
Challenge Accepted
In "Challenge Accepted," Michelle Khare takes on some of the world's most difficult lifestyles, stunts and professions to see what they really demand. The early episodes have her training and dieting like a Victoria's Secret model for five weeks and committing to 60 days of pop-star training, with vocal coach Kira among those helping her prepare. The tone is energetic and self-deprecating, with an honest look at the work behind glamorous-looking careers. If you're curious what it takes to live these extremes, the question is always the same: how far can Michelle push it this time?
- Next episode
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- Schedule
- About every 56 days
- So far
- 49 episodes
- Where
- YouTube, free
All episodes
- Episode 1Episode 1: I Trained Like A Victoria’s Secret Model for 5 Weeks20 min
Michelle Khare once tried Victoria's Secret diet trends for a single week – now she's committing to five weeks of training and eating like the models, with trainer Steve on board. Watch her take on the challenge: what will an extended stretch do to her body?
- Episode 2Episode 2: I Trained Like A Pop Star For 60 Days22 min
Michelle Khare gives herself 60 days to train like a pop star, working with vocal coach Kira toward recording her very first song. Watch her dive into an entirely new world – can two months really turn a beginner into a singer?
- Episode 3Episode 3: I Learned How To Voice A Cartoon13 min
Michelle Khare gets one week to learn from voice-acting legends Tara Strong, Cristina Pucelli, Grey Griffin and Jack De Sena how to create a range of voices for an animation on Alex Clark's channel. Can she find enough voices in that short a time to bring real cartoon characters to life?
- Episode 4Episode 4: I Learned How To Cook Like A Professional Chef25 min
Michelle Khare sets out to upgrade her self-described boring cooking skills by spending a week training like a professional chef with Chef Joel Davis at the New School of Cooking in Pasadena. Can a home cook really reach restaurant level that fast?
- Episode 5Episode 5: I Trained Like Miss USA For 60 Days (PART 1)36 min
Michelle Khare gives herself 60 days to train like a Miss USA contestant, guided by pageant coach Kristen Bradford and celebrity trainer Steve Zim. How much work really goes into the crown and sash?
- Episode 6Episode 6: I Competed In A Beauty Pageant For The First Time (PART 2)23 min
After training in part one, Michelle Khare now steps onto a real beauty pageant stage for the first time, backed by pageant coach Kristen Bradford and trainer Steve Zim. Will all that preparation hold up once the competition begins?
- Episode 7Episode 7: I Tried Marine Bootcamp23 min
Michelle Khare steps into Marine boot camp, complete with uniform, strict drill instructors and a loud welcome from the very first moment. How will she hold up in one of the toughest basic trainings there is?
- Episode 8Episode 8: I Tried To Become A Runway Model at 5’2”26 min
At just 5'2", Michelle Khare sets out to walk a real runway after Pernille from the diversity-focused label Kepaza invites her to be part of their show. With help from models like Cynthia Harvey-Brown and Savannah Wix, she starts preparing – but can she pull off the catwalk?
- Episode 9Episode 9: I Learned Hollywood Motion Capture26 min
Michelle Khare trains with mocap expert Richard Dorton to learn the motion capture craft behind films like Avatar, Avengers and Lord of the Rings. Suited up with markers and a head-mounted camera rig, she steps onto the stage – how hard is it really to bring a digital character to life?
- Episode 10Episode 10: I Trained Like A Disney Princess15 min
In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Michelle Khare takes on the challenge of learning how to become a Disney Princess, with help from Sarah Ingle and Tiffany Mink and a stunning Jasmine costume. How much training really goes into the fairytale magic?
- Episode 11Episode 11: I Trained Like A Ballerina For 6 Weeks30 min
Michelle Khare takes on ballet: six weeks of intense training with coach Alison Stroming, building toward a full performance in front of an audience. Watch her start from scratch with technique and discipline – but can six weeks really prepare her for the stage?
- Episode 12Episode 12: I Trained Like a NASA Astronaut25 min
Michelle Khare takes on the challenge of training like a NASA astronaut, with help from NASA, Migflug and astronaut Karen Nyberg. Watch her step into the program – how will she handle it once the jet is waiting?
- Episode 13Episode 13: I Joined A Clowning Troupe21 min
Michelle Khare trains like a professional clown, taking lessons with Lisa and Negin of Shishi Lala, with a live performance at Scot Nery's Boobie Trap LA waiting at the end. Can she learn to make a real audience laugh in so little time?
- Episode 14Episode 14: I Tried Police Academy33 min
In this Challenge Accepted episode, Michelle Khare takes on police academy training with the San Diego Police Department, under the watchful eyes of its instructors. Here you'll see what recruits go through – but how will Michelle hold up under the pressure?
- Episode 15Episode 15: I Trained Like An Olympic Figure Skater33 min
Michelle Khare spends eight weeks training with five-time Olympian Lloyd Eisler, backed by choreographer Amy Coperchini and ballet instructor Larisa Cherednichenko, all leading up to a real figure skating competition. Can such a short stretch of training prepare her for the ice?
- Episode 16Episode 16: I Trained Like A Broadway Star For 6 Weeks33 min
For six weeks, Michelle immerses herself in Broadway: dance training with choreographer Joseph Corella, voice lessons with Ingrid Schnell and weekly acting classes – while writing and producing her own show, "YouTube Rewind 2019: The Musical!" Can she become a true triple threat in that little time?
- Episode 17Episode 17: I Tried Fire Academy35 min
In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Michelle Khare takes on fire academy training with the help of South Metro Fire Rescue. How will she hold up when the heat is on?
- Episode 18Episode 18: I Tried FBI Academy36 min
Michelle Khare takes on training at the FBI Academy in the Bureau's first-ever YouTube collaboration, under the watchful eyes of its instructors and featuring Bobby Chacon. How will she handle a program built for future Special Agents?
- Episode 19Episode 19: I Became A Network TV Show Host28 min
Michelle Khare takes on a new challenge: auditioning for her first hosting gig on a network reality show called Karma. Watch her step from the audition into the world of TV hosting – is she ready for the spotlight?
- Episode 20Episode 20: I Trained Like A Professional Gamer33 min
Michelle Khare spends six weeks training with the pro esports team Gen.G, aiming to go from total novice to competing in an official esports tournament. Can she really level up that fast?
- Episode 21Episode 21: I Tried Parkour19 min
Michelle spends a day training with Jesse LaFlair, one of the world's best parkour athletes. How will she handle jumping boxes, walls and mats for the first time?
- Episode 22Episode 22: I Tried Lifeguard Academy28 min
In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Michelle Khare takes on lifeguard academy with the San Diego Lifeguards, with Sgt. Rick Strobel calling the shots on the beach. How will she handle the waves and the training?
- Episode 23Episode 23: I Climbed An 85ft Cliff With Only 1 Week of Training24 min
Michelle Khare is afraid of heights – and has just one week of training with climbing instructor Oswaldo Zuniga to scale an 85ft cliff face. Can a single week be enough to get her all the way to the top?
- Episode 24Episode 24: I Tried Professional Paintball20 min
In this episode of Challenge Accepted, the creator takes on professional paintball, training with head coach Nikki McEvers and seasoned players at The Paintball Park at Camp Pendleton. How will a beginner hold up among the pros once the paint starts flying?
- Episode 25Episode 25: I Tried Learning A Backflip in 24 Hours16 min
The Challenge Accepted creator sets out to learn a standing backflip in just 24 hours, coached by gymnast Margzetta Frazier, stuntman Yoshi Sudarso and cheerleader Christopher Troy at a gym in Burbank. Is one day enough to pull it off?
- Episode 26Episode 26: I Tried Paramedic Academy29 min
In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Michelle Khare takes on paramedic training with South Metro Fire Rescue, practicing on mannequins under the watchful eyes of seasoned first responders. Here you can see what it takes to prepare for real emergencies. How will she handle it when every move has to be right?
- Episode 27Episode 27: I Trained Like A Chess Grandmaster35 min
Michelle Khare sets out to train like a chess grandmaster, getting help from well-known chess creators including Levy Rozman, Anna Rudolf, Anna Cramling, Hikaru Nakamura and the Botez sisters. How far can she get once she dives into the game of kings?
- Episode 28Episode 28: I Tried The Navy SEAL Fitness Test20 min
The creator behind MK Fit takes on the Navy SEAL fitness test, with Austen Alexander alongside her for pull-ups at the track and sessions in the pool. How will she hold up against a test built for elite soldiers?
- Episode 29Episode 29: I Tried Solving A Rubik’s Cube In Under 60 Seconds14 min
Michelle Khare takes on the Rubik's Cube, aiming to solve it in under 60 seconds with help from speedcuber Dylan (J Perm). Can she turn confusion into real speed?
- Episode 30Episode 30: I Trained Like An NFL Player17 min
Michelle Khare spends a day with former NFL cornerback James Dockery to find out what it takes to play football at the top level. How will she hold up once she straps on the helmet and trains like a pro?
- Episode 31Episode 31: I Tried Etiquette School17 min
Michelle Khare heads to etiquette school for Challenge Accepted, aiming to become a "proper lady" with manners expert Lisa Gaché guiding her. Between rows of forks, glasses and measuring tapes, can refined manners really be learned on a crash course?
- Episode 32Episode 32: I Tried 911 Dispatch16 min
For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Michelle Khare trains with South Metro Fire Rescue's 911 Communications Center in Colorado to see what it takes to be a dispatcher. How will she handle the headset when someone on the other end urgently needs help?
- Episode 33Episode 33: I Tried SWAT Academy23 min
Michelle Khare takes on the San Diego Police SWAT academy, starting with a grueling physical fitness test before moving on to entry training. Can she keep up with the pros?
- Episode 34Episode 34: I Tried The Army14 min
For this episode of Challenge Accepted, Michelle Khare trades everyday life for the US Army – helmet, uniform and Austen Alexander included. Watch her take on army life: how far can she push herself once things get real?
- Episode 35Episode 35: I Tried Flight Attendant Academy15 min
Michelle Khare signs up for flight attendant academy, training alongside Taylor Tippett at the Dynamic Advanced Training facility. How will she handle it when cabin service turns into emergency drills?
- Episode 36Episode 36: I Joined The #1 Cheer Team In America26 min
Michelle Khare takes on her next challenge: training with the University of Kentucky Cheer team, one of the top cheer squads in America. Watch her prepare with coaches in Los Angeles and Kentucky, working on stunts and flexibility – but can she keep up with the pros?
- Episode 37Episode 37: I Ran A Marathon In The Hottest Place On Earth18 min
Michelle Khare takes on a marathon in the hottest place on Earth, with desert temperatures around 130°F. How do you even prepare to run 26.2 miles in heat like that?
- Episode 38Episode 38: I Tried Secret Service Academy41 min
Michelle Khare takes on the United States Secret Service Academy, filmed with the support of the Secret Service itself. Watch her step into the world of protective agents – but how will she handle training built to prepare people to guard the president?
- Episode 39Episode 39: I Tried Planning My Wedding In A Week17 min
Michelle Khare gives herself just one week to plan her wedding – venue, flowers, cake, invitations and more, with help from industry pros. Can a project this big really come together in seven days?
- Episode 40Episode 40: I Tried 100 Wedding Dresses15 min
In part two of her wedding series, Michelle Khare sets out to find her wedding dress by trying on 100 gowns from various designers and bridal boutiques. Watch her work through lace, tulle and expert advice – but which dress will make the cut?
- Episode 41Episode 41: I Tried Garbage Collection18 min
Michelle Khare joins the City of San Diego's garbage collection crew to learn the job that keeps the streets clean every day, with a stop at a recycling center along the way. Just how tough is life on the back of a garbage truck?
- Episode 42Episode 42: I Trained Like An Olympic Boxer47 min
MK trains like an Olympic boxer at Box 'N Burn in Santa Monica, with coaches including Tony Jeffries, to prepare for a real fight against Andrea Botez. How far can that training take her before she steps into the ring?
- Episode 43Episode 43: I Tried Butler Academy33 min
Michelle Khare steps into the International Butler Academy, where posture, etiquette and every last detail come under close scrutiny. Can she adapt to the exacting world of professional butlers?
- Episode 44Episode 44: I Tried CSI Academy24 min
With help from the San Diego Police Department, Michelle signs up for CSI training and is dropped straight into her first crime scene, starting with forensic photography. Does she have the eye to spot the details that matter?
- Episode 45Episode 45: I Tried Delivering A Baby21 min
This time Michelle steps into the world of labor and delivery, with help from HCA Houston Healthcare and families who let her be part of their very special day. How do you even begin to prepare for a moment like this?
- Episode 46Episode 46: I Joined A Traveling Circus35 min
Michelle Khare joins the traveling Circus Vargas, and right away she's facing the notorious Globe of Death. How will she hold up in a world where performers train for years?
- Episode 47Episode 47: We Tried 18th Century Sailing42 min
Michelle Khare joins Max Fosh, Michael Reeves and Sam Denby aboard the frigate Shtandart to try 18th-century sailing – first meeting the crew, then taking a turn at steering. How will four YouTubers handle life on a historic tall ship?
- Episode 48Episode 48: I Tried Santa School28 min
Michelle Khare enrolls at the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School to learn what it really takes to become Santa. Does she have what it takes to stand among a room full of seasoned Santas?
- Episode 49Episode 49: I Tried Houdini's Deadliest Trick34 min
Michelle Khare takes on Houdini's deadliest trick – escaping a water tank – and starts preparing with underwater breath training and the basics of lock picking. Can she learn what it takes?
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