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‘The Challenge: USA’ Cast Revealed: ‘Survivor,’ ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Amazing Race’ Winners Go Head-to-Head
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Let the games begin! The Challenge: USA premieres next month — and this time the competitors are winners from other series.
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