'The Amazing Race 36' Leaves Teams Turned Around in Mexico
The teams at the starting line of 'The Amazing Race 36'
The Amazing Race returned for its 36th season, sending 13 brand-new pairs out into the world in the pursuit of the one million dollar prize. But it was far from a "fiesta" for the teams, as they spent the day in Puerto Vallarta lugging heavy rocking horses, watching a royal rumble, and jumping through hoops to survive. And while the day was full of navigational problems for many teams, for one, it proved fatal
Check out more information below and find out who went home from the race tonight.
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Who was eliminated on The Amazing Race 36 tonight?
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Maya Mody and Rohan Mody – Siblings from Monmouth Junction, NJ
Siblings Maya and Rohan have been huge fans of The Amazing Race, to the point where they purposely took different languages in high school in preparation for the show. But the students got schooled fairly quickly in their first (and only) leg as racers. Having to navigate without a map, the two spent most of the premiere lost in the streets of Puerto Vallarta. And though they were able to impressively catch up to some of the other struggling teams, much like their car at a certain point, they hit a dead end.
Which teams finished at the top tonight?
Former NFL player Rod Gardner and his wife Leticia Gardner were the MVPs of the premiere. They impressively kept up in the front of the pack the whole time, and made a late surge when Rod aced the lasso Roadblock. The people they passed were Ricky Rotandi and César Aldrete. Despite the dating couple perhaps not being perceived as serious threats initially, their skills and César's knowledge of Mexico kept them in first place for most of the leg, ultimately finishing second. The oldest team in the race, married retired police officers Derek and Shelisa Williams, finished in third.
Which teams finished at the bottom tonight?
The final minutes of the premiere was a chaotic race to the mat for three teams. Chris Foster and Mary Cardona-Foster had difficulties from the get-go, struggling on foot and getting boxed out of the Detour. Dating aestheticians Amber Craven and Vinny Cagungun maintained a middle of the pack position until they got majorly lost going to and coming from the Roadblock. Luckily, both pairs were able to survive to live another day.
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Who's left this season on The Amazing Race 35?
–Amber Craven and Vinny Cagungun – Dating
–Angie Butler and Danny Butler – Mother and son
–Anthony Smith and Bailey Smith – Twin brothers
–Chris Foster and Mary Cardona-Foster – Father and daughter
–Derek Williams and Shelisa Williams – Married
–Juan Villa and Shane Bilek – Best friends
–Kishori Turner and Karishma Cordero – Cousins
–Michelle Clark and Sean Clark – Married
–Ricky Rotandi and César Aldrete – Dating
–Rod Gardner and Leticia Gardner – Married
–Sunny Pulver and Bizzy Smith – Best friends
–Yvonne Chavez and Melissa Main – Dating
Next, check out Phil Keoghan's preview of The Amazing Race 36.