
3/4	Battle Royale	Blue Team	XX
6/7	Pirates' Treasure	Veronica	WIN
7/8	Ups and Downs	Green Team	SAFE
8/9	Talk Thirty to Me		PRESIDIO
11	Saved by the Bell	Team Nelson	DQ

Elimination History

Episode	Presidio	Opponent	Result
9	Rampage	Hunter	WIN

Notes

• Nelson was disqualified from the game following the "Saved by the Bell" challenge due to a physical altercation with Derrick K.

Vendettas

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	Get Off the Rock		SAFE
2/3	Who’s Got Balls?		RING
3/4	#Vendettas		SAFE
4/5	Food Wars	Team 7	SAFE
6/7	Gasping for Air	Team 1	SAFE
7/8	Puppet Master	Blue Team	SAFE
8/9	Car Crash	Team 1	WIN
9/10	Kickin' Ass	Green Team	SAFE
11	This Land is My Land	Red Team	RING
12	Spanish Treasure	Team 2	SAFE
12/13	Help Me, Rhonda		SAFE
13	Outside the Box		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Ring	Opponent	Result
3	Balls of Fire	Cory	WIN
11	Yankin' My Chain	Darrell	DRAW

Final Reckoning

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	Opening Challenge	Shane	SAFE
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		ARMAGEDDON
12/13	Caged In		SAFE
14/15	What Goes Up Must Come Down		ARMAGEDDON
16/17	Hit List		SAFE
17	Heads Will Roll		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Armageddon	Partner	Opponents	Result
12	Tread Lightly	Shane	Brad & Kyle	WIN
15	Meet Me Halfway		Cara Maria & Marie	WIN

Redemption History

Episode	Apocalypse	Partner	Opponents	Result
18	King of the Ring	Shane	Bananas & Tony	OUT

Total Madness

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	Battle Lines		SAFE
2	Airdrop Extraction	Team 8	SAFE
3	Decode and Detonate		SAFE
4	Cold War	Team 2	SAFE
5/6	Bomb Squad	Team 3	SAFE
6/7	Fast & Furious	Aneesa	SAFE
8	Decontamination		PURGATORY
9	Tunnel Rats	Team 1	SAFE
10	Throne Off		SAFE
11	Flag Down		SAFE
12	Tanks-A Lot	Team 4	SAFE
13	Bloc'd In	Team 2	SAFE
14	Running Out of Time		SAFE
15	Crash Course		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Purgatory	Opponent	Result
8	Pole Wrestle	Bear	WIN
15	Hall Brawl	Rogan	OUT

Double Agents

Challenge History

Episode	Mission	Partner	Result
1	Decryption	Amber M.	SAFE
2	Ice Spy		SAFE
3	Road Kill		SAFE
4	Drone Control		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Operation	Opponent	Result
4	Hall Brawl	Fessy	OUT

Spies, Lies & Allies

Challenge History

Episode	Mission	Partners	Result
1	Compromised	Priscilla	SAFE
2	Heli Heist		SAFE
3	Sea Cave Recon		SAFE
4	Undercover Comms		SAFE
5	Mindfield		SAFE
6/7	Turning Agents		SAFE
8	Dive Bomb		SAFE
9	Bombshell Battle	Big T	SAFE
10	Diamond Dash	Sapphire Cell	SAFE
11	Satellite Sabotage		SAFE
12	Brush Contact	Ruby Cell	SAFE
13	Sunken Intelligence		SAFE
14	Submerged		SAFE
15	Boom Raiders		SAFE
16	Million Dollar Heist		SAFE
17	Dead Drop		SAFE
18			SAFE
18/19	Final Mission	Orange Cell	FOURTH

Elimination History

Episode	Elimination	Opponent	Result
19	Back Me Up	Kyle	OUT

Post-Challenge

• Nelson appeared on Ex on the Beach 2 as Nurys Mateo's ex. He arrived at the beach in Episode 4 and temporarily left in Episode 11. He returned to the beach in Episode 13.
• Nelson appeared on Ex on the Beach UK 10 as Kayleigh Morris's ex, though the series was never broadcast.

Trivia

• Nelson is the first contestant to compete in an elimination that was declared a draw.
• Nelson holds the record for the most consecutive daily challenge losses by a male contestant, with 51.
• Nelson, Cheyenne Floyd, Devin Walker, Jenn Grijalva, Kenny Santucci, and Robin Hibbard are the only contestants to reach a Final Challenge without winning a daily challenge or elimination during the season.
• Nelson is the third contestant to lose an elimination during a Final Challenge, following Hunter Barfield and Rogan O'Connor, and followed by Nany González.

External Links

• Nelson's Are You the One? Wiki Page
• Nelson's Ex on the Beach Wiki Page

Rivals III Contestants
Bananas & Sarah Vince & Jenna Devin & Cheyenne Dario & Nicole Wes & Nany Nate & Christina Cory & Ashley Jamie & KellyAnne Tony & Camila Nelson & Amanda Thomas & Simone Johnny & Jessica Brandon & Briana Leroy & Averey Winner Finalist Eliminated Disqualified Medically Disqualified Quit

Invasion of the Champions Contestants
CT Ashley M. Nelson Camila Cory Nicole Darrell Laurel Shane Amanda Jenna Hunter Cara Maria Bananas Sylvia Dario Zach Ashley K. Tony Kailah Anthony LaToya Anika Theo Bruno Marie Winner Finalist Eliminated Eliminated at Challenge Quit

XXX: Dirty 30 Contestants
Jordan Camila Derrick K. Cara Maria CT Tori Jenna Kailah Hunter Tony Bananas Britni Veronica Jemmye Leroy Aneesa Dario Nelson Nicole Cory Marie Ammo Briana Derrick H. Darrell LaToya Shane Amanda Devin Simone Ashley Winner Finalist Eliminated Eliminated at Challenge Disqualified Quit

Vendettas Contestants
Cara Maria Zach Kyle Kailah Leroy Tony Kam Nicole Z. Brad Nelson Devin Jemmye Natalie Britni Kayleigh Bananas Marie Joss Veronica Shane Sylvia Victor Melissa Alicia Cory Eddie Nicole R. Rogan Winner Finalist Eliminated Eliminated at Challenge Quit Medically Disqualified

Final Reckoning Contestants
Ashley & Hunter Joss & Sylvia Natalie & Paulie Cara Maria & Marie Bananas & Tony Kam & Kayleigh Nelson & Shane Cory & Devin Da'Vonne & Jozea Amanda & Zach Brad & Kyle Angela & Faith Derrick & Tori CT & Veronica Kailah Melissa Britni & Chuck Jemmye & Jenna Winner Finalist Eliminated Eliminated at Challenge Disqualified

Total Madness Contestants
Bananas Jenny Kyle Kaycee Cory Bayleigh Fessy Melissa Rogan Nelson Dee Josh Aneesa Nany Swaggy C Mattie Wes Jenna Kailah Big T Bear Jordan Tori Jay Ashley CT Jenn Asaf Winner Finalist Eliminated Medically Disqualified

Double Agents Contestants
Amber B. & CT Cory & Kam Leroy & Nany Fessy & Kaycee Kyle Big T Aneesa Darrell Gabby Nam Josh Devin Lolo Amber M. Theresa Mechie Jay Ashley Lio Tori Natalie Nelson Liv Wes Nicole Joseph Winner Finalist Eliminated Medically Disqualified Quit

Spies, Lies & Allies Contestants
CT & Kaycee Kyle & Tori Devin & Emy Nany Nelson Emanuel Amanda Logan Big T Josh Ashley Cory Bettina Ed Priscilla Amber & Jeremiah Berna & Hughie Esther Fessy Gabo Aneesa Corey L. & Michele Tacha Tommy Kelz & Tracy Lauren Michaela & Renan Nam Winner Finalist Eliminated Disqualified Medically Disqualified