Syrus Yarbrough

Syrus Yarbrough
Contestant Profile
Born	September 12, 1971 (1971-09-12)
Hometown	Santa Monica, California
Known For	The Real World: Boston
Challenge Career
The Challenge
Seasons	Extreme Challenge (won) Battle of the Sexes The Inferno (final) The Gauntlet 2 The Ruins
Daily Wins	29
Eliminations	3 (1 win, 2 losses)
Money Won	$30,333
All Stars
Seasons	All Stars 1 All Stars 3 All Stars 4
Daily Wins	1
Eliminations	4 (1 win, 3 losses)
Social Media
Twitter	syrusmtv
Instagram	syrusmtv
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Syrus Yarbrough is a contestant from The Real World: Boston. He is the champion of the Extreme Challenge and was a finalist on The Inferno. He also competed on Battle of the Sexes, The Gauntlet 2, The Ruins, All Stars 1, All Stars 3, and All Stars 4.

Biography

Retrieved from MTV.com

CH4 CH6 CH8 CH18 Extreme Challenge Likes: Basketball and the ladies. Dislikes: Player haters and homebodies. Last Seen: Dating a mom on The Real World: Boston. Competition Philosophy: Leave it all out on the field. Battle of the Sexes Strengths: He gives his all for his team. Weaknesses: He takes competition very seriously. Best Known For: Fighting with James during the Extreme Challenge and hooking up with one of the mothers from his daycare job. Crying: * Fighting: ** Hooking Up: **** Outlook: He's generally happy-go-lucky but if someone tries to cheat his team he won't stand for it. The Inferno Hottest Pre-Inferno Moment: Hooking up with a mom from the Rec Center he worked at while in Boston. Loose Ends: Syrus is a good-natured dude from L.A. who is thinking about pursuing a career in casting. Currently endorsing a new head razor, this clean-shaven guy is the self-proclaimed "Godfather of the Real World Team in the Inferno." A strong guy and a fierce competitor, he was one of the winners in the Extreme Challenge and should be a strong asset to his team this time around. The Ruins Boston Real Worlder Syrus has been busy since we last saw him on The Gauntlet 2, dabbling in many business ventures -- everything from a clothing line to video games to a dog walking service. Syrus may be the oldest player on The Ruins, but no one should count out this veteran on the playing field. A past Challenge champion, Syrus knows what it takes to win and has the grit to get there. Make no mistake about it, Syrus is not afraid of going head-to-head against his younger competition -- in fact, he welcomes it. But can this old schooler find his place in a new game in Thailand?

Extreme Challenge

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1/2	Ring of Fire	Real World	WIN
	Rope Courses		LOSE
	Blimp Water Skiing		WIN
3	Fisherman's Wharf		WIN
4	No Laughing Matter		WIN
5	Rollerball Resurrection		LOSE
7	Wrestling with the Past		LOSE
8	Human Foosball	Black Team	LOSE
9	Sub-Standard	Real World	WIN
10	Bring It On		LOSE
11	Breath-Taking		LOSE
12	Tough Guy		WIN
13	Defying Gravity		WIN
14	Famous Couples Fashion Show		WIN
15	Medi-Evil		WIN
15/16	Operation Human Shield		WIN
17	Toyota Motorsports		WIN
	Race to the Finish		WINNER

Notes

• Syrus received $18,333 from the Real World team bank account.

Battle of the Sexes

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1/2	Sergeant Says	Men	SAFE
3	Dead Man's Drop		SAFE
4	Tree House		SAFE
5	Breath-Hold Bungee		SAFE
7	Seven Rings of Saturn		SAFE
8	Freeze Your Butt Off		SAFE
9	People Mover		SAFE
10	Battle of the Opposite Sexes		SAFE
11	Leaky River		SAFE
12	Stairway to Heaven		OUT

Notes

• Syrus received $1,000 for winning the "Stairway to Heaven" challenge.

The Inferno

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Grope the Rope	Real World	SAFE
2	Bird Feeder		WIN
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		SAFE
13	Fallen Angels		SAFE
14/15	Saturn Valet Ballet		SAFE
15/16	Window Washing		SAFE
17	Seven Deadly Sins		LOSER

Notes

• Syrus received $10,000 from the Real World team bank account.
  • He received an additional $1,000 for completing the "Twist and Shoot" challenge, bringing his total earnings to $11,000.

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		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Elimination	Opponent	Result
10	Beach Brawl	Derrick	OUT

The Ruins

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Chain Gang	Champions	SAFE
2	Swing on By		SAFE
3	Repo Race		ELIM
4	Burning Bridge		SAFE
5	Block Party		SAFE
6	Fruits of Your Labor		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Elimination	Opponent	Result
3	Burnout	Adam	WIN
6	Hog Tie	Cohutta	OUT

All Stars 1

Challenge History

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

Elimination History

Episode	Elimination	Partner	Opponents	Result
5	Over and Under	Beth	Alton & Aneesa	OUT

All Stars 3

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	Tunnel Vision		ELIM
2	Out of Reach		SAFE
3	Playing Dirty		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Elimination	Opponent	Result
1	Crawl Brawl	Tyler	WIN
3	Weight Up	MJ	OUT

All Stars 4

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	Not in Game
2
3	Domino, Motherf*****!	Ayanna	OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Elimination	Opponent	Result
3	Down the Tube	Kefla	OUT

Notes

• Syrus entered the game prior to the "Domino, Motherf*****!" challenge as a replacement for Tony.

Post-Challenge

• Syrus attended The Real World 10th Anniversary Special in 2001.
• Syrus, Julie Stoffer, and Puck Rainey appeared in the music video for Eminem's "Without Me" in 2002. In the video Syrus' name is incorrectly spelled as "Sirus."
• Syrus attended The Real World Awards Bash in 2008.
• Syrus was flown to Mexico with the initial cast of All Stars 2 to serve as an alternate in case anybody was disqualified. He was eventually sent home after being unused.
• Syrus participated in the special six-part documentary series, The Challenge: Untold History, in 2022.

Trivia

• Syrus made an appearance during Episode 3 of Real World vs. Road Rules where he served as referee during the basketball game between the Road Rules team and Kobe Bryant and Reggie Miller.

External Links

• Syrus' Real World Wiki Page

Extreme Challenge Contestants
Dan Jamie Julie Kameelah Rebecca Syrus Christian Emily James Laterrian Michelle Susie Ayanna Winner Runner-Up Disqualified

Battle of the Sexes Contestants
Mark Colin Jamie Ruthie Ellen Lori Antoine Melissa Shane Genesis Emily James Anne Eric N. Blair Ayanna Veronica Syrus Theo Christina Jake Tonya Aneesa Dan Puck Rachel Yes Amaya Jisela David B. Eric J. Gladys Laterrian Beth Julie David E. Winner Runner-Up Eliminated Quit

The Inferno Contestants
Abram Christena Darrell Holly Katie Kendal Timmy Veronica Coral CT Mike Syrus David Leah Julie Shane Mallory Jeremy Trishelle Ace Winner Runner-Up Eliminated

The Gauntlet 2 Contestants
Alton Ibis Jamie Jodi Kina Landon MJ Randy Susie Aneesa David Julie Katie Mark Robin Timmy Derrick Jillian Brad Beth Jeremy Cara Syrus Montana Ace Ruthie Adam K. Jisela Danny Cameran Adam L. Jo Winner Runner-Up Eliminated Quit

The Ruins Contestants
Derrick Evan Johnny Kenny Susie KellyAnne Sarah Casey Dunbar Kimberly Brad Darrell Cohutta Johanna Veronica Syrus Ibis Wes Danny Katie Tonya Adam Brianna Evelyn Nick Shauvon Diem Chet Winner Runner-Up Eliminated Disqualified Medically Disqualified

All Stars 1 Contestants
Yes Darrell Jonna KellyAnne Mark Alton Jemmye Ruthie Aneesa Big Easy Derrick & Jisela Kendal & Nehemiah Katie & Laterrian Beth & Syrus Arissa Teck Trishelle Ace Winner Finalist Eliminated Quit

All Stars 3 Contestants
Jonna Wes Brad Kailah Nehemiah Nia KellyAnne Mark Derrick Veronica Jordan Roni MJ Sylvia Yes Beth Darrell Kendal Syrus Jemmye Tina Laterrian Melinda Tyler Cynthia Winner Finalist Eliminated Medically Disqualified Quit

All Stars 4 Contestants
Ace Adam Averey Brad Brandon Cara Maria Derek Flora Jasmine Jay Kam Kefla Laurel Leroy Nicole Rachel Ryan Steve Tina Veronica Ayanna Syrus Tony Janelle Tyri In the Game Eliminated Quit