“At this point, I’m over the social game.
I don’t care.
I just want to win.
Ameerah Jones.Jonne Roriz/Paramount
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the two-part season premiere ofThe Challenge: USA 2.
“But I feel good with the way that I performed.
I tried the best I could, so I don’t feel let down or anything.”
AMEERAH JONES:Oh, it was a surprise.
We had already been talking about taking out the vets/the legends first.
And so I’m like, “It’s Amanda.”
I was like, “You’ve got to be kidding me.”
I was very upset.
Who are you most upset with when it came to how you ended up in the first elimination?
So here I am.
I’m upset with the Blue team, minus the Alyssas.
Particularly the rookies because I’m like, “Come on, guys, rookies strong!”
But it was so quick.
I can’t really be super mad at anybody.
How did that feel seeing the plan succeed after you were the first casualty?
I was so proud.
I love the Green team.
They had my back through this, and that was literally what I wanted to happen from the beginning.
Were you happy Michele was your opponent?
How did you feel going into that elimination?
I mean, it was Michele or Desi, and both are amazing competitors.
I really didn’t want to go against either of them, let’s be honest here.
If I had to choose one, it’d be Michele.
I was nervous regardless of who I had to go against.
What was it like competing in that elimination?
I don’t even think you’re free to tell how cold it is.
It was 30 degrees or something, and then the water was ice-cold.
Did you know how close it was in the moment?
I was focusing on my [pool].
Maybe every four rounds I would glance over and it looked that terminate the entire time.
Everything that he was telling her not to do, I already wasn’t doing.
So I was like, “Okay, maybe I’m doing good.
Maybe I got this.”
When TJ announced you lost by only a few balls, what went through your mind?
I was super disappointed in myself, even though I gave it my all.
If I could have just done what, one more scoop?
I could have won this thing.
I felt pretty good about that.
After being blindsided onBig Brother,how did you approach coming intoThe Challenge?
I had a hard time.
I was probably going to have a hard time trusting anybody.
I really went in there knowing that people were going to be lying to me.
Anytime I saw anybody whispering, I’m pocketing that.
I’m taking notes of everything.
Who can I actually trust?
What were some of the biggest lessons you took away from your experience onThe Challenge?
I wish that I would have been a lot more confident going in and also more positive.
Would you want to return for future seasons ofThe Challenge?
When does my redemption arc come?
I’m waiting for it.
Any day now, kindly.
What does your redemption arc look like?
How are you going to change up your gameplay?
I’m going to win eliminations.
I think that’s all it comes down to.
At this point, I’m over the social game.
I don’t care.
I just want to win.
So send me down there, but I’m going to come back.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
