Amazing Race Fans Rage: Is Europe Becoming the New World in Season 38?
SHOCKING TWIST: Amazing Race Season 38 Leaves Fans Fuming with Euro-Centric Plot
The latest installment of The Amazing Race, season 38, kicked off on Thursday night with a bang - but not necessarily in a good way. Host Phil Keoghan, known for his charismatic charm and world-weary wit, welcomed 13 teams of former Big Brother contestants, including the intriguing Taylor Hayle and Jagateshwar 'Jag' Bains, to compete in a grueling journey around the globe with their loved ones.
But what should have been an electrifying start to the season quickly turned into a major letdown when it became apparent that the competition would be limited to a single continent: Europe. That's right, folks - after two thrilling seasons that took teams on epic journeys across multiple continents (season 37 whizzed through 10 countries in Asia and Europe, while season 36 traversed the Americas), this season appears to have taken a drastic turn towards... well, not-so-great heights.
The usually enthusiastic host Phil couldn't help but gush about the "iconic locations" that contestants would be visiting, promising an "Amazing Race like no other" with more trains, self-driving, and racing on foot than ever before. However, fans were left underwhelmed by the lack of global scope - especially considering the previous seasons' globe-trotting adventures.
SOUR GRAPES: Viewers Vent Their Frustration
Disgruntled viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their disappointment and frustration with the seemingly restricted season. One user bluntly asked, "This season of Amazing Race is only in Europe?" while another user sarcastically chimed in, "Wow, what a groundbreaking twist - let's just stay in one continent for a change." A third fan lamented, "Ew this season of Amazing Race is only Big Brother people and only in Europe? Boooooooooo."
Other fans couldn't help but reminisce about previous seasons' epic journeys. One user wistfully recalled, "What happened to flying from LAX to China to Australia to Norway & Brazil?" while another expressed their disappointment with the current season: "I LOVE the amazing race, but I still don't know how to feel about this season...another only Europe season after two full seasons of that, with an all BB cast?"
BUT WAIT, THERE'S HOPE!
Just when it seemed like all hope was lost for fans craving a more global adventure, a bombshell revelation has surfaced: the finale is reportedly set to take place in none other than New York City. And get this - contestants will be traveling from France to the US, marking a welcome return to intercontinental exploration.
As one insider revealed to Parade, "It's not all doom and gloom for this season. The finale will feature teams racing across two continents, giving fans the epic adventure they've been craving." But what does this mean for contestants who have already been eliminated? Speaking to Parade after their exit, Enzo Palumbo shared some insight into his experiences with his brother Jack: "I feel I've learned that me and him are both stubborn. We're too much of the same in that aspect...we just can't seem to find a middle ground." Despite their elimination, the brothers have already become fan favorites for their heartwarming bond.
With the season's trajectory shifting from Euro-centric to global once again, fans will be keeping a close eye on this twist-filled ride. Will The Amazing Race season 38 redeem itself with its thrilling finale? Only time (and trains) will tell.