Who is Cory Wharton?

Cory Wharton is an American reality TV personality known best for competing in the MTV reality game show “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” as part of Era 2, which premiered on the 14th of August at 8/7c. He is also known for being a competitor in the 10 Challenges.

How old is Cory Wharton?

Cory is 34 years old as of 2025. He was born on March 5, 1991, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Accordingly, the MTV star celebrates his birthday every year on March 5, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.

Real nameCory Wharton
Born 5th of March 1991 (34 years old)
Hometown  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Known For Real World: Ex-Plosion
OccupationTV personality

Early Life and Education of Cory Wharton:

Cory spent most of his childhood and teen years with his mom and dad in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. He is the son of Wharton and his wife, Mrs. Wharton. Cory’s nationality is American, and his ethnicity is Caucasian. Besides this, there are no further details regarding his parents or siblings, if he has any.

Cory Wharton
Cory Wharton Photo

Cory Wharton’s Wife and Children

Regarding his marital Status, Cory is in a romantic relationship with her girlfriend Taylor Selfridge. The duo has been together since 2017 and shares two daughters: Mila, 3, and Maya, 20 months. Cory also shares daughter Ryder, 7, with ex Cheyenne Floyd, born in 2017. Previously, Cory was in an on-and-off relationship with Lauren Ondersman, whom he dated during his teen years. He also dated Kristyn Floyd, a fellow TV star.

Cory Wharton Career|Wiki

Soon after graduating from college, Wharton moved to Los Angeles, California, where he resides. The MTV star served as a fitness coach to kickstart his fitness career. He also worked as a fitness professional and club trainer in Santa Monica and West Hollywood.  Cory debuted in 2014 in the MTV reality TV show, The Real World, where he landed the role after auditioning for the show a few months after moving to California.

Achievements in The Challenge:

Cory gradually rose to fame after competing on The Challenge, making his debut in Real World: Ex-Plosion in 2014. He was a finalist on Battle of the Bloodlines, Total Madness, Invasion of the Champions, Double Agents, and The Challenge: USA 2. Cory also contested on Rivals III, Dirty 30, Champs vs. Stars 1, Vendettas, Final Reckoning, Spies, Lies & Allies, and now Battle of the Eras. He has won cash of $113,750.

Cory Wharton’s “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras”

Wharton was one of the forty legendary competitors recognized for competing on the MTV reality game show “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras.” During that season, each contestant represented one of four “eras” of The Challenge as they competed for a share of $1 million, and Cory represented Era 2.

All you need to know about The Challenge: Battle of the Eras”

Battle of the Eras is the 40th season of the MTV reality competition The Challenge, centering on alumni from Big Brother (U.S.), Survivor (U.S.), Love Island (U.S. and UK), The Real World, Road Rules, Survival of the Fittest, The Challenge (U.S.), Are You the One? (U.S.), and Exatlón Estados Unidos competing for a share of a $1 million prize. A launch special episode, titled”Eras Only,” premiered on August 7, 2024, followed by the season premiere on the 14th of August 2024.

Who are the competitors of “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras”

Aside from Cory other challengers competing this season include; Amanda GarciaAneesa Ferreira, Derek Chavez, Derrick Kosinski, Devin Walker, Averey Tressler, Emily Schromm, Horacio Gutierrez Jr., Jenny West, Aviv Melmed,  CT Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Cara Maria Sorbello, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Jonna Mannion, Brandon Nelson, Jodi Weatherton, Jordan Wiseley, Brad Fiorenza, Josh Martinez, Ryan Kehoe, and Theo Campbell among others.

Cory Wharton Height

Wharton’s height is approximately 6 feet 2 inches, about 1.85 meters.

Cory Wharton’s Net Worth

The MTV star has an approximate net worth of $ 10 million to $ 60 million. Nevertheless, his career is his primary source of revenue.

Social Media

You can follow him via Instagram or Twitter. However, Cory doesn’t appear to have a public Facebook or Snapchat account.