American Grit Explained

Genre:Reality[1]
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Runtime:43 minutes
Channel:Fox

American Grit is an American reality television series that premiered on Fox on April 14, 2016.[2] [3] [4] The series stars WWE wrestler John Cena.[5] Fox ordered ten episodes for the first season of the competition series.[5] [6] On July 29, 2016, Fox renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on Sunday, June 11, 2017.[7] [8]

Premise

Competitors are divided into four teams of four, each led by a military veteran who is designated as the team's Cadre[9] and compete in a series of Team Challenges. All members of the winning team are safe from elimination and advance to the next round, while a member of each losing team is chosen to participate in an Elimination Challenge. The elimination continues until one contestant quits, fails the challenge, or becomes physically unable to continue, at which point he or she is eliminated from the competition. Eliminated competitors ring a ship's bell on the site before departing, after the tradition of Navy SEAL trainees "ringing out" if they choose to withdraw from the program. In the finale, the remaining competitors take part in an elimination challenge that concludes with a winner being named and receiving a $250,000 cash prize.

Filmed at the foothills of Mount Rainier in Eatonville, Washington, the first season focuses on "pushing teams to the brink" and features 16 contestants with a variety of fitness backgrounds. Competitors who lose during Team Challenges, called "Evolutions", are selected by their own Cadre to participate in the Elimination Challenge. As long as a team has at least two members, a contestant cannot be sent to two consecutive Elimination Challenges. The Elimination Challenge begins with an obstacle course, called "The Circus", followed by an endurance test. The obstacle course remains constant, but the endurance test differs in each episode. The endurance test begins once all three participants have completed the obstacle course, with the first- and second-place finishers receiving an advantage over the third-place finisher, and concludes with the elimination of one competitor. The season finale features an extended Circus where all remaining contestants must participate. This Circus lasts until all members of three teams have dropped out, at which point the remaining members of the last team win $250,000 each. The season was won by Clare Painter and Mark Bouquin of Team Noah.

Taking place in Hampton Island, Georgia in a location referred to as "Camp Grit", the second season focuses on "helping competitors find their grit" and features contestants "who either have lost their grit or never had it". 17 competitors appear at the start of the competition, one of whom is eliminated before the teams are formed. The Cadre of the winning team chooses the members of the losing teams who will be sent to the Elimination Challenge and consecutive appearances are allowed. Only an endurance test is featured in the Elimination Challenge and no advantages are provided to its participants. Depending on the Elimination Challenge, it concludes with one or two contestants being eliminated. The competition eventually becomes contestant-based, with all remaining competitors ultimately competing against each other and only one winner being named. Winning the second season was Gigi Gustin of Team Grady.

Season 1

Cadre

Contestants

The contestants of Season 1 range in age from 22 to 54.[11]

ContestantAgeHometownNicknameOccupationPlacement
Clare Painter47Omak, WAThe FishermanHorse trainer and fishermanWinners
Mark Bouquin26Colden, NYThe LumberjackTimbersports athlete
Tony Simmons41Chicago, ILTouchdown TonySports performance coach and former NFL player3rd place
Jim Vaglica54Billerica, MAThe Boston CopPolice officer4th place
Tabatha "Goldie" Chandler39Chattanooga, TNThe Roller GirlRegistered nurse5th place
David Neville31Fort Wayne, INThe OlympianCollege track and field head coach and former Olympic medalist6th place
Ashley "Haze" Hazlett31Cincinnati, OHThe Marine's DaughterEvent coordinator7th place
Mario Robinson25Queens, NYThe TriathletePersonal Trainer8th place
Cameron "Cam" Zagami22Salem, NHThe WrestlerProfessional wrestler9th place
Kimberly Joy "KJoy" Lipson38Houston, TXThe YogiYoga instructor10th place
Ivette Saucedo35Los Angeles, CAThe EquestrianModel11th place
Lisa Traugott42Austin, TXThe Bikini BodybuilderTrainer and author12th place
Maria Kang35Elk Grove, CAThe No Excuses MomNonprofit founder and author13th place
Marc Lobliner35Elgin, ILThe MachineCEO of nutrition company14th place
Brooke Van Paris25Indianapolis, INThe Obstacle Course JunkieSales rep15th place
Chris Krueger32Los Angeles, CAThe Hollywood TrainerStrength and performance coach16th place

Contestant progress

Color key
 WINNER The player or players were the winner(s) of American Grit.
 WIN The player was on the winning team in an Evolution and automatically advanced to the next stage of the competition.
 EXEMPT The player was on a losing team, but was exempt from the Circus due to having been chosen for it in the previous episode.
 SAFE The player was on a losing team in an Evolution, but was not chosen for the Circus.
 CIRCUS The player was on a losing team in an Evolution, competed in the Circus, and advanced.
 OUT The player competed in the Circus and was eliminated.
ContestantsEpisodes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ClareWINWINWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFESAFEWINNER
MarkWINWINWINWINSAFEWINWINCIRCUSEXEMPTWINNER
TonySAFESAFECIRCUSEXEMPTCIRCUSEXEMPTCIRCUSWINWINOUT
JimCIRCUSEXEMPTSAFESAFEWINCIRCUSEXEMPTSAFECIRCUSOUT
GoldieCIRCUSEXEMPTSAFESAFESAFECIRCUSEXEMPTCIRCUSEXEMPTOUT
DavidWINWINWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFECIRCUSOUT
HazeSAFECIRCUSEXEMPTCIRCUSEXEMPTSAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
MarioSAFESAFESAFESAFECIRCUSEXEMPTCIRCUSEXEMPTOUT
CamSAFESAFECIRCUSEXEMPTWINSAFESAFEOUT
KJoySAFECIRCUSEXEMPTSAFEWINSAFEOUT
IvetteSAFESAFESAFECIRCUSEXEMPTOUT
LisaWINWINWINWINOUT
MariaSAFESAFESAFEOUT
MarcSAFESAFEOUT
BrookeSAFEOUT
ChrisOUT

Ratings

Season 2

Cadre

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Cena Announces He'll Host 'American Grit' Reality TV Series. December 2, 2015. Tyler. Bleacher Report. Conway. November 18, 2015. Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). January 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160106005058/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2590773-john-cena-announces-hell-host-american-grit-reality-tv-series. live.
  2. Web site: AMERICAN GRIT SERIES PREMIERE SET FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 14. March 13, 2016. Fox.com. Fox. March 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160314112212/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/article/american-grit-premiere. live.
  3. Web site: 'Bones' returns in April, paired with 'American Grit' on Thursdays. March 13, 2016. TV by the Numbers. February 10, 2016. Alex. Tribune Digital Ventures. Welch. March 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160315153005/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/10/bones-midseason-premiere-date-revealed-american-grit-set-to-debut/. dead.
  4. Web site: All-New Military-Inspired Competition Series "American Grit" to Debut Following Return of "Bones" on Thursday, April 14, on FOX. March 13, 2016. February 10, 2016. The Futon Critic. Futon Media. April 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240405145758/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2016/02/10/all-new-military-inspired-competition-series-american-grit-to-debut-following-return-of-bones-on-thursday-april-14-on-fox-740311/20160210fox02/. live.
  5. Web site: AMERICAN GRIT STARRING JOHN CENA TO AIR IN 2016. Fox.com. Fox. December 2, 2015. November 18, 2015. November 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151121231400/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/article/american-grit-starring-wwe-superstar-john-cena-to-air-in-2016. live.
  6. Web site: JOHN CENA TO HOST "AMERICAN GRIT" TV SHOW. December 2, 2015. November 19, 2015. Tyson. Kaboom Magazine. Paul. January 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160106005058/http://kaboom-magazine.com/2015/11/19/john-cena-to-host-american-grit-tv-show/. live.
  7. Web site: Petski. Denise. John Cena's 'American Grit' Renewed For Second Season By Fox. Deadline Hollywood. July 29, 2016. April 17, 2020. November 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181116054321/https://deadline.com/2016/07/john-cena-american-grit-renewed-second-season-fox-1201795158/. live.
  8. Web site: FOX Announces Summer Premiere Dates. The Futon Critic. April 4, 2017. March 22, 2017. April 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240405145801/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/03/22/fox-announces-summer-premiere-dates-316121/20170322fox02/. live.
  9. Web site: John Cena has grit to get American Grit renewed . June 12, 2017 . April 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405145731/https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/american-grit-season-two-ratings/ . live .
  10. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20151121231400/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/article/american-grit-starring-wwe-superstar-john-cena-to-air-in-2016. November 21, 2015. "American Grit" starring WWE® Superstar John Cena® to air in 2016. Fox. May 11, 2017.
  11. Web site: Exclusive: Meet the Competitors on John Cena's American Grit. March 13, 2016. February 24, 2016. TV Guide. NTVB Media (magazine) and CBS Interactive (CBS Corporation)
    (digital assets). Joyce. Eng. March 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160314110136/http://www.tvguide.com/news/exclusive-american-grit-competitors-fox-john-cena/. live.
  12. Web site: Get to Know Riki Long . Fox Broadcasting Company. April 12, 2017. April 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170413073126/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/bio/riki-long. live.
  13. Web site: Get to Know John Burk | American Grit on FOX|url=http://www.fox.com/american-grit/bio/john-burk|website=Fox Broadcasting Company|access-date=April 12, 2017|archive-date=April 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413073050/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/bio/john-burk|url-status=live}}
    • Riki Long, a US Marine who was in charge of the legal administration at the largest Marine Corps personnel center, now a fitness nutrition specialist and weightlifter[12]
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  14. Web site: Get to Know Grady Powell . Fox Broadcasting Company. April 12, 2017. April 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170413073113/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/bio/grady-powell. live.
  15. Web site: Competitors. June 11, 2017. June 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616084054/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/competitors. live.
  16. Web site: 'American Grit' recap: Four new military cadres introduced, one competitor goes home. Reality TV World. Kwiatkowski. Elizabeth. June 12, 2017. June 13, 2017. June 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170615005941/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-grit-recap-four-new-military-cadres-introduced-one-competitor-goes-home-22164.php. live.
  17. Web site: Meet the 17 New Competitors of AMERICAN GRIT Season 2. Your Entertainment Corner. Manning, Judy. April 9, 2017. August 19, 2017. August 20, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170820033908/http://www.yourentertainmentcorner.com/newsvideo-meet-the-17-new-competitors-of-american-grit-season-2/. live.
  18. Web site: Get to Know Chloe Mondesir | American Grit on FOX|url=http://www.fox.com/american-grit/bio/chloe-mondesir|website=Fox Broadcasting Company|access-date=April 12, 2017|archive-date=April 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413073101/http://www.fox.com/american-grit/bio/chloe-mondesir|url-status=live}}

    Contestants

    The second season contains 17 contestants,[15] ranging in age from 20 to 48.[16] [17]

    • Team Chloe
    • Team Grady
    • Team Burk
    • Team Riki
    • Eliminated before teams chosen

    ContestantAgeHometownOccupationPlacement
    Gigi Gustin20Glassboro, NJSales associateWinner
    Michael Wilson Morgan38Brooklyn, NYCostume designerRunner-up
    Hannah Koen23Newburyport, MAHousewife3rd place
    Herman Brar26Billings, MTNurse4th place
    Chris Edom48Merrick, NYKindergarten teacher5th place
    Alison Kempkey36Seattle, WAFashion consultant6th place
    George Foreman IV28Houston, TXPublicist7th place
    Carla Mireles26Chino, CAAccount executive8th place
    Richard Mallard32Berryville, TXVlogger9th place
    Janessa Morgan36Los Angeles, CATelecommunications manager10th place
    Scarlett Angelina24New Brunswick, NJPublic relations coordinator11th place
    Melanie Mahanna29Brooklyn, NYTutor12th place
    Shermon Braithwaite22Brooklyn, NYHotel clerk13th place
    Will Westwater23West Hollywood, CASwimming instructor14th place
    Gill Morton36Vernal, UTYoga instructor15th place
    Nathalie Martin45Youngsville, LACleaning business owner16th place
    Heather Pincelli36Lakeland, FLPrivate investigator17th place
    George was originally on Team Grady, but later became a member of Team Burk.

    Contestant progress

    Color key
     WINNER The player was the winner of American Grit.
     RUNNER-UP The player finished in second place and was the runner-up of American Grit.
     WIN The player was on the winning team in a Team Challenge and automatically advanced to the next stage of the competition.
     SAFE The player was on a losing team in a Team Challenge, but was not chosen for the Elimination Challenge.
     LOW The player was on a losing team in a Team Challenge, competed in the Elimination Challenge, and advanced.
     OUT The player competed in the Elimination Challenge and was eliminated.
     CHOSEN The player was saved by being chosen to be on a team by one of the Cadre.
     OUT The player was eliminated before teams were chosen, being the sole contestant to not be chosen for a team.
    ContestantsEpisodes
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910
    GigiCHOSENSAFEWINWINSAFESAFEWINSAFEWINSAFEWINNER
    MichaelCHOSENSAFEWINWINSAFESAFEWINSAFEWINWINRUNNER-UP
    HannahCHOSENWINLOWSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFELOWSAFEOUT
    HermanCHOSENSAFEWINWINLOWLOWWINLOWWINOUT
    ChrisCHOSENWINSAFESAFESAFEWINLOWSAFEOUT
    AlisonCHOSENSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFELOWWINOUT
    GeorgeCHOSENLOWWINWINSAFESAFESAFEOUT
    CarlaCHOSENSAFESAFELOWLOWSAFESAFEOUT
    RichardCHOSENSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
    JanessaCHOSENSAFELOWSAFEWINOUT
    ScarlettCHOSENSAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
    MelanieCHOSENWINSAFESAFEOUT
    ShermonCHOSENSAFESAFEOUT
    WillCHOSENWINSAFEOUT
    GillCHOSENLOWOUT
    NathalieCHOSENOUT
    HeatherOUT

    Ratings

    References

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