Amazing Race: All Stars

[Jughead P. Jones]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I continue to have the same problem with the show though they do a good job of maintaining suspense anyway.

They have a roadblock challenge that dramatically rearranges the order of the teams and then an hour later they're all on the same plane anyway rendering the whole thing moot.

I'd be very curious to know what those young attractive board members were discussing the whole time to keep themselves occupied.

Yeah...those moments (also known as "equalizers") can be a pain...especially when more than one occurs. But, even then, there are ways that teams can get ahead. Positioning for places in line, or even on the plane to the destination can make a huge difference. I remember in season 4, Reichen/Chip and Kelly/Jon were neck and neck in the finale, and because Reichen/Chip were seated at the very front of the plane, and Kelly/Jon were a few rows behind them, Reichen/Chip had a slight lead when it came to leaving the plane and the airport first...and every little bit helped...especially since Reichen and Chip were eventually the winners of the race.