Mark Long Has a "Big, Huge Ultimate Plan" for The Challenge: All Stars and He Told Us All About It https://t.co/01AaWeEqkF
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-He was the driving force behind getting this show together.
-Originally wanted it to be called The Challenge: OGs but lost the battle to the network wanting to call it All Stars. They use the term All Stars lightly as it isnt about who's won the most, it's about being memorable, personality, etc...
-Wanted to bring the show back to its glory days where it was normal people competing against one another as opposed to athletes that have infiltrated The Challenge nowadays. Also wanted The Challenge: OGs to last 3-4 weeks as opposed to the 10 weeks or so The Challenge last.
-Invisions All Stars lasting 8-9 years before they do a crossover with the main Challenge show where its OGs vs. New School (basically all RR/RW stars vs. non RR/RW stars)
-Was originally meant to be a producer of the show but decided he'd rather compete for a couple of seasons before stepping behind the camera.
-Reveals that TJ stated this was the most fun he's had in his Challenge history and that he wanted to save big names like CT, Wes, Bananas for later seasons to allow others to come back and shine.
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This was so refreshing and fun!