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MTV’s The Challenge season 40 did not air on November 27 as expected. The popular reality competition series took a scheduled hiatus due to the Thanksgiving holiday. This one-week break allows viewers and cast members alike to pause before diving back into the intense drama and competition of the season.
In the last episode, tensions were at an all-time high as alliances were tested, and several players found themselves in precarious positions. Aviv Melmed, Jenny West, and Michele Fitzgerald became major targets, setting the stage for potentially explosive eliminations.
Fans will have to wait until the next episode to find out who will make it through these challenges and which contestants will emerge as frontrunners for the final. The brief pause leaves many wondering what twists and strategies will unfold when the show resumes.
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The hiatus in The Challenge Season 40
Why was The Challenge delayed this week?
MTV opted not to air The Challenge season 40 during Thanksgiving week to accommodate the holiday. Thanksgiving is a busy time for many viewers, with travel, family gatherings, and celebrations taking priority. Networks often adjust their programming during holidays to avoid losing viewership and to align with audience habits.
This hiatus comes at a critical point in the season, as the game has transitioned to individual competition, increasing the stakes for the remaining contestants. With only 11 players left in the game, the break allows fans to anticipate what’s next without missing any of the action.
Fans can catch up with The Challenge season 40 on Wednesday, December 4, at 8:30 PM ET on MTV. The show will resume its regular Wednesday night time slot, picking up from where it left off.
What’s happening in season 40 so far?
The Challenge season 40, titled Battle of the Eras, has brought together fan-favorite veterans and newer challengers, pitting them against one another in high-stakes competitions. The show recently shifted from team-based play to an individual format, creating new alliances and rivalries.
In the most recent episode of The Challenge season 40, tensions were high as alliances were tested and major players found themselves targeted. Contestants Aviv Melmed, Jenny West, and Michele Fitzgerald faced scrutiny, setting up intense eliminations ahead. With only a few weeks left before the final challenge, every move counts as competitors vie for their share of the $1 million prize.
The last elimination saw the veteran Josh Martinez leave the game, and now 11 contestants are competing to reach the final. According to the previous seasons, the final usually starts with 8 to 10 players, so the upcoming episodes will be very important in determining who will make it to the endgame.
As the remaining players struggle for their positions, strategic plays and alliances are becoming crucial. The room for error has zero, and every challenge and elimination is critical.
Fans are eager to see how these last contestants will run the gauntlet of the final stretch as each one fights for their chance at the grand prize. Don't miss out on the excitement—set your reminders for The Challenge season 40’s return on December 4 at 8:30 PM ET on MTV!
Fans can catch up on previous episodes, and stay tuned for all the intense drama, fierce rivalries, and high-stakes challenges as the season heads toward its thrilling conclusion.
