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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Challenge' Star Suffers Heartbreaking Loss: 'A Part of Me Went With Him'
'The Challenge' Star Suffers Heartbreaking Loss: 'A Part of Me Went With Him' originally appeared on Parade. A star of MTV's The Challenge has suffered a heartwrenching loss. The Challenge star took to Instagram on Friday, June 27, to share with her friends and followers that her father has died after a long, painful battle with Alzheimer's. "With the heaviest heart, I share that my dad has passed away," writes Aneesa on her Instagram stories. "He left this world peacefully, free from Alzheimer's at last. I imagine him whole again — dancing among the stars." She continues, "He left this world peacefully, and I find comfort in believing that he's now somewhere beyond the reach of Alzheimer's — a place where his mind is clear, his body is whole, and he has a smile on his face."Even with that comfort, my heart feels broken. The world feels quieter without him. A part of me went with him when he left. "Losing a parent is a pain unlike any other — a quiet ache that lingers in everything. I will miss my dad every single day, but I know this isn't the end. I believe we'll meet again, in some beautiful way, someday. I love you, daddy." Aneesa has been candid about her father's experience with Alzheimer's. Just 12 days before he died, she wrote a poignant Father's Day post about how "heavy and sad" this year was because of his late-stage dementia. "As some of you know, my dad has late-stage Alzheimer's dementia. Watching someone you love go through this cruel disease is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. He can no longer walk or speak, and seeing him like this is heartbreaking," wrote Aneesa. "This Father's Day hits different. It's heavy and sad. If you're going through something similar, or if you've lost a parent, please know — I see you, I feel you, and my heart is with you today." The comments were flooded with her fellow Challenge competitors offering their support. "Dad love 🙏💙," wrote Derrick Kosinski. Tori Deal wrote, "Sending you so much love, nushy!" "❤️ Hang in there, sister. You got this," wrote Tina Barta. Josh Martinez wrote, "Love you so much Neesi ❤️." Cara Maria Sorbello wrote, "Sending love nees ❤️." Aneesa is the most prolific female Challenge contestant, having appeared on 18 seasons of the long-running MTV competition series — though she is still chasing that elusive win. The only Challengers who have been on more seasons than Aneesa are Johnny Bananas (22) and CT Tamburello (21). She can next be seen on season 41, which premieres Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, though a kick-off episode airs Wednesday, July 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'The Challenge' Star Suffers Heartbreaking Loss: 'A Part of Me Went With Him' first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Challenge: Vets and New Threats Cast Includes Faces From Big Brother, Survivor, Love Island and More — See Photos, Get Premiere Date
How will MTV follow up its epic Battle of the Eras? By going back to basics with an ultimate veteran/rookie showdown! Season 41 of The Challenge titled Vets and New Threats will pit some of the series' most famous faces (CT, Aneesa, Bananas) against 16 of reality TV's hungriest contestants who are all looking to stake their claim. (Scroll down to see the full cast list.) And it all kicks off Wednesday, July 30 at 8/7c on MTV. More from TVLine Casting News: Severance Duo on Millionaire, Steve Carell Comedy Casts Bridesmaids Vet and More The Sandman's Final Season Trailer Features Dream's Return to Hell, Warns 'All Good Stories Come to an End' Save the Dates: Digman! Season 2, Minecraft on Max and More Reads the season's official description: 'This season, fresh faces and new threats have entered the arena with one goal: upend the old order and take it all. The Vets, driven by legacy and pride, will need to adapt fast. Their established hierarchy is crumbling, and leaning on past alliances and experience is no longer reliable — it's about navigating the ever-shifting landscape of alliances, betrayals and unknown threats. To win, Veterans and New Threats will be forced to work together, unless they're forced to turn on each other. Nothing is guaranteed.' Leading up to the premiere, fans can get an exclusive early look at the season during MTV's The Challenge: Vets and New Threats: Day Zerolaunch special, which is set to air Wednesday, July 23 at 8/7c. Ready to meet s new competitors? Scroll down to see the full cast list for ! Original Show: Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-XNumber of Challenges: 2 Original Show: Love Island UK 3Number of Challenges: 4 (including 2 finals) Original Show: The Real World: CancunNumber of Challenges: 6 (including 2 finals) Original Show: The Real World: Key WestNumber of Challenges: 24 (including 7 wins) Original Show: The Real World: ChicagoNumber of Challenges: 19 (including 4 finals) Original Show: The Real World: Las Vegas (2011)Number of Challenges: 15 (including 6 finals) Original Show: The Real World: Las Vegas (2011)Number of Challenges: 13 (including 4 finals) Original Show: Love Island USA 3Number of Challenges: 3 (including 1 final) Original Show: Road Rules: X-TremeNumber of Challenges: 14 (including 3 wins) Original Show: The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Fresh MeatNumber of Challenges: 2 (including 1 win) Original Show: Real World: Ex-PlosionNumber of Challenges: 10 (including 2 wins) Original Show: The Real World: PortlandNumber of Challenges: 5 (including 1 final) Original Show: Ex on the Beach UK 2Number of Challenges: 3 (including 1 win) Original Show: The Challenge: Fresh Meat IINumber of Challenges: 16 (including 2 wins) Original Show: The Real World: ParisNumber of Challenges: 20 (including 5 wins) Original Show: Survivor Turkey 8Number of Challenges: 4 (including 1 win) Original Show: Love Island: All StarsNumber of Challenges: 0 BoxerNumber of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Love Island USA 5Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Too Hot to Handle 3Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Are You the One? 9Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: CheerNumber of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Big Brother 26Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: The Amazing Race 35Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Big Brother 25Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Big Brother 25Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Married at First Sight UKNumber of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Survivor 41Number of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Canada's Ultimate ChallengeNumber of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Survivor 45Number of Challenges: 0 Former WWE SuperstarNumber of Challenges: 0 Original Show: Big Brother Australia 15Number of Challenges: 0 Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Explosions, falling debris: A day of panic in Srinagar
The people of Srinagar were rattled out of their sleep up as sounds of explosions rocked the city as early as 5.45 am. As the firing intensified and drone sighting followed, a sense of fear and panic spread in the city, as well as Jammu and Kashmir. Around three to four explosions were heard across Srinagar hours after the city was shaken by two big blasts late on Friday evening. Reports of drones swarming over the Srinagar airport started pouring in and the fear only increased even as India's defence systems thwarted the strikes. The evening started a little better for the people with the announcement of a ceasefire, sparking a sense of return towards normalcy, only for the situation to worsen with drone sightings, ceasefire violations and blast-like sounds hours later. 'I thought a bomb was dropped on us. This is the first time that I have witnessed a war-like situation in my life with drones and jets flying all over us. I am still shivering,' says Aneesa, a 22-year-old college student. Maleeha, 13, was woken up by explosions and rushed to look through the window. 'Why is it happening here? What have we done? Isn't war fought between armies?' She questioned, with no answers in sight. As the day progressed, there were more sounds of explosions around Srinagar airport and in Awantipora, the site of technical airport. Even for the people who witnessed the peak of militancy in the 1990s and 2000s, the fresh experience was shaking. Danish Ahmad, a 42-year-old teacher, says the day was like nothing seen before. 'We are mostly used to bullet fire or tear gas canister explosions. Missiles and drones are new to us,' he said. 'The ground shook and I sent my kids inside for safety. Nothing feels safe,' he said. Normal life was affected with traffic thin and slow economic activity across the city. People preferred to stay indoors owing to the fear. The situation became scarier after people reported sightings of debris and projectiles falling from the skies at Lasjan and the Dal Lake. At Lasjan, which is opposite the Badami Bagh cantonment in Srinagar, the debris of a missile-like object fell between a cluster of homes, damaging the courtyard. People reported witnessing smoke emanating after something fell into the Dal Lake. 'When there was an explosion in the morning, something fell from the sky. It was in two pieces. We called the village head. Later, the police took the object away,' said Mohammad Ashraf, a local. The officials in New Delhi, in the morning briefing, acknowledged that Srinagar and Awantipora air bases in Kashmir, and Udhampur airbase were targets of Pakistan's thwarted attacks. 'Pakistan employed UCAP, drone, loitering munitions and fighter aircrafts to target civilian areas and military infrastructure... several harassment attacks were also attempted from Srinagar till Nalia at more than 26 locations,' Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said at the press briefing.
