The Challenge is back thanks to a brand-new limited series from Paramount+ that fans won’t want to miss.

The Challenge: All Stars premieres April 1 on Paramount+. The nine-episode season features 22 of the most iconic reality stars from the original Real World and Road Rules.

That means more money up for grabs, more politicking and more shocking elimination challenges.

Since its first season, The Challenge elimination rounds have served up some of the most brutal, surprising and downright entertaining segments in reality television history.

To celebrate the new Paramount+ Original series, we are looking back at the matchups that stunned fans.

Whether it was massive underdogs prevailing, 200 IQ strategy or just the sheer competitive nature put on display, here are our picks for the most shocking eliminations ever on The Challenge.

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