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"Season 18"
Posted by Starshine on 11-22-10 at 09:25 AM
I know that we don't often spoil TAR, and I have to admit that the season where the entire bootlist was published wasn't enjoyable for me.

However I have just seen this little tit bit on season 18

It's an All-Stars race (season 12 onwards, one season providing 5 of the 11 teams!). They flew into Sydney from LA this morning.

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"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Estee on 11-22-10 at 09:34 AM
Looks like we're really on top of this one -- they touched down at some point within the last day.

http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/theyre-here-manly-hosts-amazing-race-reality-show/

First confirmed team: Kynt & Vyxsin.

"Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by Starshine on 11-22-10 at 09:30 PM
Kynt and Vyxsin (Season 12) - Good
Ron and Christina (Season 12) - Good
Amanda and Kris (Season 14) - Fantastic!
Kisha and Jen (Season 14) - Annoying but OK
Jaime and Cara (Season 14) - Something for Dweeze
Margie and Luke (Season 14) - OK
Mel and Mike (Season 14) - Sorry good the first time, not sure about a retread
Steve and Linda (Season 14) - Well at least we know who will be going out first.
Flight Time and Big Easy (Season 15) - Sigh I know I was the only person who didn't like them
Zev and Justin (Season 15) - Fair Enough, don't lose anything this time
Jet and Cord (Season 16) - Good racers, not sure I wanted them back though
Gary and Mallory (Season 17) -
"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by Max Headroom on 11-23-10 at 09:33 AM
*head tilt*

These are all-stars??


At least I'll have someone to root against, as I loathed Margie and Luke.

"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by olathejoe on 11-23-10 at 12:01 PM
These are all-stars??

More like unemployed re-treads.

Gary and Mallory must have gone from the TAR17 finish line to the TAR18 starting line.

"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by olathejoe on 11-23-10 at 12:03 PM
I wonder if Kisha/Jen and Margie/Luke have kissed and made up or if the bitterness has been simmering all this time. I'm going with simmering bitterness.
"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by Estee on 11-23-10 at 04:18 PM
Gary and Mallory

Henceforth known as Team K'ez'rek d'b'duz.

*sigh* I could toss a lot of this list out (windows preferred) on the annoyance factor. Ron & Christina & Ron's Endless Run-on Sentences? Gone. Kisha & Jen & Bladder Issues To Go? Goodbye. Jamie & Cara & '911? We may be in last place!' Do let the door hit you on the way out. Marge & Luke? Fine until they hit the first problem and then watch the fun spread. Flight Time & Big Easy & Their Special Friend Franz? Go. Away. Jet & Cord? Sorry, we know what you are now, and the stink is contaminating the entire course.

Kynt & Vyxsin? All right, fine -- but my preference would be for Vyxsin to work with a new partner: I remember why we called the current one Kant. Amanda & Kris could arguably use a second chance. Mel & Mike were just fun. Zev & Justin might be interesting on another run. Gary's no All-Star and neither is Mallory, but neither one particularly annoys me.

Steve & Linda... um...

...really?

I do see one common factor here, though: pretty much every team in the field made A Mistake. One major error which knocked them out of the race and sent them to the final mat to act as low-paid cheerleaders -- across the board. This isn't All-Stars, this is Second Chances. Given that, I'm predicting the Switchback's about to manifest -- possibly in bulk.

Wonder if the Globetrotters learned how to sort letters yet.

"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by Belle Book on 11-23-10 at 06:07 PM
Kynt and Vyxsin (Season 12) - I liked them in their season.
Ron and Christina (Season 12) - I always wanted them back! I'm rooting for them!
Amanda and Kris (Season 14) - OK. They deserve a second chance.
Kisha and Jen (Season 14) - Hope they overcome their rivarly with Margie & Luke.
Jaime and Cara (Season 14) - Hope they're better with directions this time!
Margie and Luke (Season 14) - OK for me.
Mel and Mike (Season 14) - Not my favorite team but I'm happy to see them back.
Steve and Linda (Season 14) - I agree, if they're in we all know they're going first.
Flight Time and Big Easy (Season 15) - At least I'll love hearing the Globetrotters theme music.
Zev and Justin (Season 15) - As someone who has Asperger's Syndrome, I'm rooting for this team!
Jet and Cord (Season 16) - I like them OK as well but not my favorite team.
Gary and Mallory (Season 17) - nice to see them back as well.


"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by esquire on 11-26-10 at 01:33 AM
So this tells us that Gary/Mallory don't win in the current season
"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by vince3 on 11-26-10 at 01:51 AM
Their elimination episode was a few weeks ago, I believe...
"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by Belle Book on 11-26-10 at 01:14 PM
Yeah. Almost three weeks ago, to be precise.

"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by kidflash212 on 11-29-10 at 08:59 PM
I'm just speculating so this is not a spoiler but does this cast suggest that Nat & Kat or Brook & Claire win this season? I would have thought one of them would be asked back ('specially Brook & Claire) over the dull Gary & Mallory unless they win.



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"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by PepeLePew13 on 11-30-10 at 00:46 AM
Not sure about that. Right now, I'm not sure I can see any of the four finalists being willing to subject themselves to another grind so soon after leaving the show with the difficulties of the past couple of episodes (Jill/Thomas might be the most 'willing' of the four teams if I had to rank them). Gary and Mallory have had a little extra time to veg out and they likely would be the most willing to do it all over again, especially with Mallory's gung-ho attitude.

I think there's a good bet that we're seeing an all-female winner this year for the first time, but don't think it's the reason why we wouldn't see either Nat/Kat or Brook/Claire in the all-star season as whoever doesn't win would be available to go in a second-chance season.

Just complete speculation pulled out of my heiney, so take it for what it's worth.

As for the question why Season 13 got "ignored" ... I'm surprised that Toni/Dallas isn't back, as I would think they'd be eager to want a second chance after losing the passport and all. I'd bet they were asked back, but declined.

"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by vince3 on 11-30-10 at 08:31 AM
Maybe Gary/Mallory were the last team to not be decoys in this current Race?
"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by kidflash212 on 12-02-10 at 09:08 AM
Good points but it also seems they didn't feel any need to cast extra all female teams for 18 - they way they had four female teams and no alpha male teams this years. Kisha & Jen and Jamie & Cara are facing three alpha male teams while the Poker chicks weren't invited back.


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"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by ARnutz on 11-30-10 at 10:40 PM
It appears all those teams are confirmed except Steve and Linda.

So 11 teams... and it definitely looks like a 'second chance' rather than 'all stars' to me.

"RE: Alledged Cast List and my initial opinions"
Posted by samboohoo on 12-02-10 at 09:59 AM
Agree. Definitely not all stars.


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"RE: Season 18"
Posted by KwietOne on 11-23-10 at 08:33 PM
Kynt and Vyxsin (Season 12) - meh
Ron and Christina (Season 12) - ok
Amanda and Kris (Season 14) - ok
Kisha and Jen (Season 14) - hope she learned how to swim and hold it in!
Jaime and Cara (Season 14) - meh
Margie and Luke (Season 14) - ok
Mel and Mike (Season 14) - ok
Steve and Linda (Season 14) - why?
Flight Time and Big Easy (Season 15) - meh
Zev and Justin (Season 15) - one of my favorites
Jet and Cord (Season 16) - one of my favorites
Gary and Mallory (Season 17) - gotta get those ear plugs

I'd like to see the Cho brothers and Toni/Dallas, but that's just me. Weird how if it's considered a "second chance" season, why NOT Toni/Dallas?

I'd like to see a season with all the FIRST eliminated teams in the race, but then again; I don't think it'd garner good ratings.

"One question"
Posted by vince3 on 11-23-10 at 09:09 PM
How come season 13 got ignored?
"Lest you forget."
Posted by Estee on 11-23-10 at 09:22 PM
Nick & Starr
Ken & Tina
Andrew & Dan
Toni & Dallas
Terence & Sarah
Kelly & Christy
Aja & Ty
Marisa & Brooke
Mark & Bill
Anthony & Stephanie
Anita & Arthur

For a Second Chance season, Toni & Dallas are just about it.

For All-Star? Nobody.

"RE: Lest you forget."
Posted by Max Headroom on 11-24-10 at 09:02 AM
Boo will be along shortly to complain about Dandrew's exclusion.
"Yes..."
Posted by Estee on 11-24-10 at 09:58 AM
...and she'll be the only one.

"RE: Yes..."
Posted by samboohoo on 12-01-10 at 10:32 AM
I'd rather see Dandrew over several teams.


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"RE: Yes..."
Posted by MaryKat on 12-01-10 at 10:45 PM
Me too.
"RE: Yes..."
Posted by samboohoo on 12-02-10 at 10:01 AM
Well, since it looks like more of a "second chance" season than an "all star" season, that may be why they were omitted.


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"RE: Lest you forget."
Posted by vince3 on 11-24-10 at 10:55 AM
I guess Team Weregeek were still too out of shape/too exhausted, then...
"RE: Season 18"
Posted by KwietOne on 11-24-10 at 02:11 AM
I don't think it's considered an "all-star" race; maybe "second chance" race?

I read from the RFF site the finishing order in Sydney. There is no proof yet, but speculation on the first eliminated team.

"Next stop."
Posted by Estee on 11-27-10 at 05:31 PM
On 11/24, the teams went to Broken Hill (New South Wales, Australia) via two chartered planes (bunch point!). Upon landing, they were 'picked up' by several four-wheel drive vehicles (locals at the wheel?). They eventually wound up at the Junction Mine.

http://www.panoramicearth.com/5809/Broken_Hill/Junction_Mine
http://www.mindat.org/loc-105746.html

The micro-report at http://www.bdtruth.com.au/index.php?stub&id=1271 has eleven teams touching down, so Sydney may have been an NEL or an overnight midleg stop before the bunching of the charters.

If you can ID any teams in that report's picture, you're ahead of me.

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Outfrontgirl on 11-29-10 at 06:08 AM
LAST EDITED ON 11-29-10 AT 06:40 AM (EST)

They had to go and ruin the glow of this season by casting Margie and Luke? Ugh.

I don't remember half these teams; that's not a good sign. Doesn't seem All Stars to me. Second Chance, yes ... but for that they should have cast people that fans wanted to see get a second chance.

ETA -- Went and looked at their photos ... remember more now.
I remembered Zev and Justin without photos, and I like them a lot, so I have someone to root for.

An elimination is confirmed. Why don't you do spoilers here? Another spoiler free spoiler forum? OK, I won't post it.

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Starshine on 11-29-10 at 07:32 AM
Hi OFG

Not sure why we don't post spoilers here, it just seems to have happened that way, however as this is a spoiler forum I don't think there would be a problem with you posting anything you have.

My personal issue with spoilers is that I am a sucker for the editing, and quite enjoy watching the show knowing very little and adore seeing the race to the line without knowing who is going to be Philiminated, however that is just me.

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Outfrontgirl on 11-30-10 at 07:00 PM
Thanks for the reply, Starshine.

I have never tried to spoil TAR or looked for spoilers on it all these seasons, as I too like having some suspense on one show. This season I decided I would play the TAR fantasy game for the first time, and there's no point playing if you're not on a level field with everyone, which means reading spoilers, so I took a look at this forum.

I was surprised not to find spoilers in the spoiler forum ... not sure what its purpose is then. But not being a regular here, I won't post anything. I don't know anything beyond what's on RFF.

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by CTgirl on 11-30-10 at 07:26 PM
LAST EDITED ON 11-30-10 AT 07:30 PM (EST)

As far as I can remember there has been very little spoiling done in this forum. I think RFF has cornered the market on spoiling TAR and we all go there when we want to know something.

Many seasons ago I posted the CBS clues a few times and didn't get much response so I stopped doing it. I don't think there's any reason why you couldn't start a spoiler thread, it's just people rarely do. There have been occasional spoiler/F3/editing threads but recently it has pretty much just been voting, East Coast Spoiler Thread and announcing the cast discussions.


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"RE: Season 18"
Posted by ARnutz on 11-30-10 at 10:37 PM
There used to be a lot of spoiling going on here. All you have to do is look back at the old pages, for example this one.

It seemed to have faded a bit. Some posters left for RFF, who really does do the most awesome job there, but there is no reason we can't have spoilers in the spoilers forum!

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Chill Town on 11-29-10 at 08:04 AM
Aside from Jet & Cord, I don't see much talent of an all star caliber here...sounds like a real snoozer
"11/29: China?"
Posted by Estee on 11-30-10 at 08:08 PM
http://adventure-naturalist.blogspot.com/
"RE: 11/29: China?"
Posted by vince3 on 11-30-10 at 08:34 PM
Those pictures may be of TARA teams, not TAR 18 teams... Then again, who knows?
"RE: 11/29: China?"
Posted by Flowerpower on 12-01-10 at 08:25 AM
I didn't recognize the players, and I can NOT imagine the AR without PHIL!



"RE: 11/29: China?"
Posted by Starshine on 12-01-10 at 08:54 AM
Don't recognise any of the teams so I would suspect that there is a second TAR:China Rush being made.
"Season 18, the teams"
Posted by Flowerpower on 12-01-10 at 09:45 AM
Kynt and Vyxsin (Season 12):

Ron and Christina (Season 12):

Amanda and Kris (Season 14):

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTvw81ld6IJ5AiAzIgkdtiJs_N0X_twJAbbW5Lzajhb-535UjM7pQ

Kisha and Jen (Season 14):


Jaime and Cara (Season 14):


Margie and Luke (Season 14) :


Mel and Mike (Season 14):


Steve and Linda (Season 14):

Flight Time and Big Easy (Season 15):

Zev and Justin (Season 15):

Jet and Cord (Season 16):

Gary and Mallory (Season 17):



"RE: Season 18, the teams"
Posted by samboohoo on 12-01-10 at 10:30 AM
Are you sure it's Season 18? Or is it Season 14, Part 2?


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"RE: Season 18, the teams"
Posted by MaryKat on 12-02-10 at 10:56 AM
Thanks, now I remember all of them except Amanda and Kris. I just do not remember anything about them.
"RE: Season 18, the teams"
Posted by Starshine on 12-02-10 at 11:51 AM
Probably Alpha couple of their season, One flight into the Russian mine, U-Turn, dead.

Not that I was a fan and it wiped me out of the casino mind.

"RE: Season 18, the teams"
Posted by Max Headroom on 12-02-10 at 01:43 PM
Amanda.

"RE: Season 18, the teams"
Posted by KwietOne on 12-07-10 at 01:41 AM
Steve and Linda NOT one of the teams.
"RE: Season 18, the teams"
Posted by cahaya on 01-19-11 at 02:11 PM
Correct. There are 11 teams instead of 12, as well, with Steve and Linda being the odd ones out.
"RE: Season 18"
Posted by KwietOne on 12-07-10 at 01:42 AM
Jet/Cord seen in Madrid or Vienna.
"RE: Season 18"
Posted by kidflash212 on 12-07-10 at 01:23 PM
I would love to see Amanda & Kris get a chance to pay back Margie & Luke for the U-Turn.



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"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Max Headroom on 12-07-10 at 03:24 PM
So would I. And so would Amanda and Kris, I'm sure.

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by samboohoo on 12-09-10 at 10:26 AM
I'm sure you'd be happy watching Amanda read the phone book.


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"RE: Season 18"
Posted by KwietOne on 12-12-10 at 10:32 PM
Just saw the preview this evening. Is it quite possible TAR 18 starts off with more than 11 teams, but only 11 teams continue?

There were so many teams shown with "unfinished business". I specifically saw Toni/Dallas, Dan/Andrew, the poker players, and Michael/Kevin. These teams could have been screened out right from the start?

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by toad8098 on 12-12-10 at 10:35 PM
I saw that, too. Seems like it's just a teaser until an official list is announced. I know Connor & Jonathan can't be on it as Jonathan has been in rehearsals for his Broadway show since October and they were a team revealed in the preview.
"RE: Season 18"
Posted by BrassFan on 12-13-10 at 10:33 AM
>I saw that, too. Seems like
>it's just a teaser until
>an official list is announced.
>I know Connor & Jonathan
>can't be on it as
>Jonathan has been in rehearsals
>for his Broadway show since
>October and they were a
>team revealed in the preview.

That's what Im' thinking too...They showed a lot more teams than should be in the race. And, none of the spoiler lists include Brooke and Claire or Michael and Kevin who were featured in the teaser footage.

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by kidflash212 on 12-12-10 at 10:39 PM
Amanda & Kris, Ron & Christina and Steve & Linda were not seen at all but Toni & Dallas, the Poker Ladies and Dan & Andrew were. Personally, I'd rather see Toni & Dallas or the Poker Ladies back over either Ron & Christina or Steve & Linda.
"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Flowerpower on 12-13-10 at 12:13 PM
Yes, perhaps the spoilers are wrong for the list of competing teams. From the last season there were several shots of Brook and Claire, Nick and Vick, Conner and Jonathon, and Michael and Kevin....in addition to Gary and Mallory.

I'm hoping there will be more than one team from this last season....a fun group, imo!

"RE: Season 18"
Posted by KwietOne on 12-14-10 at 00:19 AM
On the Early Show, Brook and Claire confirmed they are NOT in TAR 18. It was either Brook or Claire that's currently pregnant.
"RE: Season 18"
Posted by Belle Book on 12-14-10 at 06:11 PM
It's Claire who's pregnant.


"Claire"
Posted by Flowerpower on 12-17-10 at 08:51 AM

Hey, what did you all think of Claire's hair? She's a blonde! I liked it, thought it suited her better....fwiw!


"USA Today article on season 18"
Posted by cahaya on 01-19-11 at 02:06 PM
Found here. List of teams from that article:

• Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka, engaged; Season 14. Amanda, 25, and Kris, 27, now live in Pismo Beach, Calif.

• Kent Kaliber and Vyxsin Fiala, dating; Season 12. Kent, 35, and Vyxsin, 32, live in Los Angeles.

• Jaime Edmondson and Cara Rosenthal, former NFL cheerleaders; Season 14. Jaime, 32, lives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cara, 28, lives in Boca Raton, Fla.

• Mel and Mike White, father/son writers; Season 14. Mel, 70, is from Lynchburg, Va. Mike, 40, lives in Los Angeles.

• LaKisha and Jennifer Hoffman, sisters/coaches; Season 14. Both from Chicago, LaKisha is 30 and now lives in the Bronx, N.Y. Jennifer is 26 and lives in Louisville.

• Jet and Cord McCoy, brothers/cowboys; Season 16. Jet, 31, lives in Ada, Okla. Cord, 30, lives in Tupelo, Okla.

• Margie and Luke Adams, mother/son; Season 14. Margie, 53, and Luke, 25, are from Colorado Springs.

• Gary and Mallory Ervin, father/daughter; Season 17. He's 53, she's 25, and they hail from Morganfield, Ky.

• Herb Lang and Nate Lofton, Harlem Globetrotters; Season 15. Herb, 34, lives in Brinkley, Ark. Nate, 29, lives in New Orleans.

• Ronald and Christina Hsu, father/daughter; Season 12. Ronald, 61, lives in Tacoma, Wash. Christina, 29, lives in Washington, D.C.

• Zev Glassenberg and Justin Kanew, friends; Season 15. Zev, 28, lives in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Justin, 31, lives in Los Angeles.

"RE: USA Today article on season 18"
Posted by Max Headroom on 01-19-11 at 02:31 PM
Now that it's official, I can start hatin' on Margie and Luke. May they be the first team Philiminated, and if it's my lucky day, Phil will have to go out onto the course and Philiminate them there.

Whew, I feel better now that I got that off my chest.

"RE: USA Today article on season 18"
Posted by CTgirl on 01-19-11 at 05:10 PM
Personally I'd rather see Kisha and Jen out first!

And I am happy for Zev that he gets to do the Amazing Race again!

"RE: USA Today article on season 18"
Posted by Loree on 01-21-11 at 01:31 PM
I haven't forgotten how much I was annoyed by Luke and Margie last time. I am not looking forward to them on another season. I will be praying they go out of the race early.
"From our own article:"
Posted by Estee on 01-19-11 at 06:12 PM
"In addition to Australia, the Race's course -- which covered five continents, 23 cities, and 40,000 miles -- also included stops in Liechtenstein, where the teams had to measure the length of the entire 62-square-mile small European country while riding motorized bicycles; and Tokyo, Japan, where they had to endure the freezing waters from Mount Fuji during a spiritual ritual."
"The starting line."
Posted by Estee on 01-30-11 at 10:03 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Gorgonio_Pass_Wind_Farm

Ronald doubled their yearly output in twelve minutes.