Posted by REALITY REHASH on December 7, 2008 under Amazing Race, CBS
The finale of the Amazing Race 13 is finally here and its time for one of the final three teams to win. While they came into the race separated, Ken and Tina found themselves again on the race. Dan and Andrew have always had trouble be always used their luck to make it to the end. Nick and Star are obvious competitors, six first places put them in a good spot to win but really its anyone’s game. Still in Russia the final three teams learned their final destination was Portland, Oregon. All were happy that they were going home and they all were able to gain the same airplane, putting everyone equal for the final leg. Arriving in Portland everyone was off to the first task with Ken and Tina arriving first. The Detour was either high and dry or low and wet. In High and Dry they had to climb a tree and then walk through the hair on beams. Low and Wet the teams had to walk across a floating log bridge. Ken and Tina chose to climb the trees, hoping it was the faster route.
Nick and Starr arrived next and also chose high and dry. Dan and Andrew’s luck didn’t follow them from Russia as they got a bad taxi, putting them on the wrong route right away. Ken/Tina and Nick/Starr started doing the challenge around the same time. Ken and Nick easily grabbed the clue with Tina having some issues. We know she’s afraid of heights, allowing Starr to catch up. While Tina played with her helmet, Starr was able to get the last part of the clue, sending them on their way and into first place. Their next location was to the Bridge of the Guards, they were off while Tina still walked the trees. She had issues jumping for the clue, but finally did so, putting them back into the race. With both teams done, Andrew and Dan finally showed up. They decided to also do high and dry but still being behind they had to pick up the pace. They finally finished and all teams were racing to the bridge.
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Posted by REALITY REHASH on May 19, 2008 under Paradise Hotel 2
After several weeks, several new guests and several twists and turns, Paradise Hotel 2 finally comes to a close. Tonight the final two couples of TD/Ryan and Stephanie/Zack faced off against the seven judges of Paradise to crown the winner. It all started off with a lengthy recap showing last weeks drama and how all four of those left in the finales were targeted and argued with someone. The next morning Stephanie and TD realized their actions were stupid and once again became friends. It seems this happened throughout the whole season once the hangover wore off.
The seven judges then convened to question the two couples and to see how they should vote. Mike and Krista both targeted TD as they blamed her for their demise the night before. Both got an answer they didn’t expect and that was TD apologizing and basically saying she didn’t push Ryan to vote them out but he agreed with her that was the move to make. James’ comment got a few jaws to drop as he asked Steph if she was “sleeping her way to the top” since she “crushed” with both finalists: Ryan and Zack. The said she didn’t but it just seemed to end up that way. Myrna’s question once again brought up Zack’s mention of why he would be mean to her. He told her it was done to make sure people didn’t believe the two were together. He said they all hated her so he had to hate her to “fit it”, she didn’t like that too much.
The four were then given the chance to say one final statement to all voters. Zack was first and let them all know that he was loyal to everyone he gave his word to and everyone that gave their word was loyal to him. Stephanie was up first and gave a really good reason why people should vote for her and Zack. She let each of them know what she will take back with her and how they changed her since she entered the hotel. TD was next and gave a very tear filled speech as to why she played the game the way she did. She was right as she shouldn’t feel guilty that she is in the finals and that she shouldn’t feel guilty for speaking her mind and I think some of the judges were swayed by this. Ryan was last to go and actually had something to say. He only spoke to Krista and Mike, the two he hurt the most, and let them know he is sorry. He wasn’t asking for their vote but only asking them to forgive him.
That night it was then time to crown the winner and that the judges did. Each were asked to pick the couple they want to see win the grand prize and in a close vote of 4 – 3, Zack and Stephanie were crowned the winners of Paradise Hotel 2. Like the previous season the win came with a twist as TD and Ryan were given the power to crown only one winner between Stephanie and Zack. That winner would receive an envelope containing the prize. Although it seemed they would pick Stephanie, both decided to give Zack the title of winner of Paradise Hotel. He was then shocked with another twist that allowed him to split the money between himself and two others in any amount he chose. He was given $200,000 to either keep or he could split it between one or two other people from the judges and the other final players.
After some deliberation Zack made his chose and decided to split his prize money between both TD and Stephanie. He gave TD $20,000 and then split the remaining between himself and Stephanie evenly. This gave both Stephanie and Zack $90,000 each and also gave them the share in the win. That concludes Paradise Hotel 2 and the drama that came along with it. I was kind of surprised to see Zack win after coming back into the game for a third time and then so generously splitting his money. It was a great run for the show and hopefully it will be back for a third season. If you aren’t done with Paradise Hotel 2 yet you can catch the reunion on Fox Reality. Once I see it I’ll be sure to rehash all that went down!
Now that the shows over and Zack won the game what do you all think? Leave a comment and discuss if Zack deserved to win and if his split was right.
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