exclusive interview: derrick from mtv's cut throat challenge

Tweet I was unsure if I'd be able to get a good Cut Throat podcast with a vet who is probably beyond doing podcasts, but when I noticed that Derrick, one of the Challenge's most well-known players, does his own podcast, I figured I'd give it a try. Luckily, that worked out for the best and "his people" told "my people" [AKA me] to make it happen.

I asked you for your questions and I got SO MANY good ones. I wish I could have squeezed in more time with him, but duty [AKA work] called.

I talked to him about everything. Past Challenges, his favorite, how they've changed, how to become "the ultimate player," who left earlier than the team wanted, and who he'd want on his dream team, if he could choose.

He also told me what "the weirdest thing he's ever seen and the biggest disappointment of the season" was for him and many of the people there.

I'm not going to ruin the whole podcast, but this is my favorite thing he said.. when talking about what brings him back time after time:

"I'm 27, I find thrill in playing competitive flag football. I come into the gym every day and look for a new challenge. being able to do it under the lights in front of thousands of people is pretty cool. I've never been big enough, fast enough, or strong enough to play professional sports but I have the heart and the passion and the drive to do so... So this is like second best."

You can tell he really enjoys the game and his friends within the game. This is his life, but as far as I can tell, it's not about the attention, it's about everything that comes with the challenges. Hopefully I'll be able to talk to him again after this season is said and done.

To check out his podcasts with Kenny and others, click here. He's also pretty good about answering questions on Twitter, so if I didn't get to ask yours, follow him! And subscribe to my "Beyond the Cameras" podcast channel here!

Thanks again to Derrick!

love,
elizabethany

live chatting cut throat: episode 5

Tweet So I skipped out on the chat last week for a few reasons, a major one being technical difficulties the week before... But this weekend we HAVE to chat it up on here during the new episode of Cut Throat.

Have you SEEN the promo?! It looks like we're going to see the real, new Ty this episode. We saw glimpses of it during RWDC, but from what everyone has said to me, he's turned into a real monster.

Check out this Dailies video where a joke with Emily goes way too far with him again.



It seriously makes me sad to see him like that!! He's a real cool guy when he's sober... or at least used to be real cool. From what I hear, he's kinda on his own nowadays.. and he won't return my calls for me to make sure he's not completely MIA.

So let's chat tonight! Be here before the show and we'll do the usual polls, behind the scenes info, etc! And tell your friends so we have lots!



love,
elizabethany

live chatting cut throat: episode 3

Tweet Another week of Real World related shows on MTV, another live chat during the new episode right here!

I'm not going to open it up until a couple minutes before this time, so be ready!



love,
elizabethany

live chatting the challenge: cut throat episode 2!

Tweet Last week's chat brought us some unexpected spoilers, but it only made everything more interesting! Come watch this crazy, intense new Challenge with the biggest fans and some show-insiders and be the know-it-all that will make your friends jealous. ;)



See ya at 9:45/8:45c!

love,
elizabethany

live chatting the premiere of cut throat!

Tweet I feel like we've been waiting for this day FOREVER! It's the premiere of The Challenge: Cut Throat!

Emily and Ty from Real World DC are back on MTV, and I'm back to chat about them and all the other challengers!

Join me, the biggest and best fans, and some insiders during the show tonight! We'll be opening up the chat 15 minutes before to get warmed up and expect PLENTY of polls!



love,
elizabethany

let's get ready for cut throat!

Tweet The website is live, there are a lot more teasers being shown, and we know everyone in the cast and the teams.

It's time to talk Cut Throat.

First and foremost, as I've told you before, let's welcome back Ty and Emily to our televisions.

Emily looks GREAT! For some reason they like to make Ty look really weird in every photoshoot he does for MTV.

Their bios for the show are pretty funny. To summarize- Emily is excited to compete, but will Ty mess up her excitement? Ty is looking for reputation redemption, but will he achieve it?

The answers that I will tell you: Yes and No. Yes Ty will fight with Emily, and no people won't think of him any differently.

And from what Paula said when she came to College Station- the vets do not like him and a lot of them think he's got a gay side and possibly an eating problem.

Oh boy, Ty.

I don't think we're going to need to worry about our DC'ers fading into the background amongst veterans.

As for the teams, here are the pictures and names [with totally made up team names]:

"Team Random." Melinda, Chet, Camila, Dunbar, Paula, Tyler, Megan, Brandon, Tori, and Brad.

"Team Drama." Ty, Theresa, Johnny, Katie, Eric, Emily, Emilee, Derek, Jenn, Derrick.

"Team Nice Guys." Ayiiia, Vinny, JD, Laurel, Shauvon, Sarah, Luke, Cara Maria, Dan, Abram.

If I had to guess- the names fit with the role they'll play... but these things are never predictable and we know this. Ty and Emily's team seems to have the most strong personalities. It also has a few "pairs." As much as people like Emilee and Derek might be pushovers, I think Ty, Johnny, Eric, and Derrick will make up for it.

I gotta be honest- A lot of this cast I don't know. I miss seeing some of the typical vets in the cast bios. I have a lot of catching up to do considering I don't always keep up with the Challenges, but don't worry... I'll be ready for October 6.

Here's who I am excited for, besides EmTy of course.


For some reason, Sarah has really grown on me. I like who she is and I like how she plays the game. I've also always been a big fan of how Brad does things, and now that I know Derrick is a grown ass man with a family in WV, I have to root for him!
JD and Derek are my total gay besties... or so I wish. JD was really cool when I met him in DC, and he seems like he could be a silent threat. Derek is just cute and funny.
Melinda is also someone who seems to be a quieter threat. Who knows how "quiet" she'll be, but she's a decently strong competitor.
Katie is like a wild card. You never know how she's going to act when a new challenge rolls around. After watching the teaser when she "gets her ass kicked," I laughed and got pumped.
And okay, okay... I'll admit it... I picked Vinny and Brandon solely for their looks... so what?!

There's really no predicting how things will go down besides what I've been told, so stay tuned for chat nights and maybe some other "what I think" posts once the show gets started! In the meantime, watch some of the teaser videos if you haven't yet!





The challenges look EFFING NUTS. Seriously. I would never, ever be able to do any of that I don't think. No way, no how.

BTW- Anyone think the "HE HIT A GIRL" might be about Ty? Goodness, I really hope not.

love,
elizabethany

watch: cut throat [new challenge] trailer

TweetIt's almost time for another season of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge!

Normally I don't get too into these... Or at least not as much as I do the Real World. This time we have TWO DC'ers involved [Ty and Emily], and from what I hear, Ty makes quite a name for himself.

Don't you worry.... I'll still be here for weekly chats and info [and probably podcasts more than right now] once it gets going, but in the meantime- check out the trailer.

Note: It's been kinda glitchy for some people, so hopefully it works for you.



It doesn't show much, and I can't tell who is who, but there sure are a lot of "mother f#@%*%$" in there... And from what I hear, it was an interesting time. As usual, don't expect our favorite newbies to have a blast moving into the house.

love,
elizabethany