: Players had to drop into sewers to collect puzzle pieces. The winning team— Nany, Cory, Bayleigh, and Dee —formed the Tribunal for the week. Elimination: "Bombs Away"
: Kaycee Clark decisively defeated Kailah Casillas to earn her Red Skull. Kailah appeared mentally checked out, likely due to her distracting showmance with Bear .
: A heated bar fight erupted between Josh Martinez and Swaggy C after Josh accused Swaggy of being a "fake friend" for working with Wes Bergmann . The confrontation ended with Josh throwing a drink at Swaggy as the bar played "Closing Time". [S35E9] Total Madness: Backstabber
: Aneesa Ferreira beat Jenna Compono , who also seemed to lack her usual competitive fire while dealing with ongoing relationship drama with Zach Nichols back home. This win made Aneesa the first person to win an elimination in three different decades. Aftermath
: Nany, the only alliance member in the Tribunal, presided over the elimination of her own best friends. Kailah Casillas and Jenna Compono were both sent into Purgatory and subsequently eliminated. : Players had to drop into sewers to collect puzzle pieces
The details of the that many fans consider the highlight of the season.
The ninth episode of The Challenge: Total Madness , titled aired on May 27, 2020 , and delivered a major blow to one of the season's strongest social groups. The episode was defined by a double female elimination that wiped out two-thirds of the "Holy Trinity" alliance in a single night. Key Highlights & Drama Kailah appeared mentally checked out, likely due to
The final standings and who ultimately took home the .