The elimination saw face off against Thomas Buell and Hailey Chivers . Despite their inability to get along at the house, Reilly and Averey pulled it together when it mattered most, sending Thomas and Hailey packing.
However, the most somber moment of the episode occurred off-camera. , a true Challenge legend, began experiencing severe stomach pains and was unable to attend the elimination. This marked the beginning of the medical emergency that would eventually force her and CT Tamburello to leave the game, serving as a heartbreaking final chapter for a fan-favorite competitor. The "Ex-iled" Twist [S26E2] Battle of the Exes II: Where Is the Love?
While most were fighting, Sarah Rice noted the budding "Ken and Barbie" romance between Zach Nichols and Jenna Compono, calling them the prettiest but "dumbest" couple in the house. The Dome: A Heartbreaking Turn The elimination saw face off against Thomas Buell