Duong "Dee" Nguyen is a contestant from Geordie Shore. She is the champion of War of the Worlds 2. She also competed on War of the Worlds and Total Madness.
Biography[]
War of the Worlds[]Retrieved from MTV.com A self-described wild child, Australian Dee joins The Challenge from Geordie Shore with the goal of making a major splash in the competition. Hoping to serve as an inspiration to her fellow Australians, Dee is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Though at times a silent assassin, Dee is not afraid to make big competitive moves or call out her fellow Challengers.
War of the Worlds 2[]Retrieved from MTV.com "Dee from Down Under" returns to The Challenge as a Reinforcement following an impressive debut on War of the Worlds that saw her nearly reach the Finals before falling short in the season's last elimination. Along the way, she proved herself to be one of the game's most loyal competitors, navigating the game alongside close-knit allies, particularly Ninja and Wes. Beyond her loyalty, Dee has demonstrated a willingness to face any and all fears in pursuit of victory. Will her loyalties be tested, or will her drive to win overcome any potential team drama?
Total Madness[]Retrieved from MTV.com Dee's epic rise from underdog to Finals champion during War of the Worlds 2 earned her the respect of many Challenge Vets. Now, this Aussie badass is back to prove her win was no fluke. To do so, she'll need to rely on her strong social game as much as her improved physical prowess. Known for her fierce loyalty, Dee has learned to play savvy politics from her mentor Wes and will surely be at the top of her game this time around. One possible weak spot is her uncertain relationship with former flame Rogan, whose cruel betrayal she has not forgotten. If Dee can keep her wits about her, she definitely is a threat to win it all. |
War of the Worlds[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impending Dune | SAFE | |
| 2 | Arms-a-geddon Tired |  Wes |
SAFE |
| 3 | Search and Destroy | WIN | |
| 4 | Fallout | SAFE | |
| 5 | Tired Out | ELIM | |
| 6 | Doom Buggy | WIN | |
| 7 | Eye in the Sky | WIN | |
| 8 | Brain Freeze | WIN | |
| 9 | Road Warrior | SAFE | |
| 10 | Fandemonium | SAFE | |
| 11/12 | Highway to Hell | WIN | |
| 12/13 | Day of Wreckoning | Kyle | SAFE |
| 13/14 | Crash Landing | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lights Out | Wes |
  Zach & Zahida |
WIN |
| 14 | Tug O' War |  Da'Vonne |
OUT |
War of the Worlds 2[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trench Warfare | Team UK | SAFE |
| 2 | Cryptic Crossbow | SAFE | |
| 3 | Paddlewheel Puzzle | SAFE | |
| 4 | Relic Runner | WIN | |
| 5 | Hooked | SAFE | |
| 6 | Explosive Decision | SAFE | |
| 7 | Resilient River Run | SAFE | |
| 8 | Crate Expectations | SAFE | |
| 9 | Under Siege | SAFE | |
| 10 | Incoming | SAFE | |
| 11 | Temple Wall Traverse | SAFE | |
| 12 | Escape to Freedom | SAFE | |
| 13 | Puzzling Swim | SAFE | |
| 14 | Mine the Cart | SAFE | |
| 15/16 | Final Challenge | WINNER |
Notes[]
- Dee entered the game as a Reinforcement and was placed on Team UK following the "Trench Warfare" challenge.
- Dee received $250,000 for winning the Final Challenge.
Total Madness[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Lines | SAFE | |
| 2 | Airdrop Extraction | Team 1 | WIN |
| 3 | Decode and Detonate | SAFE | |
| 4 | Cold War | Team 2 | ELIM |
| 5/6 | Bomb Squad | Team 2 | SAFE |
| 6/7 | Fast & Furious | Swaggy C | SAFE |
| 8 | Decontamination | SAFE | |
| 9 | Tunnel Rats | Team 3 | WIN |
| 10 | Throne Off | WIN | |
| 11 | Flag Down | ELIM | |
| 12 | Tanks-A Lot | Team 5 | WIN |
| 13 | Bloc'd In | Team 2 | SAFE |
| 14 | Running Out of Time | SAFE | |
| 15 | Crash Course | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Code Breaker | WIN | |
| 11 | Tunnel Vision | WIN | |
| 15 | Hall Brawl | OUT |
Notes[]
- Dee received $5,000 for winning the "Throne Off" challenge.
Controversy[]
- After making insensitive comments about the Black Lives Matter movement, MTV severed ties with Dee on June 9, 2020. Since then, she has issued an apology. She was mostly edited out of the remaining episodes of Total Madness and was not invited to the reunion.
Trivia[]
- Dee is the first contestant from the Shore franchise to win a championship.
- Dee and Rogan O'Connor are the fourth and fifth international contestants to win a flagship season, following Piggy Thomas, Evan Starkman, and Turbo Çamkıran. They are followed by Jenny West and Emanuel Neagu.
- Dee is the second contestant to be edited out of a season, following Eddie Williams. She is followed by Lauren Coogan.
- Dee is the only contestant to be edited out midway through the season.
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