"You owe me a hundred dollars" — The Challenge star Laurel Stucky speaks up about deleted scene with Josh Martinez

A recent reunion episode of The Challenge which aired on January 22, 2025, highlighted the playful yet complex nature of Laurel Stucky's relationship with Josh Martinez, which has garnered attention from fans and cast members alike. Laurel addressed a deleted scene involving her and Josh Martinez. She said:

"I said, if you do it again, then you owe me a $100."

The reunion revealed details about an unaired hookup between Laurel and Josh, confirming previous rumors and providing insight into their interactions.

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Laurel Stucky reveals details of her interaction with Josh Martinez during The Challenge reunion

The deleted scene

During The Challenge reunion, Laurel shared details about a moment that took place by the pool, where she and Josh were seen cuddling and holding hands. In a conversation with fellow cast member Nia in a deleted scene, Laurel confirmed that she and Josh "made out" by the pool.

This revelation came as a surprise to many, especially since Josh had previously denied any romantic involvement when questioned by Entertainment Weekly on November 20, 2024, stating:

"And we are not friends...So that is that on that. But he then went on to elaborate...There is nothing there and there never was."

Josh also addressed the fallout from his relationship with Laurel Stucky, stating:

"She said that I ruined our friendship on 40, so I'm going to take it from that..I wish her the best, but I'm taking a step back from that whole friendship."

During The Challenge reunion, Laurel recounted the events when host Maria Menounos asked if there was more to what happened, she answered:

"He got really drunk and said some things... and then when we were walking, he said..do you want to go get pizza? And then we were walking to the house. He gave me a smooch smooch."

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The nature of their relationship

The Challenge reunion episode also explored the dynamics of Laurel and Josh's relationship. When asked if their interaction was serious, Laurel responded with a light-hearted tone, indicating that it was not a typical romantic encounter.

Host Maria probed further, asking if there was a chance for something more in the future. Josh remained silent during this inquiry, leading to speculation about his feelings. However, he later stated:

"I think it's clear that we're just really good friends."

This statement emphasizes the platonic nature of their current relationship. Laurel's comments during the reunion suggest that their interactions have been more frequent than previously acknowledged.

She mentioned that Josh often expresses his feelings for her when he is under the influence. She said:

"Every time he gets a little bit drunk, he's like, I just really like you and I want to make out."

This pattern of behavior has led Laurel to establish a playful bet with Josh, indicating a level of comfort and familiarity between them. She humorously added:

"And then I'm like, you know, I'll just be like, okay, whatever, because whatever it's a make out. I made him a bet. I said, listen, because this is not going to happen..."

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For fans eager to catch up on the drama and excitement of The Challenge, you can watch previous seasons on Paramount+, where Seasons 10-39 are available for on-demand viewing.

Additionally, select The Challenge seasons can be purchased on Amazon for those who want to own their favorite moments.