Every "Rivals" challenger had a first day of filming--a brief time in history before they got comfortable enough to allow the cameras to catch them puking, hooking up and having childish tantrums. Some of them have changed since they popped their MTV cherry...and some have remained exactly the same. That's why we've decided to remind y'all each week what the vets were like when we originally met them, and ask you to share whether or not you think they're any different now. Today's victims: Evelyn, Kenny and Evan from their time on "Fresh Meat."
Evan: If we were to judge by the above then-and-now pictures, Evan's gotten a little more serious over time (what's with the close-mouth smile, dude?), but ya can't judge a book by its cover, and if you've watched the premiere of "Rivals," then you know that he's just as loud, sarcastic and goofy as ever. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is his affinity for wearing blue V-neck t-shirts.
Evelyn: Then mostly known as Ev, the always ballsy competitor was just a teen when she first started out on "The Challenge" circuit. We happen to think she's grown physically stronger yet mentally more sensitive, which isn't necessarily a bad thing: We like Ev's soft side! It also can't go unsaid how glam she started to look once she finally removed that stinky old softball visor!
Kenny: Paired up with feisty Tina, spiky-haired Kenny was often put in check during his first season of the series, though that didn't stop him from pushing everyone's buttons and thinking he was the most handsome man in America. So has he changed any? We'll let you be the official judge because we're a little biased: We've become quite fond of the arrogant pseudo-guido throughout our many "Jersey Shore Hook-Up" tapings.
Watch their first episode of "Fresh Meat," then sound off in the comments on how these three have changed, if at all:
Photos: MTV/Jason Campbell, MTV/René Cervantes