The Challenge 40: Battle of the ErasEnds with the Closest Finish in the Show's History Thanks to Karma Points

Some ofThe Challenge 40contestants found themselves in their winning era after theBattle of the ErasFinal. The next morning, hostTJ Lavinrevealed that Tori came in last place alongside Bananas, 42. “This is not how I wanted Day 2 to begin,” Bananas said in a confessional interview. Derek and Rachel took first, Jordan and Michele placed second, and Kyland and Jenny landed in third. Given that, Tori contemplated quitting. “I’m gonna go home,” she said.

The Challenge's Nany González Feels 'Really Proud of Myself for Where I Am' After Kaycee Clark Breakup (Exclusive)

Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty After 13 years competing onTheChallenge,Nany Gonzálezwants her first win — bad. “It would mean everything to me to win,” González, 35, tells PEOPLE. “I never once in my wildest dreams imagined that I would show up and Turbo would be there because this is the first season ofAll Starswhere there’s been people from other shows besidesThe Real WorldandRoad Rules,” González says. González threw Çamkıran, 36, into elimination onRide or Dies, causing him to go home.

The Challenge: All StarsEnlists Fan-Favorite Format for Season 5 as Leroy Garrett, Nany González and More Return

The Challengeseason 40hasn’t headed into the finale yet, but fans can already look forward to another season of the franchise. All Stars: Rivalswill see the likes ofAmber Borzotra,Ashley Mitchell,Nany Gonzálezand Da’Vonne Rogers returning to the franchise after some time away. Katie Cooley,Aneesa Ferreira,Leroy Garrett,KellyAnne JuddandDevin Walkerare coming off the heels of competing on season 40 in hopes of picking up the win that evaded them in Vietnam. “This season is one not to miss,” Ferreira, 43,teased on Instagramon Dec.

The ChosenActor Luke Dimyan Sympathizes with His Character Judas, Calls His Story 'Heartbreaking' (Exclusive)

Photo:Dean Foreman Dean Foreman Actor Luke Dimyan, who plays Judas Iscariot in the popular biblical seriesThe Chosen,says he already had strong feelings about the character even before he was cast in the role — and he’s excited for people to see another side to him. “I always loved the Old Testament growing up,” Dimyan, 28, tells PEOPLE. Dimyan, an Egyptian-American from Torrance, Calif., grew up in the Coptic Orthodox Church, which is a Christian religion in Egypt.

The Christmas Tree’s Royal Roots: How Queen Victoria Popularized This Holiday Staple

Queen Victoria in 1887; an 1848 royal Christmas tree etching.Photo:Alexander Bassano/Spencer Arnold/Getty; Hulton Archive/Getty Alexander Bassano/Spencer Arnold/Getty; Hulton Archive/Getty Queen Victoriahas an evergreen connection to the Christmas tree.The holiday decoration staple, which is ubiquitous this time of year, has royal roots that many may not know about — Queen Victoria helped popularize the Christmas tree during her reign.The Christmas tree originally dates back to before Christmas, tying into how ancient civilizations celebrated the Winter Solstice, according toTexas A&M University.