I want to ride off gracefully into the sunset and pass the torch to a new generation.” He was born on July 16, 1980. With his appearance on The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2, CT is now age 39 and continuing to enjoy the ride, but as he mentioned he’ll be riding off the sunset soon, maybe.

That gave CT his first-ever Challenge win, and it took him nine seasons to get there. After failing to reach the finals in his Free Agents and Battle of the Exes II seasons, CT arrived during a twist for the Invasion of the Champions.

CT is the only contestant to be disqualified from two Challenge seasons due to physical violence. CT holds the record for the most Challenge seasons before winning by a male contestant, having won on his ninth season.

Longtime fans of the Challenge remember CT Tamburello from earlier seasons as a fierce competitor who could be very aggressive toward his fellow competitors. Tamburello was removed from the Inferno III for drunkenly punching a castmate before the competition had even begun.

Why did CT and Diem fall in love?

After meeting on The Duel, CT fell for Diem when she bravely removed her wig for a mud challenge, fresh after a battle with ovarian cancer. The two continued their romance off the show and fell deeply in love. However, their relationship hit rocky ground when Diem set her focus on her career.

Before that, he had a vicious meltdown on The Duel after he lost to Brad , and threatened to “murder” Wes. CT’s softer side came out on The Duel, when romance blossomed with Diem, making for the most unlikely “teaming” in Challenge history.

Chris ‘CT’ Tamburello is the The Challenge’s number one bad boy, with seasons full of arguments, fights, finals, and championships under his belt. Known for dominating in every type of competition, ‘CT’ is equally strong at food and puzzle challenges as well as challenges that require strength and endurance. With a track record full of fist fights and shouting matches, ‘CT’ has no problem calling people out and telling them to back off – Stars beware.

Known for dominating in every type of competition, ‘CT’ is equally strong at food and puzzle challenges as well as challenges that require strength and endurance. With a track record full of fist fights and shouting matches, ‘CT’ has no problem calling people out and telling them to back off – Stars beware.

At the peak of his powers, CT was perhaps as feared a competitor as The Challenge has ever seen. Nowadays, the savvy schemer lets his intimidating reputation speak for itself while doing his best to play the middle politically. Still, don’t be fooled into thinking that neutrality makes him any less of a threat. Despite disappointing showings in his last two outings, CT is back to regain his glory and remind both Rookies and Vets why he deserves their respect.

CT struck up a romance with Diem on The Duel and the relationship blossomed as Diem, a survivor of ovarian cancer, found solace with CT during her difficult recovery process. However, when Diem decided to focus all her energy on her career the two parted ways. Things took a darker turn, when the two exes returned for The Duel II and Adam told Diem that CT had been hooking up with Shauvon and they haven’t spoken or seen each other since. News of their partnership has reopened old wounds for Diem who maintains, “I don’t know what our dynamic is at this point other than the fact that I’m still angry. Like, I’m pissed.” CT remains undeterred by Diem’s rage, claiming, “There’s no way she can be mad at me cause I won’t let her be mad at me.” Will bad boy, CT charm his way back into Diem’s heart or will their turbulent past prove to be too much to overcome?

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