Biography
Nelson Thomas is an American reality television personality who appeared in the third season of MTV’s reality dating show Are You the One?. He went on to compete on MTV’s The Challenge: Rivals III, then Invasion of the Champions, and finally XXX: Dirty 30.
Nelson Thomas Age
He is 36 years old as of 3 November 2024. He was born on 3 November 1988 in Inglewood, California, United States.
Nelson Thomas Height
Nelson stands at a heght of 6 feet 0 inches (1.85 m).
Nelson Thomas Wife
He is not married. He together with his ex girlfriend Angela and dated off and on for nearly 3 years before breaking up for good in March 2020.
Nelson Thomas Accident
After driving while intoxicated, the “The Challenge” star was involved in a near-fatal vehicle accident in March 2023 that left him unable to walk. When he awoke, he saw his car burning and was being pulled out. When Thomas awoke the following morning, he was in the hospital. The reality star was unsure if he would ever be able to walk again as the days passed.
After six surgeries, Thomas ended up with three plates and twenty-two screws in his foot after spending months in and out of the hospital. He tried stem cell therapy, electrical stimulation, and conventional physical therapy while traveling from California to Mexico to New York. Despite being told it would take six months, he defied the odds and began walking again three months later.
Even after the MTV veteran went back to the gym and resumed swimming, Thomas continued to experience pain in October. Thomas was then told by his physician that his bone had nonunion, meaning it was not healing.
He was devastated by the news. Throughout his recuperation, Nelson was prescribed painkillers, which he used when he returned home after discovering that his months of hard work had not paid off. Thomas was accused with driving under the influence in the near-fatal March collision that same month.
Thomas’ Amputation
A year after a near-fatal vehicle accident, Nelson Thomas, who is well-known for his appearances on MTV’s “The Challenge,” just had surgery to amputate his right foot. Thomas discussed his decision to amputate, the difficulties he encountered throughout his recuperation, and his future goals in an exclusive interview.
Thomas had to deal with the emotional toll of adjusting to life as an amputee and phantom pain, which made the road to recovery difficult. He does, however, attribute his perseverance during the challenging times to his optimistic outlook and the assistance of the amputee community.
Thomas returned to the gym three weeks following surgery, eager to get his muscle and mobility back.Many people, both inside and beyond the amputee community, have been impressed by his incredible development and perseverance.
Thomas is looking forward to the next phase of his adventure, which will involve getting fitted for a prosthetic at Ottobock, a top prosthetics manufacturer in the globe. A number of coaches have approached him about joining the squad, and he has set his eyes on being a Paralympian. Nelson Thomas wants his tale to encourage people who are going through difficult times to believe in themselves and never give up on their goals.
Thomas Net Worth
Nelson has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
The Challenge
One of the competitors from Are You the One? 3 is Thomas. He made it to the finals of Spies, Lies & Allies and Invasion of the Champions. Additionally, he participated in competitions on Ride or Dies, Dirty 30, Rivals III, Final Reckoning, Vendettas, Total Madness, Double Agents, and World Championship.
Tough as nails, Nelson is prepared to take charge and lead himself to success after one season and one heartbreaking defeat. Nelson, who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, is fervently trying to demonstrate that an inner-city child can overcome his circumstances and take control of his own life.
Nelson, full of energy and determination, promises to be the best by taking on anybody and anything. However, Nelson’s fiery anger will boil when tensions increase and another Underdog’s game puts him in a difficult situation.