Where was 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 filmed? CBS show will unfold at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe

'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 includes a new crop of competitors from across 'Survivor', 'Big Brother' and 'Amazing Race'
PUBLISHED AUG 11, 2023
Vets from CBS shows return for 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 (Instagram/@thechallenge)
Vets from CBS shows return for 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 (Instagram/@thechallenge)

CROATIA, BALKANS: 'The Challenge: Ride or Dies' entertained viewers with stirring drama. Following the MTV show finale, the longest-running competition franchise, 'The Challenge', is set to bring another season of its hit spinoff. MTV has begun filming previous contestants to compete head-to-head for a cash prize.

The MTV show is known for uniting rookies and veterans in a quest for a substantial cash prize. However, Season 2 takes a different approach, with familiar faces making a return to the show. Notably, in response to criticisms of 'The Challenge: Ride or Dies' for its bland plot, 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 introduces an intriguing twist.


 
 
 
 
 
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Where was 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 filmed?

'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 reportedly began filming in June with host TJ Lavin returning to lead the competition, promising surprises and twists. This latest season was filmed in Croatia, a stunning location that previously served as the backdrop for 'The Challenge's season 37's 'Spies, Lies & Allies.' Fans unanimously praised its picturesque views and clear waters, hoping for a return to the swanky villa. With diverse terrains and majestic blue waters along the coast, viewers can expect eye-soothing vistas and a variety of daily challenges, including water-based ones.

What's new about 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2?

The latest season of 'The Challenge' is set to bring a new twist. Last season featured an 'algorithm' randomly pairing up contestants for challenges and eliminations. While CBS hasn't confirmed if it'll return for season 2, exciting surprises await the competitors. 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 marks franchise history as CBS players face off against franchise legends for the first time.

The stacked lineup includes 'Survivor' winners Michele Fitzgerald and Chris Underwood; 'Big Brother' winners Josh Martinez, Tyler Crispen, and Tiffany Mitchell; and 'The Amazing Race' stars Luis Colon and Dusty Harris. Joining them are MTV's 'The Challenge' vets, champions Tori Deal, Jonna Mannion, Wes Bergmann, and the record-holder for most season wins, Johnny 'Bananas' DeVenanzio. With $500,000 on the line, only one player will claim the title of 'Challenge Champion.'


 
 
 
 
 
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'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 premieres on Thursday, August 10 at 10 pm ET on CBS.

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