The Tickle House

Episode 1

Giggle Challenge 1

After a night of new connections and rivalries, the contestants prepared for their first Giggle Challenge. The Giggle Challenge Winner, GCW, earned safety and the power of nominating one contestant for the Elimination Round, where they will face off against the Giggle Challenge Loser, GCL.

The contestants were welcomed into the backyard, each wearing a swimsuit. They saw the shallow end of the pool roped off with two beach balls floating around.

"Welcome to your first Giggle Challenge," TQ said, "This one is called Giggle Ball."

She laid out the following rules:

Each contestant will jump into the pool together.

They will attempt to grab a beach ball and hold it as long as possible.

The other contestants may swat, grab, and knock away the ball, and of course tickle the ball holder to gain possession.

The contestant to hold the ball for the longest combined amount of time will win the Giggle Challenge.

The contestant that holds the ball for the least amount of combined time will be declared the loser of the Giggle Challenge.

As the contestants stood by the pool, they couldn't help but exchange nervous glances. They all knew it would be a test of endurance, agility, and resistance to tickling. It was an opportunity to secure safety in The Tickle House, or face potential elimination.

Marina tried to lighten the mood, "Let's get wet and wild!"

The hesitant contestants jumped into the pool. The water was cool, a refreshing start to what would be an intense competition. Laughter echoed as they collided, jostled, and grabbed at the slippery, inflatable spheres. Hoss, using his considerable size and strength, managed to secure one of the balls early on. He laughed, knowing he had the advantage. "I got it, y'all! Good luck taking this from me!"

Daphne, always quick with her reflexes, managed to snatch the second ball. She declared with a grin, "Sorry, Hoss, looks like I'm in the game too!"

The others began their attempts to tickle the ball holders into surrender. Marina made a daring move, swimming over to Hoss and unleashing a barrage of tickles on his sides. His laughter was infectious, and soon, others joined in, trying to get him to drop the ball.

In a private interview, Raven disclosed her strategy, "I'm not one for unnecessary laughs, but this is a competition. I have to participate to keep myself safe." She swam towards Daphne, focused on her target, and started to tickle her under the arms.

Daphne tried to stifle her laughter, but it was a losing battle. She held onto the ball while giggling uncontrollably. "Alright, enough!" she exclaimed. "I'm giving up this ball. It's not worth the torture!" Raven was able to secure it.

The contestants continued their water-based tickling assaults, swapping the balls between them, and trying to hold on for as long as they could. Brody, no stranger to competition, showed his determination as he playfully tickled Zane's belly, "This ball's mine, buddy!"

Natalie, agile and nimble, made her move as well. She approached Marina, who was currently in possession of the ball, and began tickling her ribs. Marina's laughter filled the pool area as she struggled to keep hold, ceding it to the LA woman.

After several rounds of swapping and tickling, the contestants were getting exhausted, and the pool water was splashing everywhere. They were all thoroughly soaked, and their makeup and hairstyles had seen better days. TQ couldn't help but chuckle at the chaos unfolding before her eyes.