The Amazing Race 27

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The Amazing Race 27
Amazing Race Twenty-Seventh Season Region 1 DVD.png
Region 1 DVD cover
Presented by Phil Keoghan
No. of teams11
WinnerKelsey Gerckens & Joey Buttitta
No. of legs12
Distance traveled34,000 mi (55,000 km)
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network CBS
Original releaseSeptember 25 (2015-09-25) 
December 11, 2015 (2015-12-11)
Additional information
Filming datesJune 22 (2015-06-22) 
July 14, 2015 (2015-07-14)
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The Amazing Race 27 is the twenty-seventh 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. [1] This season visited five continents and ten countries and traveled over 34,000 miles (55,000 km). Starting in Los Angeles, racers traveled through Brazil, Argentina, Zambia, Zimbabwe, France, the Netherlands, Poland, India, Hong Kong, and Macau before finishing in Southampton, New York. New twists introduced in this season include an Express Pass that had to be given to another team after it was used and a U-Turn placed at the Detour decision point. The season premiered on CBS September 25, 2015, [2] and the finale aired on December 11, 2015.

Contents

Dating news reporters Kelsey Gerckens and Joey Buttitta of KEYT-TV were the winners of this season, while engaged couple Justin Scheman and Diana Bishop finished in second place, and dating paparazzi Logan Fazio and Chris Gordon finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The 27th season of The Amazing Race started filming on June 22, 2015, at Venice Beach in Los Angeles. Venice Beach.JPG
The 27th season of The Amazing Race started filming on June 22, 2015, at Venice Beach in Los Angeles.

Similar to The Amazing Race 25 , the show's Twitter page announced an open start at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California, and invited fans to join in sending the new teams off on June 22, 2015. The open start revealed that teams would first head to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [3] [4]

This season covered 34,000 miles (55,000 km) across five continents and ten countries, including a first-time visit to Zimbabwe. [5]

Cast

The cast included TMZ editor Kelly Berning and post production supervisor Shevonne Sullivan, former New York Jets cheerleaders Tiffany Torres and Krista DeBono, former America's Best Dance Crew contestants Ernest "E-Knock" Phillips and Jayjion "Jin Lao" Greer, [6] [7] Justin Scheman and Diana Bishop, who were known for their viral Amazing Race proposal video, [8] and reporters Kelsey Gerckens and Joey Buttitta from KEYT-TV. [4]

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Kelly Berning37Co-Workers
(Team TMZ)
Los Angeles, California Eliminated 1st
(in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Shevonne Sullivan31
Alex Manard22Cousins
(The Cousins)
Champaign, Illinois Eliminated 2nd
(in Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Adam Dingeman24 Des Moines, Iowa
Ernest Phillips29Brothers
(The Dancers)
Boston, Massachusetts Eliminated 3rd
(in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina)
Jin Lao Greer26
Jazmine Lewis23Best Friends & Athletes
(The Track Stars)
Los Angeles, California Eliminated 4th
(in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Danielle Littleton22
Cindy Chac36Newlyweds
(Chac Attack)
San Diego, California Eliminated 5th
(in The Hague, Netherlands)
Rick Chac38
Tanner Kloven26Best Friends
(Team Texas)
Dallas, Texas Eliminated 6th
(in Agra, India)
Josh Ahern28
Denise Williams51Mother & Son
(Team Alabama)
Prattville, Alabama Eliminated 7th
(in Agra, India)
James Earl Corley26
Tiffany Torres28Former NFL Cheerleaders
(The Cheerleaders)
Hoboken, New Jersey Eliminated 8th
(in Macau)
Krista DeBono28 Staten Island, New York
Logan Fazio36Dating Paparazzi
(The Paparazzi)
Miami Beach, Florida Third place
Chris Gordon46
Justin Scheman39Engaged
(The Green Team)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Runners-up
Diana Bishop30
Kelsey Gerckens25Dating News Anchors
(The Reporters)
Santa Barbara, California Winners
Joey Buttitta26
Future appearances

After the season aired, Kelsey & Joey got engaged during their interview on Home and Family , [9] and eventually married on August 25, 2017. [10] On January 22, 2020, they both appeared on an episode of CBS's Let's Make a Deal [11] while Kelsey was pregnant with their older son. [12]

On May 25, 2016, Kelsey & Joey and Tiffany & Krista appeared on an Amazing Race-themed primetime special episode of The Price is Right . [13]

On November 1, 2017, Krista DeBono appeared as the Pit Stop greeter for Leg 2 of HaMerotz LaMillion 6 , the Israeli version of The Amazing Race , at Times Square in New York City. [14]

Justin & Diana appeared on season 30 in attendance at the starting line.

On March 1, 2020, Alex Manard appeared on an episode of Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid and lasted the full 21 days in the Amazon rainforest of Yasuni, Ecuador. [15] [16]

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
Kelsey & Joey8th7th3rd4th4th3rd2nd2nd2nd [lower-alpha 1] 2nd2nd1st
Justin & Diana9th1st2nd1st2nd1st1st1st1st1st [lower-alpha 2] 3rd2nd
Logan & Chris5th4th5th6th6th6th5th4th3rd4th [lower-alpha 2] 1st3rd
Tiffany & Krista10th6th8th8th [lower-alpha 3] 5th2nd3rd5th4th3rd4th
Denise & James Earl4th3rd6th [lower-alpha 4] 3rd1stε [lower-alpha 5] 7th [lower-alpha 3] 6th3rd5th5th
Tanner & Josh1st2nd1st2ndε [lower-alpha 6] 3rd4th4th6th6th [lower-alpha 1]
Cindy & Rick3rd5th7th5th7th5th7th
Jazmine & Danielle2nd8th4th7th8th
Ernest & Jin7th9th9th
Alex & Adam6th10th
Kelly & Shevonne11th
Notes
  1. 1 2 Kelsey & Joey chose to use the U-Turn on Tanner & Josh.
  2. 1 2 Justin & Diana chose to use the U-Turn on Logan & Chris.
  3. 1 2 This team arrived last at the Pit Stop, but they were instructed to continue racing.
  4. Denise & James Earl initially arrived 5th, but were issued a 30-minute penalty after Denise verbally helped James Earl during the Roadblock. Logan & Chris checked in during this penalty time, dropping Denise & James Earl to 6th.
  5. Denise & James Earl used their Express Pass to bypass the Detour on this leg.
  6. Tanner & Josh used their Express Pass to bypass the Roadblock on this leg.

Race summary

The route of The Amazing Race 27. The Amazing Race 27 map.png
The route of The Amazing Race 27.
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    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 → Brazil)

The Detour in Rio de Janeiro had teams take part in beach-related tasks on Copacabana Beach. Praia de Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.jpg
The Detour in Rio de Janeiro had teams take part in beach-related tasks on Copacabana Beach.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 2 (Brazil → Argentina)

After arriving in Buenos Aires, teams visited the room where Pope Francis was baptized inside the Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos. Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos-Altar principal y templo superior-Vista general.JPG
After arriving in Buenos Aires, teams visited the room where Pope Francis was baptized inside the Basílica María Auxiliadora y San Carlos.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 3 (Argentina)

For the Roadblock, team members had to properly hang racks of lamb and beef to make asado: an Argentine national dish. Preparing the Asado.jpg
For the Roadblock, team members had to properly hang racks of lamb and beef to make asado : an Argentine national dish.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 4 (Argentina → Zambia → Zimbabwe)

While in Zambia, teams visited Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Looking toward Zambia).jpg
While in Zambia, teams visited Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water in the world.
Locations
Episode summary
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Leg 5 (Zimbabwe)

This leg revisited the first challenge of season 1, where team members had to swing across Batoka Gorge. The Zambezi River flows.jpg
This leg revisited the first challenge of season 1, where team members had to swing across Batoka Gorge.
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Episode summary

Leg 6 (Zimbabwe → Zambia → France)

Teams found a clue in front of the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in Paris. Le sacre coeur.jpg
Teams found a clue in front of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris.
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Episode summary
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Leg 7 (France → Netherlands)

The windmills at Kinderdijk were the site of this leg's Roadblock, where racers searched for a duplicate of Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Kinderdijk11.JPG
The windmills at Kinderdijk were the site of this leg's Roadblock, where racers searched for a duplicate of Van Gogh's Sunflowers .
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Episode summary
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Leg 8 (Netherlands → Poland)

In Krakow, teams visited the Oskar Schindler Factory, where Jews killed during the Holocaust were memorialized. Oskar Schindler's Deutsche Emaillewaren-Fabrik (German Enamelware Factory) (9159110572).jpg
In Kraków, teams visited the Oskar Schindler Factory, where Jews killed during the Holocaust were memorialized.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 9 (Poland → India)

Mehtab Bagh in Agra, across the river from the Taj Mahal, served as the Pit Stop for this leg. Taj Mahal03.JPG
Mehtab Bagh in Agra, across the river from the Taj Mahal, served as the Pit Stop for this leg.
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Leg 10 (India)

This leg paid tribute to the tradition of Indian Hindu wedding rituals, including the baraat. Rajput wedding riding3.jpg
This leg paid tribute to the tradition of Indian Hindu wedding rituals, including the baraat .
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Leg 11 (India → Hong Kong → Macau)

At the Dancing Water Theater in Macau's City of Dreams Casino, teams took part in a performance of The House of Dancing Water. Wongwt Shui Wu Jian  (16664260774).jpg
At the Dancing Water Theater in Macau's City of Dreams Casino, teams took part in a performance of The House of Dancing Water .
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Episode summary

Leg 12 (Hong Kong → United States)

The final tasks of The Amazing Race 27 were set in the Hamptons of Long Island. Shinnecock Bay 2018 02.jpg
The final tasks of The Amazing Race 27 were set in the Hamptons of Long Island.
Locations
Episode summary
CountryCapital
Brazil Brasília
Argentina Buenos Aires
Zambia Lusaka
Zimbabwe Harare
France Paris
Netherlands Amsterdam
Poland Warsaw
India New Delhi
China Beijing
OrderFlag
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
3Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
4Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
5Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
6Flag of France.svg  France
7Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
8Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
9Flag of India.svg  India
10Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

Reception

Critical response

The Amazing Race 27 received mixed reviews. Jodi Walker of Entertainment Weekly called this season "a pretty odd season of The Amazing Race." [20] Whitney McIntosh of Uproxx called this season "subpar at best, with many of the teams boring audiences or just completely botching the race tasks altogether." [21] Luke Gelineau of TV Equals called it "one of the most frustrating seasons in recent memory, with some of the dumbest and most clueless teams in Race history". [22] In 2016, this season was ranked 19th out of the first 27 seasons by the Rob Has a Podcast Amazing Race correspondents. [23]

Ratings

U.S. Nielsen ratings
No.TitleAir date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
Ref
1"A Little Too Much Beefcake"September 25, 20151.2/55.820.82.292.08.11 [24] [25]
2"Get in There and Think Like a Dog"October 2, 20151.2/55.98 [26]
3"Where My Dogs At?"October 9, 20151.1/55.92 [27]
4"Good Old Fashioned Spit In The Face"October 16, 20151.1/55.92 [28]
5"King of the Jungle"October 23, 20151.2/55.94 [29]
6"My Tongue Doesn't Even Twist That Way"October 30, 20151.2/56.07 [30]
7"Full Speed Ahead, Captain!"November 6, 20151.1/45.83 [31]
8"Krakow, I'm Gonna Get You"November 13, 20151.1/45.68 [32]
9"It's Always the Quiet Ones"November 20, 20151.0/46.030.71.7 [33] [34]
10"Bring the Fun, Baby!"November 27, 20151.0/45.53 [35]
11"It's Not Easy Beating Green"December 4, 20151.1/55.750.61.761.77.51 [36] [37]
12"We Got a Chance, Baby!"December 11, 20151.0/46.160.61.6 [38] [39]
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's count.

No.Air dateEpisodeViewers
(millions)
Rank
(Week)
Ref
1September 25, 2015"A Little Too Much Beefcake"1.4223 [40]
2October 2, 2015"Get in There and Think Like a Dog"1.5119 [41]
3October 9, 2015"Where My Dogs At?"1.5221 [42]
4October 16, 2015"Good Old Fashioned Spit In The Face"1.4623 [43]
5October 23, 2015"King of the Jungle"1.5321 [44]
6October 30, 2015"My Tongue Doesn't Even Twist That Way"1.6415 [45]
7November 6, 2015"Full Speed Ahead, Captain!"1.6914 [46]
8November 13, 2015"Krakow, I'm Gonna Get You"1.5519 [47]
9November 20, 2015"It's Always the Quiet Ones"1.5222 [48]
10November 27, 2015"Bring the Fun, Baby!"1.5914 [49]
11December 4, 2015"It's Not Easy Beating Green"1.698 [50]
12December 11, 2015"We Got a Chance, Baby!"1.6410 [51]

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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.

The Amazing Race 35 is the thirty-fifth season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured thirteen teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world to win US$1,000,000. This season visited three continents and nine countries and traveled over 23,800 miles (38,300 km) during twelve legs. Starting in Los Angeles, racers traveled through Thailand, Vietnam, India, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Sweden, and Ireland before finishing in Greater Seattle. Elements of the show that returned for this season include the use of commercial flights, the Express Pass, and the U-Turn. In addition, the U-Turn Vote returned with a private vote rather than a public vote, and the U-Turn was a Blind U-Turn. Unlike past seasons, the 35th season featured 90-minute-long episodes. The season aired on Wednesday nights on CBS beginning on September 27, 2023 and concluding on December 13, 2023.

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