Get ready for the most adrenaline-pumping season yet! Canada’s Ultimate Challenge! returns with 20 fearless contestants battling extreme obstacles, brain-bending puzzles, and the unforgiving Canadian wilderness for a shot at $250,000 and the title of Ultimate Champion.
Hosted by the charismatic Brandon Gonez (The Morning Show, ET Canada), Season 3 amps up the stakes with “The Icebreaker”—a brutal opening challenge on the frozen cliffs of Newfoundland—and “Skyfall,” a dizzying 100-foot rappel over Niagara Falls. This year’s cast includes Olympic athletes, survivalists, and underdogs ready to outwit, outlast, and out-sweat the competition. From prairie firewalks to urban parkour races through Toronto’s skyscrapers, this season is a love letter to Canada’s grit and grandeur. Let’s meet the contenders!
Host
Brandon Gonez
Brandon Gonez (born May 16, 1994), the Emmy-nominated TV personality, returns with his signature wit and unshakable charm. Known for his work on ET Canada and viral interviews, Gonez promises “more chaos, more tears, and way more maple syrup stunts.” A vocal advocate for diversity in media, he’s also executive producing this season, ensuring challenges highlight Indigenous traditions and immigrant stories.
Introducing The Contestants of Season 3
1. Mariam Allam (Toronto, ON) – A mechanical engineer turned MMA fighter, Mariam plans to “calculate victory like a math problem… then punch it in the face.”
2. Kelly Babstock (Nunavut) – Inuk speed skater and polar survival expert. “If it’s cold, I’m winning. Period.”
3. Steph Beck (Vancouver, BC) – Rock-climbing mom of twins. “I juggle toddlers and cliffs. This? This is a vacation.”
4. Veronica Beltran-Flores (Montreal, QC) – Salsa champion and firefighter. “I dance through flames literally.”
5. Eddie Brahimir (Edmonton, AB) – Oil rig worker with biceps bigger than his ego. “I lift 500 pounds… before breakfast.”
6. Santina Carlson (Winnipeg, MB) – Neuroscience student and chess prodigy. “Brains beat brawn. Prove me wrong.”
7. Aaron Chapplain (Halifax, NS) – Lobster fisher turned triathlete. “I’ve fought nor’easters. Bring it, CBS.”
8. Ayjay Colley (Calgary, AB) – Rodeo clown with a circus background. “Fear is my trampoline.”
9. Gabriel Daoust (Quebec City, QC) – Parkour coach who scales buildings for fun. “Gravity’s a suggestion.”
10. Gracia Gajinga (Ottawa, ON) – Refugee advocate and marathon runner. “I outran war. I’ll outrun you.”
11. Ashlyn Gunderson (Saskatoon, SK) – Farm girl and axe-throwing champ. “I harvest crops and victories.”
12. Tulio Hsu (Victoria, BC) – Sushi chef with ninja-level precision. “Slice obstacles like salmon.”
13. Mark Manysiak (Regina, SK) – Retired CFL linebacker. “I’ll tackle anything… except my fear of heights.”
14. McKiya Mazur (Yellowknife, NT) – Diamond miner and ice swimmer. “Cold never bothered me anyway.”
15. Willow Morton (St. John’s, NL) – Folk musician and wilderness guide. “I’ll serenade my way to the finish line.”
16. Ene Mwadi (Windsor, ON) – Tech CEO and former gymnast. “Pressure? I IPO’d at 23. This is easy.”
17. Becky Ostep (Charlottetown, PEI) – Marine biologist and free diver. “Holding my breath? Try 5 minutes.”
18. Deymien Rosemberg (Fredericton, NB) – Theater actor and escape artist. “Life’s a stage… and I’m the star.”
19. Steve Vetsavong (Winnipeg, MB) – Lao-Canadian chef and Muay Thai fighter. “I spice up challenges… then knock ’em out.”
20. Keenan Wong (Toronto, ON) – YouTube daredevil with 2M subscribers. “Failure’s not an option… my fans are watching!”
Why Season 3 Slaps
- Epic Locations: Challenges span from Haida Gwaii’s rainforests to Alberta’s Badlands.
- Drama Alert: Alliances crack, rivalries sizzle, and one contestant literally sets their pants on fire.
- Underdog Magic: Watch a 58-year-old grandma (Becky) out-dive 20-somethings!
Tune in March 6, 2025, on CBS—because this is Survivor meets The Amazing Race… with a side of poutine.
