Mark Long has been a long-time contestant and fan favorite on “The Challenge.”

He first began competing on the MTV series in 1998 and has been on several seasons since.

He also shared why he thinks “The Challenge: All Stars” may have influenced the new series.

Mark Long of The Challenge posing

Mark Long’s thoughts on the OG vs. Long said he’s hoping to see the series succeed and continue for a long time.

However, “The Challenge” star did admit that he prefers the original MTV series.

“‘I’m an OG, right?

The Challenge: All Stars cast standing together

It’s like asking someone which is better, the original ‘90210’ or the remake in the 2000s.

I always go for the original.”

Iinstead, the show has been a huge commercial and critical hit.

Mark Long competing on All Stars

“Now, they’re doing an Argentina version.

They’re going to do a universal championship,” Long said.

All three seasons of “The Challenge: All Stars” are now streaming on Paramount+.