10 Things You Didn’t Know about Jordan Wiseley (2024)

by Dana Hanson-Firestone Published Sep 7, 2019

If you have watched MTV’s show ‘The Challenge’ you are probably familiar with the name Jordan Wiseley. He is the ‘Challenge XXXL’s: Dirty 30″ winner beloved by many fans for his egotistical and competitive approach towards his opponents. The Oklahoma native pocketed the $583,000 reward when he emerged top in the MTV show that was released between November 2017 and July 2018. Here is more that you probably did not know about him.

1. Jordan Wiseley is also a fashion designer

It is not common to come across a brand label that extracts creativity from a specific period and even re-innovates the lifestyle associated with that time. Jordan Wiseley is a television personality, artistic director and designer of the classic American jackets called “Strapped.” In an interview with Basic Magazine, Jordan said that the thought of creating the “Strapped” brand first hit his mind when he was still in middle school. He knew he loved combining things to create something, but he did not know that would lead him to fashion.

2. He will be returning to The Challenge: War of Worlds 2

After taking a two-year break from the world of cameras to develop his clothing line, Jordan Wiseley has decided its time he plays again. The reality star has recently stated that he is so pleased to be back on the show since it gave him the financial foundation to develop and create his brand. The actor added that having his fiancÃ©e is on the screens has also been an influencing factor in his decision to come back.

3. He is engaged to Tori Deal

In an announcement made on Instagram, Jordan, who is 26 years old, uploaded a cozy picture of him and Tori Deal in a beach with the caption “forever baby.” Tori Deal, 26, replied in the comment section “I love” reassuring fans that wedding is on the way. In a revelation to MTV, Jordan admitted that they had kept the proposal to themselves including from MTV’s production team until it felt right to announce. According to Extra, the couple which met on MTV’s “The Challenge” has not yet set a date for their wedding, but it will be sometime in 2020. Jordan said that the marriage will not be televised but will be an invite-only affair.

4. Jordan also takes roles in scripted films and TV shows

Jordan has not only had roles in reality television shows, but he has also acted in scripted TV shows. In 2014, the actor played Ben Bryant between season two and three of the hit show ‘If Loving You Is Wrong.’ In the Tyler Perry’s series, Bryant is a rookie police officer and a drug addict who works under Eddie, another dirty scandalous cop. Jordan has also played in two other action and vigilante movies, namely ‘Stalking Field and ‘Lazarus’ respectively.

5. Jordan learned marketing in college

The actor who was born on September 15th, 1990 in Mustang Oklahoma has proven that he excels not only in front of cameras but in academic affairs too. While he was acting on ‘The Real World: Portland 2013,’ the actor was partly studying at the Oklahoma State University. He attributes his hard work to the tough love he received from his no-nonsense father, who tolerated zero failures.

6. He has a structural disorder called symbrachydactyly

The disability, which affects one arm, appears in a recorded scale of between 1 in 30,000 births and 1 in 40,000 births. The condition which is caused by the disruption of blood supply in some parts of unborn baby stalls the developing of soft tissues crucial for the growth of fingers. By now, you must have discovered that there is something different from Jordan’s hands as he is missing four digits from his left arm. This condition has never been a setback as he has demonstrated before through winning ‘The Challenge’ and he is doing well in life. Jordan even refused to have his disorder corrected surgically because to him, that would mean considering it as a weakness.

7. His Zodiac sign is Virgo

This sign’s ruling planet is Mercury. People whose birthdays fall under Virgo are described to be very careful and love details. Virgos approach life methodologically and yearn to leave a mark through doing the unachievable. This trait is reflected in Jordan Wesley’s life as a fashion designer and an actor who has not confined himself to acting only. He had mentioned before that his dream was to create something that he will be remembered for, and evidently, that is his fashion brand.

8. He plays four different sports

Jordan Wiseley is a person who works very hard to attain his intended goal. During his school years at Mustang High School in Oklahoma, Jordan participated in football, baseball and wrestling activities. Even with his hand disorder, he went on to become the school’s football captain. Right after he joined college, he learned to board, and he is currently a qualified wake-boarder.

9. He has a net worth of an estimated $500,000

Did you know that an average American makes approximately $250,000 in their whole lifetime career? Well, in his six years of acting and business, Jordan Wiseley has made double of what many Americans make in a lifetime. Thanks to his several acting roles in reality shows, television shows and movies. His net worth is expected to rise steadily since he recently launched a super clothing line, and he is back to ‘The Challenge.’

10. He is position 8 in The Greatest Male Player List in The Challenge’s history

The star has proven that he is one of the best competitors of all time at MTV’s “The Challenge” show. His record includes: 11 challenge wins, a five to one elimination records, an 8.5 /10 elimination ratings, 10/10 finals ratings and 9/10 daily challenge wins. He, however, doesn’t have the most excellent political record at the show due to his arrogance hence a 7.5 political rating.

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