Moriah Jadea and James Lock became famous because they participated in MTV’s The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion (Season 39). Together, they make a really impressive and interesting story for the season. Even though there is high competition in the show, they still manage to build a deep emotional bond, speak to each other on phone calls,s and share the same confession.
But when the show ended,d the question surfaced on social media that their relationship survives in the real world. Their fans want to know the answer to this question: Are Moriah and James Still Together?
In this article, we will discuss their relationship status and how it works for them, and where they are now in the relationship.
No, Moriah and James are not in a clearly defined, committed relationship now. They have not publicly confirmed a permanent, exclusive relationship, and both seem realistic about their limitations. Different media outlets even mention that they talk to each other everyday but it is very difficult for them to maintain a traditional relationship even though the situation is very difficult. They never publicly announce their relationship, but they look so real with each other and their relationship.
Relationship Status Explained
If Not Together / Not Exclusive
According to an interview on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Moriah said she and James speak “almost every day”, but she admitted they do not continue traditional relationships.
Even though she mentioned that the main reason for their distance is due to a long-distance relationship, because he lives in London, and when he comes to us, he is really tired due to long flight,s which makes serious progress difficult.
James also confirms this in interviews, like long-distance relationships are really hard to manage, and there are too many challenges.
But shows sadness on this point that it is very difficult for them to maintain the connection that they made on the show in the real world
Reason behind their breakup
Key Factors That Influenced Their Relationship:
Distance
The biggest obstacle in their relationship is the distance because change is live in London, which is far away from Moriah’s home in the US
Even though she also mentioned in a podcast that he visited her, it is still very difficult to make a deep connection.
Lack of Exclusivity
From the start, Moriah made it clear she didn’t view their romance in fully exclusive terms. She told the Challenge podcast that they had discussed a more serious future, but the practical barriers were steep.
Although James also expresses that love is a strong word, he did not want to say it lightly.
Showmance Origins
And their bond is formed in the show where they face different challenges, and they feel so pressured because they show their real self but when they come outside, it does not feel that intense, as it does at the show.
She also mentioned that if they lived close,r they would be great friends. They hang out all the tim,e but the distance is the real or central obstacle for the relationship to become friends to partner.
Her Past with Johnny “Bananas”
Her past relationship with Johnny “Bananas” was so complicated before James.
In interviews and podcast,s she mentions that she feels so guilty that she did not fully cut the connection with Johnny because of their on-screen work and emotional complexity.
The overlap in her relationships may have contributed to the ambiguity in her bond with James.
Clues From Public Life and Social Media
Frequent Communication: She mentioned that they literally talk every day, but on phone calls, but maybe because of the distance, they did not maintain the relationship as deeply as they wanted.
Mutual Respect: Although they broke up, she still calls him a great gu,y and he also speaks positively about her positive on in publicly
Bandwidth and Priorities: They have become real with each other because they know that it is not easy, and the long distance relationship does not work for long term.
No Public Announcement of Commitment:
They want to make an exclusive relationship ,and they did not talk publicly about their engagement and marriage plans.
In media coverage, both describe their connection in terms that suggest “it could be something” rather than “it is something permanent now.”
Their relationship is not widely covered as “still together” in the romantic sense by major outlets; most describe it as “talks” or “showmance.”
Career or Life Developments That May Have Affected Their Relationship
Reality TV Vs. Real Life: It is not always the thing that works on camera that always translates into daily life or the real world. In the show, they build an emotional under ability and connection, but when they come outside the show, it is not as stable as it has to be.
Long-distance Constraints: Even though both live in different countries, that’s why maintaining a deep commitment and serious relationship is harder for them.
Personal Growth & Priorities: Moriah and James are both in entertainment/media; their careers could demand flexibility, but also create instability for a romantic relationship.
Emotional Availability: Moriah has expressed emotion and regret because her emotional connection with her past indicates that she works on her emotional journey.
Public Versus Private Relationship: They want to keep the relationship private and do not need all titles to define their relationship; they want to prefer freedom without pressurizing themselves.
What Fans Are Saying
On social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram fan pages, and Reddit, many fans argue that James and Moriah’s connection was more of a showmance than a long-term relationship. Some speculate that once filming ended, they became “friendly” more than “official.”
Others believe they genuinely connected, but at the same time start questioning whether they are committed or just leave it as it is: “It’s not that they don’t care, it’s just physically unsustainable,” one fan wrote.
Some start criticizing the relationship because maybe it is more strategic than romantic. while other star defending them because of their honesty, and any emotional openness
What’s Next for Them?
Possibility of Closure or Recommitment: Maybe in future, they can reconcile with each other and define their relationship with the title.
Continued Communication: Their daily calls suggest they want to maintain a bond, whether romantic or platonically deep.
Focus on Personal Lives: Both are focused on their emotional and professional side because they want to convert showmance into a permanent relationship
Conclusion
Moriah Jadea and James Lock are not officially together in a traditional, exclusive romantic relationship at least not publicly. The new connection on The Challenge show was real and emotional ,but when they face the real world and their faces from challenges ,which may be due to long distance relationship communication gap and lack of dates. Maybe they want to prioritize different things in their lives.
She mentioned that they talk with each other everyday but this is not enough to make a bond that is strong enough to convert friendship into partnership.
Hey there! I’m Sandiya Kanwal, currently surviving (and almost graduating!) my last semester of bachelor’s degree life. I’m a big fan of celebrity gossip because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a little drama that’s not their own? Writing about stars, scandals, and stories helps me learn something new every day, and yes, it also makes my writing skills shine brighter than a red-carpet smile!
