The challenge goes somewhat as expected; Cara does slow down her teammate, but luckily Paulie is able to solve the riddle, which keeps the couple safe. However, while discussing elimination strategies back at the house, Paulie tells Cara that she needs to work on her swimming since her performance put the entire Team U.S. at risk. 

Cara is hurt by his remarks (despite the fact that they were pretty fair and not to mention, true) and she goes off on how being in a relationship on The Challenge is the worst. Paulie, in turn, complains to his other teammates about wishing that he had a more coachable partner. He even voices doubt about whether Cara can or even wants to be in the final. 

With all this back and forth between the couple on the show and given the fact that they’re coming off the heels of breakup drama from last year, fans are wondering whether the two are still together.