The 42nd season of MTV's reality competition series, "The Challenge: Cutthroat," has premiered, with new episodes available on Paramount+ and airing on MTV. The season features 24 competitors battling for a $500,000 grand prize in Thailand.
This season's format divides contestants into three teams, emphasizing cooperation to reach the finish line. The official synopsis states that nominated captains must balance their desire for victory with the need for loyalty, while individual players must prove their ability to be team players to remain in the competition.
Notable cast members include five-time champion Chris "CT" Tamburello, Johnny Bananas, Love Island alum Josh Goldstein, two-time champion Cara Maria Sorbello, and Survivor stars Michele Fitzgerald, Cassidy Clark, and Chris Underwood. Nelson Thomas also makes a return to the franchise following a near-fatal car accident that led to a leg amputation.
New episodes of "The Challenge: Cutthroat" are released Wednesday mornings on Paramount+. Viewers can access the series through a seven-day free trial of Paramount+'s Premium plan. The Essential plan, which includes ads, costs $8.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan is $13.99 per month and includes Showtime titles and live CBS.
For those who prefer to watch on television, new episodes also air Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET on MTV. Live viewing without a traditional cable subscription is possible through various live TV streaming services. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial and has subscription packages starting at $19.99 per month. Philo, another option for watching MTV live, costs $25 per month and provides a seven-day free trial.
MTV is also available through other live TV streaming platforms, including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Paramount+ content can also be accessed by adding it as a channel to existing Hulu or Amazon accounts for $13.99 per month. Both Hulu and Amazon offer free trials for new subscribers.