A ‘Temptation Island’ Star Was on Another Netflix Reality Show

Four new couples are starring in Temptation Island Season 2 on Netflix. There are even more singles split into different villas to act as temptation to those four people.

One of them isn’t new to reality TV. Here is everything to know about the athletic Preston Viltz’s past before the villa.

Preston Viltz Was on ‘Squid Games The Challenge’ Before ‘Temptation Island’

The Division I baseball player was #158 in Squid Games The Challenge Season 1. Players had to pick their allies to play a game. The women noticed they were outnumbered and agreed to align together to even the numbers. Preston, who was aligned with the men, outlasted the majority of the players that season, but was cut from the top 20.

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This isn’t the first time a player from that season went on another Netflix show. Bryton Constantin, who was 432 in the same season, went on Perfect Match Season 2. Preston faced Bryton’s team in the “War” challenge.

The sportstech entrepreneur is 26 now and the founder of NextCommit. It’s an AI platform, that helps athletes navigate conversations with college coaches. He also competes as a bodybuilder.

Kaylee Needham, Sydney McGregor,Scarlett Bentley, and Shyanne Blankenship are leaving their boyfriends behind to be in a villa with tempting single men. Season 2 ends with them deciding if they want to go back to their boyfriend, leaving with someone new, or leave single.

“I’ve never let a goalie stop me from scoring. Honestly, if I can take your girl, I’m doing you a favor,” reads Preston’s bio on Tudum.

All episodes of Temptation Island Season 2 are available now on Netflix.

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This story was originally published by Parade on Apr 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.