Lyn and Karlyn are both 32-years old. Lyn is a fourth-grade teacher from Birmingham, Alabama, while Karlyn is a program analyst from Helena, Alabama. They've known each other since they met in 9th grade and it's the first time they've traveled abroad together. Neither has much traveling experience, but they believe they're witty and resourceful.
Will that be enough to carry them through the Finish Line first? I don't know. I think I'll like this team as people, but as racers they could very well fall behind the pack. I hope I'm wrong.
Peter and Sarah are already huge Internet favorites for the win, and I have to admit to falling under their spell. Peter is a 35-year old clinical prosthetisist from Laguna Beach, California. Sarah, age 31, is a motivitional speaker from Trabuco Canyon, California. Sarah is the first woman to compete in the Hawaiian Iron Man Triathalon and Peter travels the country as a consultant speaking to amputees about prosthetic legs.
Sarah's left leg was deformed due to a condition called proximal femoral focus deficiency and was amputated when she was 7-years old. She's gone onto compete in many marathons (including NYC, L.A., London and more) and is a true athlete. Heck, she might be in better shape than Peter! I think that competitively, these two will do very well and could be the winners if they also know their traveling... which is another strength.
A dating couple, eh? I hope they get along better than some we've seen in the past! Rob, age 31, is a bartender and real estate student from Los Angeles, California. Kimberly, age 28, is in public relations and also hails from Los Angeles. They met while bartending and their relationship has had some "rocky moments." Uh-oh. Not good. What's with troubled couples looking to make or break their relationship on this show?
I predict squabbling and I have no clue how well-traveled or athletic either of these two are. Next!
A gay male team on The Amazing Race, what a shocker! Yes, read that with sarcasm. Has there ever been a season of the show without a gay male team? I know one year they just had a gay male with his brother and the Cha-Chas weren't really a couple, but...!
Tom, age 39, is a college admissions director while Terry, age 45, is a special events director. Both are from New York City, New York. They say they playfully nitpick at each other, but their relationship is solid. They think the race will prove to them that they indeed have what it takes to stay together. They've been dating for two years. They say they're both feisty and fun-loving. Could they be contenders for the win? Maybe, but I think they might be fun to watch whether they win or not... and they're my "local" team this season.
Up next is the requisite pretty-boy-heterosexual-models team. Tyler (not to be confused with last season's Tyler, for sure) is 29 and James is 27. Both are from Los Angeles, California. Both are models. I have to roll my eyes as I type that, y'know. It could be worse. They could be bartender/models. They feel that since they've each had substance-abuse problems and have gone through rehab, they're tough models. Or, something to that effect. They think their new lease on life will carry them through to the finish line.
Article comments
1 - lisa
wheres the lesbian team like usual we are noy represented because men are shallow and need pampering unless the lesbians are titalating then right on q they turn into perverted guys who dream of sex
2 - James
Having seen tonights episode, I really like the make up of the teams this time around. They're more diverse and seem to have more personality than any in recent memory. It should make for a race and good season to watch.
3 - CallmeMaddy
I'm in the middle of watching the show right now. I like it better this year than last so far.
I like the guy models, the indian married couples, the Muslims (which, of course, are gone), and the team with the woman with the fake leg.
I can live with out the gay guys, beauty queens, single moms, and cheerleaders. I get enough cheerleaders in school. The beauty queens are annoying. I'm tired of the gay guys EVERY SEASON. Ugh, team Guido.
The single moms are the worst. "I'm hate that Sarah girl. One minute she has a disablity, the next she can do stuff." WTF?
4 - Ty
"The single moms are the worst. "I'm hate that Sarah girl. One minute she has a disablity, the next she can do stuff." WTF?"
Those single moms are annoying...but have a point.
Re-watch the episode. At times Sarah is superwoman, other times she pre-boards flights and once during this extended episode the couple tells someone about her leg to get something (I don't remember what it was, but it was quite obvious they were playing up her disability).
There is something to be said for "on one hand, she's disabled, on the other, she's a marathon(!) runner"
If that Sarah couple had class they would never play up the disability to their advantage (After all, if Sarah can run marathons, she needs no advantage).
5 - Angelo Villa
ur show is so nice keep ity up the good work ..............................
im afanatic of survivor and amazing race
frm philip[pines
and i wnt to be a part of that two show
6 - Juliet
Anyone else SICK TO DEATH of the homosexuality on this show? It USED to be one that we could watch with the kids, but we're TIVOing it no longer. Just who IS their target audience? It certainly isn't families; or if it is, someone hasn't a clue. Great concept for a show (though, truthfully, even though Treasure Hunters ripped it off, they did a better job), but I'm tired of it being in my face.
If the two teams whose sexuality is paraded lose and are off the show, we may watch from then on. Wake up, CBS. We're middle America.
7 - jing baisa
its a shame the cheerleaders and the married couple were eliminated.im rooting for the father and daughter team and the beauty queen. go girls. go dad! and of course the gorgeous male models..id like to see them hook up the models and the beaty queens
8 - Mike Baisa
Race? it seemed to be STAGED than reality. For all we know, they already know what will happen and who will be eliminated.
I've seen the episode where they have to fly to Madagascar, what the heck is the point of leaving on a different time frame based on your progress if you all have to be on the same plane anyway? Not fair eh?
Dang, I'd rather watch Fear Factor!
9 - Emily
I LOVE DUSTIN & KANDICE !