The Amazing Race 19 - Discussion - *Spoilers*

RichLP wrote:
Call me cynical...

I'm thinking production had a hand in the whole returned passport thing...

That's why last night turned into a NEL, and next week is a double elim... It wouldn't have been right to send the grandparents home on the first episode when clearly the "we've got it up here, too" showgirls should never have gotten off the ground...

(Perhaps my skepticism comes from watching Fleiss' shows too long... lol)

I'm cynical right with you!! I find it hard to believe that production didn't have anything to do with returning the passport. The whole twitter thing seems like a set up.

I think it could be either way because people all over the world watch American tv and lots know about the show so want to help. The girls weren't the last team so it could have happened that way. The reason I don't think it was a staffer is that they didn't help the previous racers who lost their passport and they filmed it dropping out of the cab. I don't remember what season it was but think they were eliminated.

We really enjoyed it last night. I love it when they start the season with so many tasks. No favorites yet and can see there will be one or 2 annoying ones.

According to a tweet by Rachel from BB - One of the Vegas girls (KayLani) is one of her good friends.

Feel Free to start a new thread with the spoiled eliminations list and winners if that is available.

Anyone watch this show last night? How many episodes are left? I might make an Episode Discussion Thread Forum so we can keep up with this more. Thanks.

I watched but don't know how many episodes are left, LoveMe.

I enjoyed it. I can't believe so many ignored that sign at the orphanage. I was sorry to see the Survivors go so soon but didn't want them to win anyway. They've already won their own shows.

The brother/sister team are really annoying, especially her.

That was the 2nd episode last night. Love the snowboarders!

Love the snowboarders! They were so laid back and just soaked the experience in lol.

I have to say, I'm kind of glad Jenna and Ethan were eliminated. Not that I had any specific problems with them, but I was just not rooting for them to win.

I'm hoping the ex football player and wife goes home next lol. or the blond twins. The brother and sister team was annoying as well (don't even know how that argument started).

Hoping either Ernie & Cindy, Ma & Pa (LOL, I love the nickname other teams gave them), or the snowboarders take home the prize.

I'm guessing the top teams at the moment are Ernie & CIndy and Jeremy & Sandy. They finished 1 &2 on the first leg. Although they came in 4 & 6 on the second leg... they would have been 1 & 3, had they read the sign properly. But I think either team already has a target on their backs since they're the strongest out of the bunch (so far), so one team will probably be U-turned and led to an early elimination on the show.

Love this show...it really does deserve every Emmy it has won. The cave spelunking was awesome. The brother and sister team need to go next. They are very annoying.

The weekly scoreboard and synopsis is up - sorry I am late with it but my internet was down. If you notice any errors let me know. LOL I don't have a dvr so I have to catch it all live when I watch it

I was sad to see both teams have to leave last night. I liked them both. I know that Ethan won survivor but don't know how much of that he has left after his long bout of cancer. I like all the teams so far but the brother and sister are starting to irritate me with their arguments. I love all the cheers and encouragement that the younger teams give to Ma and Pa . I don't have an early favorite yet as there are too many nice teams.

I also like the father & son team - any kid who can sail around the world solo at the age of 17 is amazing in my book.

DMBFan wrote:I also like the father & son team - any kid who can sail around the world solo at the age of 17 is amazing in my book.

It is quite an accomplishment, but from what I've read, the family may not be all that responsible. Their younger daughter tried to sail around the world and had to rescued. It cost Australia quite a lot of money and the family didn't have to pay for any of it - even though the pre-trip planning was inadequate.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/sail_kid_parents_set_cour_for_tv_crGRuKCVBcBCM5v3s23ULK

IMO, the family is depending on reality TV to support them - never a good idea.