Sneak Peek: Challenge Host TJ Lavin Has a Kobe Bryant Keepsake In His Crib

TJ Lavin is away from his cribs as soon as he's on location for The Challenge. Yet where does the MTV host return to whenever he isn't working on the hit franchise series?


In a sneak peek of Cribs, returning August 11 soon after Spies, Lies and Allies starts, the trivia enthusiast will invite viewers for a tour indoor the elimination arena his residence.


"This is my loft. This is what my residence used to look like before I got wedded TJ states in the clip above. "It's like a museum."


First stop: a basketball with special meaning.


"This is a Kobe Bryant basketball," TJ explains. "Kobe and I did a photoshoot with each other in W magazine. I'm so happy that I got that right now. He was a very awesome individual."


Who was TJ's preference baseball player growing up? Clue: he is a former Yankees first baseman. Watch the clip, and don't miss the debut of Cribs on Wednesday, August 11 at 9:30/8:30c -- following the premiere of The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies at 8/7c!