The Amazing Race Season 37: A Recap of Eliminated Teams
Premiering on March 5 on CBS, The Amazing Race Season 37 has captivated audiences as new teams traverse the globe, vying for an impressive prize of one million dollars. Contestants face a variety of challenges in each episode, and the last team to reach the Pit Stop risks elimination.
Current Elimination Overview
Of the original 14 teams, seven have already been eliminated, including the father-son duo of Jeff “Pops”Bailey and Jeff Bailey, who faced elimination in episode six after falling behind early in the competition.
Elimination Details by Episode
Episode 1: Mark Crawford & Larry Graham and Jackye Clayton & Lauren McKinney
In the inaugural episode, retired firefighters Mark Crawford and Larry Graham were the first team to be eliminated after struggling with the Chinese lion dance challenge in Hong Kong. They were closely followed by sisters Jackye Clayton and Lauren McKinney, who faced difficulties despite excelling in other challenges.
Episode 2: Ernest Cato & Bridget Cato
Father-daughter duo Ernest and Bridget Cato, hailing from Chicago, faced an abrupt exit in the second episode. Despite a promising start, a troublesome drum beat challenge led to a disappointing finish.
Episode 3: Courtney Ramsey & Jasmin Carey
Next to go were dating nurses Courtney Ramsey and Jasmin Carey in episode three, after struggles with transportation in Osaka and a challenging Roadblock forced them to the bottom of the rankings.
Episode 4: Bernie Gutierrez & Carrigain Scadden
In episode four, friends Bernie Gutierrez and Carrigain Scadden struggled due to communication issues. Their disagreements at the airport and navigation errors ultimately resulted in their elimination.
Episode 5: Scott Thompson & Lori Thompson
Married couple Scott and Lori Thompson were eliminated in the fifth episode after facing a difficult challenge involving a U-Turn. Their previous strong performances made them a formidable team, but the latest hurdles proved too much.
Episode 6: Jeff “Pops”Bailey & Jeff Bailey
In episode six, the father-son team of Jeff “Pops”Bailey and Jeff Bailey fell victim to a poor decision regarding alliances and struggled with their tasks in Dubai, leading to their exit.
Remaining Teams in The Competition
Currently, seven teams remain in the race. The remaining pairs are:
- Alyssa Borden and Josiah Borden – Married nurse anesthetists
- Brett Hamby and Mark Romain – Married Vegas performers
- Carson McCalley and Jack Dodge – Best friends and gamers
- Han Nguyen and Holden Nguyen – Siblings
- Jonathan Towns and Ana Towns – Married parents
- Melinda Papadeas and Erika Papadeas – Mother and daughter
- Nick Fiorito and Mike Fiorito – Brothers
New episodes of The Amazing Race air weekly on CBS every Wednesday.