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Amazing Race Contestants File $8M Defamation Suit Over Season 37 Edit
television1 month ago

Amazing Race Contestants File $8M Defamation Suit Over Season 37 Edit

Season 37 contestants Jonathan Towns and Ana Towns filed an $8 million defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles against Paramount, CBS, ABC Signature (now 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios), and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. The suit alleges editors suppressed and reframed footage to portray Jonathan as morally depraved, omitting exculpatory material and crafting a false, damaging narrative. The Townses seek damages, a court-ordered re-edit with disclaimers about Jonathan Towns’ autism, and a public apology. Deadline notes the couple represented themselves and the show has already been renewed for Season 39.

via Deadline|
#cbs#defamation#lawsuit
CBS Expands 2026-27 Slate to 16 Renewals, Adds Cupertino and Einstein
television2 months ago

CBS Expands 2026-27 Slate to 16 Renewals, Adds Cupertino and Einstein

CBS has renewed 10 more shows for the 2026–27 season, bringing its confirmed lineup to 16 series including NCIS and its spinoffs, Tracker, Matlock, Survivor, The Amazing Race, Fire Country, Elsbeth, NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney, plus two new series Cupertino and Einstein. The network had already renewed Boston Blue, Sheriff Country, FBI and Ghosts, while several current shows’ fates remain undecided and The Neighborhood will end after its current season.

via TV Insider|
#cbs#ncis#renewals
Resurfaced Erika Kirk Clip Sparks Debate Over Faith and Fame
entertainment2 months ago

Resurfaced Erika Kirk Clip Sparks Debate Over Faith and Fame

A 2014 audition clip of Erika Kirk surfaced showing her flirting with her then-boyfriend and saying, 'Sex sells, babe,' while noting 'it's against our religion.' The video sparked backlash over a perceived thirst for fame and a contrast with her later ultra-religious public image, as she now leads Turning Point USA and has avoided engaging with critics.

via Yahoo|
#charlie-kirk#entertainment#erika-kirk
"The Amazing Race Season 35 Finale: Who Took Home the Victory?"
television2 years ago

"The Amazing Race Season 35 Finale: Who Took Home the Victory?"

In the Season 35 finale of The Amazing Race, the Final 3 teams compete in a hectic last leg in Seattle for the $1 million prize. Teams complete tasks involving glass blowing, trapeze swinging, and being roadies for a band. Greg and John struggle throughout the leg, while Joel and Garrett take an early lead. However, Greg and John's strong memory skills help them secure the win, making them the newly crowned winners of The Amazing Race. Joel and Garrett place second, and Rob and Corey land in third.

via TVLine|
#competition#reality-tv#season-35-finale
Reality TV Shows Evolve: Adapting 'Survivor' and 'Amazing Race' to Climate Change
entertainment2 years ago

Reality TV Shows Evolve: Adapting 'Survivor' and 'Amazing Race' to Climate Change

The long-running reality shows "Survivor" and "The Amazing Race" are facing challenges due to climate change, globalization, and geopolitical concerns. "Survivor" has settled on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji as its location since finding remote islands without interference became difficult. "The Amazing Race" has seen changes in the cities it visits as the world evolves. Both shows have been affected by climate change, with extreme heat and storms impacting production. The shows' producers have had to come up with new ideas to keep the shows interesting without changing locations. The world's changing landscape and geopolitical concerns have also limited the scope of where the crew can go. Despite these challenges, the shows continue to captivate audiences by documenting the evolving world.

via The New York Times|
#climate-change#entertainment#globalization
"The Amazing Race Loses Season 16 Contestant Jody Kelly at 85"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Amazing Race Loses Season 16 Contestant Jody Kelly at 85"

Jody Kelly, a contestant on the 16th season of "The Amazing Race" at the age of 71, has passed away at 85 while attending a Spanish language immersion camp in Minnesota. Kelly, a former English professor and author, continued her interest in health and fitness after retiring and competed in triathlons and other athletic events. She survived breast cancer in 2018 and was involved in breast cancer survivor organizations. Kelly is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#health-and-fitness#jody-kelly
"The Amazing Race 35: New Teams, Twists, and $1 Million Prize Await!"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Amazing Race 35: New Teams, Twists, and $1 Million Prize Await!"

"The Amazing Race" Season 35 will premiere on September 27 with several surprises, including 13 teams, the largest group ever in the show's history, and the elimination of non-elimination legs. The season was filmed earlier this summer after the original Season 35, which was mostly edited and ready to go, was pushed to become Season 36. The new season will feature commercial flights, a return to airport terminals since the COVID pandemic, and a visit to Slovenia, a country the show has never been to before. The episodes will be expanded to 90 minutes, allowing for more locations, creative elements, and a deeper exploration of the contestants' relationships.

via Variety|
#cbs#entertainment#phil-keoghan