S05.E02: Rivals on the Edge

[AntFTW]

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With the four coveted stars claimed, the nine remaining rival pairs without a star are left to figure out how to take possession of one for themselves; at the next challenge, the Rivals are faced with one of their greatest fears: heights.

Air date: February 5, 2025 on MTV

[AntFTW]

Sylvia's still unbearable.

[Lantern7]

So much quitting. And I don't blame most of the people quitting. Katie's fear of heights is well-documented, and her partner probably still has nightmares of Julie tugging on her harness while useless extra Jeremy screams "DON'T TOUCH THE SAFETY LINE!!!!!!!" from the balcony. I don't like Veronica, but she did not deserve that shit.

Since this franchise is based on bullshit, one of the two (?) teams that got all flags got sent into elimination. Luckily, Fessy and Amber send in Beth & Jonna to face Adam & Steve, and Beth's karma manages to sink Jonna. I'm rooting for Adam & Steve because I like Steve a lot. Even with the hand model stuff, he's a normal guy. Adam is still an asshole. If they win and Adam gets the ability to deny Steve money, I'm thinking Adam would do it based on bullshit from last season.

Nicole is friends with Adam. I'm really trying to like her, but she makes it so damn hard. I'm guessing it's because they were on AS4, but it's still a bit nauseating.

Sylvia: "You have dogs. I have a family." What was her deal again? I keep forgetting because these people are a blur. Right now, she can go screw. How dare she disrespect KellyAnne like that.

Frank had a point about wanting to run a finale with Beth . . . . but c'mon, I'd expect Shane to do that first. Sam continues to exist.

From the teaser for next week, I'm rooting for Aneesa to stomp out Ashley.

[Maya]

I could never figure out why people in past seasons didn’t like or trust Amber. It’s becoming clearer. I will give her props for completing that challenge though. 

[LaurelleJ]

Audible gasp from me when they announced Jonna and Beth were going into elimination. I was really interested to see how they eliminations were going to play out given the mixed gendered pairs. I actually thought Beth and Jonna had the advantage with this elimination. I like Jonna but can't stand Beth so I'm ok to see this pair go. 

Another note which is likely to becoming an ongoing thing for me, but all stars is clearly getting away from its original format and intent. I guess the people who would truly be Allstars are turning it down so now we are seeing too many flagship people. Do what you have to do to get the true Allstars back. Money, shorter filming, different location, whatever.