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‘The Amazing Race’: Season Finale Recap!

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The season finale of “The Amazing Race” was intense to say the least. The racers were put to the test, pushed to their limits. Some conquered, while some crumbled. There were mistakes, a false finish, and meltdowns. Duhh! But first let’s find out who made it to the last leg of the “race.”

The teams flew to Hiroshima, Japan from Cochin, India. All teams were on the same flight. Upon arriving teams had to board a bus and a ferry to Maynard Island. Rachel and Dave missed the last ferry of the night and had to board the next ferry at 6 a.m. No surprise, Captain Dave was mad. All teams caught up again since they couldn’t receive their next clue till sunrise.

They had to travel to Osaka, Japan for the next task. The next task which was the first roadblock: ‘bring the chicken home’ of the evening required the racers to run on a treadmill, while grabbing three chickens above them. Vanessa, Brendon, Rachel, and Art were the roadblockers this time. Vanessa had some troubles running because of her sprained ankle. Ouch! (But she had to complete the roadblock since Ralph had completed five roadblocks.) Ralph wanted to take the penalty since she was injured, but she pressed on and kept going till she completed the task.

Detour was next, the racers could choose either ‘bingo shout-out’ or ‘photo cut-off.’ ‘Bingo shout-out’ was basically a ‘sushi’ bingo. Teams were playing bingo but with sushi, they had to shout ‘sushi’ and eat five pieces of sushi when they got five sushi in a row. While ‘photo cut-off’ required teams to get a camera, three sumo cut-outs and take ten pictures of locals and deliver them to a local photographer. Team military was the only team that chose ‘photo cut-out.’

Osaka Castle was the pit stop of this leg of the race. Rachel and Dave were the first team to check with Phil once again, making it their seventh win. The couple also won a trip to New Zealand. Art and J.J. were the second to check with Phil followed by Brenchel (Brendon and Rachel).  Vanessa and Ralph were eliminated, the team was the last team to arrived at the pit stop.

Now for the final leg of the race, let the intensity begin.

Team Military, Team Brenchel, and Team Border Patrols were the last three teams in the race. All teams were on a twelve-hour flight to Honolulu, Hawaii. The next task was a riddle, they were suppose to figure out they were looking for a set of twin buildings. Art and J.J. didn’t were left behind because they didn’t get the riddle. The teams were required to ‘ascend and rappel’ down from one of the twin towers. At the top of the tower, the racers were supposed to spot their next clue. The next clue was a roadblock: ‘shave ice.’ Roadblockers (Brendon, Dave, and J.J.) had to shave ice with a sword and fill a bucket to a mark line.

After completing the roadblock, the racers were suppose to walk to a park nearby and ride a helicopter. Brenchel (Brendon and Rachel) made  mistake by taking their cab to another destination. O_o They made a million dollars mistake. Of course, Brenchel had a mini meltdown. This mistake put team military in the lead, with Brenchel loosing their advantage over the Border Patrols. The married couple moved on to the next task which was ‘rescue a swimmer.’ Team Military also made a mistake, after completing this task the team skipped the roadblock and raced to the finish line.

The roadblock was ‘Hawaiian Games.’ The first part of the roadblock required teams to surf down a mountain to a marked line without falling off. Teams also had to roll a ball disc shared rock into a goal post. All teams met up at this task. Border Patrols thought they were in the lead since they were the first team to arrive. Dave and Rachel were told by Phil that they didn’t complete a roadblock and had to go back and complete it. Rachel (Team Military) completed the task on her first try while Art was still struggling with the task. Brendon and Rachel also arrived after going back to the park and completing the previous tasks. Rachel also got the first task before Art did, but Art caught up and finished the second task before she did.

The married couple was on their to Secret Island, the last pit stop this season. They crossed the finish line for the second time with the eliminated racers applauding them. The married couple won “The Amazing Race!!” The couple won the million dollars and broke the record of the most wins. :) They deserved it. Art and J.J. finished in second place, with Brenchel finishing in third place. It was a long and tiring race, but they all completed it.

“The amazing race” returns this fall…until then race fans!

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‘The Amazing Race’: Cochin, India. Season 20 ep 10.

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This leg of the “race” picked up in Cochin, India. A couple of racers were sick. Art had a cold while Mark was still under the weather after the previous grueling roadblock. Mark was actually getting a drip before this leg of the “race” started. The military couple departed first, they received a greeting from a Priest and receive their next clue.

The next clue was a fast forward – if a team completes the fast forward they automatically skip the remaining tasks and  move on to the pit stop. Rachel, Dave, Art, J.J., could not complete the fast forward because each team already completed fast forwards earlier in the “race.” However, Vanessa and Ralph did not want to take risk. Brendon and Rachel however, opted for the fast forward, but when they realized it was a “shave head” forward they backed out. Each teammate was required to shave their hair, basically go bald. Rachel laments, “I paid $500 for hair extensions. I need hair to be pretty.” Brendon did not mind shaving his head, he does not have much hair anyway. I would not have done it either.

The roadblock task required the racers to spin and spoon 40 feet of rope made from the husk of coconuts. The men including Art completed this challenge for their team. Ralph had some difficulties getting a grip of this roadblock. J.J., on the other hand was mad when he realized nobody did the fast forward. He asked Rachel why she and Brendon did not complete the roadblock. She informed him, they had to shave their heads. Of course, J.J., was pissed because Mark and Bopper would have a straight shot to the pit stop, while the four teams would compete for the fourth place spot. J.J., then starts to mess with Rachel saying if they (Rachel and Brendon) lose it is because she (Rachel) did not shave her head. Gullible Rachel took the bait and began to doubt her decision.

At this point in the race, Mark and Bopper just started racing, three hours behind the other teams. They incur a “paint Tiger” speed bump (because they were the last team to finish the last leg). The teammates were required to paint a Tiger on a male dancer’s body. After completing the speed bump, Bopper and Mark decided to take on the fast forward. They made this decision because they thought nobody chose the fast forward, which they did not. So the lucky Cowboys shaved their head for a million bucks. Would you shave yours for a million dollars? At the other side of town, Vanessa fell while running to her taxi, she twisted her ankle. Ouch.

The detour was next. Teams had to choose between “pachy derm” or “pack a box.” Pachy derm” required teams to decorate an Elephant with a gold headdress and ornaments. Like Vanessa said, “this was the best detour hands down.” After completing that, teams also had to shovel fifteenth wheelbarrows of Elephant manure to a nearby truck. While “pack a box” required teams to pack ten wooden boxes of dry ginger, seal and deliver it to a local deport. Every team except for the Border Patrols chose “pachy derm.” The boys (Art and J.J.) had trouble with this detour. It was so bad, that J.J. accidentally cut his pinky with the sheet metal.

Rachel and Dave finished the detour first with the other teams trailing behind them. The next clue instructed teams to board a ferry to the pit stop. Rachel and Mark won this leg, the team’s sixth win. The couple won $10,000 each.  Rachel and Brendon were the second team to finish this leg, with Vanessa and Ralph coming in third. On the mat, Vanessa implied Rachel and Brendon did not shovel fifteen wheelbarrows of Elephant manure, but Rachel said they did. And asked why she trying to start something on the mat. I thought it was going to get intense for a minute, but it didn’t. The two ladies decided to squash their beef and move on. They apologized but did not hug each other. We will see how long this last.

Art and J.J. thought they were going to be eliminated, but they are still in the “race.” The Cowboys were eliminated on instead even though they completed the fast forward, the team was the last team to arrive at the pit stop. Our lucky Cowboys were not so lucky this week. :( I was/am sad, they were eliminated. Mark said, “”the amazing race” is called the amazing race for a reason it is amazing.” :)

The “race” continues next Sun., with a two-hour season finale. Who do you think will win “The Amazing Race?” Let us know by voting in the poll below. A team makes a costly mistake next week, who do you think it is? Below is the preview of the finale, take a look.

 

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays, 8/7c on CBS!

‘The Amazing Race.’ Bavaria, Germany. Season 20 ep. 5

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Bopper and Mark were the comeback team this leg of the race. They aced their Speed Bump and checked in with Steve before a couple of teams. This leg of the race involved the Travelocity Gnome.

The teams traveled to Bavaria, Germany via Austria. Art and J.J. departed first since they won the last leg of the race. Each team picked up a Travelocity Gnome. The next clue was a Detour, the teams could either choose Fairy Tale or Champion Male. Fairy Tale, the teams had to follow a trail of Gingerbread, pick some Gingerbread as they make their way to a Witch’s cottage. They also had to complete the roof of the Gingerbread’s house and decorate it. While Champion Male, the teams were required to style a male’s beard with hair products to match a winning look. The Art & J.J., Rachel & Dave, Joey & Danny, Vanessa & Ralph, Nary & Jamie chose Champion Male task, while Mark & Bopper, Rachel & Brendon, and Kerri & Stacey chose the Fairy Tale Detour.

But before the Cowboys could complete their Detour they had to perform their Speed Bump task. A team incurs a Speed Bump if they were the last team to check in Steve during a non-elimination leg. The Speed Bump challenge was Yodel. Mark and Bopper were required to yodel a tune like the locals. Mark ans Bopper did not exactly “Yodel” like the locals did, but the Yodel master gave them their next clue.

The next clue instructed the teams to find a Castle (Neuschwanstein) which  inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, and find their next clue in King Ludwig II’s bedroom, which was a Roadblock. Four teams -the married couple, federal agents, best friends, and the cousins- all went to the wrong neighboring castle.  This Roadblock instructed the teams to drive to an ice-hockey rink and curling arena where a team member was to complete a curl challenge with their Travelocity Gnome. J.J., Danny, Ralph, Nary, Brendon, Rachel, Kerri and Mark performed this challenge for their respective teams.

Art & J.J. were the first team to finish the Roadblock task, which made them they first team to check in with Phil in a dairy Farm (winning them a trip to Thailand). Most teams had some difficulty completing this task, while some completed the Roadblock in a couple of minutes. Nary & Jamie were the last team at the Ice-hockey rink, but they were not the team eliminated this week. Kerri & Stacey were the team eliminated this week, the cousins had a little difficulty navigating their way to the Pit-Stop.  The teams finished this leg in the following order: Art & J.J., Joey & Danny, Vanessa & Ralph, Rachel & Dave, Brendon & Rachel, Bopper & Mark and Nary & Jamie.

Art and J.J. have been the winning team three times in row. Will another team disrupt their winning streak? Find out next week.

Rant:

I do not have much to rant about this week. It was actually a friendly race. The bickering couple this week was Vanessa and Ralph. At least she did not break down like Rachel did last week. Of course I was wrong, the next destination was not exotic, but it was a fun destination. You would think curling would be easy. Wrong! I will miss the cousins, they were fun. ‘The Amazing Race’ is brand new next Sun., until then TAR fans!

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays on CBS at 8 EST.

‘The Amazing Race;’ Turin, Italy. Season 20, ep. 4 recap.

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The Amazing Race: S20E04: 'Taste Your Salami'

On this episode of “The Amazing Race,” there were a lot of meltdowns. The ‘married couple,’ and the ‘Big Brother couple’ were arguing a lot during this leg of the race. This episode was a roller coaster emotional ride. Art and J.J. departed first at 5:10 p.m. because they were the first team to check in with Steve. The clue instructed the teams to book a flight to Turin, Italy. The Cowboys were not on the same flight as the other teams because they did not book their flight through a travel agent.

Every team was on the same flight except for the Cowboys, putting them an hour and fifteen minutes behind the other teams.  Upon arriving in Turin, the teams were having problems driving in Italy. The “cousins” were left because Kerri could not drive a stick. The next clue was either a Fast Forward or Roadblock. The Fast Forward ‘Land a Helicopter on a Building’ task instructed the teams to land a helicopter on a helmet pad. This task will allow the team that completes this task to skip the rest of the tasks and go directly to the next pit stop. Art and J.J. were the first team to receive the clue so they chose the Fast Forward task. J.J. wore the helmet while Art landed the helicopter on J.J.’s helmet. Art hard a bit of difficulty with this challenge.

While the other teams chose the Roadblock clue. The Roadblock ‘Rappel’ task instructed the teams to “rappel” down the building and get their next clue. The challenge of this task was to “ rappel” down the building in two minutes if the team cannot complete the task under two minutes, the team has to run up the building, and attempt the Roadblock challenge again. Being a Combat Pilot, Dave wanted the Fast Forward task but Rachel, his wife was against it, saying Art and J.J. were already doing the task or are probably done with the task. Rachel, Joey, Rachel, Vanessa, Jamie, Stacey, and Bopper completed the Roadblock for their respective teams. However, Vanessa and Jamie did not get their next clue under two minutes so they had to do the task twice.

Brenchel, Rachel and Brendon were in first place with the “Jersey boys,” Joey and Danny close on their heels. The next clue instructed the teams to park their Ford Focus using the Ford Focus active park feature and look for their next clue in a Museum. Brendon and Rachel fought so much that they lost their lead start. The next clue was a penny, the teams were to find the building on the penny, ride the elevator to the top of the building and find their next clue.

Finally, Art and J.J. accomplished their Fast Forward task and got their last clue of this leg of the race. The clue instructed the “Border Patrols” to find their next pit-stop, making them the team in first place. Meanwhile, Bopper and Mark landed in Turin, Italy while the “cousins” Kerri and Stacey arrived at the Roadblock task. Stacey conquered her fear of height again, she completed the roadblock challenge with ease.  Brendon and Rachel were still arguing putting them in sixth place. Art and J.J. were the first team to finish this leg of the race, while Bopper and Mark were performing their Roadblock task.

The next clue was a Detour. The teams could either choose “Clean Statue” or “Name Salami.” ”Clean Statue” the teams were required to clean a statue with the supplies given to them. While “Name Salami” the teams were required to taste fourteen salamis and travel half a mile to a vendor and find each Salamis. Every team except for Brendon and Rachel chose the “Clean Statue.” Rachel and Dave,  the second team to check in with Phil, while “Jersey Boys” came in 3rd, Vanessa and Ralph in fourth place, Nary and Jamie in fifth place.

Kerri and Stacey caught with Brendon and Rachel because the “Big Brother couple” wasted a lot of  time arguing. Brendon and Rachel got their act together and finished the Detour checking with Steve in sixth place, while Kerri and Stacey checked in seventh place. The “best friends” were the last team to finish this leg of the race. :( They thought they were eliminated, but it was a non elimination leg so the Cowboys are still in the game.  :) So eight teams are still in the race.

Rant:

The “border patrols” gave Bopper the ten thousand they won this leg of the race to help his daughter. That was a very sweet.  It seem the Rachels had some trouble communicating with their partners this week. Rachel and Dave have a great communication issue, I thought they might quit the race for a minute. I get where Dave is coming from, he a Combat Pilot so he probably could have completed the Fast Forward with ease. The “married couple” do not listen to each other,  that could be a problem in a long run.

Oh Rachel! Rachel and Brendon, the “Big Brother couple.” Rachel was having one of her many breakdowns. I guess I’m used to it, having watched “Big Brother.” I’m pretty sure Rachel may break down a couple more times before the race is over. The funny lines of the night were, “We are going somewhere tropical” & “I know a little Italy, Italy is the only Italy I know.” Mark and Bopper always crack me up. Why is Vanessa always hating on Rachel’s outfit tho? Lmao! Brendon called the “dating divorcees” ‘the ogre and the trifling hoe.’ These teams definitely do not like each other. The battle line have been drawn. The teams i’m rooting for are: Brenchel, the “federal agents,” and the “Cowboys.” What team/teams are you rooting for?”Were you surprised at Rachel’s meltdown or the lack of communication between the “married couple?”

I think the next leg will be challenging and will be somewhere different and exotic, until next Sunday then.

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays on CBS at 8 EST.

‘The Amazing Race;’ Asuncion, Paraguay. Season 20, ep. 3 recap!

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On this week episode of “The Amazing Race,” Rachel and Dave were the first team to receive the first clue this leg of the race, since they were the first team to check in with Phil last week. The clue instructed them to travel to Asunción, Paraguay. The second team to leave was Art and J.J. The first two teams tried to get on standby so they could arrive in Paraguay a couple of hours earlier than the other teams. While the first two teams were waiting for standby, the other teams arrived at the airport. The travel agent informs Art, J.J., Rachel, & Dave that only eight people can get on the standby flight. The teams on the first flight were the “married couple,” “border patrols,” “federal agents,” and “friends (Mark and Bopper).”

The remaining teams boarded the second flight to Paraguay. The next clue was a Detour. The teams could either choose “Stacked Up” or “Strung Out.” ‘Stacked Up,” The teams are required to go the largest fruit market in Paraguay, find a marked  truck full of Watermelons and create a 10 by 10 Watermelon pyramid. While the “Strung Out” Detour required the teams to attached 36 strings to a harp, and if their instrument is rightly tuned, they will receive their next clue. All the teams on the first flight decided to go with “Stacked Up.” The “Border Patrols” conquered the challenge right on the first try, putting them in the lead. Meanwhile, the other teams’ Watermelons fell a couple of times, so everyone decided to switch detours. Meanwhile, the “married couple,” Rachel & Dave argue about using their Express Pass – a pass that allows them to skip a challenge because they won the first leg of the race.

The next clue handed to the “Border Patrols” was a Roadblock clue, “Bottle Dance.” The Roadblock requires a teammate of every team to dance like the locals with a bottle on his or her head. If a team breaks all the bottles given to them, the team will incur a two-hour penalty. Art tackles the Roadblock with grace for the “Border Patrols” putting them in first place once again. Meanwhile, “Brenchel” were the first team on the second flight to make their way to the local market. Although, they decided to switch Detours because Rachel was uncomfortable.

The next clue instructed Art & J.J. to walk to the next pit, a few blocks away from the Roadblock challenge. They were the first team to check in with Phil this week. The “married couple” decides to use their Express Pass without even trying to do the Detour because the teams on the second flight caught up with them. Rachel and Brendon finished the “Strung Out” Detour, putting them in 3rd place, while the other teams struggle with the “Strung Out” Detour. Dave could not balance any of the bottles on his head, incurring his team a two-hour penalty, while Vanessa & Ralph, and Joey & Danny opt for the “Stacked Up” Detour.

The “Jersey Boys” finish the Detour while the “Dating Divorcees” struggle with their Watermelon pyramid. Rachel, Bopper, Joey, Nary, Cherie do the Roadblock challenge. Finishing the Roadblock task, Brendon and Rachel in 2nd place to check in with Phil, while “Jersey Boys” in 3rd place, “Federal agents” in 4th place, Mark & Bopper in 5th place, Rachel and Dave in 6th place, and the “cousins” in 7th place. The two teams left to check in with Steve were the “twins” and the “dating divorcees,” they both wanted to switch Detours at some point but decided against it. The “Twins” finish the Detour first while Vanessa and Ralph still struggled with the Watermelons. The “dating divorcees” finally caught up with the “twins” at the Roadblock challenge. However, Ralph finishes the Roadblock task before Elliot does making the ”twins” the team eliminated this week.

Rant:

The funny line tonight was: Mark, “ride it like you stole it, baby.” He cracks me up all the time. :) J.J. needs a chill pill. He needs to stop criticizing the way the other teams race around the world and just play the game. Finally! We see some backstabbing and strategies. The “Southern friends” “lied” to the “cousins” by telling them the Watermelon Detour was not hard. As the “cousins” said it, “the gloves are off.” Vanessa was trash-talking Rachel which made Rachel & Brendon leave the Watermelon Detour because she was uncomfortable. Rachel finally gave me a bit of her fiery self, ”her disgusting smile is painted on like her overdone makeup.” I’m patiently waiting on the cat-fight tho. I find it funny that Rachel & Dave pretty much did not do any task this leg of the race, but wanted to be the first team to check in with Steve. I mean they can’t come first every week, and they pretty much wasted their Express Pass, because they were the sixth team to check in with Steve. I still do not have a favorite team, do you have one? Let me know. Same time next week. Chao!  Click here for the promo.

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays on CBS at 8 EST.

“The Amazing Race;” Buenos Aires, Argentina Season 20, ep. 2 recap.

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Rachel & Dave, the “Married couple” departed first at 2:46 am, since they were the first team to check in at the last pit stop. They were closely followed by the “Big Brother” couple, Brendon & Rachel, “Border Patrols” Art & J.J, “Federal Agents” Nary & Jamie, “Dating divorced couple” Vanessa & Ralph, “Twins” Elliot & Andrew, “Cousins” Kerri & Stacy, “Clowns” Dave & Cherie, “Friends” Mark & Bopper and “Friends” Joey & Danny.

The first clue of the episode instructed the teams to drive to Cafayate Town Square and find a the mounted horseman who will hand them their next clue. The mounted horseman comes in at dawn, so the teams caught up with each other. The next clue the teams received was a detour clue, they two options either do the “Boil My Water” task or “Light A Fire” task.

“Boil My Water”, the teams were required to build a solar kitchen, with the guide of a picture, and boil a kettle of water using solar energy and wait until the kettle whistles. While “Light A Fire” on the hand, instructed the teams to gather some clay and firewood by the river bank, load it on a Donkey, and lead it to a local pottery workshop a mile away. Every team except the “Border Patrols” chose the “Boil My Water” detour. The challenges of the “Boil My Water” task was to put together a solar kitchen by using a mere picture and waiting on the sun to boil a kettle of water.

All the teams arrived at their detour locations on time, while Art & J.J. fell behind while trying to find “The Amazing Race” marker that will lead them to  the “Light A Fire” place. Luckily the “Border Patrols” had some help, and were the second team to finished the detour task.  The Southern men were in first place. The next task requested the teams to board a 18 hours bus to Buenos Aires. The bus each team rode depended on the time they arrived at the bus terminal. The teams were divided on three buses. Art & J.J. Brendon & Rachel, Mark & Bopper and Rachel & Dave rode on the first bus while the teams on the second bus were the “Clowns,” “Jersey Boys,” “Dating divorced couple, ” and the “Twins.” That left the “Cousins” and the “Federal Agents” on the last bus to Buenos Aires.

On the way to Buenos Aires the second teams’ bus had a minor difficulty, which made Kerri, Stacy, Nary, and Jamie’s bus the second bus to arrive in Buenos Aires. Although Kerri, Stacy, Nary and Jamie were unaware when one of the buses broke down. Upon arriving at Buenos Aires, Rachel & Dave were the first team to find the next clue at Mercado De Hacienda De Liniers. The next task was a roadblock challenge. The task “Where is the beef?” required a member of each team to count the number of cattle in one of the corrals and calculate the average weight per cattle after an auctioneer yelled out the total weight of the cattle. The calculation had to be completed before the auctioneer move to another corral. The challenges of the roadblock were to calculate the average weight of the cattle without a calculator while the auction was going on.

After a few attempts, the teams realized they could not solve the task by themselves so they worked together. Rachel and J.J partnered up, while “Big Brother” Rachel and Mark worked together. The next clue which was handed to the Rachel and J.J. because they were the first team to finish the roadblock, instructed the teams to hail a taxi to El Gomero, the pit stop for this leg of the race. Once again Rachel and Dave were the first team to arrive at the pit stop, closely followed by the “Border Patrol, southern friends, and Brenchel (Brendon & Rachel).

Immediately as all the teams on the first bus checked in with Phil, the last bus rolled in. Joey and Andrew  solved the roadblock together leaving Dave, the “Married Clowns” in last place.  Dave, a member of the “Clowns” had some difficulty solving the roadblock.  This made the “Clowns” the last team to check in with Phil making them the second team eliminated. The “Federal Agents” lied to their fellow competitors that they are Teachers.

Rant:

J.J. and Art complain so much, it is annoying. The setback was only twenty minutes.  They eventually made up the time; they need to relax and enjoy their experience. I’m sad to see the “Clowns” leave, they were my underdogs. :( The “Cousins” are so adorable, cheering while they checked in with Phil. Rachel, known for crying all the time in the “Big Brother” house and breaking down did not disappoint me this week by having a minor breakdown. Lastly,we have not really seen the “Jersey Boys” thrive in the challenges. It seems like they are at a disadvantage at every task they are required to do.

I still have do not favorite team yet, do you?” The funny lines of the night were “this is the amazing exercise,” “I’m sorry I am just a girl” and “son of a monkey’s uncle.”   Who do you think will come first during the next leg? Am i the only one who predicts a fight between Brendon and the “Border Patrols?” Same time next week, see you then.

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays on CBS at 8 EST.

“The Amazing Race;” Santa Barbara, Argentina season 20, ep. 1 recap.

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I finally caught up with “The Amazing Race,” sorry it took so long. The race of course started with Phil saying “travel safe” and “go”. The teams consist of the usual: friends, lovers, married couples, sisters, and cousins. The first clue was hidden in a mini hot balloon. These teams were the first to find the clue: Art and J.J., Brenchel (Rachel and Brendon), Dave & Rachel, Nary & Jamie, Elliot & Andrew and Vanessa & Ralph. The first six teams were on an earlier flight to Santa Barbara, Argentina, while the remaining teams were on a later flight. The southern friends and the sisters had some difficulty finding their first clue. It took the sisters (Misa & Maiya) an hour and 44 mins to find their first clue. They made up the time by joining the latter teams: Mark & Bopper, Joey & Danny, David & Cherrie, and Kerri & Stacy on the second fight.

Upon arriving in Santa Barbara, the teams were faced with a road block. One of the teammate was to skydive at 10,000 feet while the other was to find his or her teammate at the destination where they land. Some of the teammates were excited while some were about to shit their pants (J.J). The challenges of this road block were to drive a stick (non automatic gear) in Argentina and to skydive at a 10,ooo feet. A couple of the racers, Danny and Dave had some problems diving a stick. One of the sisters – I can’t remember her name – got stuck in a quick sand while looking for “The Amazing Race” marker. This left the sisters in last place once again.

For the next and last challenge, the teams were asked to make sixty Empanadas filled with cheese and sixty Empanadas filled with meat. The first team to finish the task was Rachel & Dave, and they got the free pass; a pass to skip any task they do not want to participate in the future. Rachel and Brendon came in second, while J.J and Art came third. Joey and Danny had some setback during this task. Danny apparently does not cook, and he kept making the Empanadas incorrectly. Eventually, everyone got the Empanadas task done and checked in with Phil. The sisters (Misa and Maiya) were the first team eliminated. Although Misa & Maiya finished the last task before the “Jersey boys” (Joey and Danny), they could not find Steve to check in and that cost them the race.

Rant:

J.J complains a lot. I mean what did he expect when he signed up for the show? I love the southern men’s accent, i think its sexy and cute. Mark and Bopper have a lot of energy, I hope it helps them during the race. The reason this show is so great is because people get to face their fears and conquer them. For example, Stacy faced and conquered her fear of height.

The Border Patrols are an interesting team. In my opinion, the SouthernS, Mark and Bopper and the clowns, Dave and Cherie are the underdogs this season. I am surprised Rachel has not broken down yet. Also, I am disappointed that we did not see much of the Federal Agents during this episode. I’m not sure which team I’m rooting for yet. Do you have your favorite team already? Let us know.

Below is the trailer for the next episode. Take a peek.

“The Amazing Race” airs Sundays on CBS at 8 EST.

Weekly TV News: ‘House,’ ‘Parks and Rec,’ and ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’

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Hello guys! Atawewe here with your TV News update. I have some good news and bad news. Let’s start with the sad news.

Yup! You guessed it. The TV show “House” will not be returning for another season. Season 8 will mark the end of our (excluding my sister) beloved, “I do not give a shit,” Dr. Gregory House. It was with great regret that FOX’s President announced this news on Wednesday. It has been a great ride for “House,” winning a lot of awards and staying relevant for 8 seasons is no joke. Say goodbye ‘House” fans, this will be the last season of your favorite show. I’m glad the show is ending in its prime, are you? Are you sad, happy, or indifferent about this news?

The good news:

The long awaited biggest night in the music industry, the 54th Grammys Awards show will be live this Sunday. Chris Brown, Rihanna, Coldplay, Adele, and Katy Perry are some of the artists performing this year. Alicia Keys will be joined on stage by Bonnie Raitt to honor the late “At Last” singer, Etta James. Jennifer Hudson will pay tribute to Whitney Houston, who passed away last night. Music biggest night airs on CBS this Sunday at 8/7 c! Are you looking forward to the show as i am?…

…due to the Grammys, “The Good Wife” will return next Sunday. Tune in to find out if Will will be disbarred.

The premiers:

Have you missed Donald Trump’s catchphrase, “you’re fired?” Well do not fret for long because “Celebrity Apprentice” returns next Sunday, Feb 19 at 8 p.m. on NBC. The cast includes: Adam Carolla, Clay Aiken, George Takei, Aubrey O’Day, Arsenio Hall, Cheryl Tiegs, Lisa Lampanelli, Michael Andretti, Patricia Velasquez, Penn Jillette, Dee Sinder, Debbie Gibson, Dayana Mendoza, Lou Ferrigno, Paul Teutul, Sr., Teresa Giudice. Tia Carrere, and Victoria Gotti. Are you surprise to see some of your favorite stars on the list or not? Will you watch the show? Here is the trailer, take a peek.

Also premiering next week is The Amazing Race! Brenchel are part of the 20th season cast of The Amazing Race. Missed Brenchel? Do you think it’s good idea or bad idea casting Brenchel? Will they win the race around the World? Tune in, until then I’ll leave you with a sneak peek.

More good news, Survivor is back! Premiering next Wednesday is the 24th season of “Survivor: One World”. Will you tune in? Click here for the preview!

Great news Smallville fans, Smallville has been renewed for a 11th season on CW.

Lastly, Tyra returns with a new season of America Next Top Model. The reality series returns to CW on Wednesday Feb. 29. “Do you want to be on top?”

Spoilers:

We can all agree that Parks and Recreation is currently having its best season ever. ;) The surprises: the campaign, Ben and Lesile’s relationship and April little acts of kindness has made the season awesome. There wasn’t a new episode of P&R this week, but “Operation Ann,” the Valentine’s Day episode  was outstanding. Can’t wait to find out what happens in Pawnee? Visit HUFFPOST TV for spoilers!!

Parks and Recreation air on NBC, on Thursdays at 8;30/7;30 c.

What premiere or premieres will you watch? Are you interested or excited about these news? Let us know, leave a comment below!

Guess who are back??? It’s Brenchel!!!

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Some of you may not know Brenchel, but my fellow “Big Brother” fans know who i am talking about, Brenchel –Rachel and Brendon. You may have heard of them or not.We were  introduced to  Brendon Villegas and Rachel Reilly on CBS’ Big Brother. Big Brother, a reality show that follows a group of  House guests living 24/7 in the “Big Brother” house for three months while under surveillance and isolated from the World. Every week a house guest is eliminated from the Big Brother’s house and losses his or her chance of winning the grand prize of $500,000.

Brendon and Rachel were first introduced to us during the season 12 of “Big Brother”. They fell in love while sharing a common interest in Science. The show did not work in their favor so they were eliminated from the competition. We were later re-introduced to Brenchel during Big Brother 13. They had a second chance at the grand prize, which Rachel won.

Brenchel have been cast on another CBS’ show called ‘The Amazing Race’. The new season premiers on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8/7. Will Brenchel win the $1,000,000 grand prize of racing around the World?

“No one comes between me and my million dollars.” I love Rachel!