Summary
The Challengeseason 40’s Mark Long may have had a major first on the series when he faced the first elimination of the season and lost, buthe’s shared more about the behind-the-scenes alliance that led to his elimination matchup. Mark, who was originally a cast member on the inaugural season ofRoad Rulesbefore venturing out onThe Challenge,has been part of the franchise for its entire run. Having competed in 11 seasons of the series, includingThe Challengeseason 40, also branded asBattle Of The Eras,the longtime competitor met his end in the first elimination.
“Myself, Derrick, and Darrell have a tight alliance”
Speaking to Screen Rant about his elimination afterThe Challengeseason 40’s premiere,Mark shared that his matchup in the elimination ring, his close friend Derrick Kosinski, wasn’t as much of a surpriseas viewers would imagine. After Derrick volunteered to go into elimination over Darrell Taylor to face Mark, viewers were curious about how the decision came to be.“What they didn’t show is that we had conversations going up to the deliberation room. Myself, Derrick, and Darrell have a tight alliance, we call ourselves the Triangle,”Mark shared, explaining,“I kind of gave him my blessing [to volunteer].”
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Will Mark Continue Competing On The Challenge In The Future?
He’s Been Part Of The Franchise Throughout Its Run
As a member ofThe Challengeseason 40 cast, Mark is one of 40 competitors who have been part of the franchise. While some have only been on a few seasons, many of the veterans in Mark’s era (Era I) have been part of the franchise since its inception. While cast members like Chris “C.T.” Tamburello come back frequently, others like Mark and Tina Barta Bridges have returned for select seasons andThe Challenge: All-Starsin recent years. Mark shared he’s“just getting started”when it comes to the franchise, andhopes to be back on another season soon.
Mark’s career has been long, but it doesn’t appear to be anywhere near over after hisloss onThe Challengeseason 40. Sharing he has a love for the game and feels the best he ever has physically,Mark plans to return toThe Challengein the future. Having been a cast member and eventually moving into a producer role onThe Challenge: All-Stars,Mark has been able to impact the series in various ways throughout his time in the franchise. Creating lifelong relationships within the series and outside of it, Mark’s life has been changed because ofThe Challenge.
Although Mark didn’t make it past the invitational onThe Challengeseason 40, his impact on the franchise has been profound. With a long history on the show,Mark has been able to see every iteration ofThe Challengeand make his own impact on the showin a variety of ways. Though the epic fortieth season of the series may not have been his time to shine,the two-time winner has been upfront and openabout his desire to continue onThe Challengein the future, excited for what’s to come.
The Challenge
Cast
“The Challenge” is an MTV reality competition show that began in 1998 as a spin-off of “The Real World” and “Road Rules.” Originally featuring alumni from these shows, it now includes contestants from various MTV and non-MTV franchises. Participants compete in extreme challenges, with winners sharing a large cash prize.
