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CBS reveals the identities of its 'The Amazing Race 10' teams
By Steve Rogers, 07/17/2006
CBS has revealed the identities of the twelve teams -- the most teams in six editions -- that will compete on The Amazing Race 10, the tenth The Amazing Race edition that will air as part of the network's new Fall 2006 Sunday night lineup.
The Amazing Race 10, scheduled to air in the show's new Sundays at 8PM ET/PT time period, will begin at Seattle's Gas Works Park (which also served as The Amazing Race 3's finish line.) From there, the twelve teams will embark on a four continent, thirteen country adventure that will see them travel more than 40,000 miles in less than 30 days. Traveling westward for the first time, the teams will visit numerous exotic locations, including Kuwait, Mongolia, and Madagascar and the communist country capitals of Beijing, China and Hanoi, Vietnam. As always, the first team to finish the race will win a $1 million cash prize.
According to The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan, the tenth season's cast -- which includes the show's first Muslim team, the show's first Indian-American team, a gay couple, a pair of reigning Miss USA contestants, and an amputee who competes in Iron Man Triathlons -- is the long-running reality show's most diverse group ever. "The range in this cast is remarkable," Keoghan told reporters during the show's Television Critics Association press tour session. "We've never had such a broad spectrum of people." "This cast is as different as it's ever been," The Amazing Race executive producer Bertram van Munster added.
The Amazing Race 10 (which finished filming late last month) is also expected to outdo previous Race editions in another area -- drama. "It's meltdown city on this whole trip," said van Munster.
Rather than "easing" the teams into the competition with a trip to Europe or South America, this season's contestants were sent straight from Seattle to China. "This race started harder," executive producer Jonathan Littman told reporters. "We sent them head first into the toughest possible areas. It really threw them for a loop."
According to van Munster, in addition to the numerous language barriers, dealing with several locations' extreme temperatures (including Kuwait's 129 degree heat) and traveling in restrictive communist nations took a toll on the cast. In Vietnam, government officials insisted on reviewing all the footage the producers shot but did not request any edits or cuts. "The show worldwide is extremely popular and that has helped us," said van Munster.
The twelve teams competing on The Amazing Race 10 -- and their CBS-supplied profiles -- are:
Vipul Patel and Arti Patel, a married couple from Windermere, FL. Vipul is a 29-year-old who works in sales. Arti is a 26-year-old nutritional educator.
Vipul and Arti are the first Indian-American team to run the Race. Both speak several languages and are well-traveled. Vipul admits to being a bit overzealous, while Arti takes great pride in her ability to reign in his emotions and focus his strengths -- a skill she will undoubtedly be forced to call upon while racing around the world.
Erwin Cho and Godwin Cho, a pair of brothers from San Francisco, CA. Erwin is a 32-year-old insurance company manager. Godwin is a 29-year-old financial analyst.
These overachieving, super-competitive brothers say they are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Godwin has grown up in the shadow of his Harvard-educated brother and is eager to show his brother and his family that he has what it takes to win The Amazing Race. This team's love for traveling the world and competing is infectious.
Tom Rock and Terry Cosentino, a gay dating couple from New York, NY. Tom is a 39-year-old college admissions director. Terry is a 45-year-old special events director.
This feisty, fun-loving couple has been together for over two years. Their playful nitpicking is constant, but it always ends in shared laughter. This energetic couple is hoping the Race will prove to them they have what it takes to stay together.
Kellie Patterson and Jamie Hill, a pair of best friends from Columbia, SC. Kellie is a 22-year-old student majoring in broadcast journalism. Jamie is a 22-year-old recent college graduate.
Don't let their Southern drawls fool you. These former co-captains of the University of South Carolina cheerleading squad are highly competitive and just might have what it takes to be the first female team to win The Amazing Race.
Lyn Turk and Karlyn Harris, a pair of Alabama mothers who are best friends. Lyn is a 32-year-old fourth grade teacher from Birmingham, AL. Karlyn is a 32-year-old program analyst from Helena, AL.
These two Alabama mothers have known each other since 9th grade. The Amazing Race will be the first time the two have ever traveled abroad together. Both have limited traveling experience, but are hoping their resourcefulness and wit will make them the team to beat.
David Conley and Mary Conley, a married couple from Stone, KY. David is a 32-year-old coal miner. Mary is a 31-year-old homemaker.
David and Mary are married parents who met while working at McDonald's 10 years ago. David was in the Army and did some traveling while Mary can count on one hand how many times she's been on a plane. This hard-working couple is eager to expand their horizons and see the world.
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....And, AND I FORGOT TO WATCH IT YESTERDAY!!!!!!! NOOOOO!!!
