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Sherbabe
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07-28-2002
| Friday, November 24, 2006 - 12:44 pm
It definitely worked for Survivor. It sort of worked for Big Brother. Now, The Amazing Race is getting in on the all-star act. CBS has confirmed that the 11th edition of the round the world reality show will bring back some—though not all—of the series' biggest names, for The Amazing Race: All-Stars. And the excluded teams have had no qualms in expressing their outrage. Perennial reality show also-ran Rob Mariano and former Survivor champ Amber Brkich have been tapped to return for yet another shot at unscripted glory, as has Amazing duo David and Mary Conley, aka Team Kentucky from the most recent edition of the Emmy-winning series. Strongly rumored to be joining the foursome are season five faves, couple Colin Guinn and Christie Woods (that season's runners-up) and cousins Mirna Hindoyan and Charla Faddoul. Generating far more reaction, however, is who has not been chosen to compete. The perpetually bickering season six couple Jonathan Baker and Victoria Fuller, who landed their own Dr. Phil prime-time special such was the interest in their relationship, will not return, nor will season nine winners BJ Averell and Tyler MacNiven, or season five winners, married couple Chip and Kim McAllister, arguably one of the most popular teams from the series' 10 seasons. At least to hear them tell it. A video post to their joint MySpace blog last month, which was removed after less than a day, lashed out at Amazing Race producers for excluding them from the all-star installment. "I don't want to sugarcoat this or anything, there is definitely going to be an Amazing Race: All-Stars, they will be starting within the next few days and Kim and I never got a phone call from anyone, not from [the executive producers], not from CBS, not from anyone," Chip said. "We have run the gamut of emotions. I hate to be one of these kind of people that thinks he's entitled to be an All-Star—I may not actually, Kim and I may not be All-Stars material—but to be completely forgotten by CBS and the CBS decision makers...it really doesn't feel good. We could have been contacted." While he may have got the sentiment right, his timeline was slightly off. According to Variety, Amazing Race: All-Stars began filming just last week in Miami. But Chip and Kim weren't the only non-invitees to express their disappointment. Season nine winners BJ and Tyler, who incidentally sent fan forums into a frenzy this spring when homoerotic photos of them with fellow Racers Jeremy Ryan and Eric Sanchez were leaked online, sounded off on their exclusion via CBS.com's Former Racers Blog, where the duo were meant to be offering commentary on the show's 10th season. "What would be ironic is if someone were putting together an all-star version of the race and contacted teams like [season seven teams] Lynn & Alex and Brian & Greg, but did not contact us, the most popular and amazing team of all time, about it," Tyler wrote in a post last month. "Trust me, if they were doing that, they would contact us," BJ added. "We were the most well-liked team ever to compete on the Race...I'm sure they wouldn't just pick a gimmicky team like Rob & Amber, or a 'competitive' team like Colin & Christie, and turn their backs on friendly winning teams like us and Chip & Kim, leaving us to find out about it from some gossip site." While no other competitors have yet been confirmed, most seasons are expected to be represented with the exception of the eighth, widely panned family edition. The all-star race, to be once again hosted by Phil Keoghan, is expected to kick off early next year, ensuring "gimmicky" couple Rob and Amber will be unavoidable in reality TV land. The twosome will appear in their own Newlywed-type show, dubbed Rob and Amber: Against the Odds, on the Fox Reality Channel in January.
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Karen
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09-07-2004
| Friday, November 24, 2006 - 1:44 pm
most seasons are expected to be represented with the exception of the eighth, widely panned family edition. I heard opposite of that on another board.
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | It is rumoured (and apparently confirmed by him) that Ma and DJ Paolo will be given a second shot at the race. | David and Mary? Again? Really?? Sigh...
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 2:21 am
Well, Ma and DJ Paolo again? Really? Yuck but also for David and Mary again.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 7:18 pm
Amazing Race has been my MOST favorite show on TV for the past several years. WHY, oh why? do they have to muck it up? Have already seen Romber more times than I can stand, why not just give them their own soap opera since they apparently need endless 'mug' shots on TV? David/Mary won't even make it out of the starting gate without the Cho Bros holding their hands while carrying them piggyback. Not sure I will bother watch this. If it ain't broke? Why does CBS insist on breaking it?
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 8:16 pm
They claim that they're doing it for the fans, Biscotti. Apparently there was a huge fan outcry wanting an All Stars edition, same as BB and Survivor. It's been my favourite show too, since the very first episode of the very first season. I'm not too keen on the idea of the All Stars, but I'm also not about to complain about that which I can't fix. It's happening, so all I can do is hope that they made decent casting choices. I've heard a number of spoilers about the potential cast -- both good and bad -- and if we're opposed to it, all we can do is either grin and bear it, or refuse to watch. To be fair, in both BBAS and ASS, I found myself having different opinions of the competitors than I had the first time I met them on my TV. Maybe TARAS will give me the same opportunity to get to know these people again. I was neutral on Rob and Amber on Survivor. I loved them on The Amazing Race. If they're going to call this "All Stars", Rob and Amber definitely fit the bill. David and Mary? Not what I would consider "All Star" at all. Still, though, the only team I really, really want to see again is Kris and Jon -- and they're the one team I haven't heard any news confirming either way.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, November 27, 2006 - 8:55 am
Does this actually SAY that BJ and Tyler aren't competing? It sounds like there is a little misdirection going on in this statement...do we know for SURE that BJ and Tyler aren't participating? }
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Jasper
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09-14-2000
| Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:17 pm
I'd like to see John Vito/Jill, Danny/Oswald and the clowns, I know one of them is named Jon, can't remeber the other. I might be in the minority but I don't mind watching Rob and Amber again.
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:21 pm
I believe John Vito and Jill have split up (not that that would necessarily preclude them from racing). The other clown is Al. He posts on the official TAR blog and Jon co-hosts the TAR Internet show (Finish Line) so it appears that they have not been selected.
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Ace232521
Member
09-09-2004
| Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 8:19 am
I'm really surpised at all the "I don't want Rob and Amber muddying up my screen again" outcries. They're just people. It's not like they are on every day. When they were on Amazing Race before, they ran a very good and competitive race. Ratings were up for that show. Why in the world would the producers NOT want them back on again. Like them or not, they made good t.v. Rob convincing others to not eat the meat and get a penalty right along with him was one of Amazing Race's greatest moments.
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Jagger
Member
08-07-2002
| Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 11:55 am
I'm not sure when ALL STARS is happening, but Rob and Amber were seen in Miami at one of the airports on 11-18-06 by one of my co-workers. She talked with Rob for about 15 minutes, no way was he in a race at that time. Rob and Amber were waiting for their luggage and they didn't seem to be in any kind of a hurry. So if their in this season the taping must already be done.
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 12:12 pm
Actually, that sighting supports the existing reports. Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | The race supposedly started on or around Nov 20 and the starting city was Miami. It's possible that your co-worker saw them when they flew in before the race. |
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 12:39 pm
I Love Rob & Amber and can't wait to see them again. I always loved the way he was so patient and sweet with her, while other teams were screaming at each other. Perhaps the reason that Chip/Kim and BJ/Tyler were not invited was that they were already winners? Are any of the other teams winners? (Sorry, I've only been watching since about season 5 and can't remember all the teams.) I'm looking forward to seeing some of these people again. They may not have been the greatest racers, but at least Dave and Mary were so wide-eyed at the places they were visiting for that I found them fun to watch. Hope they don't decide to make another alliance, though!
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Scoutmom
Member
01-19-2006
| Friday, December 01, 2006 - 1:56 pm
If you check the "return of the racers" blog on the CBS website everyone but Andrew Hyde (raced with his father), Chip of (Chip and Reichen)and Al (Clowns) have quit posting. That may tell some of the people who are away. I also love Rob and Amber and hope they are on this race. He's hysterical as the skeptic on that new Sci-Fi show.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, December 01, 2006 - 6:54 pm
What new Sci-Fi show, Scoutmom? I'd love to see it!
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 1:05 pm
Last I heard Dave & mary are still waiting for the Chos to show up for Thanksgiving. I can see the start of the race in my mind. GO!!!!!!!!!! Dave & Mary "We'll wait for the Chos" Phil"The Chos aren't playing" D&M 'In that case we'll wait for their children" Phil"ohhhhhhhkayyyyyy"
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 2:08 pm
Babyjax, the Sci-FI show Scoutmom mentioned is Sci-Fi Investigates. I believe they had their "season ender" already. But I see they still have a few re-runs going on.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 6:44 pm
Ketchup, I'm going to have to request that you please don't post anything funny while I'm enjoying a beverage at my computer. Coca Cola and flat panel LCD monitors don't mix.
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Laneesmom
Member
05-12-2005
| Monday, December 04, 2006 - 1:55 pm
LOL Ketchup!!!!!!!!
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Webchiq
Member
07-11-2005
| Friday, December 08, 2006 - 7:32 pm
Love Romber, they're my all time favorite AR team, they played a really smart game. Yay!!!! So glad they were seen in Miami two days before game start! Go Romber!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 8:13 am
Yeah...this will be great. It'll be the fifth time Bahstan Rab loses. I can't wait to watch it.
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:15 am
I love any team that is entertaining. Some that were elimated early I wish we could get to know a little better like Ryan/Chuck and Avi/Joe. Maybe they could have a season of first eliminations. lol
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:39 am
That would be fun! A D-list Amazing Race. Give those teams that had bad luck right off the bat another chance.
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