How much does TJ Lavin get paid for The Challenge?

TJ Lavin's exact salary for hosting The Challenge remains a bit of a mystery. While some have claimed that he makes upwards of $300,000, that number hasn't ever been confirmed by him or anyone at MTV.
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How much do The Challenge contestants make per episode?

While the stars of MTV's competition series have kept relatively quiet about their pay, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that rookies make $1,000 stipend a week and returning players who aren't top vets make between $3,000 and $5,000.
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How much do vets get paid on The Challenge?

According to Us Weekly, "elite" players can make "upwards of $80,000" just for showing up, allowing them to abstain from working outside of the show. Other vets rake in $3,000 to $5,000 a week while rookies are paid about $1,000 for every week they stay on the show.
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Why did T.J. Lavin leave The Challenge?

Lavin had planned to retire after season 30 in 2017 to become a firefighter in Las Vegas, which he trained for, but the lifestyle wasn't flexible enough to sustain. The work-life balance on The Challenge is hard to beat: After filming, he returns to Vegas with his wife Roxanne and their dogs Sonny and Cooper.
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How much is ashley from The Challenge worth?

Ashley Mitchell has made a name for herself on The Challenge, winning two out of the nine seasons she appeared on, meaning she has earned a lot of money thanks to MTV. According to Popular Net Worth, Ashley is worth an estimated $1 million.
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How much does Cara Maria make?

So, how much money has Cara Maria won over the years? While she hasn't quite hit $1 million, she still brought home plenty. According to NovaRogue on Medium, the competitor brought home $602,250. As for how Cara accrued her winnings over the years, she initially won $20,000 on Cutthroat, her second season.
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How much is bananas from The Challenge worth?

Johnny Bananas net worth: Johnny Bananas is a reality television personality who has a net worth of $200 thousand. Johnny Bananas, also known as John Devenanzio, was a cast member on the 17th season of The Real World on MTV.
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Is T.J. Lavin friends with Challenge contestants?

He's now into his 15th year with The Challenge, and during this time, has seen it all. Lavin has become a mentor to the contestants, and is still very much a fan of the show.
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Does MTV pay Challenge contestants?

Every contestant on The Challenge is paid for appearing on the show, even if they don't make it past the first elimination. But that doesn't mean everyone takes home the same paycheck every week. A source previously confirmed to Us Weekly that newbies on the show make a $1,000 stipend a week.
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How much money did Cory make on The Challenge?

Cory received $5,000 for finishing the Final Challenge in third place. He received an additional $21,250 from the Underdogs team bank account, bringing his total earnings to $26,250.
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How much does Johnny Bananas make per episode of The Challenge?

Despite his earnings of over $1 million from the show and impressive net worth, his per-episode earnings can't touch Turbo's. Johnny was on 197 episodes of The Challenge, earning him about $6,014 per episode, according to Reddit. As for his annual salary, Reddit fans noted that points to about $70,000 per year.
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How much does CT get paid for The Challenge?

As per The Challenge's Fandom site, Chris has made $1,365,000 from the show to date. He took home a whopping $400,000 at the end of The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies in 2021.
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Who is the richest MTV Challenge star?

The Top 10 Earners would be
  • Johnny Bananas — $1,047,220.
  • Jordan Wisely — $833,000.
  • Turbo Camkiran — $750,000.
  • Ashley Mitchell — $621,250.
  • Cara Maria Sorbello — $602,250.
  • Camila Nakagawa — $561,250.
  • CT Tamburello — $514,750.
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Who made the most money on The Challenge?

According to US Magazine, Tamburello is now the highest-earning champion of the show, having made a total of $1,365,000 in prize money with five total season wins. In the most recent season, he even took home a cool $400,000.
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Do 60 days in participants get paid?

At most, they are getting paid about $3,000 per episode." As the most recent season of the show (Season 6) had 18 episodes, this represents a potential payout of around $54,000 for the show.
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What did Ashley get deactivated for?

Two-time champ Ashley Mitchell was disqualified from The Challenge 37 for breaching the rules. While her exact indiscretion is unclear, various cast members confirmed she behaved inappropriately during an argument with Josh Martinez.
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Why was Ashley kicked off The Challenge?

Ashley Mitchell is a fan-favorite on MTV's The Challenge Season 37 — but production disqualified her after she allegedly broke the rules.
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Is The Challenge scripted?

While many fans agreed the show isn't scripted, as in producers tell contestants what to say, they still believe the crew has a hand in manipulating situations to guarantee specific outcomes. The Challenge 36 airs Wednesdays at 8/7 Central on MTV.
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Does T.J. Lavin live in Las Vegas?

WATCH: The Challenge Host TJ Lavin Opens Up His 'Museum-Like' Loft for MTV Cribs Premiere. MTV Cribs will officially be returning to screens this Wednesday — and The Challenge's TJ Lavin will be opening up one of the most unique spaces in his Las Vegas home in the premiere.
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How long has T.J. Lavin hosted The Challenge?

T.J. Lavin has hosted since its 11th season

BMX rider T.J. Lavin began hosting The Challenge in its 11th season, The Gauntlet 2 (2008). Before season 11, the show rotated through several hosts.
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How much money did Johnny win?

On June 1, Johnny Depp won his defamation suit against Amber Heard in Fairfax, Virginia. The jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Under state law, punitive damages are capped at $350,000, so he stands to get a little more than $10 million.
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How much money has CT won?

After Spies, Lies and Allies aired in 2021, CT became the highest-earning Challenge champ, winning a total of $1,365,000.
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