This was a really disappointing leg for many reasons. Just from an editing perspective the elimination of Abby and Will was absolutely shocking. I do think how other versions handled Covid incidents was dumb from a viewer perspective. But to see them being eliminated in that way really sucks. I honestly thought that they were a sleeper pick in the edit... but maybe it was just because production didn't want to put too much time into a team that would ultimately be unceremoniously eliminated.
1st - Luis and Michelle - Another big dance challenge which they dominated. They did well in the detour and then did well in the cart building. Still pretty consistent. (1st to 1st)
2nd - Aubrey and David - This just came down to a really strong performance in the roadblock. I still don't have that much faith in them because they get frazzled easily. It will be interesting to see them back driving themselves in Europe. (8th to 2nd)
3rd - Quinton and Mattie - Another strong performance. This team has stayed consistently in the top half for these last few legs. It will be interesting to see if they can ride this momentum moving forward. (6th to 3rd)
4th - Derek and Claire - I'm not really sure what was going on with these two at the alphabet challenge. In the end though they did fine. I am happy that they are in the 2nd group to leave in the next round (2nd to 4th)
5th - Marcus and Michael - Talk about botching a roadblock. It seemed that he was worried that the judging would be specific like the motorbike but this was just building a cart. I thought that these two would win the leg easily. In the end that threw them into the bottom 3 leaving in France.. crazy. (3rd to 5th)
6th - Emily and Molly - I don't even think that they did anything inherently badly. They were just slow at the roadblock I guess. I am worried though that they brought up her leg again. They have downward momentum and that is never a good thing. (5th to 6th)
7th - Glenda and Lumumba - This was the perfect example of a bad detour choice. Against the three dance teams they screwed themselves. And that energy was bought into the roadblock. I am happy that they get a second chance. They do have the big deficit though... It is only 45mins though? That sounds a lot sure if they are fighting for first.. but realistically they are just trying to survive and so the third group are leaving just 15mins before them which is definitely recoverable.. (7th to 7th)
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8th - Abby and Will - Sad way to go :/
I honestly think that the twins are in trouble next leg. As much as I think Aubrey and David are still on the verge of a big meltdown.. I think Emily and Molly are slowly being lost in the shuffle and if they can't bounce back they are toast... #TAR34
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It was devastating to see Abby and Will get out the way they did. I just loved their energy.
My rankings from most likable to least likable to me. (Aka who I’d love to see do well.
1) Derek and Claire
2) Emily and Molly
3) Glenda and Lumumba
4) Luis and Michelle
5) Quentin and Mattie
6) Aubrey and David
7) Marcus and Michael
Honestly the only team I never liked was Tim and Rex so I’m happy with whatever going forward. But I do hope the twins, the newlyweds or team big brother win.
My rankings from most likable to least likable to me. (Aka who I’d love to see do well.
1) Derek and Claire
2) Emily and Molly
3) Glenda and Lumumba
4) Luis and Michelle
5) Quentin and Mattie
6) Aubrey and David
7) Marcus and Michael
Honestly the only team I never liked was Tim and Rex so I’m happy with whatever going forward. But I do hope the twins, the newlyweds or team big brother win.