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We'll admit it: we had mixed emotions when watching this week's Ruins finale. On the one hand, we wanted to see KellyAnne and Sarah give those guys the shock of a lifetime by snatching the grand prize right from under their overconfident little noses. On the other hand, we wanted to see Susie make Johnny eat his words by busting ass -- and leading her team (of ingrates) to certain victory.

In the end, we got one of our wishes (Susie stepped up and saved the boys' butts!) but the Champs' top girl admits she came thisclose to throwing in the towel -- and joining forces with the Challengers. Listen up as Susie talks about the temptation she felt to eff over her team, plus hear why Evan says he'd like to do a Challenge where all the shady side-deals are right out in the open.

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Ever wondered how smart (or strong, or tough) you gotta be to take home first prize on a Real World/Road Rules Challenge? Well, the way Susie sees it, the game's not really about being the best -- or the brightest. It's about being good "enough." In other words? You've gotta be clever enough to stick around til the end. And athletic enough not to pass out before you reach the finish line.

So what does the rest of the winner's circle (and, uh, Sarah) have to say? Well, while Johnny claims the game's "much more mental than it is physical," Evan's more concerned with the way his team exaggerated their (alleged) athletic achievements. Hear the Ruins crew discuss the importance of brains vs. brawn, then watch Evan argue that most of his teammates were a bunch of wannabe jocks and liars.

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Atta girl, Susie! We gotta hand it to Goldilocks: the abuse she suffered at the mouth of Johnny Bananas these past few episodes of The Ruins was pretty brutal -- but Sooz simply slapped on some noise-proof earmuffs, stood her ground in the physical challenges and played a ruthlessly smart game, which ultimately won her even more Benjis than the boys! Plus, to sweeten the pot, Johnny did MORE THAN ONE takesies-backsies of every mean thing he ever said about the Ruins all-star. Don't ya just love a happy ending, served with a huge dose of humble pie? Watch Susie give Johnny sincere thanks for (finally) manning up and admitting who's boss:

Bonus: After the jump, the Ruins cast explains that in order to win a challenge, you've gotta possess a balanced combo of smarts and strength ... which the bulk of their past competitors seem to always be lacking.
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The promise of an overflowing piggy bank can be most persuasive. Not only might you be willing to run around in nothing but a banana hammock, but you'd also probably consider putting all sorts of foul-tasting creatures down your throat -- even though you knew for sure they'd eventually come creeping back up (and out). Take a second look at the scene from tonight's Ruins finale in which the last-men/women-standing were almost defeated by a plate of insect appetizers. Plus, also check out our Ruins Replay video of Johnny, Susie, Evan and Sarah describing the after-effects of chugging down some good ole fashioned bug juice.