Destination X’s Josh Martinez Thinks Host Jeffrey Dean Morgan Was ‘Getting A Thrill From Torturing’ The Cast [Exclusive]

When Destination X premiered, reality show fans got to see Jeffrey Dean Morgan host a show for the first time. Alongside getting to see Jeffrey in a new role, those fans also get to see Josh Martinez from Big Brother and The Challenge return to television. After competing on Destination X, Josh revealed many fascinating facts about the upcoming show.

As a reality show veteran who got to see Jeffrey Dean Morgan host Destination X, Josh had a unique perspective on how the actor did. Based on seeing him host Destination X, Josh exclusively told TheThings that he believed that Jeffrey was “getting a thrill from torturing” the show’s competitors during the game.

Destination X’s Josh Martinez Thinks Jeffrey Dean Morgan “Loved” Seeing The Show’s Competitors Being Tortured

In May 2025, TheThings journalist Matthew Thomas interviewed Josh Martinez about the first season of Destination X. During that discussion, the former Big Brother winner and The Challenge competitor was asked about whether traveling on the show’s bus felt like torture. After confirming how hard traveling on the bus was, Josh brought up Destination X’s host, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Hilariously enough, Josh expressed his opinion that Jeffrey enjoyed how much the show’s cast was tortured by the process.

“It was complete torture. I think Jeffrey loved that.”

Later during the same interview, Josh elaborated on how much Jeffrey seemed to enjoy seeing Destination X’s cast members suffer.

During interviews and when co-stars talk about him, Jeffrey is often portrayed as having a devilish sense of humor. As Josh’s TheThings interview continued, he was asked about Jeffrey’s devilish sense of humor. In response, Josh claimed that Jeffrey seemed overjoyed to see Destination X cast members suffering.

“[Jeffrey] was living for it… He was getting a thrill from torturing us, and I think that he loved it.”

While still talking about the glee Jeffrey took in seeing Destination X star suffering, Josh made a fascinating statement about the show’s host.

While speaking exclusively to TheThings, Josh stated that it was fun to see how much Jeffrey enjoyed tormenting the cast.

“You could tell that he was having a really good time with it. And it wasn’t fun for us, but it was really cool to see. [When] you have a host that’s really into doing what they do and they love what they do, it makes you more excited to be part of the project.”

Destination X’s Josh Martinez Revealed How Great Of A Guy Jeffrey Dean Morgan Is

While talking to TheThings about Destination X’s host, Josh Martinez revealed how quickly he concluded that Jeffrey Dean Morgan is a great person.

“I’m like, ‘Dude, this guy’s such an awesome dude.’ He’s such a good guy. Generally, he’s such a good guy, man.”

While still talking to TheThings, Josh explained that he was a big fan of Jeffrey’s, so it was great that the host was so cool. “I’m a huge fan of him. I mean, who isn’t? The guy is an absolute legend. From watching him on TV for all these years as a kid to then meeting him and kind of having that connection was pretty cool. He’s an awesome guy.” Josh then explained that he believed Jeffrey was the perfect Destination X host because of how likable he is.

“I think that’s why he made for the perfect host because he has this, likability to him where you’re like, ‘Oh, you know, this guy’s my friend.’ And in the same sense, he’s getting a good laugh from seeing you suffer. So, they couldn’t have done a better job picking a host.”

Based on Josh’s description of how Jeffrey handled hosting Destination X, it seems like every reality show fan should be excited about the show.