Ep 2. Bad Blood

After completing their first challenge, the fourteen remaining players return to the house to find a new room filled with photos of their exes. The room, aptly named the "Ex-Files", serves as a reminder of the bad blood that some of the players have with their former partners.

Nelson and Cory, both of whom have previously appeared on The Real World, reveal that they dated the same woman. Nelson is still bitter about how their relationship ended and takes his frustration out on Cory by repeatedly taunting him and accusing him of being a "snake". The tension between the two escalates throughout the episode and ultimately leads to a physical altercation.

Meanwhile, a flirtatious relationship between Thomas and Simone begins to form. However, their budding romance is cut short when Thomas walks in on Simone kissing someone else. This leads to a confrontation between the two and causes tension within their alliance.

The second challenge, called "Dug Out", pits the players against each other in a game of baseball. The teams must dig themselves out of a hole in order to retrieve a ball and score points. The winning team is safe from elimination, while the losing team must vote two members into the "Pit" for a chance to compete in the elimination round.

The challenge proves to be physically demanding and emotionally taxing, as the players struggle to work together and overcome their differences. Tensions between Nelson and Cory reach a boiling point when they are placed on opposite teams and are forced to compete against each other. Their animosity towards each other causes them to lose focus and ultimately costs their team the victory.

After the challenge, the players return to the house to discuss strategy and who they should vote into the "Pit". With tensions running high and alliances forming, the decision proves to be difficult for some. Ultimately, two players are selected to face off in the elimination round.

The episode concludes with the two players competing in the "Pit" in a game of "Tug of War" to determine who will be sent home. With the stakes high and emotions running even higher, the players give it their all in a fierce competition that leaves their fate in the hands of their teammates.

"Bad Blood" proves to be a dramatic episode filled with tense moments and controversial decisions. As the competition heats up and alliances are formed, the players are forced to confront their past and come to terms with their relationships with their exes. With tensions running high and the stakes getting higher, the season promises to be full of surprises and unexpected twists.