The Amazing Race 25

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The Amazing Race 25
Amazing race twenty-fifth season region 1 dvd.png
Region 1 DVD cover
Presented by Phil Keoghan
No. of teams11
WinnerAmy DeJong & Maya Warren
No. of legs12
Distance traveled26,000 mi (42,000 km)
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network CBS
Original releaseSeptember 26 (2014-09-26) 
December 19, 2014 (2014-12-19)
Additional information
Filming datesMay 31 (2014-05-31) 
June 22, 2014 (2014-06-22)
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The Amazing Race 25 is the twenty-fifth season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race . Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world in order to win US$1,000,000. This season visited four continents and ten countries and traveled over 26,000 miles (42,000 km). Starting in New York City, racers traveled through the U.S. Virgin Islands, England, Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Morocco, Italy, Malta, Singapore, and the Philippines before finishing in Greater Los Angeles. New twists introduced in this season include a public start; the Save, which was awarded to the winners of the first leg and would save them from elimination once; an Express Pass hidden on the racecourse; the Blind Detour, where teams learned about the task that they chose after arriving at its location; and four teams racing in the final leg. The season premiered on CBS on September 26, 2014, [1] with the season finale airing on December 19, 2014. [2]

Contents

Food scientists Amy DeJong and Maya Warren were the winners of this season, while married dentists Jim and Misti Raman finished in second place, and married surfers Adam Dirks and Bethany Hamilton finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The 25th season of The Amazing Race started filming on May 31, 2014, at the red bleachers of Duffy Square at Times Square in New York City. Times Square at Dinner Time in September.jpg
The 25th season of The Amazing Race started filming on May 31, 2014, at the red bleachers of Duffy Square at Times Square in New York City.

Filming began in the early morning of May 31, 2014, at Times Square in New York City. CBS invited fans to appear at the starting line to see the teams off. [3] According to host Phil Keoghan, the show's production crew had sought to keep filming secret but included a public start this season due to the ubiquity of social media and fans' excitement. [4] The publicity of the Times Square start led CBS to announce the identities of the competing teams the same day. [5] It was revealed at the public start that instead of the Express Pass, teams would be awarded a new immunity from elimination pass called the Save for finishing first in the first leg. It could be used by that team if they were to finish last on any elimination leg before the ninth leg. The Save was presented once in a non-elimination leg so it was never used. [6] Filming for this season wrapped in Los Angeles on June 22, 2014. [7]

This season spanned 26,000 miles (42,000 km) and included first-time visits to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Malta, and the Shetland Islands of Scotland. [8]

At various points throughout the filming of the season, teams encountered Phil Keoghan on the course where he explained a task to the home audience while the competition continued behind him.

For the first time in The Amazing Race history, four teams competed in the season's final leg. However, Phil eliminated one team in the middle of the final leg, leaving only three teams racing to the finish line.

Cast

The cast included married professional surfers Bethany Hamilton, a shark attack survivor whose story was told in her memoirs and the film Soul Surfer , and Adam Dirks; former Survivor: South Pacific contestants and engaged couple Whitney Duncan and Keith Tollefson; and TNA Wrestling stars Brooke Adams and Robbie Strauss. [5]

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Lisa Thomson28Realtor Sisters
(Miami Realtors)
Miami, Florida Eliminated 1st
(in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Michelle Thomson22
Dennis Hour30Newly Dating
(The Dating Couple)
Tustin, California Eliminated 2nd
(in Woodstock, England)
Isabelle Du28
Michael Ward40Firefighters
(The Firefighters)
Boston, Massachusetts Eliminated 3rd
(on St Ninian's Isle, Scotland)
Scott Strazzullo39
Keith Tollefson29Engaged
(Team Nashville)
Nashville, Tennessee Eliminated 4th
(in Marrakesh, Morocco)
Whitney Duncan 29
Shelley Porter42Mother & Daughter
(Mom/Daughter)
Detroit, Michigan Eliminated 5th
(in Casbah d'If, Morocco)
Nici Porter24
Tim Tsao23College Sweethearts
(College Sweethearts)
Pasadena, California Eliminated 6th
(in Gżira, Malta)
Te Jay McGrath24
Kym Perfetto30Urban Bike Racers
(The Cyclists)
Brooklyn, New York Eliminated 7th
(in Singapore)
Alli Forsythe26
Brooke Adams 29Dating Pro Wrestlers
(The Wrestlers)
Houston, Texas Eliminated 8th
(in Los Angeles, California)
Robbie Strauss 30 Woodbridge, New Jersey
Adam Dirks26Married Surfers
(Soul Surfers)
Princeville, Hawaii Third place
Bethany Hamilton 24
Misti Raman36Married Dentists
(The Dentists)
Columbia, South Carolina Runners-up
Jim Raman37
Amy DeJong24Food Scientists
(Sweet Scientists)
Madison, Wisconsin Winners
Maya Warren29
Future appearances

In 2017, Brooke Adams appeared on the second season of the TLC reality show Rattled. [9] In 2019, Robbie Strauss competed on the second episode of The Titan Games . [10]

Results

The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.

Team placement (by leg)
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Amy & Maya6th8th5th4th7th6th3rd4th4th2nd4th [lower-alpha 1] 1st
Misti & Jim1st2nd1st8th6th1st1st2nd3rd1st3rd2nd
Adam & Bethany5th1st2nd7th2nd2nd5th1stε [lower-alpha 2] 1stƒ [lower-alpha 3] 3rd2nd3rd
Brooke & Robbie4th7th6th2nd5th5th4th5th2nd4th1st4th [lower-alpha 4]
Kym & Alli3rd3rd7th1st1st3rd2nd3rd5th
Tim & Te Jay2nd5th8th5th3rd4th6th6th
Shelley & Nici8th9th4th6th4th [lower-alpha 5] 7th
Keith & Whitney9th4th3rd3rd8th [lower-alpha 5]
Michael & Scott10th6th9th
Dennis & Isabelle7th10th
Lisa & Michelle11th
Notes
  1. This team arrived last at the Pit Stop, but they were instructed to continue racing.
  2. Adam & Bethany used their Express Pass to bypass the Detour on this leg.
  3. This team won the Fast Forward on this leg.
  4. Brooke & Robbie were last to arrive at the Southwest Marine Warehouse and were eliminated in the middle part of the final leg.
  5. 1 2 Shelley & Nici chose to use the U-Turn on Keith & Whitney.

Race summary

The route of The Amazing Race 25. The Amazing Race 25 map.png
The route of The Amazing Race 25.
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 Detour    Roadblock icon.svg Roadblock    TAR-Express Pass Card.png Express Pass    Fast Forward icon.svg Fast Forward
   U-Turn icon.svg U-Turn    Speed Bump icon.svg Speed Bump    TAR-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (United States → U.S. Virgin Islands)

Fort Christian on Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands served as the Pit Stop for the first leg of The Amazing Race 25. USVI St. Thomas Charlotte Amalie Fort Christian.JPG
Fort Christian on Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands served as the Pit Stop for the first leg of The Amazing Race 25.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 2 (U.S. Virgin Islands → England)

One of the Detour choices in London had teams dress in Queen's Guard uniforms and participate in a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Changing the guard - Buckingham Palace (4745275233).jpg
One of the Detour choices in London had teams dress in Queen's Guard uniforms and participate in a Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 3 (England → Scotland)

One of the Detour choices in the Shetland Islands had some teams participated in the Scottish fire festivals of Up Helly Aa. Guisers in the procession at Uyeasound Up Helly Aa (geograph 3848202).jpg
One of the Detour choices in the Shetland Islands had some teams participated in the Scottish fire festivals of Up Helly Aa.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 4 (Scotland → Denmark & Sweden)

After arriving in Copenhagen, teams drove to Malmo, Sweden, crossing the famous Oresund Bridge, before returning to Denmark for the rest of the leg. Oresund bridge.jpg
After arriving in Copenhagen, teams drove to Malmö, Sweden, crossing the famous Øresund Bridge, before returning to Denmark for the rest of the leg.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 5 (Denmark → Morocco)

While in Marrakesh, all of the tasks centered around the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa marketplace. Djemaa el Fna.jpg
While in Marrakesh, all of the tasks centered around the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa marketplace.
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Leg 6 (Morocco)

During the Roadblock, racers zip-lined across the Moroccan canyons of the Atlas Mountains in Tahannaout. ATLAS MOUNTAINS MOROCCO APRIL 2013 (8706627589).jpg
During the Roadblock, racers zip-lined across the Moroccan canyons of the Atlas Mountains in Tahannaout.
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Episode summary

Leg 7 (Morocco → Italy)

In Sicily, contestants raced around Mount Pellegrino, paying homage to Italy's racing history. Porto e montanha (1036620381).jpg
In Sicily, contestants raced around Mount Pellegrino, paying homage to Italy's racing history.
Locations
Episode summary
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Leg 8 (Italy → Malta)

The Roadblock in Malta had racers going into its famous Blue Grotto. Blue Grotto Malta.jpg
The Roadblock in Malta had racers going into its famous Blue Grotto.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 9 (Malta → Singapore)

For the Roadblock in Singapore, one team member walked on a tightrope between the towers of the Marina Bay Sands. Marina Bay Sands in the evening - 20101120.jpg
For the Roadblock in Singapore, one team member walked on a tightrope between the towers of the Marina Bay Sands.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 10 (Singapore → Philippines)

In the Philippines, teams participated in a Switchback of the infamous ox-plow task from season 5. RiceFields 09659rt (4197233585).jpg
In the Philippines, teams participated in a Switchback of the infamous ox-plow task from season 5.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 11 (Philippines)

The Baluarte de San Diego in Manila's historic center of Intramuros was the Pit Stop on this leg. Baluarte de San Diego.jpg
The Baluarte de San Diego in Manila's historic center of Intramuros was the Pit Stop on this leg.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 12 (Philippines → United States)

Point Vicente Lighthouse in Rancho Palos Verdes was the finish line of The Amazing Race 25. Parlos Verdes Light House Aug 2012.JPG
Point Vicente Lighthouse in Rancho Palos Verdes was the finish line of The Amazing Race 25.
Locations
Episode summary
CityNumbers
AmyMistiBethany
Saint Thomas823
London156
Lerwick718
Copenhagen601
Marrakesh596
Palermo150
Valletta489
Singapore923
Manila834

Reception

Critical response

The Amazing Race 25 received positive reviews. Jodi Walker of Entertainment Weekly called this season a "good underdog story". [16] Daniel Fienberg of HitFix was critical of some structural decisions but was positive towards this season overall. [17] Alex Morella of "Survivor Oz" said "Well…it started really well…went bland in the middle for a bit…but finished strongly! I enjoyed this season and The Amazing Race put out a good product for its Silver Anniversary! I enjoyed the teams…quite a few of the challenges (although several better detours are needed in some legs…and no Morocco!)" [18] In 2016, this season was ranked 7th out of the first 27 seasons by the Rob Has a Podcast Amazing Race correspondents. [19] In 2023, Rhenn Taguiam of Game Rant ranked this season as the fourteenth-best season. [20]

Ratings

U.S. Nielsen ratings
No.AirdateEpisode title Rating/Share RankViewers
(millions)
Ref
House-
holds
18–49Timeslot
(Viewers)
Timeslot
(18–49)
Week
(Viewers)
Week
(18–49)
1September 26, 2014"Go Big or Go Home"1.1/422<25<255.48 [21]
2October 3, 2014"When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go"1.2/522<25<256.08 [22]
3October 10, 2014"Get Your Sheep Together"1.1/422<25<255.89 [23]
4October 17, 2014"Thinly Sliced Anchovies"1.4/611<25<256.57 [24]
5October 24, 2014"Morocc'and Roll"1.0/434<25<255.51 [25]
6October 31, 2014"I Feel Like I Just Kissed a Goat"1.1/532 (tie)<25<255.89 [26]
7November 7, 2014"Pretty Fly For a Food Scientist"1.2/322<25<256.05 [27]
8November 21, 2014"Hot Sexy Knights"1.2/432<25<255.95 [28]
9November 28, 2014"You're Taking My Tan Off"1.0/322<25<255.42 [29]
10December 5, 2014"Smells Like Dirty Tube Socks"1.2/411<25<256.22 [30]
11December 12, 2014"Hooping It Up"1.2/422<25<255.99 [31]
12December 19, 2014"All or Nothing"1.3/511<25<256.59 [32]
Canadian ratings

Canadian broadcaster CTV also airs The Amazing Race on Fridays. Episodes air at 8:00 p.m. Eastern and Central (9:00 p.m. Pacific, Mountain and Atlantic).

Canadian DVR ratings are included in Numeris' count.

No.AirdateEpisodeViewers
(millions)
Rank
(Week)
Ref
1September 26, 2014"Go Big or Go Home"2.0715 [33]
2October 3, 2014"When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go"2.2110 [34]
3October 10, 2014"Get Your Sheep Together"1.9713 [35]
4October 17, 2014"Thinly Sliced Anchovies"2.1013 [36]
5October 24, 2014"Morocc'and Roll"2.1411 [37]
6October 31, 2014"I Feel Like I Just Kissed a Goat"1.9316 [38]
7November 7, 2014"Pretty Fly For a Food Scientist"1.996 [39]
8November 21, 2014"Hot Sexy Knights"1.9911 [40]
9November 28, 2014"You're Taking My Tan Off"2.1011 [41]
10December 5, 2014"Smells Like Dirty Tube Socks"2.097 [42]
11December 12, 2014"Hooping It Up"1.978 [43]
12December 19, 2014"All or Nothing"2.065 [44]

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The Amazing Race 33 is the thirty-third season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around Europe to win US$1,000,000. Though filming started in February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused production to be placed on hold for over a year and a half. The race resumed in September 2021 with most of the original teams and a modified route. This season visited two continents and seven countries and traveled over 22,000 miles (35,000 km) during eleven legs. Starting from several cities in the United States, racers traveled through England and Scotland before production was suspended. After reuniting in St. Gallen, racers traveled through Switzerland, France, Greece, and Portugal before finishing in Greater Los Angeles. An element of the show that returned for this season was having teams start from their homes instead of a centralized location. The season premiered on CBS on January 5, 2022, and the season finale aired on March 2, 2022.

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