With the Battle of the Sexes premiering in a week, we're counting down the top 5 moments of the Challenges. Although there have been little to no updates in the past few months, this new look to the site is the first step in the Battle saga. On January 6th, we will unveil the results of the Top 5 RW/RR Challenge Moments. Below are the three top moments from each season. Choose your Top 5 from the following list and Email us with your Top 5 Moments at newrwroad@hotmail.com. Here are the moments!

Challenge
Team RW: Nathan, Niel, Jason, Janet, Montana, Beth S.
Team RR: Mark, Kefla, Noah, Roni, Anne, Kalle
Moment 1: Beth S. breaks her foot and ultimately causes her team's loss.
Moment 2: After Montana and Beth fail to complete the bungee jump, Janet begins to have hand spasms right before bungee jumping.
Moment 3: Janet and Jason hook up on the tennis courts at the Playboy mansion.

Challenge 2000
Team RW: Teck, Mike, David, Heather, Kat, Amaya
Team RR: Los, Dan, Yes, Piggy, Holly, Veronica
Moment 1: Kat breaks the bungee jumping world record off the Stratosphere in Las Vegas.
Moment 2: Amaya and Veronica get into a near fist fight during the football game.
Moment 3: Los almost walks off after getting into a fight with Piggy.

Extreme Challenge
Team RW: Syrus, Jamie, Dan, Julie, Kameelah, Rebecca
Team RR: Laterrian, James, Christian, Michelle, Emily, Susie, Ayanna
Moment 1: Julie gets kicked out of BYU during filming.
Moment 2: Ayanna gets booted after hitting Christian.
Moment 3: The Real World finally takes their first win in a Challenge.

Battle of the Sexes
Team RW: Norman, Becky, Jon, Beth S., Mike, Sharon, Mike, Flora, Sean, Elka, Stephen, Lindsay, Danny, Kelley, Mike, Coral
Team RR: Timmy, Emily, Chris, Belou, Dan, Tara, Chadwick, Piggy, Josh, Holly, Yes, Veronica, Theo, Holly, Adam, Jisela
Moment 1: Chadwick and Piggy are voted off after Road Rules chooses to vote off the strongest teams.
Moment 2: Belou fights with Chadwick and Holly after they accuse her of bad parenting.
Moment 3: Team Real World comes back to win the Battle after a disappointing disadvantage in physical challenges.

And be sure to tune in MTV at 10/9C to see Eric, David, Puck, Dan, Syrus, Colin, Jamie, David, Theo, Mark, Antoine, Jake, Yes, James, Laterrain, Blair, Shane, Eric, Beth S., Genesis, Ruthie, Amaya, Julie, Melissa, Lori, Tonya, Aneesa, Emily, Anne, Christina, Gladys, Veronica, Ayanna, Jisela, Ellen, and Rachel battle it out in the fifth season of the Challenge series!

Short news update today... Lori from the Real World Back to New York is selling her laptop that she got from Arista and the scooter she got from the Hamptons. You can buy them at Everythinglori.com!
That's it

OK, about the 11/18... I must've got hundreds of posts threatening to cut my head off. Here's the story. Arissa is living in Las Vegas. She is the one who would stay up hours gambling and such. She was also the one who was seen at Leonardo DiCaprio's birthday party smuggling up to him. Here is where we messed up: Arissa was asked about Irulan's relationship wtih Gabe. Arissa then said "They are not together."... Then they asked if it had anything to do with Alton she offered no comment followed by "I guess you can figure out what that means." Sorry to get everyone confused on that one!

And an update about Cara. She is now on the college lecture circuit talking about depression and her own bout with it. She says that she still takes antidepressant pills and she also comments on the Real World. She says that she'd do it again, but the fact that MTV edited it like they did annoys her. The fact that they only included fights or sex in the episodes shows that it wasn't really everything that went on in the house. She also commented on the fact how producers don't allow tv or music, which eventually leads to fights.

And according to E!Online, there are two definite cast members picked for either Real World Paris or Road Rules South Seas. Supposedly, casting is whittling down and E! claims to know two defnite finalists. Fatima is from Cardiff, England who manages a coffee shop and Soraya is from North Platte, Nebraska and works as a cocktail waitress in a bar called Skinny's. Most likely, if this information turns out to be true, Fatima will most likely end up on The Real World. Producers went overseas looking for castmembers, just like they did in the London season when Sharon, Jacinda, Lars and Niel were cast opposite Jay, Mike and Kat. But producers may opt to the very same thing like the Europe season of Road Rules where they cast Belou, Patrice, and Antoine opposite Michelle and Chris. Who knows? The fun part is in the guessing!

That's it. Thanks for reading

Sorry about not updating within the past few days. A lot going on in a little amount of time. We realize that the website has suffered a lot because of the lack of updates. But we will try to begin updating more frequently now. With the last update, the information was about Irulan and not Arissa. Plus, look for the upcoming Real World/Road Rules Fast Enuff Challenge. Thirteen recently chosen cast members race to the finish line to become one of five finalists. The five finalists will then face off against Coral (Back to New York), Darrell (Campus Crawl), Mike (Back to New York), Rachel (Campus Crawl) and Shane (Campus Crawl). The winner will then have the opportunity to race against a professional race car driver. The Challenge airs December 7th. Check MTV.com for your local airtimes.

MORE TO COME SOON!

Sorry for the lack of updates, Blogger has been slow the past few days.

Anyway, news on Arissa from Las Vegas? Remember reports of her gambing problems surfaced back when the season was about to premiere. Well, according to Arissa herself, she did not go to Gamblers Anonymous. She did have a taste for it though. She reports that she would spend 12-hour periods in the wee hours of the morning, gambling her life away. Also, when asked whether she was still with Gabe she offered no comment. When asked about Alton, she also said no comment, followed by "I guess you can figure out what that means." She also reported to us that she is now living in Las Vegas, while the six other cast members are living in Los Angeles.

That's it for today.

Hello, Hello! More alumni news!

Ever wonder what's going on with your Seattle crew? Well, Nathan has been recently spotted in a Ross commercial. Since the end of his Real World days and VMI, he's gotten the acting bug. Also, Janet is still on Channel One, the educational news program that Lisa Ling from ABCs the View appeared on. Maybe Janet will become the next Diane Sawyer?

And according to Melissa... she was not offered to pose for Playboy. We recently conducted an interview with Julie from her cast, who said that Melissa was offered and she might've have done it. Melissa commented that, "I am not posing for Playboy nor was I offered to and I wouldn't if I had been. I'll be keeping my tatas to myself :). I have zero idea why Julie would make that up."

That's it for tonight!

In more Lori news... Remember when Lori said something about doing a Yoga video, which made her body hurt at her website? Well, if you were looking for the video, this is it. It's called MTV Yoga and it is slated to be released November 26th (Just in time for Thanksgiving Sales)! It is hosted by Lori but is guided by a Yoga instructor named Kristin McGee.
This review was taken off off AMAZON:
Host Lori Trespicio is from The Real World. Instructor Kristin McGee is also referred to as "choreographer." The setting is a New York hotspot, and a cool DJ supplies the music. These are not promising signs if you're seriously into yoga, but MTV Yoga is surprisingly good. Advertised as a "faster-paced, upbeat" alternative to standard yoga workouts, the practice is actually quite traditional, based on the "vinyasa" (i.e., flowing series of poses) style. Beginning with several sun salutations, which are among the most vigorous sets of poses in yoga, it includes a variety of standing positions, lunges, twists, backbends, and so on. McGee knows her stuff, especially when it comes to breath instruction, the focus of any good practice; she also breaks down several of the more difficult asanas following the main 40-minute practice. The only real flaw is that not nearly enough time is allotted for warmup, but experienced yogis could do far worse than MTV Yoga.

Buy your copy today!

Ever wonder about former Real Worlders and what they're doing? Well, one of the most elusive Real Worlders seems to be doing quite well for herself. Jacinda, the beautiful Australian model on the London season, recently finished production on The Human Stain, which stars Oscar-nominated/winners Nicole Kidman, Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, and Gary Sinise. Jacinda who distances herself from reunions, challenges, and other reality television appearances, plays a young mistress to Anthony Hopkins, who in turn is battling a raging controversy, because he has been a black man posing as a white man. The film is set to be released in early 2003.

Plus, if you have moments or quotes from the Las Vegas season... SEND THEM OVER to newrwroad@hotmail.com. It'll be greatly appreciated!

So, Lori from Real World: Back To New York got a new design, and she's got a new header too. And yes... She is dating Kyle from the Chicago season... But that's old news... (Yawn!) Check out her site at EverythingLori.com!

In Battle of the Sexes news, Lori did add a little commentary on the upcoming Battle. The following is taken from her site:
"Battle of the Sexes" is the Challenge of summer '02. It is scheduled to air January 2003. I'm really looking forward to this one, mostly because I'm not terrified of what the world will see. I think it will be fun-loving. Less action/adventure, more focus on group relations. I stayed out of trouble, which gave me peace of mind. Peace of mind = no air time, so you may not see me. I think what we see on this show will be as new to me as it is to you. I know a lot of shit went down when I was reading Prince of Tides and hanging in the girls villa with Anne and Ruthie (confirmation that Anne and Ruthie will be on the Challenge this year). I'm curious to see, and I'm so excited. Should be fun."
Check it out here. I think we're in for a good season of the Challenge this year.

And for those of you asking about Melissa's (New Orleans) beloved Princess Melissa, it will be back. Melissa recently took up a 9-5 type of job... something she hasn't done since the days before New Orleans. So, she probably doesn't have as much time to post daily on her website. But look for it to reopen January 2003 (she'll probably complement it towards the Challenge.) where we can catch more of Melissa's crazy antics.

Julie from Real World: New Orleans has said that on her website she will be filming an episode on the Blind Date today. She also said that her boyfriend, Gabe, doesn't mind "since I'm getting paid and all. It'll be cool." So she's going on a date with someone she doesn't even know, possibly meeting someone that she likes!? and what happens then? Buh-Bye Gabe? Or Move-over Blind Date! We'll see.

I also wanted to share this picture of Arissa from Real World: Las Vegas that has been popping up in my e-mail box: Click here to view it. That's all I have for now. Send news to me at newrwroad@hotmail.com.

Well we've got a story from Candace in Baltimore, MD saying that Alton, Trishelle, Brynn, and Steven were on 98 Rock in Baltimore, MD, www.98online.com. They were in the studio for the morning show. Alton was asked if future episodes will show something more with Irulan. He said there would be more down the line and that they are currently living together. The cast all live very close together (Brynn lives on the beach)...but they live in L.A. and are all very close. They will be at Jillians in Columbia, MD tonigh but they will be hanging out doing Karaoke. Also, I'd like to thank Danielle T., Keep up the good work!

RWRRB EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
We recently performed an e-mail interview with Julie from the Real World: New Orleans and here is what we found out (KEY: C- Comment, A- Answer, Q- Question):


From Gil in New Jersey
Q: What made you audition for the show?
A: Curiousity
Q: I heard somewhere that you were unfamiliar with the show. I also want to ask if you acted fake on the show, to make your season better?
A: No
From Taylor in Michigan
Q: You seemed like you were so on key during your season of Real World, and it seemed like you got along with everybody (well except David, sometimes), what happened between you and Melissa, you guys seemed like you were going to be friends for life. Is everything alright now between you two?
A: I don't talk to many RW kids now because we all live far from one another and have our own lives. Plus the Real World was long ago.
From Nick in Louisiana
Q: Why did you turn down the Playboy deal?
A: You couldn't get me to do Playboy for all the money in the world. The magazine doesn't coinside with my value system and I think it degrades women to jack-off objects. Incidentally - They offered me over 50 Gs.
Q: Do you know who accepted it? or who else declined it?
A: I think Melissa got offered, so she might do it. I don't know anyone else.
From Natalie
Q: Are you still a virgin? and do you still practice the Mormon faith?
A: Yes and Yes.
From Victor in Mississippi
Q: Being that you were rejected from BYU, how has that affected you? and Did you ever go somewhere else to recieve a degree and complete college? Do you still have a bad relationship with BYU?
A: I have never had a bad relationship with BYU. The truth is, I'm so busy with my band and touring that I couldn't go back to school if I wanted to. Eventually, I might go back to finish, but right now that's not a possibility.
From Danny in Chicago, Illinois
Q: Who do you think you have learned from the most ever since your experience on Real World? Also, who do you still keep good contact with?
A: See Question 1
From Dave
Q: When you were in the Belfort, did you or the cast have any problems with fans?
A: Not really.
From Martell in St. Louis, Missouri
Q: How have you dealt with the fame that comes along with being a castmember on the Real World?
A: It's cool.
From Annalisa in Buffalo, NY
Q: How has your love life been treating you? Are you in any relationships at this time?
A: Yeah, I have a boyfriend. I'm all in love and stuff. You can read about him a little on my website PLANETJULIE.com.
From Chris and Tammi
Q: Regarding the episode where you and your father got in a bit of an argument: Have you and your father watched that episode together? Have you all made up?
A: We never fought about that episode. We think it's funny because the whole fight was about The Real World and the cameras and that got editted out. We laugh at it.
From Tracie in North Carolina
These Questions are coming from a fellow Mormon:
Q: Do you find it hard to stand for truth and right?
A: No
Q: Are you very active in your ward?
A: Yes
Q: Do you aim for a temple marriage one day or are you just aiming for love?
A: Please don't degrade love, as if it is a second place prize. A strong loving relationship built on trust, faith, and committment is my first priority. Where the ceremony takes place is not as important as who you are with for eternity.
C: [I] keep up with you through your journal and enjoy reading that someone else goes through the same thoughts and feelings I had a few years ago.
A: Thanks
From Lisa in Franklin, Ohio
Q: What was the biggest misconception you had going into the RWNO house and what happened that made you realize it was a mis conception? What was one event that took place during either RWNO or the Challenge that you wish would have aired in one of the episodes, but didn't?
A: They never aired the guys I dated. Instead they blew up the Matt drama - which was really very small.
From Patty
Q: Are you living with Gabe?
A: No
Q: If so how is that affecting the relationship with your dad? If he's not happy about it, how did he take it?
A: No Comment from Julie for that question
From Micheal
Q: Has your relationship with your parents changed or not changed since you've been on the Real World?
A: No
From Nick
Q: What do you think of that Chicago, New York 2, and Las Vegas casts? Do you keep in contact with any of them?
A: I don't watch it.
From Jennifer in Jackson, Mississippi
Q: What made you do that Eminem video?
A: He asked and it was so fun.

On behalf of our site w all the readers we'd like to thank Julie for partcipating in the interview. We are in the works of setting up another one (possibly with Melissa from Real World: New Orleans), please send people's names of the one's you want to hear from. Send all requests to newrwroad@hotmail.com.

RealityWorldTV.com claims that that girl on the left, Is one of two finalists for the "Real World Paris" and "Road Rules South Seas." The first of the finalists is Ashley Wagner (picture at left), a junior in college from Atlanta. Ashley is most-likely in the top 100 semi-finalists. She says "If they put me in that stupid RV, I'm going to die. I'd rather be in France, just sitting in a badass house and going to EuroDisney." The second finalist, Suzanne Rudnick, is definetly among the top 20 finalists for both shows, giving her a 2/3 shot of being one of the 13 castmembers. She is a sophmore at Lehigh University. MTV will make their final decisions later this month, just several weeks before taping is set to begin. On the idea of whether she made the show, Rudnicj says “No, I wouldn’t make it because I can’t fathom making it. But on the other hand, yes because I’ve already made it from 30,000 people down to 20.” So we will see how true this is. Also, I've recieved the answers back from Julie, and they should be up later tonight.

Due to the heavy volume of questions that we have recieved for the Julie interview, I am no longer accepting any questions, the final interview has been sent off to her so that she can answer them. When I get the answers, I will post them. Thanks to all that participated.

Remember that tonight The Real World: Las Vegas will be on at 9 central 10 eastern on MTV. So be sure to watch and send in your synopsis' and we will post the best 3!

Just wanted totell you all that Danny's site, http://www.countrytoconcrete.org/
has a new design. Also, I wanted to remind you about the Julie interview, get more creative with the questions, we're getting the same thing, about Melissa and Julie...ask other questions, I know other things are on your minds! So send in your questions to newrwroad@hotmail.com. That's all for now.

On Amazon.com, we noticed that the release date for the Real World: Las Vegas book has been pushed back from November 5th to December 3rd. Also the release dates for the Real World Movie: The Lost Season DVDs and the Real World You Never Saw: Las Vegas will be released on January 28th, 2003. So some disappointing news there.

Also, Kevin Powell of the first Real World season has got a new book out, as seen on ET on MTV this weekend. Kevin is the editor of "Who Shot Ya?", a new pictorial which documents three decades of hip hop history in photographs. Eminem, Eve, Tupac, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, Salt n Pepa, Mark Wahlberg, and Notorious B.I.G. are just some of the past and present hip hop artist whose photos will be featured in the book. No release date has been set yet.

Also, we're still accepting questions, so send them in to us at newrwroad@hotmail.com.

Well we finally set up an interview with Julie from the Real World: New Orleans....and we want you to send in your questions. Send them to us at newrwroad@hotmail.com, and we will add the best ones to the interview. We need all the entries by Friday at 7 PM CST. So they can be sent off. Make sure you include your name and where you are from. The interview will be posted on the site later that weekend or that week. So remember, send in your GOOD questions to us!

Also, we have a picture of Kelley from New Orleans with her new boyfriend, Scott Wolfe:



Also, we heard news that Coral (Back to New York) took another step into reality television and recently completed an episode for the 5th Wheel. Word has it that she won the date.

In today's Celebrity Dodgeball Game at UCLA, the cast of The Real World: Las Vegas was slated to appear. However, as the people who attended the event saw, some cast members were evidently missing. A sorority from UCLA put on the event, benefitting the Elizabeth Glacer AIDS Foundation. They were posting fliers and posters around campus with pictures of Trishelle, Brynn, Steven, Frank, Alton, Arissa and Irulan, saying that they would be slated to appear. However, the only one to appear was Frank who seemed to be in good spirits. (Maybe because Steven and Trishelle were absent. However, they did put together an MTV team consisting of Timmy (USA Tour 1/Battle of the Seasons), Veronica (Semester At Sea/Challenge 2000/Battle of the Seasons), Yes (Semester At Sea/Challenge 2000/Battle of the Seasons) and Frank (Las Vegas). The MTV team took the competition beating out other teams like Survivor and the TV team.

The other cast members, reportedly went to Jillians in South Carolina to sponser a nationwide event.

For those of you in the area, every single castmember of the Real World: Las Vegas will be on the UCLA campus Saturday from 11pm-3pm participating in a dodgeball tournament benefitting a local group on campus. There are other celebrities set to appear as well. The event will take place at the LA Tennis Center next to Drake Stadium. Go to www.ucla.edu for directions to the campus. Admittance is free!