Cory Wharton, widely recognized from appearances in shows like “Real World: Ex-Plosion” and “Battle of the Bloodlines,” is making his next move into “The Challenge: USA 2.” Having previously reached the finals and being known for his aggressive competitive spirit, Cory is in the spotlight as he embraces this fresh challenge. His rich experience and unwavering resolve may set him apart from others, and his fans are on the edge of their seats to see his performance.
Get To Know Cory Wharton
Cory’s professional life spans roles as a fitness model, a coach, and a television star in reality series. Born on March 5, 1991, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he’s of mixed faith and practices Christianity. His mother, Jennifer, raised him, as his father was incarcerated during his childhood. Cory also has a younger sister named Amaris from his father’s side.
Physics
Cory’s physical attributes are quite distinctive. He is 6 feet tall and maintains a well-balanced weight of 78 kilograms. His black eyes and matching black hair add to his recognizable appearance.
Personal Life
Cory’s personal life has seen him happily engaged with his partner, Taylor Selfridge, an American reality celebrity and social media influencer. The sparks between them first ignited on the TV show “The Challenge: Vendettas,” and they started dating soon after. Their relationship got further exposure in season 1 of “Ex on the Beach” in 2018.
Cory and Taylor are parents to Mila Mae Wharton, born in April 2020, and Maya Grace Wharton, who arrived in 2022. Looking back, Cory had a previous relationship with Kristyn Cheyenne Floyd, with whom he has a daughter, Ryder. Unfortunately, this relationship ended, and the reasons remain undisclosed.
Social Media
Cory Wharton’s digital presence is far-reaching. Over 1.4 million people follow him on Instagram @corywharton_ig, and he engages with around 198.2k followers on Twitter. He is also on TikTok, where more than 330k fans follow him, and his YouTube channel has garnered more than 120k subscribers.
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Education
After graduating from Grand Rapids Christian High School, Cory continued his studies at Grand Rapids Community College, completing a degree in physical education. Cory also studied sports management at Ohio Dominican University.
Career And TV
Cory began his career as an Equinox fitness trainer and personal trainer. In 2014, he auditioned for “Real World: Ex-Plosion,” but his appearance in “The Challenge: Vendettas” in 2015 didn’t go as planned, leading to disqualification. He continued to make waves in the reality TV world by joining “Ex on the Beach” in 2018 and “Teen Mom OG” the same year, along with his ex-girlfriend Kristyn Cheyenne Floyd.
Their relationship was a focal point on various MTV shows, culminating in a romantic connection on “The Challenge: Rivals 3.” Cory’s light-hearted side was evident in a funny video he posted in March 2020, as well as his participation in the Flip The Switch challenge with his family. His television experience even allowed him to host “TMI Hollywood,” adding another dimension to his intriguing career.
