The reunion was filmed in with The Miz hosting, marking one of his many returns to the franchise in a moderator role. 'MTV Challenge: Invasion of the Champions' Reunion Recap
: The episode formally celebrated the winners, CT Tamburello and Ashley Mitchell , who took home the $100,000 grand prizes. CT discussed his return to the show following the passing of Diem Brown, sharing a vulnerable moment about how the experience helped him move forward. [S29E16] Invasion of the Champions: Reunion
: The most prominent topic was the fallout between former best friends Laurel Stucky and Cara Maria Sorbello regarding Nicole Zanatta. Laurel revealed she and Nicole had been dating since the show ended, but her friendship with Cara Maria was effectively over. Laurel accused Cara Maria of being "shady and manipulative" after Cara reportedly messaged Nicole privately to ask about the status of their relationship. The reunion was filmed in with The Miz
: Cory Wharton defended his multiple romantic pursuits during the season. The reunion revisited his "polyamorous" approach to the game, which had caused friction among various cast members earlier in the season. : The most prominent topic was the fallout