‘The Challenge’ star Tony Raines arrested for drunk driving after attending wedding

MTV star Tony Raines was arrested for drunk driving, Page Six can confirm. Louisiana State Police

“The Challenge” star Tony Raines was arrested for drunk driving early Sunday morning in Louisiana, Page Six can confirm.

Raines was booked on one count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, one count of reckless operation and four counts of negligent injuring, according to online jail records.

Although it is unclear what led police to detain Raines, TMZ reported that he had attended a wedding the night before in Hammond, La.

Raines is famous for his time on “The Challenge.” MTV

He was booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless operation and negligent injuring. t_raines/Instagram

The MTV personality, 36, went to an afterparty at a nearby restaurant, where he allegedly got into a fight with another man on the dance floor, according to the outlet.

The unidentified guest reportedly punched Raines, who then stormed out of the celebration and drove away.

He was arrested after the incident.

Raines was arrested after reportedly storming out of a wedding afterparty and driving off. Getty Images for MTV

He allegedly got into a fight with another guest. MTV

Raines was booked at 4 a.m. and released at 8:57 p.m. after posting a $7,500 bond, jail records show.

He is still waiting to be arraigned.

Page Six also obtained the “Real World” alum’s mugshot, in which he appears glassy-eyed while wearing a white button-up shirt.

He has a fresh cut on his cheek in the picture, though it is unclear whether it is from the alleged afterparty altercation.

Raines’ bond was set at $7,500. t_raines/Instagram

He has appeared on “Real World” and multiple seasons of “The Challenge.” NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Raines first appeared on MTV in 2014 as a cast member on “Real World: Skeletons.”

He then competed on several seasons of “The Challenge,” winning the “Champs vs. Stars 2” season in 2018.

Most recently, Raines filmed “Battle of the Eras,” which began airing last summer before wrapping up in January.

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