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Jelani Roy & Jenny Wu
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Name: Jelani Roy
Age: 32
Hometown: New York, NY
Relationship Status: Single
Current occupation: Lawyer
Describe what you do: I currently have an equity interest in an internet startup where I negotiate deals with fortune 500 companies. I’m also a sports agent.
3 words to describe you: Loyal, intelligent and fun.
Favorite hobbies: Playing/watching sports, cooking and bar hopping.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Passing the New York bar exam the first time I took it.
What scares you most about traveling? Nothing
What excites you most about traveling? Seeing new places and interacting with the people from there.
How many serious relationships have you been in? Three serious relationships.
What are your deal breakers in a relationship? They have to be compassionate.
What are the top 3 qualities you are looking for in a mate? Pretty, laid back and fun.
What are 3 turn offs or pet peeves in a mate? Smokers (but learn to tolerate it), being mean and high maintenance.
Who is your celebrity crush? Emilia Clarke (Khaleesi from Game of Thrones).
What famous person reminds you of yourself? I get Taye Diggs a lot.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Antarctica, because it one of the few remaining mostly untouched places on earth.
Name: Jenny Wu
Age: 32
Hometown: Los Angeles
Relationship Status: Single
Current occupation: Blogger/lawyer
Describe what you do: As a blogger, I create content via my blog and other media platforms and work with fashion and beauty companies on digital collaboration and campaigns. As a lawyer, I’m creative, resourceful, observant, analytical and take calculated risks.
3 words to describe you: Feisty, bubbly and adventurous.
Favorite hobbies: Photography, attending music festivals and hiking.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Coming to terms with who I am and what I want in life while letting go of my fear of being alone.
What scares you most about traveling? The one thing that scares me about traveling is not knowing if the next bathroom will just be a hole in the ground.
What excites you most about traveling? Getting lost and finding my way back.
How many serious relationships have you been in? Only one! I dated my high school sweetheart for 10 years before getting married. We recently got a divorce.
What are your deal breakers in a relationship? Selfishness, laziness, settling for the status quo and aversion to desserts.
What are the top 3 qualities you are looking for in a mate? Excellent banter skills, quick wit and a striking resemblance to Leonardo DiCaprio.
What are 3 turn offs or pet peeves in a mate? The losing trifecta is someone who doesn't have anything interesting to say, but can't stop talking about himself, and is devoid of any unique perspective.
Who is your celebrity crush? Leonardo DiCaprio
What famous person reminds you of yourself? Norma Jean Baker
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Turks and Caicos because I want to catch lobsters with my bare hands.
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Meet JELANI!
https://www.youtube.com/v/JQv5m1wEP0c
Meet JENNY!
https://www.youtube.com/v/q2knlpufZhY
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Not sure these will connect :X
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omg if we can't get Azaria & Christina back to the race, we have them. I hope they will be awesome :conf:
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#DatingLawyers not sure if this will work but I'm pretty sure CBS asked them deeper questions about working/dating/knowing a gender from another race group (not trying to sound racist here). Hope that this will work out for them! They could be a really intellectual team!
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Here's a brief interview with Jenny Wu. In it, she talks about how she got selected for the show (auditioned with a friend, was asked about being a blind date, survived 10 interviews!), how she trained before the filming and what sweat proof makeup items she used on the race.
http://la.racked.com/2015/2/12/8025133/la-blogger-amazing-race-star-jenny-wu-talks-reality-tv-sweat-proof (http://la.racked.com/2015/2/12/8025133/la-blogger-amazing-race-star-jenny-wu-talks-reality-tv-sweat-proof)
LA Blogger & Amazing Race Star Jenny Wu Talks Reality TV, Sweat-Proof Beauty
On Wednesday, February 25th, the twenty-sixth season of beloved reality competition show The Amazing Race will premiere on CBS. In addition to there being a twist in the usual team setup (pairs normally consist of competitors with preexisting relationships; this time five of the teams will consist of couples meeting the first time), this season is particularly interesting because it will star an LA blogger.
Here, former lawyer Jenny Wu of Good, Bad, and Fab gives us the scoop on her experience on the show, where she played for one million dollars. Although she can't reveal if she won the big bucks, she is sharing where she trained for the gig in LA, what beauty products saved her face during the competition, and what she thinks about the world of reality TV.
What was the audition process like?
I sent in an audition tape with a girlfriend of mine. We are both huge Amazing Race fans and love traveling and experiencing new adventures. After submitting the video, they called me back the next day and said they were pairing up strangers for the new season and wanted me to move forward in the audition process. I called my friend, got her blessing, and then went through ten more rounds of auditions.
How did you train for the show?
I worked out with my personal trainer, Jules Erickson at Iron Gym in Santa Monica, twice a week. I also practiced yoga and did blasts of cardio whenever and wherever I could. It was intense, but it put me in the best shape of my life!
What beauty products did you use to stay looking fresh?
I loaded up on sweat-proof makeup! For all-day coverage, I used Too Faced Melted lipstick ($21), Youngblood mineral powder ($40), Covergirl liquid eyeliner ($5.60), Physician's Formula BB cream ($14.95), and Urban Decay Cannonball waterproof mascara ($20).
What was the most challenging part of the Amazing Race experience?
Learning to believe in myself and to let go of my fears.
What was the most surprising thing you learned about taping reality TV?
On The Amazing Race, what you see is what actually happened!
What's next for you? Do you want to do more reality TV?
Through my blog, my YouTube channel, and other media platforms, I hope to continue to inspire and empower others to follow their dreams. After all, I'm just an ordinary girl living extraordinary moments. I also want to spread the message that you can be a fierce and intelligent female while still embracing your passion for beauty and fashion. Ladies, we can have it all. As for reality TV, probably not for a while, but I'd love to host my own travel show!
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I've been following Jenny's blog for quite a while now, we are definitely about to see the most fashionable racer yet. Jenny & Jelani to win!
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:bigwelcome to RFF, Witchcraft!
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I enjoyed watching them last night. My favorite moment was when they were having their nerdy lawyer moment on their way to the pit stop (the whole "what does vicinity mean" conversation).
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I also love them, I love how they walked to Phil using the Detour dance moves :lol:
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Loving these two! :hrt:
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Cool people! They are my faves along with Blair and Hayley
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The only team I'm rooting for this season. The rest of the teams are just meh.
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Weird hug at the pit stop. Seems like Jelani wanted more of that hug :funny:
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Weird hug at the pit stop. Seems like Jelani wanted more of that hug :funny:
The hug in Leg 2 is so much better. They embrace each other <3
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Nice to know that many people likes this team... I also am rooting for them.
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If they get the villains edit <33333
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After a great amount of stalking (lol) on social media, I'm sensing that Jenni is now very unenthusiastic about the show. It seems like she only keeps in touch with Jelani and Laura after the race was over (and maybe also Tyler, after all he is Laura's partner). I am getting an irony here considering how competitive and eager she was on the race course.
Jelani however is getting along just fine with everybody it seems.
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After a great amount of stalking (lol) on social media, I'm sensing that Jenni is now very unenthusiastic about the show. It seems like she only keeps in touch with Jelani and Laura after the race was over (and maybe also Tyler, after all he is Laura's partner). I am getting an irony here considering how competitive and eager she was on the race course.
Jelani however is getting along just fine with everybody it seems.
Something probably happened in the end :p
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Jenny is writing an awesome blog...here is her insider story of the Bangkok leg!
http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/the-amazing-race-bangkok-jenny-jelani.html
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Their my least favourite team left in the race.
But what the heck about their invisible express pass? I mean, they could at least mention it sometimes, it seems like even they have forgotten that they have it :funny:
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Been rooting for them since leg 1. :cheer:
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It's sad how they went from being my favorite team to just being "there" and arguing with each other at times. :/
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I'm very indifferent towards them and I hope they go out 5th as I like all the other teams more.
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Jenny & Jelani were one of my favourite couples at the start of the race... now I'd say they're my least favourite. Jenny is too much.
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Did ya hear how all lawyery they went on each other discussing the U-turn? Not Matt & Ashley in cahoots with Tyler & Laura but in "collusion " with each other. :funny:
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Are you reading her blog? You should be!
Awesome insider insights!! :luvya:
http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-episode-5-germany-recap.html (http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-episode-5-germany-recap.html)
http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-smells-like-million-bucks-recap-monaco.html (http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-smells-like-million-bucks-recap-monaco.html)
http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-namibia-back-in-business-moments-of-truth.html (http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-namibia-back-in-business-moments-of-truth.html)
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Are you reading her blog? You should be!
Awesome insider insights!! :luvya:
http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-episode-5-germany-recap.html (http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-episode-5-germany-recap.html)
http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-smells-like-million-bucks-recap-monaco.html (http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-smells-like-million-bucks-recap-monaco.html)
http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-namibia-back-in-business-moments-of-truth.html (http://www.goodbadandfab.com/2015/04/amazing-race-namibia-back-in-business-moments-of-truth.html)
OMG, this is really awesome!
Thank you for letting us know, Peach <3
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***************** I really hope jenny and Jelani win this season.
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******************** I like Hayley and Blair and Mike and Rochelle :iok
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IT IS A SERIOUS VIOLATION TO POST SPOILERS IN THE CONTESTANT THREADS.
QUOTING ONE IS JUST AS BAD!
PLEASE USE THE REPORT TO MOD BUTTON IF YOU SEE ONE--DON'T JUST COMMENT ON IT.
THIS IS A SPOILER FREE ZONE, USE THE EPISODE THREADS INSTEAD PLEASE.
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Jenny Audition Video!
https://www.youtube.com/v/rJZ1j2pu0y0
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Jenny Audition Video!
https://www.youtube.com/v/rJZ1j2pu0y0
OMG, Jenny is so fierce. <33
Too bad that sun blocking hat didn't make an appearance :funny:
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Jenny <33333
That hat would've been hilarious to see on the race, too bad it wasn't used.
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I wouldn't mind if Jelani/Jenny win BUT...
-I loved them episodes 1-3, they had a hilarious negative meltdown episode in 4, and then they vanished from episodes 5-9 with very UTR or MORN episodes =/
I am starting to like them again from Leg 10 however, if their edit remained that way the entire Race perhaps I would have loved them to win too. But for now, I hope they finish 3rd next to Hayley & Blair or Mike & Rochelle winning.
Jenny <33333
That hat would've been hilarious to see on the race, too bad it wasn't used.
Good, Bad, and Fab <3
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She's so sexy and very confident!
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Yeah, this team had some of the weird edit ever. In Japan & Thailand, I really like them and they show so much potential. I even expect Jenny to be villain of the season or go super competitive after they fell behind in Bangkok. But then, once they touch Europe, they become super invisible! They show us bit and piece of them bickering at each other (mostly Jenny though lol) and neglect their Express Pass completely. :( Then, their edit seemed to shift again to likable edit in Peru. But it was a bit too little too late.
I'm actually OK if they win. Mostly due to Jenny's fierce personality <33 and Jelani's ability to stay calm under any situation. But yeah, would prefer Hayley & Blair (Star of the season) or Mike & Rochell (OMG underdog winning) over them.
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Once again, I fall victim to the 2nd place curse. (:;)
I would love it if they return, but considering their UTR edit, I think it is rather unlikely.
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Race Runners Up Jenny and Jelani Bonded Over Their Blind Date Experience
After traveling the world together as blind daters on The Amazing Race Season 26, Jenny and Jelani came in second. Then we asked them questions fans submitted on Facebook. Here's what they said, in their own words:
1. Cindy S: What is your relationship like now with your teammate?
Jenny: We have remained great friends and even though he lives in NY and I live in LA, we make an effort to stay in touch through texts, emails, calls, fax (just kidding), and to see each other whenever we're in the same city. In fact, we hung out in NYC a week after the race ended. We just can't get enough of each other! The Race brought us together and has bonded us for life.
Jelani: Really good. We're still close friends and talk often. We see each other and go out, whenever we are both in NY or LA.
2. Laura G: What was the most memorable place or adventure? Did any of you conquer any fears while on the race?
Jenny: Namibia was the most memorable place for me as I'd never been to Africa before and it's always been on my bucket list. It's one of those far away places that you always dream of visiting but seem like a logistical impossibility because of the distance and cost so I was super excited to go! It was stunning and looked like a painting come to life! On the race, I was really proud to conquer my fear of the unknown and to just let that fear go and go for it! I've never been one of those super adventurous people but on the race I wanted to experience everything and to let courage instead of fear lead the way.
Jelani: Most memorable place was definitely Namibia. Meeting the Bushmen and building a hut and then feeding African Wild Dogs. Both legs were awesome and driving through the game reserve was so sick!
3. Jocelyn H: I'd like to ask why they think that 3 "first date" couples ended up going to the final leg vs. the dating couples? What was it about the dynamic of being strangers vs. being a couple previously that helped them get through to the end?
Jenny: I think each of the blind daters were just really strong racers which made for three strong teams. I don't necessarily think the "being strangers" factor helped or hurt us in reaching the finish line.
Jelani: I mean to a small degree it's random but mostly I just think there were 6 really strong individuals on those teams. It's a small sample size so not sure the results would be duplicated if you did another even split of pre existing and blind date couples.
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Rachael W: Did any of the three of you winning teams take classes to learn to do things to prepare, i.e., repelling, skating, language lessons?
Jenny: I took a two-hour stick shift class that really came in handy in Monaco. I also trained with a personal trainer twice a week for six weeks and amped up my cardio by running the Santa Monica stairs a few times a week. I also watched past seasons of The Race and took notes on what worked for teams and what didn’t.
Jelani: I took standard transmission driving lessons but apparently not quite enough as my driving was an adventure. Fortunately, I have had several offers for lessons since my return, so I should be fine now.
5. Jan P: I liked the dating/blind date angle. Do you think being blind dates gave you an advantage?
Jenny: I think in the beginning, it did help a little bit as we wanted to put our best face forward and we were definitely much more polite to each other. However, as we got more comfortable and as the pressure of racing intensified, I don't think the blind date element really mattered. Jelani and I worked well because we were friends, because we engaged in a month long conversation with each other, and because we both loved to race! If we were frustrated, we expressed that to each other and never held anything in. He knew exactly what I was thinking and vice versa and that really helped in building trust and a sense of closeness.
Jelani: I don't think it was necessarily and advantage I do think to a degree putting your best foot forward with someone you just met played a part in it, so you really want to perform and represent yourself well in any first impression.
6. Arcon S: Jelani and Jenny, Why did you take so long to accommodate your selfies?
Jenny: We didn't take a lot of selfies during the race as most of them were taken in airports and in the back of cabs. So it was a bit difficult to do the selfie challenge as some of the photos all looked the same!
Jelani: Gotta step up my selfie game. We definetly didn't take as many selfies as Tyler and Laura and ours were all in non descript areas like airports and backs of cabs so differentiating them was tough. Then once we had to reorder them it was very difficult.
7. Travis B: Jenny & Jelani, would you go through this whole experience again if asked for an all stars season? #AmazingRace?
Jenny: In an Amazing Race second!
Jelani: Definetly!! Would do it again and again. Except next time bring home the win. It may be cliche but it really is an AMAZING experience.
Source: http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/elimination_interviews/1004236/race-runners-up-jenny-and-jelani-bonded-over-their-blind-date-experience-giving-it-their-all-until-the-end/
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