Brief
Anna Leigh Wilson admits flirting with co‑star on ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’
The reality‑TV contestant said the on‑screen flirtation was a mistake and explained the fallout.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Anna Leigh Wilson, a contestant on “The Challenge: Cutthroat,” told Page Six she flirted with co‑star Leo Dionicio while her husband Coy Wilson was at home, calling the episode “pretty controversial.”
What happened
During an early‑season episode, Wilson and Dionicio had an intimate conversation in which both admitted they were “horny,” and Dionicio called Wilson his “eye candy.” The scene went viral, prompting Wilson to post an Instagram statement saying she “crossed the line.” She said she informed her husband of the incident as soon as she regained her phone after filming.
What the reports add
Page Six reported that Wilson described the flirtation as a “mistake” but also emphasized that accountability does not mean she must accept the “director’s cut” written for her. The outlet noted that Wilson’s husband, Coy, has been married to her since 2020. The article also mentioned a later confrontation in Wilson’s final episode, where she was accused of flirting with John “Johnny Bananas” Devenanzio after his underwear was found in her bag, leading to a fight with Alexis Lete.
What was said
“I did something pretty controversial on national television,” Wilson said to Page Six.
“I made a mistake, but also I’ve recognized that accountability doesn’t mean that I have to plead guilty to the director’s cut that everybody else wrote for me,” she added.
“There was no surprise there,” Wilson told the outlet about telling her husband.
“I’ll own every embarrassing thing that I actually did this season,” she said, noting there is “enough material there to go around.”
How it came about
Wilson’s admission follows months of drama on the reality series, including the “Underweargate” incident involving Devenanzio and a heated exchange with fellow contestant Alexis Lete. The reality‑TV franchise has been noted for staged conflicts and viral moments, which Wilson said contributed to the pressure she felt during filming.
Key facts
- Anna Leigh Wilson admitted to flirting with co‑star Leo Dionicio on The Challenge: Cutthroat. (nypost.com)
- Wilson said she told her husband Coy Wilson about the incident as soon as she got her phone back. (nypost.com)
- The flirtation sparked backlash and a viral Instagram statement where Wilson said she "crossed the line". (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Exclusive | Married ‘Challenge’ star Anna Leigh Wilson addresses steamy flirtation with co-star: ‘I made a mistake’”
