James

> I really care about Aiden. I said horrible things about him at the beginning to my friends, but thats not how I feel now...
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> ―James to Hunter
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## Character Profile

### Age

* 23 (DC2)
* 24 (DCAS)

### Episode Count

* 13 (DC2)
* TBA (DCAS)

## In-game Status

### Team

* **Orange Team**
* Merge
* (DC2)
* **Pink Team**
* (DCAS)

### Elimination

* Episode 13 (winner)(DC2)
* TBA (DCAS)

### Rank

* 1st (DC2)
* TBA (DCAS)

## Interactions

### Friends

* Aiden (boyfriend)
* Hunter
* Lake
* Rosa María

### Enemies

* Karol
* Riya
* Yul (former friend)

**James** is a contestant and on, and secondary antagonist for the first half of *Disventure Camp (Season 2)* as a member of the **Orange Team**. He was the winner of the season, placing 1st. He returns as a contestant in *Disventure Camp All-Stars*. as a member of the **Pink Team**.

On top of winning the second season of *Disventure Camp*, James is also memorable for forgoing his often risky and manipulative gameplay and egotistical ways in order to preserve his relationship with Aiden.

## Appearance

James has dark skin and dark curly hair, shaved on the sides, with a stubble on his chin and a piercing in his septum. He wears a yellow shirt with a minimalist print similar to the number 8, along with long black pants and black sneakers.

## Personality

Upon first arriving at Disventure Camp, James was originally a much more egotistical and pragmatic person. Going into the game, James had no problem using dirty, manipulative tactics to eliminate his competition. However, as the season went on, James would be, himself, influenced, by the friendships he had formed into becoming a more humble and honest individual by the last episode.

## History

* Disventure Camp (Season 2)
* Disventure Camp: All-Stars

### *Disventure Camp (Season 2)*

James is a model and influencer who originally had an excessive ego; he thought that followers are more important than friends and he auditioned for Disventure Camp because he wanted to increase his popularity on social networks.

#### Episode 1

James is an influencer obsessed with fame and social networks, he is usually very active on these and can be assumed that they are part of his work, since he is one of the few campers we saw using his cell phone in the reality show. He is shown as a sociable participant and without fear of forming his own strategies, he is not seen interested in forming bonds until, in Episode 1, Aiden tells him that the most famous campers from the previous seasons, obtained their fame due to their relationship. From that moment on, James begins to look for interactions with Aiden in order to establish a bond and therefore be the most popular this season.

#### Episode 2

James has had a fairly relevant character development during the last chapters of the series; In the second chapter, he not only approaches Aiden with the intention of forming a "bond" but also hoping to form an alliance with him since they are the only boys on the team and he does not want to be left behind with Rosa María's alliance, Lake and Maggie. In this chapter, James uses Aiden, making him talk to Karol to extract information that would help him to later expel her from her. All this without Aiden knowing, causing him to lose what little trust he had in him.

#### Episode 4

In the fourth chapter, seeing that his alliance with Aiden was not working, James decides to form a brief alliance with Yul, manipulating Aiden into voting for Maggy and not ruining their plans for that night's vote. At this point James seemed completely interested in the game and strategy, things that Aiden was of no use to him at all since the boy wasn't interested in any of that.

#### Episode 5

In the fifth chapter, James continues his alliance with Yul. The two question that with Aiden and Lake seeming to have formed an alliance, the next elimination ceremony could end in another, and a more challenging, tie-breaker. Yul suggest sabotaging Aiden by poisoning him so that he would have to leave for medical purposes.. James is shocked that he suggested Aiden, but Yul thinks that Lake is no threat and that if they poison Aiden, then eliminating Lake will follow soon after. James pretend to agree to the idea, however in the confessional, James claims that while he doesn't mind lying or manipulating, physically harming someone is crossing a line. While Yul and James are looking for the immunity idol in the woods, Yul finds a poisonous mushroom. Yul plans to distract Aiden while they are eating so that James can slip the mushrooms onto Aiden's plate. James once again claims he supports the idea. During the challenge, James participates in the crazy dares Kristal comes up with, from changing his social media name to even stripping himself naked on stage. While mostly quiet during the challenge, James seems visible shocked by not only Kristal's dare for Lake to remove her wig, but Kristal's own outburst for being called 'worse then her father'. After the challenge, the contestants are in the dinning hall. Yul places the plan into motion and while he distracts Aiden, James appears to slip the mushrooms onto a plate. James claims that he did the job and is eager to see the reaction. At the elimination ceremony, it is shown that Yul is experiencing some food poisoning, which he claims must be from when he at the mushroom in the woods. It becomes clear that James slipped the mushrooms onto *Yul's* plate, not Aiden's. While Yul calls him out, James can't help but grin at how Yul is having his karma bit him in the but. When Kristal tells Oliver to call for a medic, she reveals that Yul would have been eliminated anyways as he had three votes against him, meaning that James voted for him along with the others as well. Aiden ask James about what happened. James claims he did what he did to get rid of Yul. Nevertheless, Aiden appreciates that James didn't go along with Yul's plan. James then claims in the confessional that poisoning someone is bad...unless that person is Yul. At this point in the competition, James seems to be prioritizing his relationship with Aiden (either sentimental or just an excuse to gain more fame by being with him).

#### Episode 6

In the sixth chapter we can see both campers much closer. As a result of the last conversation between the two in the previous chapter, we can deduce that Aiden is gradually trusting James again, and James seems willing to earn Aiden's trust again. In this chapter James releases numerous complaints about the lack of internet on the island where they were. He begins by giving Aiden little importance and looking somewhat annoyed since obviously, without the internet, he would not be able to upload content to his networks. James maintains this behavior until nightfall, since while he was releasing another of those complaints, he finds out that Aiden is quite bothered by thunder, so he decides to give him more priority and hugs him to calm the boy's nerves. hearing a loud clap of thunder outside their camping tent. Upon winning and finishing the challenge for the day, Aiden comments to James that he should catch up with his fans, emphasizing the multiple times he complained about not being able to during the challenge, to which James replies "Nah, I'll do that later", hinting that hanging out with Aiden and the other campers seems more important to him than upgrading all his networks. In the seventh chapter, James and Aiden officially become friends again. They had a little chat, discussing how Aiden wants to be included in James' next strategies and thus regaining his confidence almost completely.

#### Episode 9

In the ninth chapter, James finds out about Karol's hidden intentions and her possible elimination plan towards him or Aiden, so he decides to record it and tell him what is happening to the bicolor-haired boy, paying attention to what Aiden had told him. Said above: "But if you have any plans or anything, no matter what, I'd like you to tell me and keep me in mind." Aiden, having been manipulated by James about eliminations before, doesn't know whether to believe him or not, so James tries not to push him too hard instead of forcing him to make a decision or getting upset with him. As both boys climbed to the top of the hill to complete the challenge, they start talking about what was previously discussed; how Karol planned to eliminate them. But when he touches on that topic, Aiden says he can't trust James' words again, so James agrees with him and totally understands Aiden's point, apologizing for all the times he manipulated and used him during the game, saying that he regretted not having included him in his strategies, and finally showing him the video he recorded of Karol and Riya planning the possible elimination of both of them, and now yes, gaining Aiden's trust completely.

#### Episode 10

In the tenth episode, James and Aiden ended up falling asleep together as they were watching a movie the night before. As the two get up James notices his phone is missing and begins looking for it. With no success in finding his phone, he meets up with Aiden, Rosa, and Riya, to learn that the latter has also lost her perfume. James obviously suspects something but says nothing as the challenge is about to begin. During the challenge, James tells Aiden that he thinks that his phone and Riya's perfume have been stolen. While Aiden is skeptical of the notion, James points out when something happens twice it isn't a coincidence. Before he can elaborate on the matter, Aiden and himself are shot at by Hunter, and in the process, James loses two of his three balloons. The two then hide in the dining hall where they meet up with Riya and Rosa Marie, where they learn that Rosa told Hunter of their alliance plan to target him. When Riya lies, explaining that it was all part of a 'bigger plan', James clearly doesn't believe it but decides to play along with it. As the alliance ventures out and look for Hunter, James fails to find him in the cabins. After meeting up with the girls and Aiden, the four overhear the host claiming that if time runs out then the camper with the most balloons (either at the moment being Rosa or Aiden) will win immunity. James suggest they wait for the time to run out and let Aiden win. At this moment James pops Rosa's balloons for tipping Hunter off and accuses her of stealing his phone. As Hunter begins to target the alliance, Rosa empties her bag for darts, revealing Riya's perfume and James phone inside. Seemingly proven right, James is obviously upset with Rosa for the theft and claims she should pack her bags; implying he will be voting for her to be eliminated. At the elimination ceremony when it appears that Rosa Marie had her idol stolen, James can't help but sense some irony with the circumstances.

#### Episode 11

Chapter 11 is when a lot of James former actions and intent come to light. The episode begins easily enough with James celebrating how he has two million subscribers now and rejoices with Aiden. The two are then approached by Riya, who appears to be 'shaken' by the previous elimination ceremony. The three agree to go to the lake before the next challenge. There, James and Aiden have a heart-to-heart about their intent for after the show. Aiden seems to think he needs to tell James about something that happened in a previous episode, but James, seeing how uncomfortable Aiden is to talk about it, assures him that he doesn't need to tell him anything he is uncomfortable with. James claims that his view of Aiden will not change. Aiden hugs James in appreciation and earns a smile from James. In the confessional James admits that he is happy to have met Aiden as he seems to help James feel relaxed and more himself with Aiden around. During the first part of the challenge, James helps Aiden through his fear of heights and gives him a literal push off the lowest level so that he can participate in the next phase of the challenge. When Aiden later thanks him Riya takes the moment to express how James fans just love them. James confused ask Riya what she meant. She then reveals that she saw some messages on James' phone that had her worried. Before James can get her to stop though, Riya reveals to Aiden that James has been using him to get more followers online, and has even received money for pic of the two. James does not deny it but before he can talk to Aiden about it, Aiden claims that all he cares about is his image. James then claims that he doesn't care about his followers, forgetting he was on tv as he said that. James attempts to talk to Aiden but falls on deaf ears as Aiden is too hurt to listen. James upset with how he hurt Aiden, refuses to participate in the next part of the challenge, forfeiting a chance for immunity. Later James is mopping on the stairs of the cabin, watching a disgruntled Aiden walk by. Hunter and James talk for a bit. James does admit that at first, he was using Aiden, and even said mean stuff about him in the beginning to friends, but over the course of the game, James truly began to fall for Aiden. While he is mad at Riya for putting him down, he is more mad at himself for hurting Aiden. Hunter suggests taking time for himself to think of a way to fix it, which James appreciates the advice on. In the confessional James reveals that while social media is canceling him and his followers are abandoning him, what he cares most about is how he lost Aiden. At the elimination ceremony, James is shocked that Riya has the immunity totem, and realizes Riya was the real thief from the previous episode. With Hunter eliminated, James is relieved that he might have another chance to make amends with Aiden.

#### Episode 12

In Part One of the season finale, James and Aiden are locked out of the cabin by Riya, so the two have to seek other sleeping arrangements. While Aiden goes to the Dining Hall, James spends the night in the washroom. It appears that James was looking over photos of Aiden and himself, reflecting on what good times they had. James is clearly upset as he has tears in his eyes, and even throws his phone across the room when he reads a comment expressing how messed up he was for using Aiden. For breakfast that morning Riya and James reluctantly sit at the same table. James, clearly upset with Riya, questions if she feels bad at all for what she had done plus her other evil deeds she did prior to this episode. Riya then calls James out for his own behavior, which silences him. At the meet-up of the finale challenge, James is shocked to find that no pervious campers are wanting him to win. When the finalists have to choose a helper, James asks for a possible volunteer and ends up with Rosa Marie. James appreciates Rosa's help, especially after calling her a thief when his phone went missing. During the first part of the challenge, Rosa has a problem driving the snowmobile, but fortunately, James is able to get all he needs for the next part of the challenge. When driving to the cliff, James formally apologizes to Rosa for his past actions towards her, which she accepts under the impression that she didn't expect much from him anyways. As James is climbing up the cliff he hears of Aiden falling off the cliff and hanging on for dear life.

#### Episode 13

Part Two of the finale starts off right where it left off, with James hearing that Aiden is about to fall to his possible death. James barely gets there in time to catch Aiden and pull him up. James makes sure Aiden is ok before telling him how sorry he was. James tells Aiden that at first he saw Aiden as a tool to boost his image, but after a while, he realized that he truly cares about Aiden and that what he really wants is him. James and Aiden make up and James suggests that they glide down together. Aiden however, knows that only one can win and James has a better bet of beat Riya than himself. James tries to talk him out of it, but when Aiden reminds him of the push he gave him in a previous episode, he pulls him in for a kiss before pushing him off the edge. James is able to glide down, with Aiden telling him he has his back. James is able to catch up with Riya rather quickly and during the boat ride to the underwater part of the challenge, he admits the reason he is so obsessed with being an influencer is because growing up he felt invisible and was eager to be seen. As the challenge continues the race appears to get close until then end when Riya is thrown from her bike and James crosses the finish line, making him the winner of Disventure Camp. Aiden hugs James in congratulations with James claiming that 'they did it'. Aiden and James share a kiss once more in celebration. At the finale camp fire ceremony, James and Aiden are holding hands when James is presented his winnings; which he claims will be used to travel with Aiden, and some being set aside for Rosa Maria's daughter's education.

In summary, we can see how James went from being a "manipulator" obsessed with the networks that played dirty, to being a more understanding, attentive and at least a little less fanatic of the internet.

## Appearances

* Disventure Camp (Season 2)
* Disventure Camp: All-Stars

### *Disventure Camp (Season 2)*

* 2x01 - Episode 1
* 2x02 - Episode 2
* 2x03 - Episode 3
* 2x04 - Episode 4
* 2x05 - Episode 5
* 2x06 - Episode 6
* 2x07 - Episode 7
* 2x08 - Episode 8
* 2x09 - Episode 9
* 2x10 - Episode 10
* 2x11 - Episode 11
* 2x12 - Episode 12
* 2x13 - Episode 13 (Winner)

### *Disventure Camp: All-Stars*

* 3X01 - Episode 1
* 3x02 - Episode 2

## Trivia

### Competition

* James received more votes against him than any other season two contestants with 10.
	+ He also received votes against him in five different episodes, the most of any season two contestant.
* James was responsible for more eliminations than any other season 2 contestant with eight.
	+ He was directly responsible for getting Karol eliminated both times as well as Maggy, Yul, and Riya, and he assisted in eliminating Lake, Ally, and Rosa Maria.
* So far, James is the only contestant to have been on both the Orange Team and the Pink Team.

### Miscellaneous

* James was the first character and participant of *Disventure Camp (Season 2)* to be revealed.
* In Episode 3 James mentions that he has already had experience kissing other people in different challenges for TikTok.
* During Episode 4 it was revealed that James' first 5,000 followers were bots.
* According to an official post promoting art of *Disventure Camp* characters celebrating pride month, James is pansexual.
* in James beta design, he has Tyler, the creator merch on, showing that he was or is a Tyler, the creator fan
* According to an Instagram story released by the official Odd Nation Cartoons account, James is from Brazil.

### Comparison

* James is one of the few characters from past seasons that went to Disventure Camp: All-Stars which had few or absolutely no changes to his design, except for certain changes to fit the season's art style.
	+ The others being Aiden, Ashley, Hunter and Kristal.
* James is one of six Disventure Camp Season 2 characters to not be from Canada,
	+ The others being Karol, Lake, Riya, Rosa Maria, and Yul.
	+ James is the first character in the series confirmed to be of South American descent.

## Gallery

* General
* Disventure Camp Season 2
* Disventure Camp All Stars

James Poster James All Stars Poster James standing.James confident.James excited.James on the ground.James with an alliance offer.James grim.James acting observant.James shocked.James making a post.James relaxing.James interested.James and Aiden discussing a vote.

James and Aiden kiss in the finaleJames and Aiden kiss after James winsJames and Aiden holding hands

James and Lake taking a selfie in the intro sequence.James walking with the rest of the competitors who are returning from his season.
## References

1. ↑ https://youtu.be/\_66SxAZVYoo?si=HEmwe4Owc2RFV5PZ
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Z9HYYxBsM/
3. ↑ https://youtu.be/YH5-OLg3LM0?si=sLsHg3q6atnrmmg3
4. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-BCunJmMh/
5. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Z9HYYxBsM/