{"id":60177,"date":"2026-08-06T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/realityshrine\/?p=60177"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:12:32","slug":"here-are-all-the-ages-of-the-challenge-season-42-cast-and-i-cant-believe-whos-the-oldest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/realityshrine\/2026\/08\/06\/here-are-all-the-ages-of-the-challenge-season-42-cast-and-i-cant-believe-whos-the-oldest\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are all the ages of The Challenge season 42 cast, and I can\u2019t believe who’s the oldest"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Challenge:Cutthroat season 42<\/a> is officially here, and we’re eager to meet the 24 contestants battling it out for the $500,000 prize. So, here are all the ages of The Challenge season 42 cast ranked from youngest to eldest.<\/p>\n

Cedric Hodges – 23 years old<\/h2>\n

He’s the youngest competitor on season 42 of The Challenge and has only been on the show once before for Vets and New Threats.<\/p>\n

Justin Hinsley – 25 years old<\/h2>\n

Like Cedric, this is Justin’s second season of The Challenge with his first appearance being Vets and New Threats.<\/p>\n

Keanu Soto – 25 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Keanu’s first appearance on The Challenge but you may recognise him from last season of Big Brother.<\/p>\n

Leonardo Dionicio – 25 years old<\/h2>\n

Like so many other competitors this season, this is Leonardo’s second season after his first appearance on Vets and New Threats.<\/p>\n

Reilly Smedley – 25 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Reilly’s first time on The Challenge but she’s previously been on Big Brother season 25.<\/p>\n

Izzy Fairthorne – 26 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Izzy’s second season, with her first appearance being Vets and New Threats.<\/p>\n

Will Gagnon – 26 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Will’s second season on The Challenge.<\/p>\n

Adrienne Naylor – 29 years old<\/h2>\n

Adrienne’s made it to the final once before on The Challenge during her first appearance with Vets and New Threats.<\/p>\n

Alexis Lete – 29 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Alexis’s rookie season but you might recognise her from Deal or No Deal Island season two.<\/p>\n

Josh Goldstein – 29 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Josh’s first time on The Challenge but he’s most recognised for Love Island season three.<\/p>\n

Deb Chubb – 29 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Deb’s rookie season but she was previously on Love Island season four.<\/p>\n

Anna Leigh Wilson – 30 years old<\/h2>\n

This is her first season on The Challenge but she’s originally from The Amazing Race.<\/p>\n

Sydney Segal – 30 years old<\/h2>\n

Sydney has made it to The Challenge final once so far, and this is her second appearance on the show.<\/p>\n

Cassidy Clark – 31 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Cassidy’s second season with her first being The Challenge: USA season two.<\/p>\n

Nurys Mateo – 31 years old<\/h2>\n

Nurys has been on The Challenge four times and has won once.<\/p>\n

Chris Underwood – 32 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Chris’ second season of The Challenge but he won previously.<\/p>\n

Tori Deal – 33 years old<\/h2>\n

Tori is a familiar favourite, having been on the show 11 times. She’s only won it once, though.<\/p>\n

Cory Wharton – 35 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Cory’s 22nd season on The Challenge and he’s won the show five times already.<\/p>\n

Michele Fitzgerald – 36 years old<\/h2>\n

Michele has been on The Challenge six times so far and she’s won it once.<\/p>\n

Nelson Thomas – 38 years old<\/h2>\n

This is Nelson’s 11th appearance on The Challenge and he has two wins so far.<\/p>\n

Cara Maria Sorbello – 40 years old<\/h2>\n

Cara Maria is the eldest woman on The Challenge season 42 cast and also one of the most decorated women in Challenge history. She has two total flagship wins.<\/p>\n

Johnny Bananas – 44 years old<\/h2>\n

Johnny Bananas is the all-time record holder, with seven flagship Challenge wins under his belt.<\/p>\n

Brad Fiorenza – 45 years old<\/h2>\n

He’s the second eldest competitor on this season of The Challenge and his only flagship win was on season 20 back in 2010. This is his 15th season.<\/p>\n

CT Tamburello – 46 years old<\/h2>\n

CT is the eldest competitor on The Challenge season 42 and also has won The Challenge five times, the second most wins in Challenge history.<\/p>\n

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