Between the last few months, the new season of The Challenge USA aired on CBS. Its in its second season.
Getting the idea of who may be this weeks guest?
I'll give you a hint. He was also a runner up on a different show.
Alright, one more hint, the show was: Big Brother.
Any guesses yet?
Ok fine, I'll tell you......
Monte Taylor!
I was so excited to get to know Monte, I really enjoyed watching him this season on The Challenge USA.
-WARNING- this interview may contain spoilers to The Challenge USA (if you aren't caught up)
I'm pleased to introduce you all to.... Monte!
Tell me about you
MT: I was born in Queens, New York but grew up in Newark, DE most of my life. I'm my only child for my mother and my dad's oldest child. I have one younger brother. I recieved my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware but quit my job to start my online fitness coaching business at the beginning of 2022. After that, I filmed for Big Brother, moved to LA, filmed for the Challenge USA and live an entirely different life than I imagined.
Growing up did you ever think you would get into reality tv?
MT: Not at all. I hadn't watched much reality tv growing up. I had heard of different shows but never committed to watching entire seasons or aspired to be on any of those shows.
How did you get onto Big Brother? Did you apply yourself? And did you watch the show prior?
MT: After quitting my job and launching my online fitness coaching business, I began promoting fitness on my Instagram and TikTok. One of my videos received more views than ever and it came across the fyp (FOR YOU) page of a Big Brother casting director. They then messaged me on Instagram asking if I would like to be casted for the show. I hadn't watched any Big Brother prior to them reaching out to me.
Tell me about your time on Big Brother. Is there anything you would have done differently?
MT: Being in the Big Brother house was one of the most mentally intensive experiences I've ever had. Not having connectivity to the outside world or any of the outlets at home that help me stay sane was a huge adjustment. At first it's pretty exciting to walk into the house, but after a few weeks/months, I began to feel less and less enthused to be there. The cast made the best out of the experience, but I would never step foot in that house again. Mainly for my mental health. I don't have any regrets. NEXT LINE VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED:
-The only thing I would've done differently is keep it in my pants.-
Tell me about your time on The Challenge USA. Would you have done anything differently?
MT: The Challenge USA was an entirely different filming experience. Getting to see and build relationships with production was a refreshing change. As for the gameplay and challenges, I was a lot less certain about what was happening socially or how to prepare for the dynamics of each challenge. It was also nice that the filming period was much shorter. I wouldn't do anything differently!
If you had to choose anyone from the challenge world as your partner who would it be and why (both male and female)
MT: My female choice would be Tori. Her experience along with her physical ability would be hard to pass up! She's a legend. And she's also pretty cool... I guess.....
My male choice would be Wes. Similar to Tori, his experience would be hard to pass up on. Plus, Wes is easily one of the funniest people to be around.
Would you do the challenge again? And would you like to continue with USA or go to the flagship show.
MT: Of course! I would definitely come back with USA. The flagship show would require a bit more convincing, but I'm open to it.
The flagship show The Challenge airs on MTV.
WW: I was listening to the Zach Nichols podcast with Faysal Shaafat and I heard one of the biggest challenges during Montes elimination vs Tyler Crispen, was the sand. And the podcasts words not mine: Monte had too much sand on his balls. 🤪 which led to his (too soon in my opinion) exit from the show.
If you could be on any other reality show which would it be and why?
MT: Amazing Race! Getting to travel the world while competing sounds so fun. Plus, the social aspect of the game is removed. I would just need a solid partner!
And finally: if you could have dinner with three people who would they be and why?
MT: Malcolm X because I would love his perspective on the world today compared to his era.
Lewis Howes because he hosts my favorite podcast and I feel like he would be a great mentor.
Meagan Good because she's been my celebrity crush for the longest and I have to shoot my shot!
While he’s not on TV you can follow along with Monte on social media dedicating his time to his online fitness coaching, or watching/playing football and basketball.
Instagram & Tiktok: @taylord_fit_
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