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Johnny " Bananas " Devenanzio has transitioned into hosting NBC’sCelebrity Sleepover ,   but he ’s still remembered for his seven profits on MTV’sThe Challenge . After taking home his seventh win inTotal Madness , Johnny spoke exclusively with ScreenRant and dish-shaped on the " monolithic acquirement . "

With seven profits under his belt , Johnny is just one ahead of show old stager Chris " CT " Tamburello . The two both got their beginning onThe Real Worldbefore becoming familiar typeface as repetition contender onThe Challenge . With them being a snatch older in age from their former years on the show , their recent wins as seasoned vet only solidified their GOAT titles . looker were surprised to seeBananas skip over out on competing inDouble Agents , but he has been getting well-situated in his new role as a later - dark talk show host .

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During an exclusive New World chat with ScreenRant , Johnny revisited his lastChallengewinand excuse how the triumph helped prepare him for his TV transition . " I will say that Total Madness really pushed me to my breaking point mentally , physically , and emotionally , " Johnny admitted . “And that ’s why I cerebrate that profits was such a monumental skill , just because of what I snuff it through . “The raw challenger was put through the wringer and successfully came out on top , despite all the betting odds that were against him .

With him being known for his convinced demeanor , Johnny confessed how hard it would ’ve been for him to go through that and fall behind . “It would have been gut - wrench otherwise,“Johnny added . “It was hard enough to recoil back and get back to my normal self having won , because at least I went through all this and there was a reason for it . I could n’t imagine having put myself through all that and having not come through . “We’re certain late rival like Fessy Shafaat could relate .

Johnny has maintain himself filled in on the current time of year despite his absence . His loyalty toThe Challengeis represented in hisCelebrity Sleepoverset . The seven - fourth dimension champion incorporated modest momentos from previous time of year into his animation elbow room , whereCelebrity Sleepoveris shoot . He has expressed his hopes to conjoin the ranks ofThe Miz in professional wrestlingand continue growing his portfolio as a show host . But Johnny Bananas is n’t done competing onThe Challengejust yet . fan will just have to wait and see if he returns for another time of year   or joins the newAll - Starsspin - off on Paramount+ .

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