The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42 Cast

The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42 Cast, Release Date & Where to Watch – The new season brings back the popular Cutthroat format with 24 competitors divided into three teams. They will compete for a $500,000 grand prize.

In this article you will find the complete this season 42 cast, release date & episode time information.

Below is the confirmed cast list for The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42.

Adrienne Naylor – Married at First Sight UK Season 8
Alexis “Lete” – WWE NXT
Anna Leigh Wilson – The Amazing Race Season 35
Brad Fiorenza – The Real World: San Diego
Cara Maria Sorbello – The Challenge: Fresh Meat II
Cassidy Clark – Survivor Season 43
Cedric Hodges – Big Brother Season 26
Chris “CT” Tamburello – The Real World: Paris
Chris Underwood – Survivor: Edge of Extinction
Cory Wharton – The Real World: Ex-Plosion
Deb Chubb – Love Island USA Season 4
Izzy Fairthorne – Too Hot to Handle Season 3
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio – The Real World: Key West
Josh Goldstein – Love Island USA Season 3
Justin Hinsley – Cheer
Keanu Soto – Big Brother Season 27
Leonardo “Leo” Dionicio – Love Island USA Season 5
Michele Fitzgerald – Survivor: Kaôh Rōng
Nelson Thomas – Are You the One? Season 3
Nurys Mateo – Are You the One? Season 6
Reilly Smedley – Big Brother Season 25
Sydney Segal – Survivor Season 41
Tori Deal – Are You the One? Season 4
Will Gagnon – Are You the One? Season 9

The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42 Release date

The Challenge: Cutthroat Season 42 premieres on August 5, 2026. New episodes will be released every Wednesday on Paramount+.

Below is the current episode schedule for Season 42.

Episode	Title	Release Date	Status
Episode 1	Return to Cutthroat	August 5, 2026	Upcoming
Episode 2	TBA	August 12, 2026	Scheduled

Season 42 begins in Thailand. The competitors are divided into three teams before facing their first challenge. The first episode also introduces a new twist. The captain of the winning team will have the final decision on how the $500,000 prize is divided among the winners.

The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42 About?

The Challenge is a reality competition show hosted by TJ Lavin. The series first started in 1998. Season 42 brings back the Cutthroat format. There are 24 players divided into three teams. They compete in hard physical and mental challenges.

The teams fight for a $500,000 prize. At the end of the season, the winning team captain decides how the prize money will be shared.

Where to Watch The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42?

You can watch The Challenge: Cutthroat on Paramount+. New episodes stream every Wednesday at 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT. Previous seasons of The Challenge are also available to watch on Paramount+.

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FAQs: The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42

Q1: When does The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42 premiere?

Ans. The new season premieres on August 5, 2026.

Q2: Where can I watch The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42?

Ans. You can watch new episodes on Paramount+.

Q3: What time do new episodes release?

Ans. New episodes stream every Wednesday at 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT.

Q4; How many contestants are in Season 42?

Ans. Season 42 features 24 competitors.

Q5: What is the grand prize for Season 42?

Ans. The winning team competes for a $500,000 grand prize.

Q6: Who hosts The Challenge: Cutthroat Season 42?

Ans. TJ Lavin returns as the host.

Q7: Where does Season 42 take place?

Ans. The season begins in Thailand.

Q8: What is the new twist in Season 42?

Ans. The winning team captain decides how the $500,000 prize is shared.

Q9: What is the title of Episode 1?

Ans. Episode 1 is titled “Return to Cutthroat.”

The Challenge Cutthroat Season 42 Cast – Release Date & Where to Watch