We'd forgotten just how many times Johnny called Ev a "dumb b-tch" until we watched that painful video montage during last night's Island reunion special. And while we hadn't forgotten about the whole Kenny/Walnuts boat betrayal, we had underestimated the number of casties who came away from the Island with a Kenny-sized chip on their shoulders.

Sure, Bananas is the one who came across as some sorta angry chick-hating misogynist, but he says he got unfairly cast as the villain this year (possibly to fill in for resident Challenge badass CT). More surprisingly? The girls -- Robin, KellyAnne, and Jenn -- actually seem to agree with him.  According to the ladies, Kenny was a traitorous trash-talker -- and, consequently, the bigger "chump" of the two. And all three (plus Paula, in between hiccuping/gulping/crying) agreed the cameras should've shown less of Kenny's nice guy act -- and more of his backstabby, behind-the-scenes behavior.

Natch, we feel like our whole world's been turned upside down (Is Kenny not the dimply mama's boy we thought he was? Does Johnny (gulp) actually have a soul? Did Dunbar not have the 'Biggest Jerkface' title on lockdown??) so we figured we'd let you guys settle this one once and for all. Take our poll and tell us who YOU think was the worst overgrown frat boy in all the land.

One Island. Lots of hatred. Between Johnny's verbal war with Evelyn, Kenny's underestimation of Robin's IQ and an incredibly bitter feud between Kenny and KellyAnne (over Johnny's banana!), it goes to show these RW/RR Challenges aren't exactly bonding experiences for the cast.

We pulled the usual suspects aside before the taping of their Reunion Special to see if any  of them were ready to make nicey. Unfortunately, our interviews were interrupted by yet another sparring session... Remember when Kenny swung by our hood to vlog about his Island adventure? Well, KellyAnne didn't take kindly to him spreading worldwide Web rumors about, ahem, getting her hands dirty with Johnny, so she took a good chunk of time backstage telling him where he can stick it. Behold:

KellyAnne wasn't the only girl who came back from The Island wanting payback. Robin wants y'all to know she's not a pig, certainly not a duck and definitely not a sucker!

And finally, Ev gets a little emotional thinking back to how awful Johnny treated her ... and Johnny, well, he says he really feels for her now. But still no apology. Take a look:

This season's Real World/Road Rules Challenge certainly called for more mental than physical endurance. Some people drank and boned their way through the stress, others argued it out of their system. And then there were the ones who just plain cracked. As Johnny told us during his pre-Reunion interview, everybody dealt with The Island conditions in their own way, but he's definitely not proud of his own d-baggy behavior. In fact, given a little time to reflect, Johnny admits his social skills have some room for improvement. Just don't ask him to apologize -- that's where he draws the line!

Sure, Kenny, Johnny and Derek won $75K each, but we all know the REAL story is that visor-wearing vixen who came out of nowhere to take Paula's spot on the winning boat -- and row her way to victory. So how'd Ev go from challenge misfit to Island royalty? We're not sure, but we're thinking it involves some powerful combination of luck, determination and the fact that she's just much, much better than everyone else at, well, just about everything. Anywho, here's the 30-second recap of Evelyn's amahzing journey to the top.

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Less than two weeks ago, The Island's ex-castaways -- freshly shaven, showered and well fed -- piled into the MTV Times Square studio for a chance to clear their names, bawl their eyes out and get retribution on those who betrayed them during the Challenge. Apparently it was also a good opportunity to unwind with a cocktail... just for old time's sake, right? We'll admit, the bottle that was being passed around in the Green Room was labeled 'Cranberry Juice Cocktail,' but what followed its consumption did not appear to be a sugar high.

We got a chance to interview the entire cast individually before they hit the stage -- and as usual, their brutal honesty about each other did not disappoint. Here's a special backstage moment to nibble on before the show airs next Wednesday (yes, that's KellyAnne with the purple streaked 'do, and yes, she was this close to popping a cap in Kenny's ass):

Also check out the below snippet from Ev's interview. After being called every name in the book by Johnny Bananas, is it all water under the bridge since they won the game together? Yes, and no... not at all. See what we mean:

Paula took a major hit during tonight's Island finale when The Alliance betrayed her trust and chose Evelyn as their co-paddler. Was anyone so naive to think 75K couldn't come between friends?

So yeah, Paula got stuck with the stubby end of stick, and that sucks for her, but this might've been the first time Kenny's ever taken the high road. Hurrah! I mean, Evelyn really deserved to be on that damn boat, doncha think?

Anywho, Paula's a pretty forgiving person... turns out there aren't anymore hard feelings. At least that's what it sounds like in the video clip below. But no one ever said a girl couldn't change her mind -- ya might want to tune in next week for The Reunion Special when P. Walnuts attempts to drown Kenny in a river of her tears.

With the Real World/Road Rules Challenge winding down, we thought now seemed like a good time to find out which Island-ers you guys want to see take home the $300K grand prize. Are you guys rooting for Ev to win (alright, steal) the final key and lead her band of misfits to victory? Or are you hoping Johnny Bananas and Kenny's Island Mafia shtick actually translates into a real-life cash windfall?

Since we've got voting on the brain (Probably something to do with that O'Biden/McPalin race) we figured we'd put it to a poll and find out which guy -- or gal -- you WANT to see win the final challenge. And, to keep things interesting, we're also asking for your finale predictions (i.e. who you think WILL win). Get it? Got it? Good.

After the jump, take our second poll and let us know who you think has the best chance of winning. (Feel free to select more than one name in your answer).

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Real World/Road Rules Challenges are like potato chips — once you start, you can’t get enough. Which is why I’ll be sifting through the ‘Challenge Dailies‘ each afternoon to make sure you’re getting your fill of the crazy castaways. (Tough job, I know, but somebody’s gotta do it!)

Nothing gets your weekend started quite like watching a crazy, nonsensical throwdown between Paula and Dunbar. And in this clip, we're not sure what to make of Paula's high-pitched cackling, her shiny Wellington rain boots or her staunch determination to pick a fight with D-bar.

(Based on all the talk about Ashlee and Dunbar's girlfriend, we're guessing Paula -- who's admitted she has a thang for Dunbar -- is confusing innocent flirting with threatening to disclose incriminating info about Dunbar's off-camera extracurriculars. But seeing as she's slurring her words and dressed like Paddington Bear, it's kind hard to tell for sure.)

Anyhow, one thing we do know is this: Johnny Bananas doesn't exactly look thrilled to be in the middle of it -- whatever "it" is. But from the sounds of it, (a) Paula knows something she's not telling (at least, not yet!) and (b) Dunbar could DEFINITELY use another protein shake. Or at least a good old-fashioned boinkfest.

Real World/Road Rules Challenges are like potato chips — once you start, you can’t get enough. Which is why I’ll be sifting through the ‘Challenge Dailies‘ each afternoon to make sure you’re getting your fill of the crazy castaways. (Tough job, I know, but somebody’s gotta do it!)

Sure, Kenny told us that Johnny and KellyAnne started getting friendlier towards the end of the Challenge. And while we love the idea of a new Island couple (JohnnyAnne? Kelonny? Kelly Bananas?) so far, all we've seen them do together is gut a fish. But here they are, all cute and couply, lying in a bed and (pillow?)talking about Robin's social ineptitude!

Think this means Johnny won't be going after KellyAnne's key after all? We're not sure, but it's definitely worth a watch! (Bonus: You'll get to hear Johnny bust out the line, "Robin has an alliance with nobody. Not even her own brain.")

Ever since I first heard about his Batman sheets
I thought "Kenny. Now there's the kinda guy I'd like to meet"
From his gentle narcissism to his sexy wristbands
To his bulging biceps and his "Yo, who da man?"s

He's clever and funny, and always making me laugh-y
The best thing to come out of Jersey (since saltwater taffy)
And I think it's sweet that he still lives with his 'rents
Free room, board and meals? Makes a whole lotta sense!

The only problem? He comes off just a smidge catatonic
And is his alliance with Johnny strictly platonic?
Kidding! But seriously, what red-blooded guy wouldn't wanna
Get frisky behind the mosquito net with Johanna?

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