In Racygirl's Puerto Rico Airport photo, Uchenna has no backpack, but he is carrying a plastic bag.
Previous speculation was that Joyce & Uchenna finish last in a Non-Elimination Leg and were forced to carry their stuff in bags, ala Meredith & Gretched.Ron was seen with a different backpack. Now we know that Ron & Kelly did finish last in a NEL and were forced to give up their backpacks. This is Ron's replacement backpack.
There are two broadcasts remaining: May 3 and May 10.
We know that May 3 will have an elimination, because the press release for May 10 says there are three teams remaining. We can be fairly certain that J&U and R&K are among these final three teams.
Here's my question: Are Uchenna and Joyce victims of a NEL in the first half of the final episode, forcing them to switch to plastic bags? Or have they realized they are one plane ride away from the finish line, and dropped their backpacks to lighten the load?
Personally, I think we are done with non-elimination pit stops. Uchenna & Joyce have begun an all-out sprint to the finish line, and nothing in that backpack was worth a million bucks.
These reality show contestants need a reality check!