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Comment: Most of the references used are about Michelle Khare. Consider merging the information here into the article about Khare until there is significant press specifically about Challenge Accepted, JSFarman (talk) 18:48, 23 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Article should probably be merged with Michelle Khare. Sources used on this article still links the series to Michelle Khare. Joãohola 09:25, 21 June 2025 (UTC)
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| Challenge Accepted | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality, documentary |
| Created by | Michelle Khare Garrett Kennell |
| Directed by | Garrett Kennell |
| Starring | Michelle Khare |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 57 |
| Production | |
| Running time | Varies (15–75 minutes) |
| Original release | |
| Network | YouTube |
| Release | 2018 – present |
Challenge Accepted is an American YouTube docuseries created by Michelle Khare and Garrett Kennell, hosted by Khare. The series premiered on YouTube in 2018[1] and features Khare taking on intense physical and mental challenges.
Format
[edit]In each episode, Michelle Khare trains with real-world experts from the featured field, often undergoing the same physical and psychological challenges as full-time professionals.[2] Episodes typically include interviews with field experts, physical conditioning, and behind-the-scenes insight into careers that are often inaccessible to the general public.[3] [4]
Development
[edit]Challenge Accepted began as a personal creative endeavor led by Michelle Khare and co-creator Garrett Kennell.[5] Early episodes were often conceptualized through brainstorming sessions centered around Khare’s personal fears and challenges, using prompts such as “What are Michelle’s biggest fears?” and “What’s a unique situation to face them head-on?”[6] These ideas were then shaped into transformational narratives. As the show gained popularity, production quality increased with the addition of a small team from both traditional and digital media backgrounds.[7]
Episodes
[edit]There are currently 57 episodes of Challenge Accepted, released from 2018 to 2025.
| No. | Title | Original release year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Trained Like A Victoria’s Secret Model for 5 Weeks | 2018 |
| 2 | I Trained Like A Pop Star For 60 Days | 2019 |
| 3 | I Learned How To Voice A Cartoon | 2019 |
| 4 | I Learned How To Cook Like A Professional Chef | 2019 |
| 5 | I Trained Like Miss USA For 60 Days (PART 1) | 2019 |
| 6 | I Competed In A Beauty Pageant For The First Time (PART 2) | 2019 |
| 7 | I Tried Marine Bootcamp | 2019 |
| 8 | I Tried To Become A Runway Model at 5’2” | 2019 |
| 9 | I Learned Hollywood Motion Capture | 2019 |
| 10 | I Trained Like A Disney Princess | 2019 |
| 11 | I Trained Like A Ballerina For 6 Weeks | 2019 |
| 12 | I Trained like a NASA Astronaut | 2020 |
| 13 | I Joined A Clowning Troupe | 2020 |
| 14 | I Tried Police Academy | 2020 |
| 15 | I Trained Like An Olympic Figure Skater | 2020 |
| 16 | I Trained Like A Broadway Star For 6 Weeks | 2020 |
| 17 | I Tried Fire Academy | 2020 |
| 18 | I Tried FBI Academy | 2020 |
| 19 | I Became A Network TV Show Host | 2021 |
| 20 | The Proposal | 2020 |
| 21 | I Trained Like A Professional Gamer | 2021 |
| 22 | I Tried Parkour | 2021 |
| 23 | I Tried Lifeguard Academy | 2021 |
| 24 | I Climbed An 85ft Cliff With Only 1 Week of Training | 2021 |
| 25 | I Tried Professional Paintball | 2022 |
| 26 | I Tried Learning A Backflip in 24 Hours | 2022 |
| 27 | I Tried Paramedic Academy | 2022 |
| 28 | I Trained Like A Chess Grandmaster | 2022 |
| 29 | I Tried The Navy SEAL Fitness Test | 2022 |
| 30 | I Tried Solving A Rubik’s Cube In Under 60 Seconds | 2022 |
| 31 | I Trained Like An NFL Player | 2022 |
| 32 | I Tried Etiquette School | 2022 |
| 33 | I Tried 911 Dispatch | 2022 |
| 34 | I Tried SWAT Academy | 2022 |
| 35 | I Tried The Army | 2023 |
| 36 | I Tried Flight Attendant Academy | 2023 |
| 37 | I Joined The #1 Cheer Team In America | 2023 |
| 38 | I Ran A Marathon In The Hottest Place On Earth | 2023 |
| 39 | I Tried Secret Service Academy | 2023 |
| 40 | I Tried Planning My Wedding In A Week | 2023 |
| 41 | I Tried 100 Wedding Dresses | 2023 |
| 42 | I Tried Garbage Collection | 2023 |
| 43 | I Trained Like An Olympic Boxer | 2024 |
| 44 | I Tried Butler Academy | 2024 |
| 45 | I Tried CSI Academy | 2024 |
| 46 | I Tried Delivering A Baby | 2024 |
| 47 | I Joined A Traveling Circus | 2024 |
| 48 | We Tried 17th Century Sailing | 2024 |
| 49 | I Tried Santa School | 2024 |
| 50 | I Tried Houdini's Deadliest Trick | 2024 |
| 51 | I Tried Bomb Squad | 2024 |
| 52 | I Tried A Nuclear War Simulation | 2024 |
| 53 | I Tried Air Traffic Control | 2024 |
| 54 | I Tried FBI Hostage Negotiation | 2024 |
| 55 | I Trained Like A Black Belt For 90 Days | 2024 |
| 56 | I Tried Formula 1 | 2025 |
| 57 | I Tried Defending A Murder Trial | 2025 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Challenge Accepted received the Show of the Year award at the 13th Streamy Awards in 2023.[8][9] and Best Unscripted Series at the 2022 Streamy Awards. It was nominated for Show of the Year at the 2022 Streamy Awards.[10][11] In 2019, Michelle Khare was nominated for Creator of the Year at the Shorty Awards.[12]
In 2025, Challenge Accepted successfully petitioned to join the Primetime Emmy Awards ballot for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special.[13][14][15][16][17][18] The series debuted its first feature-length episode, Challenge Accepted: 90 Day Black Belt,[19][20] at the Montclair Film Festival. It was the official Emmy submission for consideration by voting members.[21]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Challenge Accepted". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (2024-04-24). "YouTube's Secret Weapon? Its Top Creators". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Garcia, Thania (2025-05-20). "Tom Cruise Surprised by YouTuber Michelle Khare in Disguise at 'Mission: Impossible' Premiere". USA Today. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "YouTuber Michelle Khare Goes Undercover As Old Man To Meet Tom Cruise At 'Mission Impossible' Premiere". SKJ Bollywood News. 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Michelle Khare: YouTuber Turned Content Entrepreneur". The Tilt. 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "How Michelle Khare Took on the Challenge of Boxing – and Succeeded". FrontProof Media. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Michelle Khare on 'Challenge Accepted,' making episodic content, and YouTube's television era". Mashable. 21 September 2024.
- ^ Youshaei, Jon. "2023 Streamy Awards Celebrates YouTube's Next Era: Khare, Cenat & More". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Huggins, Christopher (2023-08-28). "2023 Streamy Awards winners list: Michelle Khare, Ryan Trahan, Kai Cenat and more". Gold Derby. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "12th Annual Streamy Awards Nominees & Winners". Streamy Awards. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "YouTube Streamy Awards 2022 Winners List: MrBeast, Charli D'Amelio, MissDarcei and More". Deadline. 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Michelle Khare: Creator of the Year Nominee". Spectrum News 1. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Michelle Khare's 'Challenge Accepted' Petitions to Join Primetime Emmys". A Hot Set. 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (2025-05-09). "YouTube Star Michelle Khare Successfully Petitions to Join Primetime Emmys With 'Challenge Accepted' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Michelle Khare's "Challenge Accepted" Campaigns for Emmys". Variety. 2025-05-09. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (2025-05-08). "YouTube Series Creators Are Eyeing Emmy Consideration With Help From Streamers". Gold Derby. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Owen, Robbie (2025-05-10). "'Challenge Accepted' host Michelle Khare is an awards magnet". Gold Derby. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Michelle Khare's Emmy Push for "Challenge Accepted" Highlights Creator-Led TV Shift". CBS 8 San Diego. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Michelle Khare (2024-10-27). I Trained Like A Black Belt For 90 Days. Retrieved 2025-05-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Michelle Khare: 90-Day Black Belt – Challenge Accepted". Black Belt Magazine. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Youshaei, Jon (2025-05-10). "Michelle Khare's Next Challenge: Win an Emmy". The Publish Press. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
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