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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 5:23 pm
Jonathan & Victoria were set up on a blind date seven years ago, and have been married for three years. They reside in Los Angeles, where Jonathan is an entrepreneur who owns a spa as well as other business ventures, and Victoria is a model/ pop artist painter. They decided to go on the Race in hopes of getting their relationship back on track after many grueling discussions about starting a family that have taken a toll on their marriage. Jonathan describes himself as having a "type A" personality, while Victoria says she is resourceful. They hope this combination will help them be victorious on the Race. One of the challenges for them on the Race is going to be trusting each other's instincts and putting their bickering aside. Victoria recalls that one of the worst moments in their relationship was when they had a fight on a trip to Miami and their entire argument was recorded after her cell phone accidentally dialed her mother's answering machine. Their primary reason for doing THE AMAZING RACE is to win. The $1 million prize comes in a close second. Although both agree that their biggest fear is not being able to speak the languages, they look forward to experiencing new cultures and people.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 5:42 pm
At least they're honest about why they signed up for this show....this may be the team everyone loves to hate.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 5:36 am
If they have had "many grueling discussions" about starting a family, they probably should not!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 4:43 pm
This is going to be a very interesting couple to watch.
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 8:54 pm
I am absolutely speechless. Absolutely speechless. These two need therapy and anger management classes.
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 9:04 pm
BIG Time!!!
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:10 am
If this couple doesn't go soon, I will not watch the rest of the show. I cannot believe that a woman would allow someone to talk to her the way Jonathan does. He must be LOADED. I think a nice big house (where I had enough space to avoid him), and a pool, and my own collection of cars, and a no-limit credit card would probably help me to love him. But don't think I wouldn't get in the odd kick in the nut$ once in a while.
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Starshine40
Member
07-30-2002
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:28 am
LOL Eeyore...I totally agree, he is a Adam Henry. (police usage of A.H.)
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 2:17 am
Oy - this guy's middle name must be ABUSE. She should run very very VERY far away!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 10:24 am
<joining the queue to slap Jonathan upside the head> The sad thing is that I got the impression that part of his behaviour was purposely exagerated to ham it up for the camera.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:55 pm
yeah it is ...
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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 12:48 pm
Oh, god. They have to go quickly!
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 12:56 pm
Please, if there is any kind of "TV reality justice" let these guys come in last SOON! I've never despised watching someone as quickly as I did Jonathan. I wanted him gone before the race even started! 
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 5:50 pm
I can't even love to hate him. Begone!!
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 6:16 pm
Funny, the only thing I could think when I was watching him was, "Hmm, what's he gonna be like when the coke runs out?" (of course that's not his problem, what with all the airports and security, but he looked like he could be quite easily cast as CokeHead #1 somewhere!)
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Warrenn
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 3:46 pm
Is Victoria Fuller the same one that appeared in Playboy? Here's a safe shot of her: http://www.munitions.com/~jgreely/glamourcon/gc19/s/g19s6-_025.html Is that the same person who's on the show? Sure looks like her.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 3:59 pm
Yes, Warrenn, that's her. You can see lots of pictures of her and of her with Hef on her website.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 4:07 pm
Have you guys seen The Official Jon & Victoria Amazing Race Website yet? I just stumbled across it so I haven't looked too much into it yet, the only part I caught so far was: "I will say this to all of you. What you see is not the full story. I am not happy with the edit and I know everyone says that. I am sorry that this is what CBS is showing to the world when they had so much great stuff to show. I am not the person that you see on screen nor is Victoria and I hope everything lights up and CBS move away from this story line. Again I am sorry if I have offended any of you we are true fans of the show. On my way back there to find out more...
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 4:11 pm
A pic from that website - Adam, Rebecca, Hera, one of Avi/Joe, and I can't tell who the guy in red on the right is, is that Freddy? Funny I see Hera but not Gus -- posing with Hef:

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Padivius
Member
08-21-2003
| Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 10:44 am
It's Joe, not Avi. The guy in the red is Aaron.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 11:01 am
Hey Karen, Thanks for the link to the website! Interesting background on them.
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Warrenn
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 3:06 pm
I'm not surprised about Jon's comments about editing. I'm sure he thinks he'd be a great father because he gave some kids candy even though he'd just as easily blow up at his own kid for doing something minor. And I'm sure he thinks he's a great partner for Victoria because he kisses her at the finish line even though he was screaming at her and grabing stuff from her earlier in the race. Everyone has good and bad traits in them, but Jon's bad traits are so bad that the good stuff doesn't make up for them. No matter how nice he can be, he should *never* treat Victoria that way. It's completely unacceptable.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 10:54 pm
I notice under his bio at their site that he thinks he looks like he's in his 20's. I guess he owns a skin care spa in LA? Either way, I never for one second thought he looked under forty. This guy is so in denial in so many ways. Keep hanging out at the mansion, guy, and stay far far away from the rest of us.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 11:23 pm
i do not find this couple at all likable or attractive. i wanted to smack jonathan when he pushed victoria. he is truly a powder keg always ready to explode. not fun to watch at all. he makes wil and tara seem like a nice couple--remember them?! if i find out whatever it is he is working on (supposedly a film) i will be sure to avoid it. i don't reward bad behavior in preschoolers...and he's supposedly a grown man. ugh. he should be with nicole of big brother. a match (for that powder keg?) made in heaven!
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Hootyhoot
Member
12-18-2001
| Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 7:13 am
I hope all future TAR contestants must sign a "no violence" agreement. So that in another instance like this, Phil could immediately say "You are disqualified. Get your things and leave." Jon is disgusting and it's sad to think that we're going to see more of him.
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