: Similar to "Knot So Fast," players had 20 minutes to use ropes, chains, cinderblocks, and boulders to barricade a bunker door. They then swapped and raced to break into the bunker their opponent had rigged.
: Ashley Mitchell attempted to rally the house to vote for Bananas, labeling him an "alliance jumper," which led to a tearful confrontation in the bunker.
This episode centered on the season's "Red Skull" twist, which requires players to win an elimination to qualify for the final. [S35E3] Total Madness: A Hard Jay's Night
: Long-time rivals Wes and Johnny Bananas solidified their secret alliance when Wes chose not to vote against Bananas during nominations.
: The house voted in Jay Starrett , primarily due to ongoing drama involving a "love triangle" with Dee and Rogan. : Similar to "Knot So Fast," players had
In Season 35, Episode 3 of The Challenge: Total Madness , titled "," rookie Jay Starrett pulls off one of the biggest upsets in the show's history by eliminating the legendary CT Tamburello . The Daily Challenge: Decode and Detonate
: Dee flirted with and kissed Jay specifically to make her "ride or die" Rogan jealous. The plan worked, leading to an argument between Jay and Rogan . This episode centered on the season's "Red Skull"
: Despite being safe in the Tribunal, CT volunteered to go into Purgatory against Jay , viewing the rookie as an "easy" opponent and a fast track to his Red Skull.