I have been a keen watcher of The Amazing Race, Season 13 these past few days.

Gah. Hurry up and load Nick's pic!!

Since the beginning, I have been rooting for Nick and Starr, the brother and sister team.

(:

And next week, they will be competing to win the Million Dollar Prize.

NICK AND STARR FTW!!!



Of course Nick's hair grew longer. I think. ;x

Tee hee hee!!!

OMG the end of the 10th episode when he said BRING IT ON! was SOO AHHh!!~~~

I'm a mad fan-girl.

Very very mad.

^^"""

About Starr:

The Amazing Race will kick off its 13th season on September 28 and when it does a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, she was on the 2005 squad, will be competing for the big money prize. Starr Spangler, oh her real name is Emily Starr by the way, will be racing with her brother Nick for the $1 million. Starr was featured in a sexy Cowgirl Cheerleader bikini calendar where she showed why she was on the hottest squad in the NFL. Good luck Starr!!

from Celebritdiot

Interview with Nick:

As promised last week, today Blog Stage spoke with actor Nick Spangler, star of the Off-Broadway revival of the long-running The Fantasticks and now a contestant on the upcoming season of The Amazing Race. Spangler will compete with his sister and teammate Starr Spangler, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, in the 13th season of the reality competition series.

In this exclusive Blog Stage interview, Spangler discusses The Amazing Race, The Fantasticks, and how being eliminated from a reality show isn't quite like bombing an audition.

Blog Stage: How did you get involved with reality TV, and The Amazing Race, in the first place?

Nick Spangler: To be honest, the major push came from my sister. The Amazing Race is kind of a special case though, because I remember watching the first season years ago. I think I was in high school at the time, and saw the very first episode of the very first season, and it became a big family event. My whole family would sit down and watch. And we would always joke, "Wouldn't it be so cool if mom and dad this? Or maybe Nick and Starr when we're older!"

Why did you apply for this season?

You have to be 21. So this was the first time that we were both eligible. I was about to open a show in Denver this past year, and I woke up to a phone call from my sister. She said, "Applications are due for The Amazing Race on Monday. I bought a plane ticket, and I'll be in Denver on Friday so we can flm a video together. Let's do it." And I was like, "Wait, what? I'm opening a show Tuesday night! How can you expect me to do that!"

And she just said, "Well, I already bought my plane ticket."

Do you think that being professional performers gave you an edge in the casting process?

I don't know if that helped us or hindered us. Everybody gets pissed off when they hear another actor [is on reality TV]. Starr's not an actress, but she's definitely a professional performer. I think that's where a lot of the draw came from for us. (laughs)

I think my minor success on professional stage helped. I wouldn't call myself a wanna-be actor. I am a working actor in New York City. So it's a little bit different than an aspiring actor, and I was comfortable applying, knowing that I had achieved some level of success before I got my 15 minutes of fame from reality television.

How did your friends and fellow actors react to the news that you would be on reality TV?

If I was on Big Brother, or one of the sit-around-and-do-nothing shows, I think people would have some negative things to say. But with The Amazing Race, the most common response I get is, "Oh my God, I'm so jealous! I've always wanted to do that!" Or, "It'll be so fun to know somebody on the show!"

I haven't gotten any raised eyebrows. I don't think everybody is associating being on reality television with the fact that I'm an actor. Trying to boost my career was never at the forefront of my mind. I didn't wanna go on and say, "Hey America! I'm an actor! Give me a job!"

Do you think your exposure on The Amazing Race will boost your audience for The Fantasticks?

It would certainly be nice. We could always use more people in the theatre. (laughs)

We had an American Idol finalist in the cast last summer, and he generated a small amount of buzz, but we weren't suddenly packed. The Amazing Race isn't a performance-based reality show like Dancing with the Stars or American Idol, so I don't know if the crowd that watches The Amazing Race is gonna travel to New York to see Nick Spangler in The Fantasticks.

How does racing around the world with your sister relate to your experience preparing for roles as an actor?

You really can't prepare to be on The Amazing Race, as much as people try, because you never know what's coming. There's so many twists and turns and surprises, and I think the way to be the most successful on the race is just to have a completely open mind and spirit.

In The Fantasticks, we've had so many cast members in and out of the show, and it's not uncommon for us to be performing with almost an entirely new cast from week to week. Your timing is kind of out the window, and a lot of things that you're used to suddenly aren't there. So I like to think that being a receptive actor who's not locked in a rigid performance, and having a mindset of being open to what other people are doing, helped me on the race.

Is working as a team with your sister similar to working as a team with your fellow cast members?

Absolutely. You couldn't run The Amazing Race by yourself. You rely on your teammates at times, and you carry your teammates at times, just like in The Fantasticks. I've got my favorite jokes that I tell in the show, but there's almost no joke that isn't set up by another actor. Unless you're doing your own standup comedy act or your own one-man show, you can't expect to have the same reactions that you get with the help of your cast members.

Which is scarier: the risk of getting eliminated on a reality show, or going to auditions and getting rejected?

I've had so many auditions that that's kind of dissipated somewhat. The fear of being eliminated on The Amazing Race, though, is at the forefront of your mind the whole time you're on it. You're standing on that starting line, before you've even started, and all everybody is thinking is, "Please don't let me be eliminated first. Please don't let me be eliminated first." That's everybody's biggest fear: Don't be the goofball that gets kicked off on that first episode.

In the acting world, I've gone through my share of big rejections, where I thought I did a bang-up job and they look at me like Simon Cowell. There are definite parallels, but they're difficult to compare.

So making it to the next episode is like getting a callback?

It gets worse and worse as you get closer to the end, because it becomes more real and you're going for the win. But that's the great thing about The Amazing Race. It never stops. It's like having a callback every damn day of your life.

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From Blog Stage

My second fave team was actually Toni and Dallas, the mother son team.

Dallas had a thing for Starr. xD



Dallas puts 'momma's boy' in the rubbish bin.

It weirds me out though...

He's so close with his mom but he's not a momma's boy.

@.@

CONFUSED.

But sadly, they were eliminated from the race.

They made top four.

):

Sighh...

Question.

What happens to them now since they lost their passport?

Will they be back for the finale cheering on like the past?

Cuz they obviously have to go to Moscow's American Embassy to get a new passport...

Ahahaha.

I'm confusing myself... @.@

Second team.



Dan and Andrew, Dandrew, Generic version of Stan and Kyle.

Whatever.

I hate them.

=___=

Third team that is on the race to win a million dollars,



Kenny and Tina.

I really salute the kindness Tina has.

She's in a race.
She's kind to people.

Wow.

Usually the 'kind people' get eliminated.

Ahaha.

Glad to see them in the finals (:

The only thing that pisses me off is the pitch of Tina's voice.

THE SHRILLS.


I like watching The Amazing Race because...

It's a reality tv show that is actually not biased and if someone gets eliminated, you cant blame anyone.

Example:

The latest American Idol.

David Cook won. Not David Archuleta.

Oh boo hoo everyone blames each other

"WHAI U DIN VOTE FOR ARCHIE! HE GOT BETTER TALENT!"
"COOK DESERVES TO WIN!! STFU!"

BLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAH!

I gave up on watching American Idol.

People with talent winning ended in Season 3.

I think. Until the gray haired guy won la.

Example Two:

Dancing with the Stars.

LACEY DIDNT WIN! *see me being biased?*

FOR GOD SAKES! WHY DIDNT SHE WIN?

SECOND I FAHAM.

BUT THIRD?!?!?!?!


WHAT IN THE NAME OF LATIN SHOES?!


*pulls hair out*

Anyway, when I watch The Amazing Race there is no stress of picking up my phone to text or call 1800-???-?? *pause* ??.

It is deffy a feel good show.

A family show ^^

I love it.



Anyway onto Survivor,

I LOVE KENNY AND MATTY AND THAT OLD GUY BOB !

KENNY FTW! XD

I don't mind Matty winning also! ^^

I dont like you Corrine. Please dig your own grave tq.

From Survivor.com:

Matty's bio:

Matty Whitmore (29)
Hometown: Pacific Palisades, California
Occupation: Personal Trainer

Matty Whitmore knows first-hand what it’s like to have a lot and what’s it’s like to lose it all. At the age of 18, Whitmore inherited a trust fund from his grandparents, allowing him to live a comfortable life in paradise until partying it all away. Now at the age of 29, Whitmore wants the opportunity to find out what he’s capable of doing on his own and believes SURVIVOR holds the answer.

Whitmore currently works as a personal trainer on the westside of Los Angeles and enjoys teaching health and wellness. His idea of a perfect day includes a two-hour vigorous workout, training clients and a surf session, followed by an hour in the sauna and yoga. The remainder of his day is spent hanging out with his long-time girlfriend, Jamie, and his beloved dog, Dink. He claims that if health was wealth; he’d be considered a billionaire.

Not only does Matty have physical ability and strength, but he also possesses bravado and confidence. He brings knowledge of the outdoors and social skills to the game and can’t wait to gain more self-awareness through this experience. Whitmore prides himself on helping people not take themselves too seriously and hopes to use those skills to manipulate others into doing what’s best for him.

He currently lives with his girlfriend in Pacific Palisades, Calif. His birth date is December 18, 1978.

MATTY SAYS: ”I’m a fierce competitor. I don’t want to lose. I was raised in the mountains and also in the city, so I got the wilderness down and I got the humanity down.”

JEFF PROBST SAYS: ”I think Matty will be one of the favorites this season, someone people will absolutely love. I find him to be one of the most endearing guys we’ve ever had on the show to the point where it could work against him because he can’t hide anything. If he’s confused, he says ‘I’m confused.’ If he’s happy, he’s smiling. If he’s sad, he’s crying.”

Kimmie's pro:
`Eye candy for a show is good
`He's athleticism awes me
`He's cute
`He's so down-to-earth
`He's helpful around camp

Kimmie's cons:
`He's getting a tad bit crazy. Not in a good way
(In the immunity challenge between him and Bob. Yea. OMG.)

Jeff is so sweet. xD

Bob's bio:

Robert “Bob” Crowley (58)
Hometown: Portland, Maine
Occupation: Physics Teacher

Robert Crowley considers himself a hybrid of Indiana Jones and Robinson Crusoe. He loves the outdoors and is always ready for his next adventure.

Robert is a high school physics teacher in Gorham, Maine and holds both Associate and Bachelor degrees in forestry from the University of Maine - Orono and a Masters of Education degree from the University of Southern Maine. However, after the school bell rings, Robert becomes an entrepreneur. His wide range of jobs span from being a first mate on a research boat for the Smithsonian Institution in Canada to an entomologist for the USDA, to a skunk relocater, as well as President, Vice President and Chief Negotiator for his local Teacher’s Union.

When not on an adventure, Robert interests include journal writing, story telling, photography, bone collecting, archeology and camping.

This tree climbing scientist, who describes himself as honest, adventurous, resourceful and witty, built his truly “green” summer cabin back when green was only referred to as the color. His “green” cabin was completely built with recycled material and requires a fraction of the energy of the average U.S. home. He’s built numerous structures from recycled material including wharfs, saunas, a chicken house and a hunting cabin.

Robert strategy is to be a provider and to fly under the radar on SURVIVOR. He’s out to prove that nice guys can make it to the end of the game.

Robert and his wife Peggy reside in Portland, Maine. They have two sons, David and John, one daughter, Page, and a high maintenance cat named William. Robert’s birth date is February 25, 1951.

BOB SAYS: ”I’m a high school teacher. I enjoy younger people. I’m not part of their group, age wise, but emotionally I’m about 12.”

JEFF PROBST SAYS: ”He’s the oldest guy out there. And unfortunately, that works against people all the time, even though there’s probably nobody better equipped for this game. He’s probably the guy who will be the biggest asset, if they don’t get foolish and vote him out.”


Kimmie's pro:
`He's THAT OLD and not out yet. Usually the old guy gets booted off.
`He's effing skilled lo! *jealous*
`He's like a sugar daddy to everyone. So cute. x3

Kimmie's cons:
`I dont think I can think of any cons..
*aft finishing the post*
`He's a tad bit gullible and trusting.
HE TOLD SUGAR HE MADE A FAKE IMMUNITY IDOL!
DSUOEBGBIR!!!!

Yes. A physics teacher can GO SO FAR!

ANND!!! I think that his 'fake idol' IS THE BEST EVER!!

*bows to the sensei*

^^

Ken's bio:

Ken Hoang (22)
Hometown: Westminster, California
Occupation: Professional Gamer

Ken Hoang gives a new meaning to the term “gamer.” Known to the gaming community as “the King of Smash,” Hoang is a professional at his craft. As the current international champion of Nintendo’s Super Smash Brothers Melee video game, Ken has traveled the world from Japan to Australia to prove his dominance.

Hoang uses his tournament winnings to help support his family. He and his siblings still live at home to help pay the mortgage. It has also led to a strong bond among his brothers and sisters. In fact it was his sister that started his addiction to SURVIVOR.

While he may seem like an interesting choice for a game based in the outdoors, this gamer sees it as an amazing opportunity. Ken is very creative, and has a strong passion for art, a skill he is currently going to college to fine tune. When not playing videogames or brushing up on his art, Hoang enjoys playing with his pets, a Maincoon cat named Kinski and a Husky named Monster.

He loves the fact that he will be considered an underdog because everyone will underestimate his prowess at playing mind games. Nobody would look at him and believe he climbed Mt. Fuji at the age of 20. Ready to exploit his slight physical stature, Ken will trick his fellow players into seeing him as a non-threat, only to smash them if they get in his way.

Ken is single and currently resides in Westminster, Calif. His birth date is October 10, 1985.

KEN SAYS: ”Gaming will help me because I do well under pressure. I always come through. I rarely choke. I’m the underdog, I think all the fans will root for me to win. I would root for myself if I was watching TV.”

JEFF PROBST SAYS: ”Ken the gamer is one of my favorite people who has been on the show in a long time. He is convinced his gaming expertise is absolutely in line with what it takes to win, that he knows this game backward and forward simply because he’s a gamer. But Ken is a true nerd. I think when the show began he weighed less than [China's] Courtney did.”

Kimmie's pros:
`He's asian. (XD)
`He's surname is cool (XD)
`He's brains. Not brawn.
`He's single kinda brawn-ish...

Kimmie's cons:
`He's acne is freaking me out.
`He's very clingy to Crystal...
`He's thin. VERY THIN.

LOL AT WHAT JEFF HAD TO SAY. "But Ken is a true nerd." xD


If Ken or Matty wins, they kick Todd off his pedestal of being my fave Survivor Winner.



Ken barely kicks off Frosti off the fave asian pedestal.

LOL

Tralala.

I still like Amanda~ ;p




On to other news...

Tina Sherman has learned a valuable lesson about sending naughty photos of herself to her husband.
Sherman is suing McDonald’s after she took nude pictures and sent them to her husband’s cell phone.
Only problem is her husband left his phone at the fast food chain. What happened next you as?
Well the always courteous and professional teens working behind the counter found the phone and did what was necessary to find the real owner. They forwarded the pictures around to see if anyone could identify the naked woman. Sure they could have dialed wife or home from the contacts, but what fun would that be? Now Tina and Phil are suing the Golden Arches for $3 million after the images got out on the Internet.

This made me laugh. Seriously. xD

Stupid people/ xD

The parents of student at D’Ippolito Elementary School in Vineyard, New Jersey are not happy that a teacher’s aide working their has a porn past. Louisa Tuck, formerly known as adult entertainment star Crystal Gunns (Crystal Guns), Parents are calling for her removal from the school because they feel she isn’t appropriate for elementary school children - maybe she should try high school kids? Now there are no grounds for firing Louisa for having a past life that involved being naked so she will probably keep her job and I say good for you Ms. Gunns. Louisa was originally an average size B-cup, but with the help of modern medicine and breast implants she ballooned herself up to a crazy 36FF chest. She makes the bikini boat teacher, Tiffany Shepherd, and the teacher from Howard Stern, Mary Jarry. look like angles!

SIAO BO THE BOOB SIZE?!

O.o!!!!!!

Americans are so.... conformist... *emos*



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And copy and paste.

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My next blog post is deffy about maple stereotypes.

Sheesh.