The Amazing Race won its third consecutive Emmy in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category. The show beat American Idol, The Apprentice, Project Runway, and Survivor. The award is given for multiple seasons, and both The Amazing Race 6 and The Amazing Race 7 aired last year. The clip they used showed Uchenna and Joyce… continue reading
The Amazing Race 7
Joyce was a cast member of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Amazing Race 7 winner Joyce Agu was a recurring cast member of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She hid this from producers because, as she tells TV Guide, “I didn’t want to be known as ‘the actress’ on the show.” Joyce played Ensign Gates, who sat on the bridge but didn’t talk too often. She… continue reading
Rob and Amber’s wedding airs tonight.
Rob and Amber finally share their most intimate moments with the rest of the world tonight, as CBS airs Rob and Amber Get Married. The festivities begin at 9 p.m. ET, so get your camera (or barf bag) ready. CBS promises that we’ll get “a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the wedding filmed at… continue reading
Uchenna says gate agent “was compelled to call the pilot” because she’d lied to them.
Uchenna says gate agent “was compelled to call the pilot” because she’d lied to them. Not that this will shut the conspiracy theorists up, but here is perhaps the final word on The Amazing Race 6‘s plane-related controversy. Uchenna and Joyce talked to 96X’s BJ and Shannon (how many BJ’s work in radio? just curious)… continue reading
posting reveals Amazing Race prize money, claims Romber received $500K.
posting reveals Amazing Race prize money, claims Romber received $500K. A post from an unnamed online forum reproduced at SurvivorSucks purports to be from The Amazing Race 6‘s Aaron, and alleges that “Rob and Amber reportedly recieved 500,000 to do the show.” That’s reportedly in addition to the money they received to whore their wedding… continue reading
former POW Ron annoyed by Amazing Race producers’ Iraq quesitons.
former POW Ron annoyed by Amazing Race producers’ Iraq quesitons. Amazing Race 7 contestant and Iraq war POW Ron Young says that during the race, producers focused endlessly on his service. He tells TV Guide, “One thing that did bother me was how they made it look like all I talked about was freakin’ Iraq…. continue reading
Uchenna says that producers didn’t interfere; Rob fuels conspiracy theories.
Uchenna says that producers didn’t interfere; Rob fuels conspiracy theories. Amazing Race 7 winners Uchenna and Joyce have responded directly to the rumors and conspiracy theories about their win. Uchenna was asked by TV Guide if producers provided any help. “None whatsoever,” he said. He adds, “There was a moment where I looked at the… continue reading
series-high ratings for Amazing Race 7 finale; conspiracy theories abound about it.
series-high ratings for Amazing Race 7 finale; conspiracy theories abound about it. Tuesday’s finale of The Amazing Race 7 was watched by more people than have ever watched the show before. Slightly more than 16 million people tuned in, and Variety reports that the show “ends the season as the No. 5 reality show on… continue reading
Lynn, Alex’s wedding will be broadcast.
Lynn, Alex’s wedding will be broadcast. Another Amazing Race 7 couple is going to get married and have their nuptials broadcast and paid for by the broadcaster. Lynn Warren and Alex Ali will have their wedding broadcast live by Ottawa, Canada, radio station The New Hot 89.9. The radio station says in a release that… continue reading
Uchenna and Joyce win The Amazing Race 7; Rob loses for a fourth time.
Uchenna and Joyce win The Amazing Race 7; Rob loses for a fourth time. After 10 episodes, The Amazing Race 7 came to an end, and Rob and Amber lost. If you’re keeping score on your Rob Mariano Reality TV Show Failures chart, this is Rob’s fourth loss on a CBS reality show contest (including… continue reading
Amazing Race props being auctioned.
Amazing Race props being auctioned. Following Survivor‘s lead, The Amazing Race is auctioning off some of its props for charity. Until May 20, items will be auctioned off on eBay, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Up for bid are props such as a clam shell from The Amazing Race 5‘s final leg…. continue reading
The Amazing Race 7 concludes tonight.
The Amazing Race 7 concludes tonight. After 10 episodes, The Amazing Race 7 concludes tonight with a two-hour finale starting at 9 p.m. ET. With the teams now in London, this may mark the first time the race has not circled the earth (unless they take the long way back to the US). This season,… continue reading
Meredith: Amazing Race “wasn’t a totally level playing field” because of Rob, Amber.
Meredith: Amazing Race “wasn’t a totally level playing field” because of Rob, Amber. In their post-elimination interview with TV Guide, Meredith and Gretchen confirm what Romber haters have thought all along about their effect on the race: “it wasn’t a totally level playing field.” Meredith says, “People recognized him and Amber throughout the race and… continue reading
Romber’s family annoyed with CBS.
Romber’s family annoyed with CBS. Families of Rob and Amber “are mad at CBS for taking over all the arrangements” of their recent wedding, Elisa Lipsky-Karasz reports. Rob’s brother said, “It’s really hard on the family. [CBS] is in charge of everything. They make all the decisions.” They also, like, paid for everything, and his… continue reading
will Amazing Race 10 be an all-star race?
will Amazing Race 10 be an all-star race? Doing their post-elimination interviews, Lynn and Alex have reintroduced a persistent Amazing Race rumor: that there will be an upcoming all-star edition of the race. While these rumors originally involved the eighth season, just like Survivor which. But Lynn tells the Calgary Sun that “[t]here are whispers… continue reading