The elimination saw face off against Thomas Buell and Hailey Chivers . Despite their inability to get along at the house, Reilly and Averey pulled it together when it mattered most, sending Thomas and Hailey packing.
However, the most somber moment of the episode occurred off-camera. , a true Challenge legend, began experiencing severe stomach pains and was unable to attend the elimination. This marked the beginning of the medical emergency that would eventually force her and CT Tamburello to leave the game, serving as a heartbreaking final chapter for a fan-favorite competitor. The "Ex-iled" Twist [S26E2] Battle of the Exes II: Where Is the Love?
Battle of the Exes II: Battle of the EX-iled Recap Special - IMDb The elimination saw face off against Thomas Buell
While most were fighting, Sarah Rice noted the budding "Ken and Barbie" romance between Zach Nichols and Jenna Compono, calling them the prettiest but "dumbest" couple in the house. The Dome: A Heartbreaking Turn , a true Challenge legend, began experiencing severe
Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio and Nany González secured their first win of the season, earning the coveted Power Couple title and the right to control the nominations.
This week’s daily challenge, was designed to test just how "comfortable" these exes still are with one another. The teams had to navigate a series of bases while being uncomfortably close—literally.
Just when Thomas and Hailey thought they were heading home, TJ Lavin revealed the season's massive game-changer: . Eliminated teams aren't actually gone; they’re sent to a separate house to compete for a chance to fight their way back into the main game.