Wednesday, June 05, 2019

The Amazing Race 31: Episode 8 Blog Party


Well, I think we just might be out on non-Philimination legs with the save on Nicole and Victor last week. Hey, I ended up with them in the blog pool, so I'm not complaining! I do like them and they're doing better than I had thought they would. Tonight's show, according to promos, has some kind of public voting U-Turn. Will Rachel be feeling the love (or lack thereof)? Or, will they go for a stronger team? Hmm.

As tonight's show airs here on the East Coast, I'll be updating this entry with the major events. Refresh the page to get the latest update! As always, the real party is in the comments area. I hope to see you there!

The latest from World Traveling Lifeguard SueGee and the blog pool --

From Big Brother
Rachel & Elissa -- Delee, Nickelpeed
Nicole & Victor -- Jackie, Jennifer, Jenna G

From Survivor
Chris & Bret -- Paula B., Megan in NC, SueGee

From TAR
Colin & Christie -- Donna NY, Petals
Becca & Floyd -- Merrilee, Judi Sweeney, Glenn Allen
Leo & Jamal -- Kelsey NY, Indiana Jane, Cheryl in NC
Tyler & Korey -- Sharon N, Ed in Ohio

Are we ready? Let's GO!

Seven teams remain. Who will be eliminated next? The teams seem to be remaining in Switzerland. They're driving to the next clue. Rachel is going on about making the record for the most legs on the race. Well, if they'd stop putting her on shows …!

The teams have to wait until 7am, so it will be a bunching point. Rachel tries to make amends with the Afghanimals. Heh, Elissa threw Rachel under the bus. They're telling us they were rubbed the wrong way by her, too much drama. But they don't say quite that to the Reillys.

Ah, Phil is there. He tells them everyone gets to vote. It's only fitting to have a U-Turn vote -- out loud and in front of each other. This should be good! 

Two teams will be U-Turned.

No more non-elims.

Rach/Elissa -- Colin/Christie
Nic/Vic -- Afghanimals
Colin/Christie -- Rach/Elissa
Jamal/ -- Colin/Christie
Team Fun -- Colin/Christie
Tyler/Korey -- Nic/Vic
Chris/Bret -- Rachel/Elissa

Rachel is obnoxious about it. So, Colin/Christie and Rachel/Elissa are U-Turned.

Detour
Cut a lane of grass, stack it or dress cows (flower headpiece) up for a festival.

Nic/Vic have to take down, fold 26 flags and delivery.

Tyler/Korey and Team Fun are leading the pack. Colin's cow isn't quite as broken as his ox was … yet.

Hmm. Rachel/Elissa finished the cow and are heading to the second part, but left the clue on the table. They're asking other teams to read their clues. No one wants to give them the clue. They follow what others are doing.

Roadblock --
William Tell theme shooting an apple off of a scarecrow.

BRET took over the lead by shooting the apple! It's onto the Pit Stop for him. Tyler/Korey on their tails.

Leo/Jamal are lost.

Rachel/Elissa finished the mowing. Nothing was said about losing the clue. Hmm. Will they face a penalty at the mat? Or nothing? I don't think the show would really have mentioned it if nothing is going to come of it.

Leo/Jamal just finished the apple with Rachel/Elissa on their tails.

Pit Stop
1. Tyler/Korey in a foot chase - won a cruise Vietnam/Cambodia
2. Bret/Chris
3. Colin/Christie
4. Becca/Floyd
5. Nicole/Victor
6. Leo/Jamal
7. Rachel/Elissa -- Philiminated

Rachel cries … of course. Hopefully, this is the LAST time I'll have to watch her on a show! 

44 comments:

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Jackie and Everyone!

Jenna G said...

Hi Jackie & Glenn so happy no baseball game tonight! I get to hang out with my friends this evening 🤗

Jenna G said...

Nicole and Victor barely made it last week! So glad it was a non elimination leg.

Jackie S. said...

This U-Turn public vote should be quite telling.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Jenna G. This Public U Turn vote should be interesting. Teams could almost ensure advancing if Nicole and Victor had to do a uturn on top of a speed bump. They could team up on Rachel and elissa.

Jackie S. said...

Or... they could try to knock Korey/Tyler out of the lead. Will they go for strategy or Rachel because she's being a pain?

Joe in NY said...

HI folks

Glenn Allen said...

Wow Two teams U turning and no more non elimination legs.

Joe in NY said...

They all should have voted for Nicole and Victor which would have pretty much guranteed they finish last and everyone else moved on.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Joe. So crazy Rachel gets a record and upset teams voted against her.

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Jackie and Vincent! Thank you for giving us a place to talk.

Hi Joe, Glenn and Jenna

Joe in NY said...

The Riley sisters can be annoying. But, in her annoying way, Rachel was right: it should not have been a personal decision.

Of course, in my opinion, Rachel also made a bad vote. With that many teams left, U-turning a team may not guarantee they finish last. But with Nicole/Victor already with an extra task, U-turning them might well have guaranteed they finish last.

Glenn Allen said...

That was interesting that Rachel found out to grab the Cows tail to make him move.

Jackie S. said...

Nicole was right about they didn't need two teams mad at them. Victor should have gone with Elissa/Rachel or just go for a real real strong team like Tyler/Korey or Colin/Christie.

monty924 said...

Hi Glenn, Jenna, Jackie, Joe and Penny. Late but made it this week.

I'm so happy that Rachel and Elissa got U-Turned. Just didn't like how she started that whole thing last week that had an impact on Nic and Victor.

monty924 said...

Karma again for the sisters

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Penny. Rachel and Elissa lost their clue and want to read Collins clue.

Nickelpeed said...

I agree Monty. They are my pool pick, but I don't agree with many things they do. I like Nic and Vic. I guess most voted 2 different ways, the team who is annoying and the team who is a powerhouse.

Nickelpeed said...

Are they allowed to read someone else's clue?

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Monty. Chris and Brett in first.

Glenn Allen said...

The Afganibles are lost.

Nickelpeed said...

That's great that Chris and Brett are in first place.

I wish Rachel would learn that if they would be nicer, maybe people would work with them. She just doesn't get it.

Glenn Allen said...

That is a good Question Penny about the clues.

monty924 said...

Penny, I think they are. They're allowed to work together on tasks, but there was no way Colin and Christie were going to share the clue with them. For good reason!!

Jackie S. said...

I have this nagging feeling that this isn't the last we've heard about the missing clue. I wonder if they might face a penalty at the mat. Otherwise, why would the show have aired it? Hmm.

monty924 said...

Aww, what a bummer!!

Glenn Allen said...

That is a shame that Chris and Brett got beat.

monty924 said...

Good point, Jackie!

Nickelpeed said...

That's a strong possibility, Jackie. Rachel alienates people. You can be aggressive without being nasty.

Jackie S. said...

I'm just really sick of Rachel, I'll admit. I so wish CBS would stop putting her on shows. I have nothing against Elissa.

Jenna G said...

So true

Jenna G said...

Yay they made it!

Jenna G said...

Bye Bit@#$!

monty924 said...

Can't say that I'm sorry to see them eliminated. Sigh

Jenna G said...

Thanks Jackie! Same place same time next week, until then... Have a wonderful week everyone!

Jackie S. said...

They're the team I most wanted gone. I was prepared to not like Colin/Christie because he was such a jerk in Season Five. But he's really changed.

Glenn Allen said...

Well now they don't have to mention anything about the clue since they finished last.

Jackie S. said...

Thanks for coming by!

~~Silk said...

I dislike Rachel so much that last week I went to a spoiler site to find out how soon she'd be gone. Much longer, and I'd wait until it was safe to tune in again.

monty924 said...

Agree, Jackie... well it was a short time this week and I'll try to make it on time next week. :)))

Thanks Jackie and everyone have a great week!!

Jackie S. said...

Glenn -- They probably left it in just for the drama factor.

Glenn Allen said...

That is true Jackie.

Nickelpeed said...

Well, now I'm free to root for whomever I want! We don't have to listen to Rachel's whining! Thanks Jackie. See everyone next week.

Judi Sweeney said...

Yah.... I am not sad Rachel is out... Thanks Jackie!