Reality Star Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio Mourns Death of Former Castmate Tyler Duckworth
Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, a star of 'The Challenge', is mourning the death of his friend and former castmate Tyler Duckworth. The two reality stars met 20 years ago on 'The Real World: Key West'.
New York, NY, August 16, 2026 —
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio, a well-known figure from MTV’s competitive reality series ‘The Challenge,’ is expressing grief over the passing of his friend and former castmate, Tyler Duckworth.
Devenanzio and Duckworth first crossed paths two decades ago during the filming of ‘The Real World: Key West,’ a popular iteration of MTV’s long-running reality show that documented the lives of young adults living together in a shared house. Their initial meeting on ‘The Real World’ laid the foundation for a friendship that spanned years and included shared experiences in the reality television landscape.
The news of Duckworth’s death has prompted a somber reaction from Devenanzio, who is now mourning the loss of his friend. Further details regarding the circumstances of Tyler Duckworth’s death were not immediately available.
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