All Stars 5, Episode 9, fans vented frustrations about the latest spinoff season’s format and cast. In the episode, non-Star holders were growing concerned as the final was approaching, and host TJ Lavin said a Star was required to participate.

Rivals — with the final suspected to be right around the corner, the three pairs of Rivals without a star consider more drastic strategies to earn their ticket to the final. Meanwhile, one team fears their Star is being targeted at the next elimination.

Strategy, collaboration, and unexpected turns have long been key components of reality competition shows, and The Challenge: All Stars – Rivals keeps up the heart-pounding drama with every new episode.