The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Recap: Tuesdays with C.T.

Is this a Challenge house, or 17th century Puritan Boston? After the elimination, this cycle’s “targets” arrive back at the mansion Hester Prynne-style, donning Planet Fitness Purple armbands that designate their shameful status on the chopping block for all to see and mock.

If I were a betting lass, I’d wager that the pre-selection of targets will lead to a record number of thrown challenges. When you have zero risk of getting sent to an elimination win or lose...