The Challenge has been renewed for Season 41. The reality TV game show sees contestants complete various tasks and compete for a cash prize, and a few familiar faces are set to return (and ultimately shake things up) ahead of the new season!

Aneesa Ferreira, Leroy Garrett, and CT Tamburello will return for Season 41, which will air on MTV in the summer of 2025. The rest of the contestants have not yet been announced, but the show is likely hoping for the same success as The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras as they continue to find creative ways to keep the audience entertained.

‘The Challenge’ Season 41 Will Be Filled With Good Ideas

After so many seasons of The Challenge, finding creative tasks for the contestants to complete is a challenge in itself. Executive producer Julie Pizzi discussed the show in an interview with Variety (giving us some idea what Season 41 may or may not include).

“We’re talking about what the future looks like, and we have some really good ideas,” Pizzi said. “We have to keep trying to outdo ourselves, and really keep trying to re-engage the audience. We have something really exciting up our sleeves that we’ve been working on with MTV. I feel like there’s something to look forward to.”

No information about the theme or prize money ($1 million for Season 40) has been revealed. However, the news was shared on the official Instagram page for The Challenge, allowing fans to share their thoughts. In a short clip, Aneesa, Leroy and CT smile into the camera. “We are a part of it along with some of our cast members,” Aneesa shared. She also encouraged fans to keep an eye out for updates on social media. “IT’S HAPPENING #TheChallenge41 is coming your way soon with @aneesamtv @_famous4nothing @royleethebarber and more to be announced!” the caption states.

How Do ‘The Challenge’ Fans Feel About Fan Favorites Returning For Season 41?

The video’s comment section on The Challenge‘s Instagram account has attracted attention from fans who have weighed in on the three cast members who have already been announced. “Leroy retired 2 years ago and has been on every season since retiring,” a fan shared. “I don’t think he knows what retire means.” Another fan praised the casting. “I love any Challenge with CT and the OGs in it,” they wrote.

Other reactions include, “Leroy is out of retirement for the 5th time. I hope we get more CT Pro Tips,” “Challenge 41 Aneesa better win this season,” and “Omg I love yall and this was the news I’ve been WAITING for !!!” There have also been comments about contestants’ challenges, with requests for more physical tasks.

These contestants are dedicated to giving the show their all! Leroy even competed in The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras just weeks after his daughter was born. “Kam gave me the confidence to go,” he told E! News of his wife, Kam Williams, giving her approval. “When your partner is saying, ‘Hey, you could go do this,’ that’s the only thing that matters,” he said. “So no part of me while I was there was worried, because I knew that I had a great mom at home taking care of my babies.” He also shared that his goal was to win the money for his family.

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