The Challenge - Season 30 ... -

: Players who were "eliminated" were not sent home immediately; instead, they went to a secret Redemption House for a chance to fight their way back into the main game.

: The season began with "The Purge," a high-stakes challenge that immediately eliminated six competitors on the first day. The Challenge - Season 30 ...

: For the first time in franchise history, the prize pool was upped to $1 million . : Players who were "eliminated" were not sent

: The primary filming took place in Cartagena, Colombia , with the final challenge held in Argentina . : The primary filming took place in Cartagena,

: This twist allowed losing players to potentially save themselves or pick their opponents for elimination at the "Presidio". Winners and Key Players

(Season 30) was a landmark season of MTV's reality competition series, premiering in July 2017 . Titled "Dirty 30," it featured a cast of 30 "dirty" players known for their cutthroat gameplay and backstabbing tendencies. Season Overview

: The season was marketed as a "college reunion" of the franchise's most notorious veterans. It was the first part of a "trilogy" that continued with Vendettas and Final Reckoning . Major Format Changes