The Aussies are gonna LOVE that!! ^^
BONDI Rescue star Anthony “Harries” Carroll will appear in the hit US television show The Amazing Race next week, helping contestants with an odd but death-defying challenge.
Last December, the Sydney lifeguard travelled to a remote island in Indonesia to meet the final five hopefuls from the current season, taking part in an epic global adventure in a bid to win $1 million. The episode airs next week in America.
“I was up on top of a cliff when they arrived — I taught them pilates and then they had to jump off into the water 20 metres below,” Carroll explained.
The 20-metre drop the contestants had to leap off, after a quick pilates class from safety consultant Anthony "Harries" Carroll. Picture: Supplied
The 20-metre drop the contestants had to leap off, after a quick pilates class from safety consultant Anthony "Harries" Carroll. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied
“They were looking at me like, what the hell? Pilates? But we wanted them limber and feeling strong before they jumped because it was really high risk.
“A challenge of that calibre hadn’t gone down before.
“Every time one of them jumped off, I had to hold onto a pole and lean out over to look down and check they were OK. I was the back-up guy.
“If they were in trouble I had to jump in and help. I really didn’t want to do that.”
Paul Shivers, a high-risk events consultant on The Amazing Race, show host Phil Keoghan and Anthony "Harries" Carroll filming an episode of the show in Indonesia. Picture: Supplied
Paul Shivers, a high-risk events consultant on The Amazing Race, show host Phil Keoghan and Anthony "Harries" Carroll filming an episode of the show in Indonesia. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied
His best mate Paul Shivers is a high-risk scenario expert who consulted on the series and roped Carroll in to help. He was initially brought in to assist with water safety off camera.
“Bondi Rescue is on air in America and it’s done quite well over there,” Carroll said.
“My job initially was to be down in the water as a safety man, but (a producer) recognised me and said they wanted me up on the rock.”
Anthony "Harries" Carroll demonstrating a pilates pose while filming a segment for The Amazing Race in Indonesia. Picture: Supplied
Anthony "Harries" Carroll demonstrating a pilates pose while filming a segment for The Amazing Race in Indonesia. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied
As well as a lifesaver, he’s a pilates expert who runs regular classes outside the Sydney Opera House.
“I spent pretty much two years studying. I’ve probably trained 1000 people over the past year.
“Pilates gives you good stability — it stabilises all your joints, your hips, shoulders and spine, and keeps you elongate and nice and tall.”
He’s not sure which contestant won the Indonesia leg, but said they were all “really lovely”.
“And really hot. I couldn’t believe it — they looked like they were from a Hollywood movie. Just absolutely stunning.”
Bondi Rescue airs Tuesdays at 7.30pm on Ten.
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