The Challengeseason 41, titled Vets & New Threats, opened its season with a primer on the new faces coming into the competition, andone player’s answer to host TJ Lavin’s interrogation questions caused him to breakhis carefully curated facade. ThroughoutThe Challengeseason 41’sepisode zero, which introduces the new Challengers, TJ asked the newbies questions about their past.
Interrogating each new threat about their background, their hopes for the game, and the why behind their decision to appear onThe Challenge,TJ got more than he expected fromBig Brother25 alum Blue Kim.“I’m here for a few reasons,”Blue explained,sharing her backstory as an immigrant child who’s hopeful to take some of the burden off of her family.
Blue explained that she wants to help her mother, who recently suffered a traumatic brain injury, especially. Blue then explained“all jokes aside”thatshe’s hoping to get a breast augmentation post-win, much to TJ’s surprise. Upon hearing Blue say,“first thing’s first, my mom, and then selfishly, I would like to grow a pair,”TJ covered his face to hide from laughter.
What Rookie Blue Kim Breaking The Challenge Host TJ Lavin Means
She Has Enough Social Game To Get Through To The Host
Blue, admittedly one of the strongest socialplayers onBig Brother25, had a tough time during the season keeping track of who was lying to her and who wasn’t. While she suffered, as most of theBB25 cast did, from the twists in the game ultimately giving others an unfair advantage,she’s starting out herChallengecareer quite differently.
While Blue did share some genuinely personal things about her life with TJ, explaining her role in her family of origin and even tearing up about her mother’s recent issues.Making the joke about wanting plastic surgery was such a jarring shiftthat it caught TJ, who’s heard some out-of-pocket things duringhis years hostingThe Challenge,completely off guard.
Watching TJ attempt to keep his stoic facade up after Blue’s incredibly funny answer caused him to falter was iconic to say the least. It also cemented Blue as someone who can roll with the punches, which aligns with the way she playedBig Brother.Understanding the social game is an underratedChallengeskill, and Blue’s lucky to have it in her toolbox.
Our Take On Blue Kim’s Iconic Response To TJ’s Burning Question
She’s Funnier Than Ever
AlthoughBlue wasn’t always at her bestin theBig Brotherhouse, she was consistently someone who knew how to work her social game in her favor. What many viewers may not have seen was thatBlue had a great sense of humor, and now onThe Challenge, she’s getting the chance to show who she really isoutside a reality TV petri dish.
With a background in strategy and as a content creator in her own right,Blue getting the chance to show off her vibrant personality makes it clear that she’s one to watch. Regardless of how she performs on this season ofThe Challenge, Blue has a future in reality TV, whether that means continuing to compete or going down other avenues.
