Derrick Kosinski

Derrick Kosinski
Born	(1983-07-17) July 17, 1983 (age 42)
Occupation(s)	TV personality Podcaster
Known for	The Challenge
Height	1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)

Derrick Kosinski (born August 17, 1983) is an American reality television personality, podcaster, and occasional professional wrestler. known for his appearances on MTV's The Challenge . He first appeared on Road Rules: X-Treme . ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Early life and career

Kosinski was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Maine East high school a Chicago suburb. Kosinski also attended Oakton Community College. He played men's basketball in the Oakton College from 2002-2003. ^[5] Later he applied to be a part of reality TV show and got accepted. ^[6] He started his television career in 2004 when he was cast on Road Rules: X-Treme . In 2023, Kosinski made his debut in wrestling and joined Boca Raton Championship Wrestling along with Mark Long. ^[7]

Personal life

Kosinski is married to Nicole Gruman ^{[8] [9]} since July 22, 2022. They have a son, born on May 12, 2024.^{[ citation needed ]} He has a son from a prior marriage.

Filmography

Film

• Hyenas (2011) as Bobby ^[10]

Reality shows

• Road Rules: X-Treme (2004)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes 2 (2004–2005)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II (2005)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet 2 (2005–2006)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Fresh Meat (2006)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel (2006–2007)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno 3 (2007)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Island (2008)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins (2009)
• The Challenge: Cutthroat (2010)
• The Challenge XXX: Dirty 30 (2017)
• The Challenge: Vendettas (2018)
• The Challenge: All Stars (season 1) (2021)
• The Challenge: All Stars (season 2) (2021–2022)
• The Challenge: All Stars (season 3) (2022)
• The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras (2024)
• The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (2025)

References

1. "'Fresh Meat' Forever: Derrick Kosinski Shares #FBF Photograph With Diem Brown". MTV. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
2. "Derrick Kosinski vows revenge after 'dirty, vindictive, hostile' move on 'The Challenge: All Stars 2'". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
3. Warnock, Caroline (2021-05-04). "Derrick Kosinski Spills On Rivalry Between 'The Challenge' Legends". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
4. Longeretta, Emily (2017-08-01). "How Derrick Kosinski Went From 'The Challenge' GOAT To Dad & Back Again". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
5. "2002-03 - NJCAA Stats". NJCAA. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
6. Interview DERRICK KOSINSKI - MTV's The Challenge - #ALISTERS Episode 2 . Retrieved 2024-04-03– via www.youtube.com.
7. Couden, Matt (2023-05-08). "The Challenge OGs Mark Long and Derrick Kosinski participate in BRCW wrestling matches". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
8. "The Challenge's Derrick Kosinski Marries Nicole Gruman: 'See You at the Altar'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
9. "The Challenge's Derrick Kosinski and His Wife Nicole Expecting Their First Baby Together (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
10. Akinyemi, David (2021-10-23). "10 Lesser-Known Facts About MTV 'Challenge' Fan-Favorite, Derrick Kosinski". TheThings. Retrieved 2024-03-24.

External links

• Kosinski at Improv
• Derrick Kosinski at IMDb