The Amazing Race 37 Recap – Week 9 Live Blog
A new episode of The Amazing Race aired tonight on CBS, taking viewers on an exhilarating journey through Naples, Italy. This week’s leg was packed with challenges, teamwork, and a few surprises that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Journey Begins in Naples
All teams boarded the same flight to Naples, setting the stage for a competitive atmosphere right from the start. Alyssa & Josiah, who had previously won the Express Pass, hoped to save it for a future leg, adding an extra layer of strategy to their gameplay.
Upon landing, the teams quickly hopped into taxis, racing to Castel Sant’Elmo to retrieve their next clue. The excitement escalated as Han & Holden and Jonathan & Ana emerged as the first teams to find their next destination: the Pulcinella Statue.
The Race to the Clue
Brett & Mark, Alyssa & Josiah, and Carson & Jack soon followed, but Han & Holden and Jonathan & Ana managed to catch a break by taking the funicular back to their starting point. However, it was Brett & Mark who reached the statue first, closely followed by Carson & Jack and Alyssa & Josiah.
The teams then faced a Detour challenge: Mandolin or Mozzarella. The Mandolin task required assembling the final pieces of the instrument, while the Mozzarella task involved making six perfect twists of mozzarella cheese. The leading teams opted for the Mozzarella Detour, showcasing their culinary skills.
Detour Challenges Unfold
Despite their lead, Jonathan & Ana and Han & Holden struggled to locate the Pulcinella Statue. Eventually, they found it, but the delay cost them precious time. Jonathan & Ana chose the Mandolin Detour, while Han & Holden went for Mozzarella.
As the Detour progressed, Brett & Mark excelled, completing four out of six mozzarella twists. Meanwhile, Jonathan, a guitarist, felt confident with the Mandolin task and made significant progress. Carson & Jack faced challenges with their mozzarella, but after a couple of attempts, they finally succeeded.
Brett & Mark completed the Mozzarella Detour first, followed closely by Jonathan & Ana, who finished the Mandolin task. Alyssa & Josiah were the next to complete their mozzarella twists, while Han & Holden found themselves lagging behind.
Grocery Delivery Challenge
The next task involved an old-fashioned grocery delivery, where teams had to transport produce, sausage, and cheese to a balcony using a bucket. Jonathan & Ana took the lead, completing the delivery task before Brett & Mark even started.
As the other teams caught up, Carson & Jack and Alyssa & Josiah completed their deliveries, securing third and fourth places, respectively. Han & Holden finally finished their Detour and rushed to the delivery task, but they were already behind.
The Roadblock: Pizza Making
Upon arriving at Ristorante da Ettore, the teams faced a Roadblock challenge where one member had to make a pizza from scratch. Carson and Brett stepped up for their teams, while Ana and Alyssa also took on the task.
Ana quickly proved her skills, completing the Roadblock on her first attempt, allowing Jonathan & Ana to proceed to the Pit Stop at Castel Nuovo. Brett followed suit shortly after, securing second place for his team.
The Final Stretch
As the race continued, Alyssa completed the Roadblock, but Carson struggled, making multiple unsuccessful pizzas. Han & Holden finally arrived at the Roadblock, but they were still behind.
In a dramatic finish, Carson finally completed the Roadblock, allowing him and Jack to reach the Pit Stop as Team #4. Han & Holden arrived shortly after, securing fifth place. However, in a surprising twist, Phil announced that this was a non-elimination leg, meaning no team would be sent home.
Episode Summary
- 1st place: Jonathan & Ana
- 2nd place: Brett & Mark
- 3rd place: Alyssa & Josiah
- 4th place: Carson & Jack
- 5th place: Han & Holden
- Eliminated: No one
Tonight’s episode of The Amazing Race was filled with unexpected turns and showcased the resilience and determination of the teams. Fans are left eagerly anticipating what the next leg of the race will bring. Tune in next week for another thrilling recap!
