The latest episode of The Amazing Race, Season 37, introduced a thrilling live double U-Turn vote, which aired on April 2, 2025. Titled “It’s Not Personal, It’s Business,”this fifth episode challenged competing teams as they voted to impose additional tasks on their rivals.
Host Phil Keoghan revealed the exciting twist during the episode:
“Two teams will have a monkey on their back after we complete a live double U-Turn vote,” he shared.
This unique voting mechanism enabled teams to select two other teams to tackle both sides of a demanding detour, complicating the competitors’ journey significantly. The episode followed a series of creative task structures, including the ‘fork in the road,’ which featured diverse routes leading to two eliminations, and the ‘intersection’ challenge, where teams paired up for cooperation. Additionally, teams encountered a task known as the ‘Driver’s Seat,’ designed to test early arrivals, who allocated rice-threshing jobs to their slower counterparts.
Live Double U-Turn Vote Alters Team Dynamics
Shortly after receiving their next clue, the teams stumbled upon a welcome committee of monkeys, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. At the voting hub, Phil explained the implications of the vote:
“You have the opportunity to slow down another team, forcing them to complete both sides of the detour.”
As the voting transpired, Scott and Lori, in addition to Jonathan and Ana, faced the brunt of the decisions, each receiving four votes that compelled them to complete both detour challenges. Earlier in the episode, Scott had expressed their intention to maintain a positive demeanor, but the outcome left both him and Lori feeling disheartened.
“I know it’s a game and a competition, but some of these teams are our friends… they’re not my friends anymore,” Lori lamented.
The detour involved two distinct tasks. The first required teams to transport 60 coconuts on bicycles to a beach café, while the second tasked them with adhering various coral species to a frame for underwater planting. Jonathan and Ana faced significant challenges with the coral setup, leading to Jonathan’s fatigue during the coconut delivery. Meanwhile, Scott and Lori executed their coconut task adeptly but encountered multiple failures with the coral planting.
Despite their diligence, both U-Turned teams found themselves struggling at the bottom of the leaderboard by the conclusion of this leg.
Elimination Concludes Leg 5 in Bali
Upon completing the detour, teams were confronted with a Roadblock challenge requiring one member to select a surfboard and venture into the water to find a matching board. This unexpected task followed immediately after the detour, allowing no time for recovery.
Brett and Mark emerged triumphant, claiming first place and a reward of $10,000, followed closely by Carson and Jack in second place. In contrast, Jonathan experienced delays due to a lengthy break in the water, despite Ana’s encouraging support during their final tasks. At one point, Jonathan requested silence due to a headache.
Scott and Lori, hindered by their prior setbacks during the coral task and surfboard challenge, arrived at the mat last. Their elimination marked a poignant end for one of the season’s strongest teams. “There’s no way,” Lori had previously declared about forgiving certain teams post-vote.
Just ahead of Scott and Lori, Jonathan and Ana secured eighth place overall. While both U-Turned teams managed to fulfill their challenges, the vote’s repercussions were felt in their final standings.
This episode illustrated how a live voting mechanic and task execution can significantly influence team rankings, with eight teams remaining for the upcoming week. The competitors will face new challenges and surprises, continuing the adventure in The Amazing Race.
Don’t miss the next episode of The Amazing Race, which airs Wednesdays at 9:30 PM ET/PT on CBS and is available for streaming on Paramount+.