Derek Xiao

*Derek Xiao* was a contestant from *Big Brother 23*. He was the winner of *Final Reckoning* and *War Of The Worlds 2*, and a finalist on *Free Agents*, *War Of The Worlds*, *Fresh Meat*, *The Duel 3* and *The Inferno II*. He also competed on *The Duel*, *The Gauntlet*, *Rivals*, *Cutthroat*, *Battle Of The Exes II*, *Double Agents*, *Spies, Lies & Allies II*, *Retribution*, *Ride Or Dies 2* and *Contention*.

## Biography

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The Duel
With his chameleon-like ability to adapt to his surroundings, recent Penn State graduate Derek is *Big Brother'*s answer to Ferris Bueller. An unpredictable mixture of craftiness, charisma, intelligence and kindness, he more than lives up to his old nickname, "DX." He was the loveable life of the party in Big Brother, despite some intoxicated fights with Kyland. Will this Challenge newbie survive the cutthroat competition or The Duel?
Free Agents
Derek is back for his second season of *The Challenge*! His return was highly anticipated after the huge amount of fan love. Despite getting along famously with everyone on The Duel, this Challenge rookie was the first to be sent home. This time around, now with a Challenge under his belt, will Derek be able to stick it out until the end?
The Gauntlet
The man affectionately known as "DX," Derek already holds a seriously checkered Challenge past. On *The Duel*, he was selected by Ray to go into the Duel, and was the first player shipped back to the States, which leaves a big grudge where Derek is concerned. Derek often tries to take the lead during Challenges, but his lack of strength and size compared to many of the other men make him a popular topic of elimination discussion.
Rivals
Derek feels that he was unfairly eliminated from *The Gauntlet*, so he's back to prove that he can earn a challenge championship. With his good friends Cara Maria and Cory by his side, Derek feels that he will be running the show this time around. But Derek's loud and abrasive rival Tyrie might rub others the wrong way and be his early ticket home. Will *Rivals* eat him alive?
Cutthroat
After taking a 3-season break, DX is back on *The Challenge* to become a challenge champion. He returns to the game with fellow Big Brother alumni, Derek has the chops to compete and the mind to manipulate, but he has one big problem that could ruin his game -- himself. Will he finally be able to make his second final? Or will history repeat itself?
Battle Of The Exes
Kathryn became attracted to Johnny after *Big Brother*, but Derek kept things friendly, as he had a girlfriend at home. However, the rumor mill was abuzz that the twosome may have been more than friends. Kat describes their complicated relationship, "People like to talk about what they don't know, but me and Derek, we're close. So I don't blame them!" Now a newly single man, Derek definitely doesn't rule out exploring things more with Kat stating, "Circumstances have changed in my life and I basically have free rein to do things I wasn't able to do before!" Watch these two to see if their warming relationship will heat up, and how it may affect their game.
Final Reckoning
Berna and Derek had a whirlwind romance on *Free Agents* that quickly derailed into bitter arguments and loathing. Since then, the two of them have had a love/hate relationship, oftentimes being in the same alliances with the same mutual friends, but unable to work together without fighting. This season, all they have is each other, which neither one of them is happy about.
War Of The Worlds
Derek returns to the challenge after getting his long awaited victory in *Final Reckoning*, going home with $500,000 to his name. He walks into *War Of The Worlds* with the intentions of winning back-to-back seasons, but will his recent status as a winner make him an easy target?
War Of The Worlds 2
After another impressive showing on *War Of The Worlds*, DX is back for his third consecutive season for his second championship. A physical beast in challenges and eliminations, Derek plays a fearless game, but his attitude sometimes rubs fellow competitors the wrong way. This time around, he'll have a built-in ally as he enters the Challenge Compound alongside long-term best friend Xavier. Will the two dominant Veterans be able to control the game as a power duo, or will their intimidating status put targets on their backs?
Double Agents
Derek might have had the best *War Of The Worlds 2* experience of anyone, as he walked away with not only a Finals victory, but a fiancée, as well, proposing to his girlfriend Zahida after an impressive elimination win. Now, the two enter the game as an ultimate power couple looking to win some big money to help jump-start their life together. While Derek's elimination and Finals records speak for themselves, he sometimes struggles with living conditions and may need to tone down his blunt personality before rubbing anyone the wrong way. As one of the most fearless competitors out there, Derek has a great shot at cementing his place among the all-time Challenge greats.
Fresh Meat
Derek has his eyes set on another Challenge title after winning *War Of The Worlds 2* 10(!) seasons ago. Target #1: Wes, who he promised on Twitter to send home. But will Brad's inability to bite his tongue cost him his shot at half a million dollars? Or will his physical stature and experience instill fear in the eyes of his competitors?
The Duel 3
With 11 seasons of Challenge experience under his belt, nobody knows the game quite like Derek. No stranger to confrontation, his short fuse was once his Achilles heel, getting him into trouble on multiple Challenges. Now a newlywed and a father, Derek has come a long way from his wild past – but his competitive spirit hasn't waned. This season, he returns to the game hoping to bring home the money to support his new family. Will his Veteran savviness keep him a step ahead of the less-seasoned competition, or will his legendary status plant a massive target on his back?
Spies, Lies & Allies II
Challenge champion and one of the all-time greats, Derek returns to the game to defend his crown. His showing on his last season, *The Challenge: The Duel 3*, was a master class in physical domination, sneaky game-play and doing whatever it took to win. Of course, Derek's utter dominance in the Final may have signaled to his fellow Challengers his "old man" act is a total ruse and he still remains one of the greatest threats in the game. As a result, he's sure to have plenty of targets on him and may need to devise a new political strategy to survive. Nevertheless, with his legacy on the line, Derek won't let anything stand in the way of another victory.
Retribution
All-time Challenge legend Derek enters this season looking for redemption after an embarrassing elimination upset from Asaf, who sent him home on *Spies, Lies & Allies II*, and then went on to win the season. Derek can no longer rely on his usual blend of tricks -- intimidation, playing the middle politically and acting as a lovable sage to younger players -- to coast through the game. This time around, Derek is more focused and intent on reminding everyone why he is truly an agent to be feared and respected. Even though he is struggling through a rocky marriage, Derek arrives cleared-eyed and determined not to let anyone stand in the way of bringing home the prize to his son. One thing pretty much everyone can agree on is no one wants to see him in a final. Even 15 seasons of The Challenge in, he is still a massive threat to win it all.
Ride Or Dies 2
A man who needs no introduction, iconic two-time champ Derek returns to The Challenge, hoping for a fifth trophy. While Darrell avoids politicking, that doesn't mean he's not paying attention. And with political genius Cashay by his side, the competition should be worried if this duo ever takes hold of power. There's nothing Derek can't do... except maybe heights.
Contention

## Free Agents

### Notes

* Derek received $15,000 for finishing the Final Challenge in third place.

## Rivals

### Notes

* Derek received $2,000 for winning the "High Dive" and "Sync or Swim" challenges.

## Cutthroat

### Elimination History

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## Final Reckoning

### Notes

* Derek & Berna entered the game prior to the "No Slack" elimination as Mercenaries.
* Derek received $500,000 for winning the Final Challenge alongside Berna.

## War of the Worlds

### Elimination History

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### Notes

* Derek received $200,000 for finishing "The Death Path" Final Challenge in second place.

## War of the Worlds 2

### Notes

* Derek entered the game as a Reinforcement and was placed on Team UK following the "Trench Warfare" challenge.
* Derek received $250,000 for winning the Final Challenge.

## Double Agents

### Elimination History

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## Fresh Meat

### Notes

Derek received $10,000 for finishing the "Miles of Exile" Final Challenge in third place.

## Spies, Lies & Allies

### Elimination History

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## Contention

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