Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet 2

Real World/Road Rules Challenge:
Genre Reality TV - Competition
Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim
Jonathan Murray
Starring TJ Lavin (Host)
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of episodes 16
Production
Location(s) Trinidad and Tobago
Running time 23 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel MTV
Original run 2005 – 2006
Chronology
Preceded by The Inferno II
Followed by Fresh Meat

The Gauntlet II is the 11th season of Real World/Road Rules Challenge and the sequel to The Gauntlet. The Gauntlet II aired in late 2005 and into 2006 with 32 contestants and took place in Trinidad and Tobago. The teams were designated Veterans and Rookies, based on the number of prior Challenge seasons on which each cast member had competed. Those on the Veterans team had been on at least two prior seasons, and those on the Rookies team had been on fewer than two seasons. For this season, a male and female captain were determined at the beginning of the season. After each team challenge, the losing team captain was sent to the "Gauntlet", where they would face an opponent of the same sex and same team who was voted into the Gauntlet by the respective team. Gauntlets alternated between "Male Gauntlets" and "Female Gauntlets".

Contents

Cast

Host
Veterans team
Player Original season Finish
Aneesa Ferreira RW: Chicago Runner Up
David Burns RW: Seattle Runner Up
Julie Stoffer RW: New Orleans Runner Up
Katie Doyle RR: The Quest Runner Up
Mark Long RR: First Adventure Runner Up
Robin Hibbard RW: San Diego Runner Up
Timmy Beggy RR: Second Adventure Runner Up
Derrick Kosinski RR: X-Treme Episode 15
Brad Fiorenza RW: San Diego Episode 13
Beth Stolarcyzk RW: Los Angeles Episode 12
Syrus Yarbrough RW: Boston Episode 9
Montana McGlynn RW: Boston Episode 8
Ace Amerson RW: Paris Episode 7
Ruthie Alcaide RW: Hawaii Episode 6
Jisela Delgado RR: The Quest Episode 4
Adam Larson RR: The Quest Episode 1
 
Rookies team
Player Original season Finish
Alton Williams RW: Las Vegas Winner
Ibis Nieves RR: X-Treme Winner
Jamie Murray RW: New Orleans Winner
Jodi Weatherton RR: X-Treme Winner
Kina Dean RR: X-Treme Winner
Landon Lueck RW: Philadelphia Winner
MJ Garrett RW: Philadelphia Winner
Randy Barry RW: San Diego Winner
Susie Meister RR: Down Under Winner
Jillian Zoboroski RR: X-Treme Episode 14
Jeremy Blossom RR: South Pacific Episode 11
Cara Zavaleta RR: South Pacific Episode 10
Adam King RW: Paris Episode 5
Danny Dias RR: X-Treme Episode 3
Cameran Eubanks RW: San Diego Episode 2
Jo Rhodes RW: San Francisco Episode 1

Game summary

Episode Challenge Winner Gauntlet
Gender		 Gauntlet The Gauntlet Gauntlet Winner Sent Home
# Challenge Team Captain Challenger
1 Chock Full of Coconuts [a] Rookies Male Adam L. Derrick Name That Coconut Derrick Adam L.
2 Team Builders Veterans Female Kina Cameran Capture The Flag Kina Cameran [b]
3 Moving Pyramid Veterans Male Alton Danny Beach Brawl Alton Danny
4 Spongeworthy Rookies Female Ruthie Jisela Reverse Tug-O-War Ruthie Jisela
5 Body Painters Veterans Male Alton Adam K. Capture The Flag Alton Adam K.
6 Rickshaw Races Rookies Female Ruthie Beth Reverse Tug-O-War Beth Ruthie
7 Team Strength Rookies Male Derrick Ace Beach Brawl Derrick Ace
8 Balancing Act Rookies Female Beth Montana Reverse Tug-O-War Beth Montana
9 Buck-A-Neer Rookies Male Derrick Syrus Beach Brawl Derrick Syrus
10 Pull Me Veterans Female Kina Cara Name That Coconut Kina Cara
11 Spare Tires Veterans Male Alton Jeremy Capture The Flag Alton Jeremy
12 Easy Does It Rookies Female Beth Aneesa Beach Brawl Aneesa Beth [b]
13 The Pit Rookies Male Derrick Brad Name That Coconut Derrick Brad
14 Blind Trust Veterans Female Kina Jillian Sticky Situation Kina Jillian
15 Piece by Piece Rookies Male Derrick Timmy Reverse Tug-O-War Timmy Derrick
16 Bet Your Booty Rookies [c]

Challenges in the Gauntlet

Other spaces on the wheel

The final challenge

The final challenge, "Bet Your Booty" consisted of three games, roti eating, a memory challenge, and a relay race, to place bets on after receiving 250 gold doubloons each from the host, T.J. Lavin, with each contestant eligible to compete in only one event.

Rookies Event Veterans
Ibis

Jodi
Jamie
Randy
(1 doubloon)

 Roti Eating Mark

Timmy
Robin
Julie
David
(248 doubloons)
Susie

Kina
(1 doubloon)

 Pirate Memory Katie
(1 doubloon)
MJ

Landon
Alton
(248 doubloons)

 Sand Sprint Aneesa
(1 doubloon)

Episode guide

Episode 1 — "Royal Rumble"

First aired December 5, 2005

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.

Episode 2 — "Chock Full of Coconuts"

First aired December 12, 2005

Facing off in their first challenge, "Chock Full of Coconuts," the Veterans set out to prove whether prior challenge experience will prevail over the Rookies' youthful enthusiasm. Later, at the first men's Gauntlet showdown, a heated battle results in the first player to be eliminated from the game.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 3 — "Team Builders"

First aired December 19, 2005

Rookie female team captain Kina is worried how her vulnerable position will affect her relationship with her teammate and boyfriend, Randy. The teams are forced to work together to come out on top at the "Team Builders" challenge. The first female Gauntlet ends with a surprising outcome.

Female Challenge Day
Episode 4 — "Moving Pyramid"

First aired December 26, 2005

A long-standing rivalry between Danny and Jodi erupts in a heated confrontation. At the "Moving Pyramid" challenge, the teams must literally carry the weight of their teammates. And the Gauntlet sets the stage for one player's angry departure.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 5 — "Spongeworthy"

First aired January 2, 2006

The players set out to soak their competition at the "Spongeworthy" challenge. The Gauntlet sends home another victim. And a complicated love triangle between Mark, Robin and Jodi results in an emotional breakdown.

Female Challenge Day
Episode 6 — "Body Painters"

First aired January 9, 2006

Tension is high among the team captains, as Alton struggles with the tough responsibility of the job and Derrick's abrasive behavior causes strife between him and Brad. The "Body Painting" challenge finds the teams in a colorful mess as they battle for victory. And two quick climbers race for survival at the Gauntlet.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 7 — "Rickshaw Races"

First aired January 16, 2006

Notorious trouble-maker Beth is back in action as she feuds with teammate Montana. The heat is on as the teams go the distance at the "Rickshaw Races" challenge. And a stunning Gauntlet upset leaves one team worried about their dubious new captain.

Female Challenge Day
Episode 8 — "Team Strength"

First aired January 23, 2006

Accusations of an alliance with the other team send the Rookies into a state of chaos. The players put their muscles to the test at the "Team Strength" challenge. A costly mistake at the challenge results in a beloved castmember being sent to the Gauntlet.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 9 — "Balancing Act"

First aired January 30, 2006

With suspicion still clouding their team, the Rookies struggle to come together for a win. The Veterans grow frustrated with the performance of their controversial captain, Beth. At the "Balancing Act" challenge, the teams must face a nerve-wracking tightrope walk. And the Gauntlet is the stage for the settling of a long-standing grudge.

Female Challenge Day
Episode 10 — "Buck-A-Neer"

First aired February 6, 2006

The competitors face the ride of their lives at the "Buck-A-Neer" challenge. Derrick must once again fight for survival in the Gauntlet. An island romance blossoms between Alton and Jodi.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 11 — "Pull Me"

First aired February 13, 2006

Cara and Susie worry how their alienation from the other women on their team will affect their chances in the game. The Veterans set out to end their four-game losing streak as they struggle to hold their own at the "Pull Me" challenge. The Gauntlet heats up as two fiercely competitive women face off in a grueling battle.

Female Challenge Day
Episode 12 — "Spare Tires"

First aired February 20, 2006

Beth's lackluster performance at the challenges continues to frustrate the Veterans. The teams must make their way through a dangling obstacle course at the "Spare Tires" challenge. The Gauntlet claims another victim.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 13 — "Easy Does It"

First aired February 27, 2006

The pressure of being team captain takes its toll on Kina. Beth continues to wreak havoc on the Veteran team. At the "Easy Does It" challenge, the players race to cross a swinging platform. A sudden twist brings a surprise ending to a highly anticipated Gauntlet showdown.

Female Challenge Day
Episode 14 — "The Pit"

First aired March 6, 2006

The teams must work together to pull themselves to a victory as they face their latest challenge-"The Pit." Two friends face a difficult situation as they must compete to send one another home at the Gauntlet. And Jodi and Alton wonder about the future of their relationship as the Challenge nears its end.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 15 — "Blind Trust"

First aired March 13, 2006

The Veteran women fear their male teammates may throw a challenge in order to send one of the girls home. The players put their faith in each other's hands as they walk blindfolded across a suspended balance beam in the "Blind Trust" challenge. Kina must make a difficult decision as she selects an opponent to compete against in the final women's Gauntlet.

Female Challenge Day
Episode 16 — "Piece by Piece"

First aired March 20, 2006

With the last men's Gauntlet in front of them, the men worry about the possibility of being sent home the day before the Final Challenge. At the "Piece By Piece" challenge, the teams put their mechanical skills to the test. And one team must watch as two of their most beloved players go head-to-head to make it to the end in the most emotionally charged Gauntlet yet.

Male Challenge Day
Episode 17 — "Bet Your Booty"

First aired March 27, 2006

The last male Gauntlet comes to a shocking end. The Rookie women have decided that losing is not an option, while Veteran team remain confident that they will pull an upset and take it home. The final challenge comes to a close in an unusual way.

Memorable moments

Notes

^[a] Jo quit the challenge in Episode 1 before the first challenge. As a result, Kina was named team captain for coming in second in the Captain's challenge.
^[b] Cameran & Beth gave the win to their Gauntlet opponents, and did not participate.
^[c] Only the first event was played, after the Veterans team bet 248 coins on the roti eating challenge. After a loss gave the Rookies 249 coins, the Veterans elected to forfeit, on the basis that Aneesa could not win against the three Rookies that were to race her in the relay event. During the reunion show, Mark and Robin attributed the loss to a bout of food poisoning the night before.

External links
 
The Challenge seasons