Alyssa Lopez is a swimwear designer from Sarasota, Florida. She competed on Big Brother 23, placing seventh and becoming the fifth member of the Jury. She also had a steamy relationship with teammate Christian Birkenberger. Let’s see the impact she leaves on The Challenge.

Cely was the runner-up in Love Island‘s second season. She was in a several months-long relationship with her co-star Johnny Middlebrooks, but the two have since broken up. After leaving the villa, she has focused more on her music. Cely is a talented singer/songwriter who recently released her first music video.

Danny finished sixth out of 18 on Survivor’s 41st season. Although he was previously a big fan of alliances, this strategy will not work with the random algorithm used throughout The Challenge. Danny is a former football safety who signed with the Dallas Cowboys, and previously played for the Chicago Bears.

During his first Big Brother appearance (he was on BB 41 and 42), David was banished from the house by the season’s camp director and winner, Jackson Michie. However, David redeemed himself the following season where he placed eighth and became the fourth member of the jury.

Derek is a start-up founder living in NYC. He also competed on the 23rd season of Big Brother, alongside various other current The Challenge contestants. Before the start of his season, Derek said his BB strategy was to “build relationships with everyone in the house and slowly turn friendships into alliances. And then layer in unassailable logical reasoning to influence peoples’ decisions.” I wonder how that will change for The Challenge.

This strategic Survivor player placed 11th out of 18 in the 35th season. She is from Newport News, Virginia. and would describe herself as “Congenial, forthright, and unremitting,” according to her CBS profile.

From Survivor season 36 comes Domenick Abbate from New York. He was the runner up during his season, proving to be very savvy and strategic. He enjoys crossfit, poker, and skiing. A man of many talents!

After learning from this erred strategy on Big Brother 12, Enzo came in second place in the 22nd season . He left BB with $50,000 and now is back for more. Watch out, world!

James Wallington won The Amazing Race’s 32nd season alongside his teammate and husband Will Jardell. The two were known for their controversial answer-sharing tactics and ability to game the system. Will James be as successful without his partner in crime?

Javonny is a real estate investor from Boca Raton, Florida. After being dumped by Olivia during the third season of Love Island, Javonny is back to try his hand at a new game. Good luck, Javonny!

Justine and co-star Caleb won Love Island 2, leaving the villa with $100,000. The two were the first Black couple to finish in first place. Now, Justine is back to make some more history.

Kyland placed fourth on the 23rd season of Big Brother, beating both Alyssa and Derek (also members of this cast). However, Derek saved Kyland from eviction with the power of veto. I wonder if this alliance will carry over to The Challenge?

Kyra entered the beautiful Love Island villa in Fiji on the second day of the first season. Almost immediately after her arrival, chaos and drama ensued. In a search for her true love, Kyra left many heartbroken. Is that a superpower or a villain’s secret weapon? I guess we’ll find out when she returns this season.

A three-time Amazing Race competitor, Leo Temory is known, alongside his cousin Jamal, for his successful, persistent attempts to win big. During his first two seasons (23 and 24), Leo placed fourth. In The Amazing Race 31, Leo managed to move up one, ending in third place. Should we be expecting Leo to be the runner-up this season or is he skipping straight to first?

Sarah Lacina is a police officer who is well known for her Survivor appearances. Her stats are very impressive for all three of her seasons: During her first attempt in the 28th season, she placed 11th and was the first jury member in the show; Sarah was voted the winner of the 34th season; her final appearance in the 40th season earned her fourth place and she was the show’s final jury member.

That’s certainly an impressive resume, Sarah.

Perhaps one of the only contestants to meet her match Day 1 and stick with them through the end is Shannon St. Clair. Shannon. After meeting her boyfriend on the third season of Love Island, said she’s still “in love” with him. Will she have similar success on The Challenge?

Tasha Fox competed on Survivor twice. During her first appearance on Season 28, Tasha was part of the brains tribe before eventually switching over to the Aparri tribe. She made it all the way to the final six contestants before being voted out. Tasha had more success on the 31st season where she earned the runner-up title. Hopefully it’s only up from here for Tasha!

Tiffany is a phlebotomist who you may recognize from the 23rd season of Big Brother. She placed sixth overall and formed a close friendship with Derek, another member of this season’s cast. Looking like The Challenge: USA may just be a Big Brother 23 reunion!

A Baltimore native, Azah is a 30-year-old director of sales operations who placed third on Big Brother 23. Her strategy for her success? “NO SHOMANCES.” But that didn’t stop her from crushing on Xavier Prather. With both of them back for The Challenge, should we be expecting a love to last the ages or will Azah stick to her original strategy?

A four-time Survivor competitor (on 18, 20, 27, and 40), a Survivor champion, AND a pickleball player?! I’d be more than intimidated to face off against Tyson. I’m sure his former NCAA swimming days and his professional biking skills will certainly come in handy this season!

Another member of the Big Brother 23 cast!? Yup. The last one really is the best one in this case, as Xavier left with a big W, taking home the $750,000 prize. He was the first Black champion in the show’s history.

Cayla was part of the runner-up team on the 33rd season of The Amazing Race. For the majority of the season, however, Cayla and teammate Raquel (who became friends during their flight attendant days) placed first in many strenuous, strategy-testing tasks. Now, Cayla is back to claim a victory!

Cashel is a model and musician from Sacramento, California, who you may recognize from the first season of Love Island. He lasted 18 days in the villa, claiming 10th place. Let’s see if he can improve his standing this season on The Challenge: USA.

Ben is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a fifth place Survivor 40 finisher, and the winner of the 35th season of Survivor. And let’s talk about that impressive beard!

This New Yorker is suspected to have found exactly what she was looking for on Love Island in the form of Cinco Holland Jr. At least temporarily, anyways… Yep, the two Love Island season 3 stars fell in love, announced their official relationship, and broke up all in a matter of a year. To make things more awkward, both of these ex-lovers will compete in The Challenge: USA this season. Sounds like a sticky situation to me!

Angela was considered the villainess in season 20 of Big Brother due to her sneaky strategies and difficulty making friends. But, hey, who doesn’t love a good villain? She ultimately had substantial success on the season, becoming the eighth member of the jury and placing fourth overall.

Cinco made his television debut on the third season of Love Island where he met his ex-girlfriend, Cashay Proudfoot, who is ALSO part of this cast. Oh, man, I can see the drama unfolding already. Cinco got his nickname from his college football days (his jersey number was #5).