Nany González doesn't remorse skipping The Problem season 40.

The Actual World: Las Vegas alum was final seen onscreen finishing in second place on Ride or Dies, and regardless of how Battle of the Eras celebrated the entire history of The Challenge, she needed to prioritize her psychological well being as a substitute. That's why she finally delayed her return to the franchise till All Stars: Rivals.

"I'm tremendous excited to be again on All Stars," Nany tells Leisure Weekly. "I used to be requested to do season 40 and I simply wasn't prepared to return again but. Listening to concerning the season although, and seeing all the superb rivals that have been there, I'm not unhappy that I didn't do it."

Under, Nany explains extra about why she wanted to take a three-year break, what introduced her again, and the way she feels about being compelled to group up along with her former ally-turned-rival Turbo Çamkıran.

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You made the ultimate in your final three seasons — did that make you are feeling extra assured going into this season, or do you suppose it made you an even bigger goal?

NANY GONZÁLEZ: To be sincere, having gone to so many finals, I might be a goal if I had received these finals. However as a result of I've misplaced all of the finals I've been to, I generally suppose that helps me in terms of the sport, as a result of persons are like, "This lady goes to the ultimate, however she will by no means win, so no matter." I don't essentially suppose that it gave me confidence. I all the time know that in The Problem, something can occur, you may by no means get too comfy, so it doesn't matter if I've gone to the final three finals or not. Each season is totally different and it's a job to get to the top each single time. If something, I went in and I used to be like, "I'm going to have my work reduce out for me."

You nearly obtained your first win on Trip or Dies till the final checkpoint of the ultimate. How did that influence you going into this season?

After I did Trip or Dies, that season basically, for me, I felt like I wanted to redeem myself for that, how Johnny and I had misplaced in that remaining. And redeeming myself doesn't imply win. It simply means moving into and simply doing so a lot better than I left off.

How did you prepare in your day without work that can assist you get that redemption this season?

[Pauses] Can I be fully sincere with you?

Completely, please.

Actually, after I had taken the three years off, I gave my physique a relaxation. I gave my thoughts a relaxation. I spent three years with my household and my pals, and simply working, and doing a whole lot of self-care, self-love, and simply getting my thoughts proper. I believe that was what I wanted with a purpose to come again. Doing so many seasons back-to-back, it takes a toll in your physique and your thoughts — it does for me, anyhow. As soon as I get to 5, six seasons in a row, it's like, "Okay, lady, you should give your self a break since you don't need to burn your self out." And since I nonetheless need to proceed doing Challenges, I don't need to burn myself out within the course of.

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How did taking that point and that break enable you to if you returned this season?

I simply got here in and I used to be able to compete once more. I used to be prepared for that adrenaline rush. I missed The Problem. I missed doing loopy cool issues.

Do you know it was going to be Rivals earlier than TJ introduced it to the forged?

I had no concept that it was going to be Rivals. I had no thought Turbo was happening the season. I had no clue. After I agreed to do All Stars, I simply by no means anticipated folks from different reveals to be on— I anticipated it to only be Actual World/Street Rulers. So after I confirmed up and I noticed Turbo there and all these different folks, I used to be like, "Wait, what’s going on?" After which in fact, when the theme was introduced, I used to be like, "Okay, this is smart."

What was your response if you realized that your associate was Turbo?

Oh my gosh, I knew immediately once they introduced that it was Rivals that he was my associate, so I went by way of a fairly large vary of feelings. I used to be overwhelmed after which I rapidly got here to my senses and realized that Turbo and I’ve labored collectively up to now, we've performed this recreation collectively, I understand how he competes, he is aware of how I compete. So when it comes all the way down to competitors and attending to the top, which is what I'm right here for, I do know that we'll be okay as a result of he and I’ve completed this earlier than. It's actually simply with the ability to get alongside all the season, I believe that's simply going to be our concern. In fact.

Turbo gave the impression to be a very totally different particular person between his first and second seasons — what do you suppose occurred that brought about that excessive change?

To be sincere, I don't actually know. I simply know that the Turbo that I met on Conflict of the Worlds is the true Turbo. The Turbo that confirmed up on Conflict of the Worlds 2 and each different season after that, I don't know who that man is. On All Stars, I'm simply hoping that I get Turbo from World of the Worlds, and we will simply do what we do finest collectively, and that's compete. I do know that he’s a tough human. He's a really cussed man. However I additionally know that he's obtained an enormous coronary heart, and in terms of competing, he's there for the fitting causes. On the subject of competitors, I’ve a whole lot of respect for him, and I do know that I can depend on him. We'll do okay if we will simply put our variations to the facet. I do know it sounds loopy as a result of technically we're rivals, however when it comes all the way down to it, I’m actually grateful to have him by my facet.

What are you able to tease about the way you and Turbo labored collectively this season?

Anyone who’s watching All Stars, in the event that they've watched Conflict of the Worlds, then they know what to anticipate from me and Turbo in terms of competitors. And so far as the politics goes, I imply, in the event that they noticed how Conflict the Worlds was dealt with, then they'll sort of have an thought as to how we will likely be dealing with the politics this season — or really how I'll be dealing with the politics this season.

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Are you going to have any new rivalries created this season?

[Laughs] I can’t be answering that query. You must wait and see.

I don't know the way to interpret that response. Does that imply we will anticipate a whole lot of new rivalries…?

[Laughs] Let's simply say that, if anyone is aware of how I play the sport, they know that I very a lot keep true to myself, and I don't go together with the plenty, and I don't observe different folks. I’m a pacesetter and I do my very own factor, and that's how I've all the time performed this recreation. That's all I can actually say.

Who did you see as your largest menace initially of the season?

As soon as we discovered the groups, you're sizing up the forged and also you're determining who's going to be a tough group to beat. I believe it's very apparent that groups with two guys like Steve and Adam or Devin and Leroy, simply primarily based off of energy alone, the groups with two males are positively robust. But it surely's The Problem. It's not all the time about energy.

Which pair did you suppose was going to crash and burn instantly?

Undoubtedly Jonna and Beth, that was a group that I do know goes to have some points. Jonna is an effective good friend of mine, and I do know that she was actually not blissful about having Beth as her associate.

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That pairing was stunning. I used to be shocked she didn't instantly stroll off the set and simply give up the season.

I do know, you and me each.

What do you suppose goes to shock followers about how this season goes for you?

I'm going to be locked in and I'm there to compete, and I'm going to be doing work this season, and I'm actually excited to be again. I'm excited for viewers to see my return after taking a while off to myself, and see me redeem myself for that terrible Trip or Dies remaining. That's all I actually need folks to see, is that I attempt to make up for a way horrible I did in that remaining.

Okay, I believe you're being method too onerous on your self! You weren't horrible, you nearly received.

[Laughs] I do know, I do know. I'm simply being dramatic. I do know it wasn't horrible, however you understand how it’s if you're so shut. However this season's going to be an incredible season. Undoubtedly keep tuned as a result of it will get wild.

This interview has been edited for size and readability.

The Problem All Stars: Rivals, which strikes from Paramount+ again to MTV, airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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