Amazing Race 11 - All Stars (begins 2/18/07)

[cardaway]

CAn someone share how the roadblocks and detours were?

And how JV and Jill got to the end of the pack.

You have a PM.

 

[Walter C]

his teammate had the knee that swelled up like a watermelon at the pyramids and they couldn't even finish (first team in history to "quit", I believe). I wonder if something similar will happen this season or if his knee will hold up to avoid last place.

First and only team to quit, in season 5. I thought it was great how the other brother handled the whole situation, by not losing his cool at all the whole time.

I enjoyed the episode, although Rob & Amber in first place just made me think "here we go again!"

 

[dolphindan1]

I totally agree with you

Which part if you are referring to the part you quoted I didnt say that...I quoted it for my response

 

[dolphindan1]

I totally agree with you

I agree with you completly. I even commented to my husband how great it would be not to mess with the TIVO this year (we tape too many shows on a Sunday night that it is a pain to have it set up to tape 30 minutes longer) and then we got hosed last night because of basketball. Lesson learned. I HATE basketball even more now too.

I still love basketball....I knew it was happening so it was not a big deal...I was actually watching the game in my area that made it run late....

 

[KristinBelle]

I fully suspect that the coalminer couple or Drew and what's his name woudl have been at the end...so surprised to see a team that seemed healthy and fit and not so aloof to be stuck at the end. Also Drew and his teammate aren't all that fit--his teammate had the knee that swelled up like a watermelon at the pyramids and they couldn't even finish (first team in history to "quit", I believe). I wonder if something similar will happen this season or if his knee will hold up to avoid last place.

First and only team to quit, in season 5. I thought it was great how the other brother handled the whole situation, by not losing his cool at all the whole time.

Are you both talking about Drew and Kevin? if so they're from season 1 and they came in 4th, they didn't quit, they lost because their cab got stuck in traffic. Here's a little recap-

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race/leaderboard/index.shtml

If you're not talking about Kevin and Drew ignore this post.

 

[disneyjunkie]

Which part if you are referring to the part you quoted I didnt say that...I quoted it for my response

There's something wrong with the quote feature. I noticed it on this thread last night.

 

[Jimbo]

I fully suspect that the coalminer couple or Drew and what's his name woudl have been at the end...so surprised to see a team that seemed healthy and fit and not so aloof to be stuck at the end. Also Drew and his teammate aren't all that fit--his teammate had the knee that swelled up like a watermelon at the pyramids and they couldn't even finish (first team in history to "quit", I believe). I wonder if something similar will happen this season or if his knee will hold up to avoid last place.

You're thinking of another team, the brothers from Dallas that owned a pizza parlor. I think they were on in season 5. They were no All-Stars, that's for sure.

Kevin and Drew competed on season 1, and they finished fourth. They lost to the Guidos in a photo finish at the Forbidden City in Beijing. They were a great team, and really competed hard. But like somebody said upthread, they acted like they didn't really want to be there last night. I hope they get it together because they were really entertaining in season 1.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

You're thinking of another team, the brothers from Dallas that owned a pizza parlor. I think they were on in season 5. They were no All-Stars, that's for sure.

Kevin and Drew competed on season 1, and they finished fourth. They lost to the Guidos in a photo finish at the Forbidden City in Beijing. They were a great team, and really competed hard. But like somebody said upthread, they acted like they didn't really want to be there last night. I hope they get it together because they were really entertaining in season 1.

DOH--you are correct! I do recall Kevin and Drew...I guess Kevin looks a lot like Pizza Parlor guy.

I missed the second half--their start did seem slow.

 

[Jimbo]

DOH--you are correct! I do recall Kevin and Drew...I guess Kevin looks a lot like Pizza Parlor guy.

I missed the second half--their start did seem slow.

And I just remembered one more thing about the pizza brothers... They were the team that coined the "Mirna and Schmirna" nickname. So besides being quitters, they go down in AR history for that.

 

[cardaway]

Kevin and Drew competed on season 1, and they finished fourth. They lost to the Guidos in a photo finish at the Forbidden City in Beijing. They were a great team, and really competed hard. But like somebody said upthread, they acted like they didn't really want to be there last night. I hope they get it together because they were really entertaining in season 1.

I suspect the All Star teams all got money up front and that Keven and Drew might be only doing it for the money and exposure. They may realize they have no chance in winning.

 

[Jimbo]

I suspect the All Star teams all got money up front and that Keven and Drew might be only doing it for the money and exposure. They may realize they have no chance in winning.

Well, I'm reluctant to come to that kind of conclusion after 1 episode. They were at the back of the pack in the first episode last time, too, and then were at or near the lead for the entire show. We'll see. It'll be a much better show if they stick around, that's for sure.

 

[cardaway]

Well, I'm reluctant to come to that kind of conclusion after 1 episode. They were at the back of the pack in the first episode last time, too, and then were at or near the lead for the entire show. We'll see. It'll be a much better show if they stick around, that's for sure.

I really like them too, and they have gone from "worst to first" before, but they really do look more out of shape and don't seem to have their heart in it.

 

[BostonTink85]

Great first episode of the season! Go Rob and Amber!!! I love them, not to mention Rob's from the next town over from me, gotta cheer for the hometown guy

 

[TiggerPiglet]

I agree with others about Drew and Kevin. They really don't look like their hearts are into it this time around. I hope they get into it, because I would really love to see them win. I'm also a big fan of Rob and Amber's too. So I'm glad to see that they're doing well.

 

[goodeats]

Yeah Rob and Amber, they are my all time favorite team. They are great players and treat each other great. I hope they go all the way.

I hope Uchenna and Joyce don't last long. They've bugged me since they won their season saying "good people deserve to win". Umm, who says your good people and Rob and Amber aren't? And what does being a 'good' person have to do with winning a race? Also they are still having marital problems?

 

[robinb]

Hi guys! There is a Wikipedia entry for Amazing Race 11 All-Stars complete with links to Wikis for the previous ARs. It tracks travel legs, eliminations, road blocks and more.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Race_11

 

[DisneyFan06]

Yeah Rob and Amber, they are my all time favorite team. They are great players and treat each other great. I hope they go all the way.

I hope Uchenna and Joyce don't last long. They've bugged me since they won their season saying "good people deserve to win". Umm, who says your good people and Rob and Amber aren't? And what does being a 'good' person have to do with winning a race? Also they are still having marital problems?

U and J are awesome people. I am glad they are back in it. I am looking forward to seeing them race. However, I dont think they should win. I dont even thing Romber diserve to win. Together they all have enough money...

 

[MamaLema]

As staged as it was...I know Romber got a call from their agent asking if they were interested only 2 weeks before they were going to do it.

This is only *my* opinion but Colin and Christie were scheduled to be on All-Stars but at the last minute cancelled because she is pregnant. That could have something to do with it although I picture the casting people calling Romber first, not as replacements.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

well, I don't think winning should be limited to people who are poor.

It is supposed to be a contest of brains, ability to adapt, physical stamina - that sort of thing. I really don't like Rob much but he does do well in the competitions, Amber has always been pretty much a follower and that really hasn't changed.

I'm just tired of that particular couple. For awhile it seemed like CBS had nominated them as Prom King and Queen of the world and everytime you'd turn around.....there they would be. They do seem to have turned Reality Team TV Star into a viable career choice however, so I'll give them kudos for that.

There are still other Amazing Race teams that I would have rather seen invited however --- and only one set of winners seems odd.

It was a good episode last night. It seems like it will be much better than Survivor All Stars.

 

[dolphindan1]

U and J are awesome people. I am glad they are back in it. I am looking forward to seeing them race. However, I dont think they should win. I dont even thing Romber diserve to win. Together they all have enough money...

If the run the best race and finish 1st then they totally deserve to win...this race has nothing to do with previous wins or money amount...