Episode
The Challenge: Throwing Down the Gauntlet
Overview
The new cast of The Gauntlet 2 arrive to Trindad and Tobago. Their newest host, BMX rider T. J. Lavin, informs them that they would be competing for a spot as team captain. While the captain position comes with perks, it also comes with a price—the captain of the losing team would be forced to go into the Gauntlet (the elimination round) where they will face-off against another challenger from their team. Jo finds the living conditions too much to handle.
Details
- Series
- The Challenge
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2005-12-05
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Throwing Down the Gauntlet is Episode 1 in The Gauntlet II of The Challenge. It aired on 2005-12-05. The runtime is 22 min.
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