MTV Stars' Biggest Surprises: Meet the New Generation of 'The Challenge' Babies
Discover which stars from MTV's 'The Challenge' have embarked on the journey of parenthood Learn about Wes Bergmann, Jenna Compono, Cory Wharton, Tori Hall, and more!
Over the years, MTV's The Challenge has not only spawned numerous relationships but also a multitude of babies.
Take Cory Wharton, for instance, who initially crossed paths with Cheyenne Floyd during the filming of The Challenge: Rivals III in 2016. While the pair never admitted to getting together during the show, it was eventually disclosed that they had a romantic encounter during the reunion show.
Content Floyd became a father in April 2017 when he welcomed a daughter named Ryder. He originally believed that his current boyfriend was the father, but it was later revealed to be Wharton. This revelation led them to start a coparenting relationship. Wharton had an on-off relationship with his Ex on the Beach costar Taylor Selfridge, whom he had met in 2014. They had their first child together, another daughter, in April 2020, almost three years after Ryder's birth.
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Scroll through the gallery below for more Challenge stars who have welcomed babies:
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'The Challenge' Babies: Which MTV Stars Have Given Birth
MTV's The Challenge has resulted in a ton of relationships through the years — and a ton of babies.
Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd crossed paths for the first time during the filming of The Challenge: Rivals III back in 2016. While they never disclosed their involvement on the show, it eventually came to light that they became intimate during the reunion show.
In April of the following year, Floyd gave birth to her daughter, Ryder, believing that her then-boyfriend was the father. However, eight months later, she disclosed to Wharton that he was, in fact, the biological father. From that point on, they embarked on a co-parenting journey together.
Wharton had an on-again, off-again relationship with Taylor Selfridge, his costar from Ex on the Beach, ever since they met in 2014. In April 2020, the couple celebrated the birth of their daughter, nearly three years after Ryder's birthday. Take a look at the gallery below to see other Challenge stars who have become parents.
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Wes Bergmann and Amanda Hornick
Bergmann and his wife proudly welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Lucy Jean, in September 2023. Sharing their joy on Instagram, Bergmann posted a photo of himself and Hornick cradling their newborn and wrote, "Introducing Lucy Jean! Born on 9/28, weighing 7lb 11oz and measuring in the 50th percentile for height. With an IQ in the 99th percentile, I couldn't be more thrilled that all my girls are healthy and well."
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Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols
After first crossing paths on the set of The Challenge: Battle of the Exes 2 seven years ago, the couple tied the knot in March 2021. Their family grew with the arrival of their son, Anthony, in September 2021 and daughter, Liliana, in December 2022.
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Melinda Collins
The Challenge: Former cast member of Battle of the Seasons, Melinda, and her husband, Matty Collins, celebrated the birth of their son, Camden, in November 2019. Unfortunately, in February 2021, they shared the heartbreaking news of a pregnancy loss at 20 weeks. However, in October 2022, the couple joyfully announced the arrival of their son, Hayden.
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Cory Wharton
In June 2022, the former Teen Mom OG star, along with his girlfriend Taylor Selfridge, celebrated the birth of their second daughter. The couple, already parents to Mila, shared the news that their baby girl, named Maya, had been diagnosed with tricuspid atresia, a heart defect that affects the heart's ability to pump blood.
Wharton, who also shares daughter Ryder with ex Cheyenne Floyd, mentioned that Maya underwent one successful surgery shortly after her birth. However, it is anticipated that she will require further surgical procedures in the future.
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Casey Cooper
The Challenge: All-Stars alum and husband Kyle Toups, who wed in December 2021, welcomed their first child, daughter Kinsley Lulabelle Toups, on March 2, 2022.
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Tori Hall
The Challenge alum, along with her husband Dusty Gwinn, happily announced the arrival of their son, Christian Dean Gwinn, in September 2021. They graciously shared exclusive photos of their new bundle of joy with We.
In addition to Christian, Hall is also a mother to her sons Brady and Chase, whom she shares with her ex-husband Brad Fiorenza. Similarly, Gwinn is a father to his daughter Landrey, whom he co-parents with his ex.
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Kyle Christie
Reality TV personalities from Geordie Shore and The Challenge, the alum, recently celebrated the arrival of their first child. They joyfully introduced their son, Crew Jax, born in September 2021, to the world. Sharing a series of heartwarming photos, the proud father expressed his overwhelming love for the "perfect little boy." Acknowledging the significance of the number 13, he revealed a tattoo that foreshadowed their son's arrival. Grateful to his girlfriend Vicky Turner for her exceptional journey throughout pregnancy and childbirth, he admired her strength and expressed awe at the wonders of motherhood. This growing family is truly blessed.
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Theresa Gonzalez
Gonzalez and husband T.J. Jones welcomed a daughter in 2015 and a son in April 2019. Their third child arrived in July 2021.
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Ashley Kelsey
"Dear little best friend, you captured my heart from the moment I discovered my pregnancy. It's hard to believe that you have finally arrived," shared the person from Connecticut in a heartfelt Instagram post in June 2021. "I find myself just gazing at you because I could never have imagined you would be so perfect. Pregnancy is an incredibly remarkable journey that culminates in the most fulfilling way possible! I am incredibly grateful and feel immensely blessed to have you in my life. I eagerly anticipate witnessing your growth. @kj_hey, your daddy has been my unwavering support and rock throughout this entire pregnancy. I couldn't have asked for a better partner to embark on this journey with! I love both of you!"
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Zach Davis
Zach Davis welcomed son Ace Terrel Davis on May 25, 2021. The baby boy, whose mother is Teen Mom OG star Cheyenne Floyd, weighed 7 lbs. and 2oz.
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Abram Boise
On Earth Day in April 2021, the baby boy of the previous MTV personality and Rachel Missie entered the world. The proud father took to Instagram to share the joyful news and introduce their son, Atlas Young Boise. In his post, he included the quote: "For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
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Theo Campbell
The U.K.’s Love Island alum expressed his disbelief and overwhelming joy when he gazed into the eyes of his baby boy in a heartfelt Instagram post shared in February 2021. He mentioned that he informed only a select few friends and family members about this special news, so it will come as a significant surprise to most people. Throughout the past four years, maintaining a private life has been quite challenging, but having the opportunity to keep this wonderful moment private has been truly delightful.
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Jennifer ‘Jenn’ Grijalva
“Thiago Angelo Diaz,” the California native captioned her baby boy’s January 2021 Instagram debut.
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Camila Nakagawa
The three-time Challenge winner celebrated the arrival of her first child, a son named Kai Aiden, on July 8. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she underwent an emergency C-section instead of the planned natural birth. Sharing her joy with E! News, she expressed, "Weighing 7 lbs, 4 oz. and measuring 20 inches, Kai Aiden is the most precious little human I have ever laid eyes on. It was an instant connection, and I'm excited to embark on this incredible journey of getting to know him and creating countless cherished memories together."
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Melissa Reeves
In May 2020, the three-time Challenge competitor welcomed her first daughter.
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Cory Wharton
The former Challenge contestant and veteran, Cheyenne Floyd, joyfully celebrated the arrival of their precious daughter, Ryder, in April 2017. Fast forward to April 2020, and he and his girlfriend Taylor Selfridge proudly introduced their first child into the world, an adorable daughter named Mila.
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Amanda Garcia
In February 2020, Garcia, who has competed in five seasons of The Challenge, welcomed her first child, a son named Avonni, with fiancé Ray Reinhardt.
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Jasmine Reynaud
The five-time competitor welcomed a daughter in December 2015 and a son in January 2018.
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Carley Johnson
The Fresh Meat 2 alum has one child with husband Brandon Mundt.
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Paula Meronek
After participating in The Challenge for 10 seasons, Meronek decided to expand her family. In 2014, she joyfully welcomed her first son, followed by a daughter in 2015 and another daughter in 2019.
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Tony Raines
The Challenge veteran, who has participated in the competition six times, experienced an exciting milestone in February 2016 when he celebrated the birth of his first daughter. Madison Walls, his former roommate from Real World: Skeletons, became a proud mother alongside him. Subsequently, he rekindled his relationship with his high school sweetheart, Alyssa Giacone. Together, they joyfully welcomed their daughter, Isla Rose, into the world in November 2016.
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Laura Waller
The Real World: St. Thomas alum welcomed her first daughter in February 2016 and her second in July 2019.
