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HaMerotz LaMillion 2
Season 2
HaMerotz LaMillion second logo.jpeg
Presented by Ron Shahar
No. of teams11
WinnerBar Ben-Vakil & Inna Broder
No. of legs13
Distance traveled20,300 km (12,600 mi)
No. of episodes27 (30 including recaps)
Release
Original network Channel 2
Original release25 October 2011 (2011-10-25) 
11 February 2012 (2012-02-11)
Additional information
Filming dates30 March (2011-03-30) 
26 April 2011 (2011-04-26)
11 January 2012
Season chronology
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HaMerotz LaMillion 2 is the second season of HaMerotz LaMillion (Hebrew : המירוץ למיליון, lit. The Race to the Million), an Israeli reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race . Hosted by Ron Shahar, replacing Raz Meirman, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around Eurasia to win 1,000,000. This season visited two continents and ten countries and traveled over 20,300 kilometres (12,600 mi) during thirteen legs. Starting in Jerusalem, racers traveled through Israel, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Poland, the Czech Republic, China, Thailand, and Sri Lanka before finishing in Singapore. New twists introduced in this season include a mid-leg elimination, the U-Turn and Yield Vote, the Double Battle, where two teams competed against each other in a task, and the Speed Bump. The season premiered on Channel 2 on 25 October 2011 and ended on 11 February 2012.

Painter and saleswoman Bar Ben-Vakil and Inna Broder were the winners of this season, while brothers Alon and Oren Harel finished in second place, and married Orthodox Jews Akiva and Anaelle Shmueli finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The Starting Line of the second season of HaMerotz LaMillion was at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium. Teddy Kollek Stadium - Inside.JPG
The Starting Line of the second season of HaMerotz LaMillion was at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium.

In April 2009, during the airing of the show, Reshet had begun preparations for a second season. They considered producing a celebrity edition of the show that would have raised the price of producing the show. [1] Reshet had consulted with CBS and agreed it would film two more seasons at the same time to save expenses, a celebrity and non-celebrity editions. [2] Despite this, on 20 December 2009, Reshet announced that it had cancelled the show. [3] However, in September 2010, Reshet reconsidered, and Channel 2 greenlit the second season on 20 September 2010. [4] On 11 February 2011, Ron Shahar was announced as the show's new host, replacing Raz Meirman. [5]

Most filming was done in a 28-day period from 30 March to 26 April 2011, [6] with the last leg taped on 11 January 2012. [7] The second season spanned nine countries. Eight were previously unvisited, including Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, [8] Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as well as the first visit by an Amazing Race franchise to Bosnia and Herzegovina. China was the only previously visited nation from the previous season featured on this season. [9]

This season introduced a franchise-first twist for the Yield and U-Turn, dubbed as a "Yield/U-Turn Vote", where during a certain point on the leg, each team could cast a vote against one team on whom they wished to Yield (which was held at the Pit Stop) or U-Turn (held during the Detour) depending on the leg. Teams (and any multiple teams in the event of a tie) who received more votes would be subjected to a Yield/U-Turn. This season also featured its first double elimination in the Israeli series when in one leg, two teams were eliminated: one at the airport in Israel, and the other at the end of the leg. This season also introduced the Double Battle where teams had to compete head-to-head in a pre-determined challenge, where winning teams can move on to the next challenge, while the losing team had to wait for new challengers. The team who lost the last "Double Battle" would face a time penalty.

Croatian-born Israeli former footballer Đovani Roso appeared as a Pit Stop greeter during Leg 3 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. [10]

Casting

Casting for the season began on 21 November 2010 and lasted through early March 2011. [11] [12]

Blogs

The host recorded blogs during filming, which could be viewed on the show's website.

Cast

Adel Bespalov Adele Baspalov 2.jpg
Adel Bespalov

Eleven teams competed on this season. At 18 years old, Adel was the youngest contestant on The Amazing Race excluding the American version's Family Edition. The casting of Firass & Shira led to calls from far-right groups such as Lehava for a boycott of the show due to opposition against interfaith relationships. [13]

ContestantsAgeRelationship [14] HometownStatus
Gadi Chait (גדי)36Friends Tel Aviv Eliminated 1st
(in Tel Aviv, Israel)
Alona Ophir (אלונה)44
Tal Shaham (טל)54Mother & Daughter Herzliya Eliminated 2nd
(in Budapest, Hungary)
Mor Shaham (מור)29
Nitzan Avital (ניצן)28Bakers Alfei Menashe Eliminated 3rd
(in Budapest, Hungary)
Frieda "Fifi" Moshe (פיפי)21
Firass Janluka (פיראס)36Muslim & Jewish Girlfriend Nazareth Illit Eliminated 4th
(in Dubrovnik, Croatia)
Shira Dahan (שירה)33
Alon Apple (אלון)32Newlyweds Tel Aviv Eliminated 5th
(in Prague, Czech Republic)
Hen Shiloni (חן)28
Idan Pundak (פונדק)30DJ & Security Company CEO Petah Tikva Eliminated 6th
(in Beijing, China)
Moti Lahav (מוטי)28
Osnat Shapir (אסנת)45Friends Kiryat Ekron Eliminated 7th
(in Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Carmit Zacay (כרמית)50
Tom Kashty (טום)23Footballer and Girlfriend Petah Tikva Eliminated 8th
(in Singapore)
Adele Bespalov (אדל)18 Tel Aviv
Akiva Shmueli (עקיבא)28Married Orthodox Jews Tirat Yehuda Third Place
Anaelle Shmueli (ענהאל)26
Alon Harel (אלון)38Brothers Tel Aviv Second Place
Oren Harel (אורן)47 Giv'atayim
Bar Ben-Vakil (בר)22Painter & Saleswoman Netanya Winners
Inna Broder (אינה)23

Future appearances

Adel Bespalov later appeared on the ninth season of the Israeli edition of Big Brother along with Season 4 contestant Liron "Tiltil" Orfeli and Season 6 contestant Neta Barazani as part of a second wave of houseguests with a secret assignment in order to earn their way into the Big Brother house. [15] Adel earned her way into the house and finished seventh. [16] In 2020, Akiva & Anaelle appeared on the Israeli version of Wife Swap . [17] In 2021, Bespalov competed on the third season of Power Couple VIP. [18]

Results

The following teams, with their relationships at the time of filming, participated in this season. This table is not reflective of all content broadcast on television, due to the inclusion (or exclusion) of data. Listed by finishing order:

TeamPosition (by leg)Roadblocks
performed
1 2 + 3 + 4 5 + 6 + 7 8 + 9 + 10 11 12 13
Bar & Inna7th8th8th6th6th1st3rd4th5th<5th1stƒ 7 3rd1st1stBar 4, Inna 5
Alon & Oren5th3rd1st2nd<2nd2nd2nd1st1st3rd2nd2nd3rd2ndAlon 6, Oren 4
Akiva & Anaelle1st1st5th3rd5th5th1st2nd2nd>2nd3rd 8 1st2nd3rdAkiva 5, Anaelle 5
Tom & Adele3rd5th3rd5th>7th6th4th3rd4th>1st4th4th4thTom 6, Adele 4
Osnat & Carmit6th6th4th 3 7th4th3rdƒ 5 6th5th 6 3rd>4th5thOsnat 5, Carmit 5
Pundak & Moti2nd2nd2nd1st3rd4th5th6thPundak 3, Moti 4
Alon & Hen4th4th6th4th>1st7thAlon 3, Hen 2
Firass & Shira8th7th7th8th> 4 Firass 2, Shira 1 4
Nitzan & Fifi9th9th9thNitzan 2, Fifi 0
Tal & Mor10th10th 2 Tal 1 2 , Mor 0
Gadi & Alona11th 1 Gadi 0, Alona 0
Key
Notes
  1. ^ Gadi & Alona were the last team to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and were eliminated as per the provisions of Leg 1's rules (see below).
  2. ^ Tal & Mor initially arrived 8th, but were issued a 1-hour penalty as Tal was unable to complete the Roadblock. The last two teams trailing them (Bar & Inna and Nitzan & Fifi) checked in during that period, dropping Tal & Mor to last place and resulting in their elimination.
  3. ^ Osnat & Carmit were issued a 1-hour penalty for unable to complete the ice-hockey task.
  4. ^ Firass & Shira received a 1-hour penalty for not completing the Roadblock due to Shira's low blood pressure.
  5. ^ Osnat & Carmit were forced to forfeit the Double Battle due to Ornat's injury.
  6. ^ Osnat & Carmit initially arrived 5th, but were issued a 1-hour penalty for being "marked for elimination" and not arriving 1st. This did not affect their placement.
  7. ^ Because Bar & Inna finished 1st, their 30-minute "marked for elimination" penalty was nullified.
  8. ^ Akiva & Anaelle refused to take part in the Buddhist blessing ceremony. As such, they had to wait for the next team (Bar & Inna) to receive their blessing before they would receive their next clue.

Voting history

For the first time in Amazing Race history, teams could vote for a U-Turn or Yield. The team with the most votes received the U-Turn or Yield penalty, depending on the leg.

U-TurnYieldU-TurnU-TurnYieldU-Turn
Leg #:1234678910
U-Turned/YieldedAlon & HenAlon & HenAlon & OrenTom & AdelBar & InnaAlon & OrenBar & InnaBar & InnaUnaired
Result4–2–2–1–14–1–1–1–1–13–2–2–13–2–1–14–23–1–1–13–23–2
VoterTeam votes
Bar & InnaAlon & HenAlon & HenTom & AdelTom & AdelTom & AdelOsnat & CarmitAkiva & AnaelleAkiva & AnaelleUnknown
Alon & OrenAlon & HenAlon & HenAlon & HenTom & AdelTom & AdelTom & AdelAkiva & AnaelleAkiva & AnaelleUnknown
Akiva & AnaelleTal & MorNitzan & FifiBar & InnaAlon & OrenBar & InnaAlon & OrenBar & InnaBar & InnaUnknown
Tom & AdelAlon & HenAlon & HenAlon & OrenBar & InnaBar & InnaAlon & OrenBar & InnaBar & InnaUnknown
Osnat & CarmitFirass & ShiraTom & AdelBar & InnaTom & AdelBar & InnaPundak & MotiBar & InnaBar & InnaUnknown
Pundak & MotiAlon & HenAlon & HenAlon & HenAlon & HenBar & InnaAlon & Oren
Alon & HenPundak & MotiPundak & MotiAlon & OrenAlon & Oren
Firass & ShiraNitzan & FifiOsnat & CarmitAlon & Oren
Nitzan & FifiFirass & ShiraFirass & Shira
Tal & MorPundak & Moti

Episode titles

Translated from Hebrew from the official website: [19]

  1. Amazing Race Premiere (Leg 1)
  2. Something Fire! (!משהו אש) (Leg 1)
  3. The Complete Chapter (הפרק המלא) (Leg 1)
  4. The Complete Chapter (הפרק המלא) (Leg 2)
  5. Breaking the Ice (שוברים את הקרח) (Leg 2)
  6. Does is it All End In Peace? (?האם הכל יגמר בשלום) (Leg 3)
  7. For the Best? (?מעז יצא מתוק) (Leg 3)
  8. Tom and Adel Being Left Behind (טום ואדל נשארים מאחור) (Leg 4)
  9. The Opportunity of a Lifetime (הזדמנות של פעם בחיים) (Leg 4)
  10. The Baptism of Fire! (!טבילת אש) (Leg 5)
  11. Dangerous Game (משחק מסוכן) (Leg 5)
  12. Legendary Race! (!מירוץ מהאגדות) (Leg 5)
  13. It's All the Magic (זה כל הקסם) (Recap)
  14. Chinese is a Hard Language (סינית שפה קשה) (Leg 6)
  15. Sweet Pain? (?כאב מתוק) (Leg 6)
  16. Walls of Hope (חומות של תקווה) (Leg 7)
  17. No Limits! (!חסרי מעצורים) (Leg 7)
  18. Who Will Enter the Final Quintet? (?מי יכנס לחמישיית הגמר) (Leg 7)
  19. Conquering Bangkok (כובשים את בנגקוק) (Leg 8)
  20. Non-Stop Race (מירוץ ללא הפסקה) (Leg 8)
  21. Going Low (יורדים נמוך) (Legs 8 and 9)
  22. Homesick (מתגעגעים הביתה) (Leg 9)
  23. Leaving Thailand (נפרדים מתאילנד) (Leg 9)
  24. The Greatest Moments of the Race (הרגעים הגדולים של המירוץ) (Recap)
  25. Dreaming About a Place in the Final (חולמים על מקום בגמר) (Leg 10)
  26. The Teams in the Race of Their Lives! (!הזוגות במירוץ חייהם) (Leg 10)
  27. The Final Battle on the way to the Final (הקרב האחרון בדרך אל הגמר) (Leg 11)
  28. Last Step to the Million! (!צעד אחרון למיליון) (Leg 12)
  29. The Sky's the Limit (השמיים הם הגבול) (Leg 13)
  30. Reunion (Recap)

Prizes

Race summary

Route map HaMerotz LaMillion 2 map.svg
Route map
Destinations Legenda lotnisko.svg Air travel    Legenda kolej.svg Rail travel    BSicon BOOT.svg Water travel    Bus-logo.svg Bus travel
Maki-heliport-15.svg Helicopter travel    Maki-bicycle-15.svg Bicycle travel    Maki-aerialway-15.svg Gondola travel
Route Markers Detour icon.svg צומת (Detour)    Roadblock icon.svg מחסום (Roadblock)    Fast Forward icon.svg קיצור דרך (Fast Forward)
Yield icon.svg עצור (Yield)    Intersection icon.svg מסלול משותף (Intersection)    U-Turn icon.svg סיבוב פרסה (U-Turn)
Face Off icon.svg דו–קרב (Double Battle)    Speed Bump icon.svg פס האטה (Speed Bump)    TAR-Pacific-pitstop-icon.png נקודת סיום (Pit Stop)

Leg 1 (Israel → Hungary)

Teams ended the first leg at Budapest's Szechenyi thermal bath. Budapest-Szechenyi.jpg
Teams ended the first leg at Budapest's Széchenyi thermal bath.

Airdates: 25 & 30 October, 1 November 2011

This season's first Detour was a choice between קרקס (Qerqes – Circus) or ואלס (Vales – Waltz). In Circus, teams had to perform circus acts. One team member had to walk on a tightrope, and the other team member had to balance on a board placed on a wheel to receive their next clue. In Waltz, teams had to learn and perform a waltz for a panel of judges with teams needing to score at least 20 points to receive their next clue.

In this season's first Roadblock, one team member would be slowly lowered into a vat of water with their hands and feet secured by iron chains much like Hungarian escape artist Harry Houdini and had to escape by finding the correct keys from a set of keys to unlock their shackles and receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 2 (Hungary)

At Elisabeth Bridge, teams had to count the bridge's columns. View from Citadella on Budapest 2005 157.jpg
At Elisabeth Bridge, teams had to count the bridge's columns.

Airdates: 6 & 8 November 2011

For this series' first Double Battle, two teams had to wrestle in a tub of chocolate syrup while trying to fill the rival team's jar with chocolate. When a team filled a jar, they would receive their next clue while the team that lost had to wait for the next team. The team that lost the final Double Battle had to wait out a 15-minute penalty.

This leg's Detour was a choice between כוכב קולנוע (Khocheb Qelnoah – Movie Star) or כוכב טלוויזיה (Khocheb Televyziah – TV Star). In Movie Star, team members had to correctly dub five phrases Hungarian film scene at Ligetvaros Irodahaz to receive their next clue. In TV Star, teams traveled to Nap TV, where team members had to read the weather forecast for Hungary from a teleprompter, which was written entirely in Hungarian though the text was transliterated into Hebrew characters, to receive their next clue.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to break open a block of ice to access their next clue, a picture of the Elisabeth Bridge, frozen inside, using a variety of unusual tools.

Additional tasks

Leg 3 (Hungary → Bosnia and Herzegovina → Croatia)

At Jahorina Ski Resort, one team member had to wear a swimsuit and ride down the ski hill tied to snowmobile in -8 degC (18 degF) weather. Jahorina ski-lifts.jpg
At Jahorina Ski Resort, one team member had to wear a swimsuit and ride down the ski hill tied to snowmobile in −8 °C (18 °F) weather.

Airdates: 13 & 15 November 2011

For this leg's Double Battle, two teams played musical chairs with each other and local residents. The last team with a team member remaining in the game would receive their next clue while the team that lost had to wait for the next team. The team that lost the final Double Battle had to wait out a 15-minute penalty.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to strip down to their swimsuit, put on skis, and be towed through a slalom course behind a snowmobile. When they reached the end without falling, they had to let go of their tow rope and coast through the finish line to receive their next clue.

This leg's Detour was a choice between כדורגל (KaduregelSoccer) or כדורסל (KadursalBasketball). In Soccer, one team member had to kick a soccer ball through three targets while their partner, dressed as a cheerleader, cheered them on. When the first member scored three goals, they would switch roles. Once both members scored three goals, they would receive their next clue. In Basketball, teams played against two Croatian basketball players and had to score 20 baskets (10 apiece). At least one basket had to be scored while using a trampoline, a ladder, a supermarket cart and a chair before they could receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 4 (Croatia → Poland)

At the Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow, racers performed the leg's Roadblock. Wieliczka.jpg
At the Wieliczka Salt Mine near Kraków, racers performed the leg's Roadblock.

Airdates: 20 & 22 November 2011

This leg's Detour was a choice between חכמי חלם (Hachmey HaChełm – Men of Chełm) or קניידלעך (Qenyeydel'ekMatzo Balls). In Men of Chełm, teams had to load a series of six buckets onto a pole that they had to carry on their shoulders. After filling two buckets and placing them on the pole, teams had to walk backwards across the Jewish Square through a series of garbage bins, stopping twice to fill up a pair of buckets. The buckets had holes in them and would leak water as they ran. At the end of the course, teams would pour their water into a large bucket. Once it reached a certain point, teams would dump the large bucket into a well and receive their next clue. In Matzo Balls, teams had to listen to an accordionist and recognize the two songs he was playing (Hava Nagila and Siman Tov u'Mazel Tov) to receive their next clue. However, he would begin by only playing a single note. To "purchase" another note, both team members had to eat two matzo balls.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to push a heavy cart of salt blocks from the Chapel of Saint Kinga through the mines to a hall. They then had to lick a salt wall until they found a spot that tasted sweet. When found, they had to dig through the salt-block cart for a crystal key to unlock their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 5 (Poland → Czech Republic)

At the Church of Bones, the teams had to count the number of skulls in the main hall. Sedlec Ossuary exterior.JPG
At the Church of Bones, the teams had to count the number of skulls in the main hall.

Airdates: 27 & 29 November, 5 December 2011

For this leg's Double Battle, two teams had to put on roller skates and dress as witches. They had to roll around a room, collecting animatronic bats hanging from the ceiling and then throw them into a cauldron. The first team to collect four bats would receive their next clue while the team that lost had to wait for the next team. The team that lost the final Double Battle had to wait out a 15-minute penalty.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to put on a protective suit and perform an action movie stunt. They would be lit on fire and had to run around flaming barrels to a table with three briefcases. They had to open these briefcases until they found the one containing their next clue, after which they would be extinguished.

In this season's first Fast Forward, one team had to model nude for art students until the class was complete to win the Fast Forward award.

After the tour guide task, Tom & Adel found their Speed Bump on Hybernská Street. For their Speed Bump, Tom & Adel had to sing "Jožin z bažin" and earn 100 from passersby on Náměstí Republiky before they could continue racing.

Additional tasks

Leg 6 (Czech Republic → China)

The season's sixth Pit Stop was located at Jingshan Park. Jingshan park.jpg
The season's sixth Pit Stop was located at Jingshan Park.

Airdates: 11 & 14 December 2011

For this leg's Double Battle, teams competed in a sunflower seed-cracking race. Teams had to crack open sunflower seeds with their mouths, and the first team to fill their scale with 25 grams (0.88 oz) of de-shelled seeds would receive their next clue while the team that lost had to wait for the next team. The team that lost the final Double Battle had to wait out a 15-minute penalty.

This leg's Detour was a choice between מלצרות (Meltzerot – Waitressing) or גלגל ביש המזל (Gelgel Beysh HaMazel – Wheel of Misfortune). For both Detour options, teams had to travel by a marked-pedicab to Nine Gates Snack Restaurant. In Waitressing, teams had to take orders from eight restaurant patrons, spoken in Mandarin Chinese. Teams then had to go into the kitchen, retrieve the correct dishes and serve them to the correct people to receive their next clue. In Wheel of Misfortune, each team member had to spin a Lazy Susan with the names of Chinese meals on it and eat whatever they landed on to receive their next clue.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to drink a cup of medicinal tea then endure a painful 20-minute reflexology foot massage before receiving their next clue from the masseuse. If they stopped the massage, they would have to endure another 20-minute session.

Additional tasks
Additional notes

Leg 7 (China)

The teams visited the Great Wall of China, rode a chairlift, and searched for words related to China. Badalingchangcheng.JPG
The teams visited the Great Wall of China, rode a chairlift, and searched for words related to China.

Airdates: 18, 20 & 25 December 2011

This leg's Detour was a choice between שפיץ (Shpeytz – Spitz) or קפיץ (Q'feytz – Spring). In Spitz the teams had to learn to play the local version of hackysack called jianzi and bounce a shuttlecock between one another 25 times with only their feet and upturned palms to receive their next clue. In Spring, one team member had to learn how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on an erhu while their partner had to learn how to sing the song in Mandarin and then perform to the judge's satisfaction to receive their next clue.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prove themselves worthy of a Chinese bride. They had to apply red lipstick and write "I love you" on a piece of paper with kisses and then brush their teeth with wasabi-flavored toothpaste for one minute to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 8 (China → Thailand)

Wat Suthat in Bangkok was the Pit Stop for this leg. Bangkok wat suthat 001.JPG
Wat Suthat in Bangkok was the Pit Stop for this leg.

Airdates: 4, 5 & 11 January 2012

For this leg's Double Battle, one team member had to meditate with a bowl of water balanced on their head. The other team member had to distract the meditating team member on the other team and make them drop the bowl. After five minutes, they were allowed to tickle their opponent with a feather. The first team member to drop their bowl would lose the Double Battle and had to wait for the next team while their opponents would receive their next clue. The team that lost the final Double Battle had to wait out a 15-minute penalty.

This leg's Detour was a choice between לקנות (Leqnot – Buy) or למכור (Lemkhor – Sell). In Buy, teams had to purchase ten items pictured in a book from around the market, using only the 9,000 Thai baht provided to them in their clue. This money was not enough to afford all of the items, so team needed to barter with the store owners. After purchasing the items, teams could exchange them for their next clue. In Sell, teams had to persuade 20 Thai people to eat a falafel. Despite the task's name, the falafels were given away for free. After 20 Thai locals each ate an entire falafel at team's food cart, teams would receive their next clue.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to learn two Muay Thai exercises and perform them correctly against a Thai boxer to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 9 (Thailand)

The coastal city of Pattaya was visited during this leg. Pattaya beach from view point.jpg
The coastal city of Pattaya was visited during this leg.

Airdates: 11, 12 & 18 January 2012

For this season's final Double Battle, teams had to walk around a course on shoes made out of coconut shells while collecting coconuts and placing them into baskets on their backs. If they dropped any coconuts along the way, or if their feet touched the sand, they had to start over. The first team to collect ten coconuts, five for each team member, would receive their next clue while the team that lost had to wait for the next team. The team that lost the final Double Battle had to wait out a 15-minute penalty.

This leg's Detour was a choice between שקשק אותו (Sheqsheq Aotov – Slosh It) or פוצץ אותו (Potzetz Aotov – Pop It). In Slosh It, teams tasted a fresh-fruit smoothie and had to identify the fruits from which it was made. They then had to collect large styrofoam fruits scattered on the beach while hopping in a potato sack. If they brought back all of the fruits that had been used in the smoothie, they would get their next clue. In Pop It, teams participated in a traditional activity meant to scare off evil spirits. One team member put on a blindfold and entered a pool filled with balloons. Their partner would pick a color and had to verbally direct the blindfolded member in order to pop all of the balloons of the same color to receive their next clue.

In this leg's Roadblock, the chosen team member had to wear a white T-shirt and lie on the ground while an elephant put his leg on their body and hit them with its trunk. The team member then had to put a flat wooden pallet under the T-shirt and let the elephant paint on the T-shirt. When the painting was complete, the elephant would give teams their next clue.

Additional tasks
Additional note

Leg 10 (Thailand → Sri Lanka)

Colombo's Independence Memorial Hall was the Pit Stop for this leg. Colombo-independence memory hall3.jpg
Colombo's Independence Memorial Hall was the Pit Stop for this leg.

Airdates: 25 & 26 January 2012

This leg's Detour was a choice between סבלי תבלינים (Sebley Tebleyneym – Spice Porters) or כובסי כביסה (Khovesy Khvitah – Laundry Washers). In Spice Porters, each team member had to pack 25 kilograms (55 lb) of chili peppers into a sack. They then had to carry them to the mashing stand and mash them into 300 grams (0.66 lb) of paste to receive their next clue. In Laundry Washers, teams had to follow traditional methods and wash 50 sheets, three of which contained Hebrew words. Once all three words had been discovered, teams had to hang all of the sheets they had cleaned and then show the words to a judge to receive their next clue. Each Detour choice had only three workstations.

In this season's second Fast Forward, both members from one team had to get a permanent tattoo of a half-heart design to win the Fast Forward award.

In this season's final Roadblock, one team member had to search among 7,000 letters for one addressed to their team. After finding it, teams could read the letter inside, watch a video message from loved ones, and would find items from home, before receiving their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 11 (Sri Lanka)

The Detour had teams getting involved with water buffalos. Domestic water buffalo Sri Lanka 03.JPG
The Detour had teams getting involved with water buffalos.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

After this leg concluded, teams returned to Israel.

Leg 12 (Singapore)

Teams visited Marina Bay Sands for the last two legs. Marina Bay Sands View from Merlion Park 20130210.JPG
Teams visited Marina Bay Sands for the last two legs.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 13 (Singapore)

Inside Gardens by the Bay within Downtown Singapore, teams crossed the Finish Line for HaMerotz LaMillion 2. Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore.jpg
Inside Gardens by the Bay within Downtown Singapore, teams crossed the Finish Line for HaMerotz LaMillion 2.
Locations
Episode summary

Ratings

The second season had a 30.8% average Jewish household rating across the season. The finale received ratings of 42% Jewish household share with 1.4 million viewers watching the episode. [21]

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