What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? RoadblockCount: Following the race, Tyler dabbled in . Nearby is a puppet show, where the ghost of Jim Henson waits with outstretched arm. 13 The cast was phenomenal and the final 3 had the best characters of the season plus some of the best storytelling the show has ever seen. Team. Jill, JohnVito, AssCamMan and the 11 stylists arrive in third place, and Ian and Teri arrive in fourth. Season 3 is one of my favourite seasons and so it gets a 10. But by the end of the race, it is clear that they truly are the most intense people to have ever run the race. Privacy Policy. For me, having this team, expectedly, on the bottom just comes down to them not being my type of humor. The stupid race. Freelance casting director (Ken)Financial consultant (Gerard) Minutes later, the Twinbots unfold a map, and Teri asks for some info, which they shamelessly refuse to share for free. They never went on to date one another, despite the interesting premise that brought them into one another's orbit. his birthday on November 16. A lot more closer finishes than TAR1 and TAR2 with better edited tension. For a cop and fireman, they made a lot of mistakes - slept in at the pit stop, slept in and missed their train stop, got arrested, got lost, and actually paid teams to let them follow them because they were so confused haha Loved when Flo stopped them from getting on a flight they piggyback of other people..so its over for them!. He was grumpy and sometimes harsh on Teri When I make a decision, its a decision!. Ouch. Whizzzzz. Some great navigational drama at both detours, and Teri/Ian stripping to their paper underwear! Amy currently works as a motivational speaker and host, while Jason remains the president of Case Snow Management, Inc. They had some bickering moments, were involved in alliances and flirting, and their perfectness was great for the Twinhunt story. Such intrigue passes for entertainment? Youre doomed.). The show SHOULD be over, but no. Hey, the twins are hopelessly lost and arguing!! CBS's "The Amazing Race 3," which featured two-person teams racing around the world in pursuit of a million dollars . Still Team 9-1-1 is optimistic. Leg 8 - Switzerland (F5 - Non elimination) - another episode full of great character moments with a great Swiss backdrop! Overall, Ken & Gerard are surprisingly capable racers and one of the most entertaining teams to have ever run the race. Just no dull moments at all! Ive decided to rewatch every Amazing Race and rank them all. It wasnt too long and sappy (like Survivor), it was short and nice and surprised it wasnt done again. 1.Flo/Zach - The biggest character of the season was Flo. Instead they go to the airport, where clerks laugh derisively at the very idea of leaving the country. "Breaking News: Baby Buttitta coming August 2019!" 2023 E! Flo and Drew/Derek are caught in a little conversation in which Flo says: I dont like it to be so nasty. Drewek tells her: Youre very good at it, what are you talking about! Sibling Yin-Yang: Both Ken and Gerard had several traits that are polar opposites of each other (Ken was gay with no kids, Gerard was straight with kids. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. First team of brothers to make it to the final leg. Damn, thats an ugly puppet. 13. The "twin hunt" was an alliance to get rid of Derek and Drew, except it failed spectacularly when 3 teams trying to hunt them ended up placing 9th, 8th, and 7th as the twins coasted through leg after leg. - The challenges were more creative this season. 6. Ken & Gerard, I'm sorry to tell you that you've been eliminated from the Racedown. Kenny and I are very different. Shes had her hair done up all wavy and curly, and shes apparently wearing three quarts of industrial shellac as lip gloss. - So that brings us to the cast - which are fantastic once again with the 3 most dynamic teams making it to the top 3! While TAR1 and TAR2 featured more normal people, we are seeing more prettier teams with more younger couples plus Derek/Drew who are actual models. Gerard sees Ian and announces to the others The Big Kahuna is here! Ian sees this as a compliment. Episode 1s description of going for the Fast Forward and the depiction of the Wonder Twins foreshadows how these two would just laugh their way through their journey. We usually only get one or the other so on the few occasions we get a team that is both, I am all for it. Flozac, Oh Brother and the Zoolanders all get in cabs, while the twins boast about their large wads. While there were still some boring basic challenges (eg selling snails or swimming with dolphins), the teams provided enough drama to make up for them. After winning TAR and returning for All-Stars, where they placed fifth, this married couple called it quits, as Joyce revealed in a 2011 interview, though they are "still great friends." These guys are four months behind. Aaron and Arianne: "We started an alliance called the twin hunt. These two were already well-known when they competed in season 21 of TAR, having been the stars of The Fabulous Beekman Boys, which chronicled the couple's attempts at taking over the Beekman Farm. Now I wouldn't . OK. Zach laments that they could be in last place, but hopes that others are stuck somewhere. aspect of their livesmarried vs. single, conservative vs. liberal, This opening was no better or worse than TAR1 or TAR2s openings but is the least interesting leg amongst 13 good legs. A clue that says, Go Straight to the Pit Stop You Pathetic Losers. Phil tells them they are eliminated and Andre declares they are proud of how they did. If all the bottom teams were on that bus like planned, the Highland games would have been even more epic! Phil tells us about the mandatory rest period, in which rest was apparently optional. I also loved their banter with Flo and Ian - Ken having a relationship with Flo and wanting to kick Drews ass and mocking Ians Hump it Teri Hump it - like shes a camel haha. Whap! With whom, however, remains a mystery. goals, face his fears and live his life. After they are welcomed, one says, Danke Shoen! I immediately begin to worry Ian will shout, LChaim! again. And Zach was so patient and sweet! I also really liked the phone call home. In fact, I watched it 5 times. Logically, they leave the airport and jump in a taxi. And Morrocco contained Tangier, Fez, Casablanca and Marrakech. They run to the mat and are astonished to find out they are first. JVJ are right behind them. Leg 2 - Mexico (F11 - Tramel/Talicia eliminated) - Legs 1 and 2 were the only average legs this season. New York City, New York (Ken)Denville, New Jersey (Gerard) ), Notice how half of these are from Ken/Gerard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8gKin1yLgI. Jon Vito/Jill and Derek/Drew lying to Teri/Ian, Jill holding the boat down at the Rheinfall, counting numbers around Zurich was fun, Gerard almost getting run over by a train, so much fun banter between teams - Ken/Gerard saying Zachs back hurts from carrying Flo this whole time, teams gossiping about Flo and Drew with Ian telling Flo that Zach is a better guy because he puts up with a lot of your bullst haha But the Grindelwald segment is so much fun and intense with the footrace to the pit stop - Jon Vito struggling at the crossbow Road Block, Flo having huge meltdowns, Ian pushing Teri Hump It Hump It! and This is more important than your pants falling down, Ken/Gerard getting lost and going through goats, and a close finish between Ken/Gerard and Jon Vito/Jill. 7. Meghan works as the director of operations and vendor relations at True Photography, while Cheyne is the head coach of the Samurai San Diego baseball team and a senior manager at the Rescue Social Change Group, a behavior change marketing agency that works to improve health outcomes for at-risk audiences. At 6:45 a.m. those four groups fly to Casablanca. Michael would have chosen to skate, of course, but the others will all go downhill fast. October 19, 2022. We want to get rid of the twins", Next scene: Derek and drew are suntanning waiting for the bus that leaves in 7 hours, while Aaron and Arianne are still going through the tasks for that leg. He's since launched the website DreamJobbing.com alongside Burton and Lisa Hennessy, which he describes as "a next generation career platform matching applicants and companies through video technology" on his LinkedIn page. The Smart Guy Andre and Damon take the cab ride to hell, where they are officially detained by Pashtun warlords. The Seattle segment was super intense and even managed a Flo meltdown when Zach lead them to the Space Needle. Gerard laughs from the gondola, yelling: Teri, haul your ass! The Teri-ble Duo are off to a cow pasture outside Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for SleepingBeautys castle, which is sometimes referred to as Mad Ludwigs Castle. At the time, he was partner at Tripack, a manufacturing company, but was made president in January 2018. Teri and Ian grab their bags and head for the plane. Notes: Ken and Gerard blow a tire, but decide to drive on it anyway. Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ians Olympian ego is dashed, and we all smile. Things like the Scottish Highland games, soccer in Lisbon, put a bike together near Lake Geneva, William Tell crossbow and the Vietnam basket bikes were more interesting than previous seasons. ADVERTISEMENT Teri and Ian are wandering lost through the Innsbruck train station. What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)? Zach stashes it in the Horrible Headband from Hell, where he will keep it for all eternity rather than spend it on Flo. He is also extremely proud of joining Gotham Volleyball, a gay volleyball league. I found it really fascinating how each team dealt with this setback - Ian draining it out himself, Zach going to a mechanic while Flo cries I dont want to be in it and it EXPLODE, Aaron/Arianne having a meltdown on the side of the road, and Michael/Kathy just giving up and sleeping haha The vats Road Block was dull so this leg would have been a failure without the iconic diesel situation and some fun moments here and there. The multilayered connections within the greatest Final Three of all time resist my attempts to sever them. Andre and Damon step up to the ticket counter, where we find the clerk speaks perfect English. Flo and Zach are left behind (HA!) Jill was a tough female competitor though She was like a spider walking up that pyramid, didnt care that she face planted and were called The Rock and Rambette. Had potential to be popular later on. But Natalie & Nadiya are a close 2nd for me. The Amazing Race Sucks features news, episode summaries, spoilers, cast info, and message boards for the CBS The Amazing Race reality TV show . Yes Ian was grumpy but I still found them really endearing as they were underdogs at the beginning and one of the oldest couples to make it this far. Aaron/Arianne - very underrated and really great early villains. Panting, AssCam man waits. When these two models who met during a Semester at Sea program won TAR, they were recovering addicts who were rebuilding their lives. Their lifestlye brand, Beekman 1802, now features food, beauty, home decor and apparel. As for Starr, she dated fellow season contestant Dallas Imbimbo once the show ended, though the long distance proved to be too much and they separated. How would you describe your previous travel experience? Zach, on the other hand, married longtime girlfriend and documentary film director and producer Elyse Steinberg in 2008 before welcoming a child in 2012. Hell, why not, were not losing! I am reminded that this was my preshow pick to win it all. Its only 1 million donatos to drive to Casablanca. Sadly, they split up six months after competing. Other teams disliked their parasitic racing tactics, which involved following other teams and ditching them when they could go the rest of the way on their own. Ken & Gerard are such a unique team and I love it. Ian is pleased. According to a Twitter account that hasn't been updated since 2014, he's worked as the director of sales for Southern Jet. They have so many iconic Amazing Race moments such as Christie nearly dying while eating a bowl of caviar, risking Tanzanian jail over $50, possessing a broken ox, and having the ultimate comeback over the Bowling Moms in the second . 4. Yes, they can sometimes be annoying, but they didn't bicker and always were in a good mood even when they were doing poorly on the race. This is predictable. Occupation: He hands one to Teri, who tears it open and whaps hard Ian right in the chest. They are less astonished to find out they won two disposable cameras they can use to take pictures of Ken and Gerard, who won a cruise when they finished first. This Season 3 was a fun season, and Derek and Drew are a part of what makes it so much fun, but they feel more like side characters who are inadvertently brought into the action. These two were paired together as a Blind Dating team for season 26 of TAR and somehow went on to win the whole thing. Top 11? But they still felt like normal people and were very relatable and not gimmicky yet. One of Ken's greatest accomplishments was going out on his own Had potential to be a fun team if they lasted longer but didnt do that much in their 2 legs. Ken Duphiney and Gerard Duphiney are a team of Brothers on The Amazing Race 3. She continued to advocate for the diabetes community, as she was diagnosed with Type 1 at 12, sharing her story to help others and raise awareness. Gerard currently resides in New Jersey, and is an accomplished financial advisor with a major firm. There was some flight drama and the barrels/delivery detour was fun enough - Eves terrible driving (and Andre/Damon helping them with the bottles just so they could get them out of the way haha) and crashing her car. This leads to one of my favorite sequences in subtle TAR editing history. She approaches the ticket window and begins speaking in tongues. She still models. These best friends commonly referred to as "The Hippies" were one of the most popular teams to ever compete on TAR. In 2010, she began dating TV anchor, legal commentator, and current Live P.D. One leg had Twinhunt, then the next leg had teams running to the pit stop plus a penalty, next leg had the diesel situation, most legs had an epic meltdown from Flo or transport problems! Andre and Damon. Off they go, arguing about wasting time arguing! Firstly, you have to admit that Zach winning (with a partner as a huge obstacle) IS satisfying. . Since then, they've settled down in San Diego and welcomed two kiddos, daughter Rumi Holland Whitney in September 2016 and son Mays Rhone Whitney in April 2015. Flo DID NOT ruin the season - she made the season even better! Average Position: They were both living in Westwood, CA. They founded PeopleStar FilmWorks alongside their son CJ to "bring their expertise in television and film to your business via corporate video production. Europe looked stunning here in Summer. and our This isnt a bad leg but nothing special - Derek/Drew had a few disasters and just scraped through - losing their bags, losing the Fast Forward to Ken/Gerard (with Ken/Gerard mocking them, Were wonder twins, OMG the fat bald guys beat us), Eve had a meltdown skydiving after crashing their donkey cart and a nice story for Gina/Sylvia. Its now 3:25 a.m. Teri and Ian are the first to leave, and they must travel more than 1,500 miles to Munich, Germany. Alex is also married and a young father and was working in sales at a food packing company until March of this year, when he joined Nick at Tripack. In voiceover she proclaims how strong their team is and how they respect each other and how well they work with each other. Whizzzzz. - When I said this season has no flaws, Im sure many people are screaming FLO..and that Flo ended up winning. Known for their snark and good-natured humor towards everyone they met (as well as being called Team Oh Brother ), they were easy fan-favorites. When we return, we find that screechy Flo and her Screech-head of a teammate have managed to get on a Lufthansa flight at 3 p.m. Andre and Damon are headed to Paris at 3:45 p.m. Maybe, just maybe, those boys in blue will survive. According to Brennan's Instagram, the two spent Thanksgiving 2018 together. Six teams remain. They whisper to Ken, who grabs #3 and yells for Jill to get #4. Whap! On the other hand, Gerald is now a Financial Advisor and CFP at Duphiney Financial Network. Our media whores must make their to some gold statue, called Frida is single. Auric Goldfinger has been here. (sort of.) Eve had a couple of good meltdowns - Flo had her first big meltdown the leg after these 2 were eliminated so it seemed like Eve left and Flo began! They are arguing over whether to spend 25 bucks in a flophouse of a hotel, or look for something cheaper. 3 She and Nat remain friends and supportive of one another on social media. It did feel pointless as it was an obvious non-elimination and the fishing net Road Block was very boring and straightforward (but didnt take up much of the episode), but Flos meltdowns here are legendary. Speaking of losers, Andre and Damon arrive in Munich at 8:20 a.m. After the race, Tammy began working at Google, first as Senior Litigation Counsel before working her way up to her current position, Director, Privacy Legal. Thats why theyre here for me. No more alliances!. Soccer challenge + run to pit stop, crossbow + run to pit stop, put bike together + bike to pit stop, cyclo ride to pit stop and even the finale running to the Space Needle. Theres no other team that were aligned with and my philosophy is strictly: Be focused - stay the course. While this may seem arrogant and smug and overbearing, it represents Ians good side. Now, James is working as a photographer and is married to art director and model Elaina Bellis. Tyler, meanwhile, as been working as Chief Operating Officer at CertifID, a real-time identity platform for real estate, mortgage, and title industry professionals to securely transfer bank account bank account information, since March 2018. In 2015, their mother gave updates on each of her children to Cincinnati Public Radio WVXU. No one can put a smile on your face like Ken & Gerard. Teri and Ian uncover rugs until they find the Fast Forward. Still enough content for an enjoyable episode! Then, with only Flo and Zach left, Drew starts dating Flo, putting a definitive end. Ken was a Democrat, Gerard was a Republican. straight vs. gay," but they share a similar sense of humor But thats fine! host Dan Abrams and, in 2012, gave birth to their son Everett Floyd Abrams. 9. Were far behind right now. I also would prefer crazy characters winning (which creates great discussion) than a team like Joey/Kelsey or Jason/Amy, or even Rob/Brennan whose wins do little for me. Its like your nature to be nasty.. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 11 mo. Even if you found her unlikeable, you need to have villains to root against. Hell, its not their car! Milliseconds after Teri survives the Ian-terrifying descent, hes yelling at her to run. Two self deprecating joke machines run through a surprising amount of legs being their regular charming selves, and I never got tired of it for a second. Now that they don't live in the same city anymore, they are . They were quite bad at everything (fell off their wave runner 3 times but still had a good attitude). Privacy Policy. Sadly, life had other plans and they divorced in June 2013. This will be a hard season to beat. Lots of buses, trains, ferries and long drives across countries. Were not quitters. The Amazing Racedown 3 Everyone else is already in an airplane. Gerard chooses to get in the harness. time together. They have to find a river, a bridge, and the weirdest thing this season, a guy surfing the river rapids who never moves forward, or back. It is a memorable alliance that lasts for a good while until it eventually dissolves and ends in a final face-off in Vietnam. Since winning in 2010, Nat got married and welcomed two children. Phil declares the castle is the pit stop, but they never seem to get within 2 miles. Leg 1 - Mexico (F12 - Gina/Sylvia eliminated) - There are some great opening episodes (especially Amazing Race Australia) but generally the openings arent that great, which I understand is hard because there are so many teams to focus on and there arent any storylines attached yet. They had such sassy and snarky confessionals (mocking Flo/Zach for not doing it yet, mocking Michael for taking the cowardly detours) and they had so much fun with their Twinhunt - We caught up - They got nothing now except their good looks and straight teeth and when it failed it was Abercrombie and fitch gone wrong. Its dark in Munich when JVJ, DD and KG find the puppet show, and Jim Henson is in a coma. Known for their snark and good-natured humor towards everyone they met (as well as being called Team Oh Brother), they were easy fan-favorites. Then it happens! The Twinhunt was a big part of the episode Whoever captures a twin gets a prize and some good flight drama. That was a short stay in Germany, but I guess those Innsbruck Olympics were a whole lot more fun than those Munich Olympics. Flo gets into the car with Drew on the road train haha teams teasing Flo that theyre going to a bungee jump and even a simple route marker in the Gletscherschlucht causes chaos! proud of joining Gotham Volleyball, a gay volleyball league. Bill and Cathi Alden knew a thing or two about hard work when they decided to compete in "The Amazing Race . Brothers 1: Ken & Gerard attempted Now You See It for the Detour before switching to Now You Don't. Both appear to still be single. Oddly enough, Gerards airplane seat is blue with a little red and yellow banner on it. They've since welcomed a child. Years later, Eric would admit they had only been dating for two months and were pretty much broken up by the time the race began. Have you and your partner traveled together before? 4. Leg 10 - Malaysia/Singapore (F5 - Jon Vito/Jill eliminated) - this final 5 was great again but not as many iconic moments as legs higher. Meltdowns every episode from Leg 7, scared of heights and hated roughing it, flirting with Drew, catty comments (saying she hopes you both get all worn out when Teri/Ian ran last her). Now And there was a lot of travel within those countries. JVJKGDD arrive in Munich, where, through the magic of editing, Jill instantly acquires a jacket in mid-stride. Back to the teams that matter. Ouch. Whizzzzz. Following the Race, Flo dated Drew for seven years before breaking up in 2009. Ken & Gerard are the first team of brothers who aren't twins. Melting down over the 24 hour train, demanding air conditioning, wanting to beat Ians sorry behind, having a meltdown over loud disco music (meanwhile Teri/Ian and Ken/Gerard reflect on how friendly the people are and how their perspectives have changed while Flo is whining in poverty haha) Flo being incapable of completing both the basket boats and basket bikes was one of the best meltdowns ever (even Teri staring in pain afterwards well that was fun!) Teri/Ian thrived in Vietnam again and Ken/Gerard were hilarious as always (Gerard fixing their flat tire while Ken supervised). In February 2010, they got engaged and got married a little over a year later, on May 7, 2011. he is extremely proud of having put together successful programs The AssCam trails Jill until Gerard gets in front of the cameraman, who promptly hurls himself down an escalator. In March 2012, this couple made it official and finally tied the knot. However, they keep mentions of the other to such a minimum that it's unclear whether they're still together or not. 5. There isnt a viewer left on the planet that thinks this team will survive the episode, but dammit: NEVER SAY DIE! God knows what else is stashed up there, but his head looks like the grill from a 1952 Buick Roadmaster. The 3 most interesting teams made it to the top 3 and it finished very strong! - Locations were great again! For more information, please see our Zach was so kind and patient. They tied the knot on May 27, 2005 and had two children together before divorcing. I get up and make a sandwich, grab a soda. Shortly after, they announced they were expecting. 7. My nomination is Kisha and Jen (TAR18 Winners) -- They get along better and manage to pull off the win, but they kind of fade into the background in a season with bigger personalities (Much like my current writeup) and end up being some of the purplest winners on the race, Scan this QR code to download the app now. They are an inherently likable team with a good hook that makes them stand out among other funny teams. Jon Vito/Jill - The first sweet, likeable perfect couple but Im not a fan of that archetype just like the fit young guys. 11. An interactive ranking of the first 344 teams to run on The Amazing Race. They describe themselves as "different in almost every However, Ian and Flo managed to make that boring zip line in Hawaii entertaining with their freak outs (Ken/Gerard teasing Flo there isnt a choice and Flo just grabbing Zach the whole way down) and even the booking of tickets in Vietnam was entertaining (Ken/Gerard working with Ian/Teri Do we have an alliance with Teri/Ian? and Flo almost quit again when the flight was booked). CountriesRaced: Flo and Zach continue to fight at the Munich flophouse. 11. 2: Ken & Gerard initially attempted Count the Money for the Detour before switching to Run the Numbers. What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? Tramel/Talicia (Team TnT) - I randomly really like these 2. Zach wants to know the retail value. Andre and Damon settle in at the airport in Casablanca, worried that they might not get out until tonight, or tomorrow. The openings also often just have an adventure task (canyon swing for 1, repel for 2 and skydive for 3) which is usually only interesting for 1 or 2 teams, and the others just breeze through it.