Challenge Bios: These Are The Americans And Brits Vying For War Of The Worlds 2 Glory

It's been centuries since the United States and United Kingdom were at war. Nevertheless all of that is about to change because of The Challenge. No trips to the bar here.


War of the Worlds 2, debuting on Wednesday, will showcase 14 Brits battling it out against 14 Residents of the
U.S. For their share of a $1 million prize. And there really are several wild card reinforcements as well -- you know, like the man, the myth, the legend CT.


Get an in-depth look at the stacked rosters on each side of the pond below, and share who you're excited to watch once the two countries clash. And be sure to watch the supersized premiere of War of the Worlds 2 on Wednesday at 9/8c!


TEAM US – MEN


Johnny Bananas – 19th Season: 8 Finals, 6 Wins


Bananas’ sly politicking and athletic prowess once led to a run of success that no other competitor has come close to matching. Naturally, that was before he backstabbed, spurned and feuded with enough of his fellow competitors to be the game’s biggest target in each season he plays. It probably doesn’t help that he can’t seem to keep his mouth shut and will mention and do anything to get under the skin of his biggest rivals. With so several longstanding enemies, will Bananas have the ability to put the bad blood aside and work with each other with his fellow U.S. Teammates, or will pettiness and distrust extend what has become the legend’s longest-ever Finals drought?


Jordan – 5th Season: 3 Finals, 2 Wins


Jordan is back and willing to build off his impressive resume, which includes first-place finishes in the last two seasons he played (Battle of the Exes 2 and Dirty XXX. A physical beast in challenges and eliminations, Jordan plays a fearless game, although his attitude some days rubs fellow competitors the incorrect way. This time around, he’ll have a built-in ally as he comes into the Challenge Compound alongside long-term love Tori. Will the two dominant Veterans have the ability to operate the game as a power couple, or will their intimidating status put a target on their backs?


Josh – 2nd Season: 0 Finals


The former Big Brother champion made a name for himself on War of the Worlds with an oversized personality and fiercely competitive spirit. Though often underestimated, Josh has impressed his fellow Challengers by demonstrating major determination and heart. Needless to say, he tends to wear this heart on his sleeve, making him a magnet for explosive confrontations and in-house drama. Will Josh have the ability to harness his emotions and find success, or will his combativeness prove to be his downfall?


Leroy – 11th Season: 3 Finals


Longtime fan preference Leroy returns hoping that his 11th time will be the charm that leads to his first-ever victory. As a fearsome physical presence whose political game has often fallen short, Leroy may need to try a more aggressive plan of action to finally reach the winner’s circle. To do so, although, he’ll have to work alongside former flame Kam, with whom he suffered a major falling out while in War of the Worlds. Will Leroy have the ability to put the past beyond him and totally concentrate on his long-awaited objective of a first-place finish?


Paulie – 3rd Season: 1 Final


The self-proclaimed “new blood” of The Challenge, the fiery Big Brother alum has made a big of an impact in his first two seasons, creating one Final and coming within an epic gas-out of a second. A shrewd and calculated politicker, Paulie will no doubt be looking to form some fast alliances and operate the gameplay from day one. With girlfriend Cara Maria at his side, the two have their sights on reaching the Final as a power couple and locking down Paulie’s first-ever win. He promises there won’t be any gassing out this time around.


Wes – 12th Season: 5 Finals, 2 Wins


Wes has made a name for himself as a political mastermind, orchestrating numerous alliances and schemes on route to becoming one of the game’s most dominant competitors. Naturally, all of his wheeling and dealing has gained him some major baggage as fellow Challengers have grown educated to Wes’ manipulative ways. In particular, his nemesis, Bananas, has sought to stay one step ahead of his rival at every possibility, forcing Wes to step up his game. With so several of his fellow competitors wary of his plotting, will Wes have to find a new plan of action, or can he rally his fellow Americans to his side and maneuver his way to nevertheless another Final?


Zach – 9th Season: 3 Finals, 1 Win


Zach is looking to return to his one-time winning ways soon after a disappointing showing in War of the Worlds. A formidable athlete, Zach has proven himself a dominant force in challenges and eliminations -- supplied he can keep his head in the game. Unfortunately, his carelessness with politics can some days come back to bite him, as does his tendency to be a little insensitive toward his fellow competitors. With a lot of bad blood lingering between him and then some of his Veteran teammates, it remains to be seen whether Zach can get his mind right, mend old wounds and return to be the dominant competitor of seasons past.


TEAM U.S. – WOMEN


Ashley – 6th Season: 2 Finals, 2 Wins


The all-time leading Challenge money winner, Ashley is back and famished for more than just money. In particular, she is seeking redemption right after getting sent residence in the opening elimination on War of the Worlds. A fierce competitor and cunning game player, Ashley has perpetrated some of the game’s coldest moves -- even stealing half a million from her own partner. With such a devious reputation, it’s no surprise Ashley goes into the game with a perpetual target on her back. Will her team seek to harness her competitive spirit or send her packing early as continued punishment for past behavior?


Cara Maria – 14th Season: 8 Finals, 2 Wins


Hot off her fourth continuous Finals appearance, Cara Maria returns in search of 1/3 championship that could once and for all set her apart because the greatest female Challenger ever. Over her recent run of success, Cara Maria has leaned heavily on intimidation and savvy politics to coast through games while hardly even sniffing elimination. Meanwhile, her ongoing relationship with Paulie has formed the two into an all-out power couple. As piece of a stacked Team U.S., Will Cara Maria have the ability to get and also her fellow Residents of the United States, or will her top-dog status land her on the chopping block and put an end to her epic run?


Faith – 2nd Season: 0 Finals


Faith returns to the game looking to build off a solid rookie season in which she overcame long odds to put up an astounding showing. This military veteran could prove to be a major asset to the American side, as she certainly is aware a thing or two about working alongside her fellow countrymen. On the other hand, Faith has been known to let her aggressive personality get the better of her at times and is no stranger to making enemies. She'll have attempt to put the drama beyond her and concentrate on her ultimate goal: securing enough cash to reunite her family member under one roof.


Kam – 4th Season: 1 Final


Queen Kam/Killa Kam is more decided than ever to lock down her very first title. To do so, she’ll have to forge her own path and likely make some new allies, nevertheless rest assured, this cunning strategist habitually has a plan up her sleeve. Needless to say, staying focused might be harder than she thinks with her ex, Leroy, around. Immediately after their romantic drama took Kam out of her best game on War of the Worlds, she’ll have to find a way to work alongside him on Team U.S. -- Or do what she can to get him sent packing.


Laurel – 6th Season: 4 Finals, 1 Win


After an extended absence, this Challenge powerhouse is back and prepared to return to the winner’s circle. A former Division One athlete, Laurel has solidified her status as one of the most feared competitors The Challenge has ever seen with a 9-1 elimination record including victories over numerous all-time greats. Coming back immediately after so much time off could prove tough for Laurel as she has never played alongside the game’s new international contingent. Moreover, she’ll have to alter to reuniting with former friend-turned-rival Cara Maria. Will two have the ability to to put the past aside and work with each other, or will their feud threaten to destroy any hope of team unity?


Nany – 8th Season: 1 Final


After a promising season on War of the Worlds ended in disappointment, Nany is more decided than ever to lock down her first ever Challenge title. To do so, she’ll need to step up her political game -- something that has often let her down in the past. As an experienced Vet and formidable competitor, Nany certainly has what it takes to create it far, yet will her up-and-down history with big dogs like Cara Maria, Bananas and Turbo cause friction within her team and lead to although another untimely departure?


Tori – 3rd Season: 1 Final


The one-time Rookie of the Year, Tori returns to the game looking to build off her impressive third-place showing from her debut season -- and this time walk away a Challenge champion. A well-rounded player with a laid-back personality, Tori is undoubtedly a major asset for Team U.S. With beau Jordan beside her, the two formidable competitors could emerge as a dominant power couple, however their daunting reputations could plant an early target on their backs. Without consideration, Tori will have to dig deep and play her own game if she hopes to prepare her way back to glory.


TEAM U.K. – Males


Bear – 2nd Season, 0 Finals


One of the most brazen pot-stirrers The Challenge has ever seen, Bear will wreak his trademark brand of havoc on his fellow competitors. Right after a breakout season that saw him antagonize just about each person in the home at one point or another, the Big Brother UK star may need to tone it down a notch if he hopes to get and also his team. He’ll especially need to be able to see where things stand with fellow Brit Georgia given the two’s rocky romantic past however may find his eyes wandering toward a certain powerhouse Vet in the Compound. With so several nemeses lurking -- in particular, Wes -- Bear would do well to stay under the radar, although as we saw last season, that’s just not his style.


Idris – Rookie


When it comes to the raw athleticism demanded by The Challenge, Idris will be a force. The professional boxer and Love Island alum joins Team U.K. As a Rookie in the intent that his discipline and physical abilities will translate well to both day-to-day challenges and eliminations. Idris will not be one to take his eyes off the prize as he hopes to win enough cash to help support his mother, a deeply personalized motivation that will not let him to quit.


Joss – 3rd Season: 1 Final


This chiseled British charmer returns to the game eager to improve upon his showing in Final Reckoning, while he came agonizingly close to victory only to leave empty handed. Devastated by the loss, Joss is more decided than ever to walk away with some cash for his family member. Fortunately, he’ll be joined in the game by his best friend Rogan and close ally Kayleigh. Even with those two at his side, Joss will have to rely on more than just charm if he hopes to avoid elimination and make it all of the way back to his second Final.


Kyle – 4th Season: 1 Final


The fun-loving Geordie Shore export is back once again to stir up trouble. This time around, nevertheless, Kyle will have plenty to defeat if he hopes to prepare it back to his first Final since his Rookie season. From exes to enemies galore, he is sure to have lots of targets on his back. More importantly, Kyle will have to calculate how to fit in with his U.K. Teammates, having previously aligned himself against them -- even calling himself a “honorary American.” Will Kyle have the ability to work alongside the countrymen he spurned, or will his betrayal make him an early candidate for the chopping block?


Sean – Rookie


A fiercely competitive fitness freak with a military upbringing, Sean will be a formidable weapon for Team U.K. As a winner of the U.K. Competition series Shipwrecked, he’s already proven himself capable of working alongside teammates to come out on top. With his sights set on taking down some Challenge alpha dogs, he'll have plenty of chances to prove himself yet as a Rookie will need to show that he’s more than just talk.


Rogan – 2nd Season: 0 Finals


Challenge fans may remember Rogan because the burly Brit forced to bow out early in Vendettas due to a back injury. Disappointed by his poor showing, this Ex On The Beach alum returns look