Beyond the Edge: Remember the cast of the celebrity survival show's first season

Beyond the Edge: first season

This year, celebrities got down and dirty as they gave up their luxurious lifestyles in the CBS reality show 'Beyond the Edge.' Season 1 began on March 16 and ended on May 18.

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Blood, sweat, and tears in the jungle

Undoubtedly inspired by other celebrity reality shows such as 'Celebrity Big Brother' and 'Naked and Afraid,' this new show got nine celebrities to give up the good life and spend some time roughing it in the jungles of Panama.

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Not the same as 'Survivor'

Even though it took place in the jungle, 'Beyond the Edge' was different from shows like 'Survivor.'

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Many challenges

Celebrities had to see if they "have the grit to withstand torrential downpours, scorching heat and deadly wildlife while living in the exotic Panama jungle," according to CBS.

No judges or eliminations

In addition, there weren't any judges or eliminations on 'Beyond the Edge.' The competitors relied "on their inner fortitude, physical ability, and courage, and have faith in their teammates to endure in the wild."

More money for each day they lasted

Every day they lasted in the jungle, the celebrities would earn money towards their charity. However, if they couldn't take it anymore, they could ring a bell to go home. And that happened more than once in this season.

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All for charity

Why would they do this to themselves, you ask? All in the hope of winning money for their charity of choice.

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A diverse cast

'Beyond the Edge' had a very diverse cast of competitors, from a 'Full House' actor to an NFL player. Who is who in the series, and - spoiler at the conclusion of this gallery - who ended up winning the game?

Mauro Ranallo is the host

Mauro Ranallo, a sports announcer and commentator, was the host of 'Beyond the Edge' Season 1. You may recognize him from 'WWE SmackDown', Showtime's 'EliteXC, Strikeforce,' and 'Showtime Championship Boxing.'

Jodie Sweetin

This actress is best known for her role as Stephanie on 'Full House.'

Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis is a Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Lauren Alaina

Lauren Alaina is a singer and a former 'American Idol' contestant.

Craig Morgan

Craig Morgan is an army veteran and country music star.

Eboni K. Williams

Eboni K. Williams is a television host and former 'Real Housewives of New York' star.

Colton Underwood

Colton Underwood is a former NFL player and 'Bachelor' star.

Paulina Porizkova

Paulina Porizkova is a model and actress.

Metta World Peace

Metta World Peace (or Metta Sandiford-Artest, after he legally changed his name again in 2020) is an NBA champion.

Mike Singletary

Here's a Super Bowl winner and former NFL coach.

The top two had to face off

After 14 days of tough competition and several dropouts, the two top earners of the group went into a final adventure to determine who was the winner of 'Beyond the Edge' season 1.

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The winner?

Who among the nine famous competitors ended up winning the contest? If you still want to watch the season (episodes available on CBS.com), don't click further!

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Colton Underwood!

No major surprises there... He's a former athlete and a reality show veteran too.

By the way, Michael Singletary was the runner-up, and the two other finalists were Ray Lewis and Craig Morgan. Only one non-NFL player in the final four!