Cast, Trailer for 'Cutthroat' on Paramount+
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "The Challenge: Cutthroat," Season 42 of the series, will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ on August 5, marking the first time the flagship show is streamed rather than aired on MTV.
- The season revisits the "Cutthroat" theme from Season 20 (2010) and features returning contestants C.T. Tamburello and Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio, known for the iconic "Johnny Bananas backpack."
- Filmed in Thailand, the season includes 24 competitors, both newcomers and veterans, divided into three teams competing for a $500,000 prize, with the team captain ultimately deciding the prize distribution.
- Episodes will be released weekly at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET, continuing the show's traditional rollout schedule despite the platform shift.
- The production team includes executive producers Julie Pizzi, Justin Booth, Jacob Lane, and others from Bunim/Murray and MTV, ensuring continuity in the show's creative leadership.
