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Title: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on May 20, 2015, 09:19:58 AM
This thread is the WORKZONE of our spoilers.
 
This is where ALL the spoiler speculation/discussion of the TAR 26 race goes, NOT in the LIVE thread. It is where we try to thrash out what the LIVE sightings mean.
 
 
 
As always, per RFF's practices, we do not spoil the start location (if known) or any teams until it is believed that the teams are safely underway. We would never want to put a team in jeopardy or cause them distress or interfere with the actual running of the race. Info on future legs may also occasionally be protected for those reasons. But if you have info to share beforehand , we would love to know, so please PM or email me! Spoilers are treasured!

 
This thread will be opened once the race has actually begun.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on May 29, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Remember please: THIS thread is for DISCUSSION OF THE SPOILERS only.

It is NOT for wishlists, your own presumed bootlists, or any "I wish" or "I want" conversations.

Help us keep this totally relevant please??

Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DetectiveLoke on June 05, 2015, 05:46:23 AM
Remember please: THIS thread is for DISCUSSION OF THE SPOILERS only.

It is NOT for wishlists, your own presumed bootlists, or any "I wish" or "I want" conversations.

Help us keep this totally relevant please??

Thanks everyone!

But not like: "I hope they go to (Name of Country)"; something like that?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 05, 2015, 05:58:15 AM
Remember please: THIS thread is for DISCUSSION OF THE SPOILERS only.

It is NOT for wishlists, your own presumed bootlists, or any "I wish" or "I want" conversations.

Help us keep this totally relevant please??

Thanks everyone!

But not like: "I hope they go to (Name of Country)"; something like that?

Yeah that is not accepted on this thread.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2015, 08:52:28 AM
^^Right.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Hockeylova5 on June 18, 2015, 04:34:40 PM
https://twitter.com/amazingrace_cbs/status/611646640441688065

Doing the same thing as Season 25 it seems, except this time in California.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on June 18, 2015, 05:55:44 PM
Alright guys, this camera is of Venice Beach. You can move it to the Graffiti Wall with perfect shots of the surrounds (see shot below) - however, it is controlled by each user for only 30 seconds, before you have to wait in line, so the only thing I can suggest is if a group of us work to 'commandeer' the camera so to speak ensuring it stays on the Graffiti Wall, so we can keep a look out, take relevant screenshots and so on.

http://www.westland.net/beachcam/

Credit also to dryedmangoez who was clearly on the same page at the same time  :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on June 18, 2015, 05:56:53 PM
Alright guys, so this camera is of Venice Beach, and you can move it to the Graffiti Wall with perfect shots of the surrounds (see shot below) - however, it is controlled by each user for only 30 seconds each before you have to wait in line, so the only thing I can suggest is if a group of us work to 'commandeer' the camera so to speak, ensuring it stays on the Graffiti Wall, so we can keep a look out and take relevant screenshots and so on.

http://www.westland.net/beachcam/

I'm willing to be here and screen record the whole thing, like I did with 25's start! :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on June 18, 2015, 06:00:26 PM
The difference between this Venice Beach start (27) and the Times Square start (25) is as I mentioned, the California camera is movable to many other angles of the beach, whereas the New York camera had different angles available that could be unmoved. Here, we need to be vigilant to keep the angle at the Graffiti Wall over the many other options - I suggest everyone who could possibly help with this, take a look at the link in my previous post and see what I mean. ALL HANDS ON DECK CHAPS!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on June 18, 2015, 06:06:07 PM
The difference between this Venice Beach start (27) and the Times Square start (25) is as I mentioned, the California camera is movable to many other angles of the beach, whereas the New York camera had different angles available that could be unmoved. Here, we need to be vigilant to keep the angle at the Graffiti Wall over the many other options - I suggest everyone who could possibly help with this, take a look at the link in my previous post and see what I mean. ALL HANDS ON DECK CHAPS!

Could we also try checking other cameras for angles? I saw one that supports multiple angles facing the beach near the wall, we could see some teams running!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 18, 2015, 08:40:37 PM
I'll be here as well.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: dryedmangoez on June 18, 2015, 11:46:52 PM
Credit also to dryedmangoez who was clearly on the same page at the same time  :cheer:
:hoot:

Isn't it great though that TAR has chosen locations with webcams.  I hope that's not a coincidence and is them being very nice for us who can't actually be there in person. Hehe.

I should be here Monday too.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Philimination on June 19, 2015, 12:35:32 AM
Great, and this time I don't have to stay up until 4am watching cams :tup:

But now I have to make a note to self and make sure to be awake in the morning... recently, I've been waking up like at noon :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DetectiveLoke on June 19, 2015, 04:31:34 AM
So the starting line is in Venice Beach?  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 19, 2015, 08:12:13 AM
So the starting line is in Venice Beach?  ???

Yes. They have made a public announcement and are inviting people to come watch them start the race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: wishicouldrun on June 19, 2015, 05:12:01 PM
 ??? Be careful- the announcement for Times Square was for 3 am EST- Eastern Standard time but we were in summer so Daylight Standard time was in effect- ie, starting time was 2 am. Does the same apply to Pacific Time?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 19, 2015, 10:42:36 PM
Interesting tweets
https://mobile.twitter.com/DowntownDogster
https://mobile.twitter.com/nishifuller
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DetectiveLoke on June 19, 2015, 10:46:24 PM
(This is not a wishlist!)
On The Amazing Race 27 Wikipedeia page, that teams will visit Melbourne (Australia), Mykonos (Greece) and Ghent (Belgium). Don't believe me look at this page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Race_27
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARloveit on June 19, 2015, 11:03:54 PM
(This is not a wishlist!)
On The Amazing Race 27 Wikipedeia page, that teams will visit Melbourne (Australia), Mykonos (Greece) and Ghent (Belgium). Don't believe me look at this page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Race_27
Because Wikipedia is such a secure and trustworthy source...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on June 19, 2015, 11:05:15 PM
(This is not a wishlist!)
On The Amazing Race 27 Wikipedeia page, that teams will visit Melbourne (Australia), Mykonos (Greece) and Ghent (Belgium). Don't believe me look at this page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Race_27
Because Wikipedia is such a secure and trustworthy source...

Greece is long overdue, but can they do it under financial problems of Greece?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 20, 2015, 12:46:17 AM
Quote
There has been speculation that teams will visit Melbourne, Australia, Mykonos, Greece and Ghent, Belgium

I only remember Australia being speculated. :lol: Who "speculated" these?  :funny: :funny: :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on June 20, 2015, 01:27:32 AM
According to Wikipedia in a new season:
"There have also been rumours that Antarctica will be visited this season. If ever this is true, it will be the first time in Amazing Race history that Antarctica will host a leg."

     my bet??? I'm Confused...      ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 20, 2015, 01:43:20 AM
Wiki is useless for spec, anyone can edit it.

And :bigwelcome to RFF, justmjlayson  !
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 20, 2015, 08:16:56 AM
Wikipedia is OK when you want to look up what happened on a past season, but when you're looking for info about a soon to filmed season, it's either made up stuff or things they found on RFF.  :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on June 20, 2015, 08:27:46 AM
There will be snow 1st leg maybe? We had only two in seasons 4 & 6.

That would be great "jump" from the hot beach starting line, I think. 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on June 20, 2015, 08:39:15 AM
This seems like a long stretch, but I think we'll be getting a Europe start.

We haven't had one since TAR17!

It also helps that if the start WAS Asia, teams would be arriving there at night.

Unless we get a Hong Kong night leg, we won't be seeing an HoO on the first leg considering how we haven't had one since TAR14.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 20, 2015, 09:10:09 AM
I think there will have a choice for a Central America start and the region hasn't been visited since TAR 19, where Panama was the last country. Hope to get fingers crossed with another Spanish-speaking country.

TAR 1, TAR 2, TAR 4, TAR 6, TAR 9, TAR 12, TAR 14, TAR 15, TAR 17, TAR 18, TAR 22 and TAR 25 didn't visit any of Spanish-speaking countries, if include Spain.

If the race would get started around Central America, the teams will arrive in the night, as TAR 25 did a Caribbean start.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 20, 2015, 09:37:06 AM
There will be snow 1st leg maybe? We had only two in seasons 4 & 6.

That would be great "jump" from the hot beach starting line, I think.

If this'll happen, I think they'll head off to Australia or NZ. ??? Have we seen winter legs from those countries? Also, Australia hasn't been visited since TAR18, so maybe there's a high chance of it being visited soon.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 20, 2015, 09:48:02 AM
Interesting tweets
https://mobile.twitter.com/DowntownDogster
https://mobile.twitter.com/nishifuller
Can anyone confirm?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 20, 2015, 10:27:28 AM
There will be snow 1st leg maybe? We had only two in seasons 4 & 6.

That would be great "jump" from the hot beach starting line, I think.
OMG YES PLEASE
That would make for an interesting difference.

Also, an Australian snow leg would be amazing. Though I'm not sure what the weather there is atm.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on June 20, 2015, 10:52:28 AM
There will be snow 1st leg maybe? We had only two in seasons 4 & 6.

That would be great "jump" from the hot beach starting line, I think.
But there isn't a lot of snowy locations they can go to this time of year. If your snow theory is correct, likiky contenders are NZ or the Australian Snowfields South of Canberra (if so, I am on call to head down there and do some investigating for RFF)   
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Coutzy on June 20, 2015, 12:00:42 PM
There will be snow 1st leg maybe? We had only two in seasons 4 & 6.

That would be great "jump" from the hot beach starting line, I think.
OMG YES PLEASE
That would make for an interesting difference.

Also, an Australian snow leg would be amazing. Though I'm not sure what the weather there is atm.

Cold, but the snow season only kicked off very recently, most of the seasonal workers have only arrived in the past week or two.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gabriel15 on June 20, 2015, 12:07:15 PM
Wiki is useless for spec, anyone can edit it.

And :bigwelcome to RFF, justmjlayson  !
And there are admins that can undo those edits.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Coutzy on June 21, 2015, 04:20:16 AM
Does anyone have a line on international departures from LAX?

With the starting line being announced and only a few miles away from the airport itself, might be worth checking out.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 21, 2015, 05:39:51 AM
Does anyone have a line on international departures from LAX?

With the starting line being announced and only a few miles away from the airport itself, might be worth checking out.

Most terminals in LAX have international departures, except terminal 1 which is used by Southwest Airlines. Most non-US airlines are based in TBIT, exclude Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, Avianca and Copa Airlines.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 21, 2015, 05:45:45 AM
Does anyone have a line on international departures from LAX?

With the starting line being announced and only a few miles away from the airport itself, might be worth checking out.

There are departures from LAX to all over the world literally all day long. With the pretty early start and close proximity to LAX of the starting line, I would guess a first destination of S.America or Europe. For the most part, the Asia flights all leave late at night.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Coutzy on June 21, 2015, 06:46:39 AM
Does anyone have a line on international departures from LAX?

With the starting line being announced and only a few miles away from the airport itself, might be worth checking out.

There are departures from LAX to all over the world literally all day long. With the pretty early start and close proximity to LAX of the starting line, I would guess a first destination of S.America or Europe. For the most part, the Asia flights all leave late at night.

That's what I was driving at.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Theo on June 21, 2015, 07:04:33 AM
I think teams could basically depart at any time from LAX.

Does Phil need to get on the earlier flight than the other teams, or does he join the first flight along with some of the teams?

In case they do not make connection somewhere else, I found some interesting flights based on https://www.airport-la.com/lax/departures?t=15
VX290   CUN   Cancun   10:25   
DL937   CUN   Cancun   11:50

KE276   ICN   Seoul   10:20   
OZ201   ICN   Seoul   12:10
KE18   ICN   Seoul   12:40

UA198   PVG   Shanghai   13:25
CA1060   PVG   Shanghai   13:45   

BA282   LHR   London   15:35
NZ2      LHR   London   16:55   
VS8      LHR   London   17:55
   
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on June 21, 2015, 07:38:30 AM
I think teams could basically depart at any time from LAX.

Does Phil need to get on the earlier flight than the other teams, or does he join the first flight along with some of the teams?

In case they do not make connection somewhere else, I found some interesting flights based on https://www.airport-la.com/lax/departures?t=15
VX290   CUN   Cancun   10:25   
DL937   CUN   Cancun   11:50

KE276   ICN   Seoul   10:20   
OZ201   ICN   Seoul   12:10
KE18   ICN   Seoul   12:40

UA198   PVG   Shanghai   13:25
CA1060   PVG   Shanghai   13:45   

BA282   LHR   London   15:35
NZ2      LHR   London   16:55   
VS8      LHR   London   17:55
   
I would say a Leg 1 visit to South Korea is the most possible out of the four cities if there are no connection flights. I don't think TAR has deemed Mexico as a controversy-free country yet, though I hope it can be visited again in the future. China has already been visited recently (Guangzhou) and Shanghai was visited time and time again in seasons 16 and 21. London was also visited a season ago so I don't sense TAR filming at London-Heathrow for quite a while having said that.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 21, 2015, 07:59:49 AM
Normal path to S America is through Dallas or Miami. Dallas flights about every hour, all day long and about 4 flights to Miami to make connections there to S America red eye flights.

The few daytime Asia flights, all arrive at night, which doesn't make much sense.

Interesting that there are 3 flights from LAX to Melbourne......one for Phil and two for teams..........lol. Good TAR timing too
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 21, 2015, 08:02:03 AM
Does anyone really think that TAR would go to South Korea with the current state of the MERS outbreak?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 21, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
Well If they go to Asia they'll most probably go through Taipei
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Coutzy on June 21, 2015, 10:36:46 AM
Normal path to S America is through Dallas or Miami. Dallas flights about every hour, all day long and about 4 flights to Miami to make connections there to S America red eye flights.

The few daytime Asia flights, all arrive at night, which doesn't make much sense.

Interesting that there are 3 flights from LAX to Melbourne......one for Phil and two for teams..........lol. Good TAR timing too

A night arrival isn't completely out of the question, but for it to work they'd almost certainly have to go back to the old ways of an first leg take-a-number-and-leave-X-minutes-apart-later, so definitely less likely.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gabriel15 on June 21, 2015, 02:22:12 PM
So, with an open start, maybe they will ask the fans a question to try and solve the clue to their next destination like they did in Times Square in TAR25 last year?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TheRabbi on June 21, 2015, 02:27:04 PM
They've never done 2 LA - Asia starts in a row, which would normally make me think South America is first up.  But since 26 just came from SA in the penultimate legs, I'm going to say we're finally due for an Australia visit first up, for the first time in 9 seasons.  With the budget continuing to shrink, Europe is only first now with east coast starts, such as 17 and 25.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 21, 2015, 02:53:55 PM
It is hard to say where they might be headed first. In the past LAX flights have been quite a few hours after teams leave the start line, but this time it's really unusual with a start line almost an hour or two walk away from LAX.

Does anyone know the closest intersection to the Graffiti Wall? I tried to figure it out with Google Earth Pro last night and couldn't find it specifically labelled.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: eauvert on June 21, 2015, 03:07:12 PM
Does anyone know the closest intersection to the Graffiti Wall? I tried to figure it out with Google Earth Pro last night and couldn't find it specifically labelled.

Are you looking for the Graffiti Walls themselves? If so, then they are situated a hundred feet (30 meters) southeast of the Venice Skate Park. Look for a bunch of palm trees on the sand.

The closest road intersection I see is Windward Ave and Ocean Front Walk.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 21, 2015, 04:52:11 PM
Does anyone know the closest intersection to the Graffiti Wall? I tried to figure it out with Google Earth Pro last night and couldn't find it specifically labelled.

Are you looking for the Graffiti Walls themselves? If so, then they are situated a hundred feet (30 meters) southeast of the Venice Skate Park. Look for a bunch of palm trees on the sand.

The closest road intersection I see is Windward Ave and Ocean Front Walk.

I figured that would be a good place to start to get an overview of the startline area with Google Earth.

Meanwhile, Brennan has tweeted that he will be there and he's bringing Rob.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 21, 2015, 04:53:22 PM
This is a very close drive to the airport. I wonder if they're going somewhere else first...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: SamualDude on June 22, 2015, 01:53:18 AM
I'm speculating an Oceania start. Possible first time Fiji visit or a trip to New Zealand. A wintery New Zealand leg is so needed. We just had a good snowstorm the other day so the mountains are covered in snow.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 04:10:08 AM
I'm betting on an Oceanian or Asian 1st leg, but Europe, Africa, and South America are possible too.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on June 22, 2015, 06:22:33 AM
I'm betting on an Oceanian or Asian 1st leg, but Europe, Africa, and South America are possible too.

I'm thinking it will be a country from  either Oceania or South America as 1st leg. But who knows, let them surprise us. I can't wait.  :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 09:30:31 AM
I'm not sure if this is the right place to discuss it, but I've seen 3 FF teams so far, based on the photos posted.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 09:35:02 AM
bd560 ‏@bd560_1988 ahorahace 21 segundos

The next #AmazingRace contestants are here. @AmazingRace_CBS #Venice

Show content
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Lavender FF on the left side, Neon yellow on the right side.

Ernest Chen ‏@ChianCheng ahorahace 59 segundos Los Angeles, CA

#TMZ staff among teams of #TAR27. That's why they've been missing recently. #AmazingRace

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TMZ?

Please tell me if I'm posting on the right thread or not. :ascared Thanks!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on June 22, 2015, 09:38:31 AM
 :ascared  Team TMZ  ???   ...ummmm, is this for real   ???

could these two be TMZ staff members Shevonne Sullivan and her busty Kentucky sidekick Kelly Berning?  They have been noticeably absent from the show for the past week.  hmmmm....  interesting if true... they are both "fame whores".  :grins:

...Shevonne last Tweeted June 16th. 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on June 22, 2015, 09:40:38 AM
TMZ is a celebrity news website, but are teams asked to avoid branded clothing?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 22, 2015, 09:47:16 AM
They haven't left yet?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Philimination on June 22, 2015, 09:47:24 AM
All the pictures I've been seeing seem to have 10 teams or fewer...
But I think that's just due to the angle, might have to wait until the teams are actually lined up before making that judgment. A team is probably hidden from view in these pictures, and most likely there will be 11 teams :P

EDIT: I think there might be singles in there, I forgot about that :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 22, 2015, 09:48:26 AM
No, it hasn't really even started yet. :funny:

I have a feeling there will be a couple of singles at least.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 09:49:08 AM
I think I saw a bearded team on cowboy hats, too bad I didn't get a picture of it. :gaah: We'll see them later I guess.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gabriel15 on June 22, 2015, 10:25:04 AM
First Destination! Rio de Janerio!

And if they go to LAX, this means they are going to have to connect somewhere  :(

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 10:27:22 AM
Now that Rio has been revealed as the 1st destination, is it possible for it to be an Olympic themed leg?

Also, I think 1 team on the 1st flight is scary, VERY scary. If that flight gets delayed for a long time, that team who finished 1st gets booted out in such an unlucky way. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: tlallstar6 on June 22, 2015, 10:28:08 AM
Bike race at the start, winning team gets on the first flight.  The rest of the teams are on a second flight 30 minutes later.

Source: @DanielsEscape (twitter) is periscope-ing the start.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gabriel15 on June 22, 2015, 10:29:09 AM
Now that Rio has been revealed as the 1st destination, is it possible for it to be an Olympic themed leg.

Also, I think 1 team on the 1st flight is scary, VERY scary. If that flight gets delayed for a long time, that team who finished 1st gets booted out. :funny:

Yeah, that happened on Qantas a few years ago when 8 teams were on the flight, a man suffered a heart attack (non-fatal thankfully), and they were forced to divert to Honolulu and refuel. They landed 30 minutes after the 2nd plane. The 2nd plane essentially became the first plane!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gabriel15 on June 22, 2015, 10:34:13 AM
All the possible flights.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 22, 2015, 10:38:20 AM
Flight info to the transportation thread.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Mandoli on June 22, 2015, 10:48:00 AM
TMZ is a celebrity news website, but are teams asked to avoid branded clothing?

Globetrotters and Chippendales had logos on their shirts to start, as far as I know. But that's a different boat.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on June 22, 2015, 11:09:19 AM
Hopefully Rio can pull some great legs like in TAR18! I'll keep my finger cross.  :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 22, 2015, 11:32:26 AM
Rob Moynihan ‏@robmoynihan ahorahace 46 segundos

First #AmazingRace team checks in with Phil and they're on to Rio https://instagram.com/p/4PPNUdtCBK/

(http://i59.[banned image hosting site].com/2cnv04o.jpg)
Does this mean that they won the SLT? :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 11:33:03 AM
Now that we know Leg 1's in Rio de Janairo, I'm gonna speculate that the route would probably go like this:
Leg 1: Rio
Leg 2: Rio or somewhere in Brazil?
Leg 3: Europe?
Leg 4: Europe?
Leg 5: Europe? Africa?
Leg 6: Europe? Africa?
Leg 7: Europe?
Leg 8: Asia? India?
Leg 9: Asia?
Leg 10: Asia? China?
Leg 11: Asia?
Leg 12: USA

I'm gonna speculate that they might have taken off Australia, but we'll just have to wait and see.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 22, 2015, 11:44:04 AM
Having ~3 legs in SA and then going to oceania would be amazing!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 22, 2015, 11:50:03 AM
Having ~3 legs in SA and then going to oceania would be amazing!!


LOL that would be the TAR13 route redux. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 22, 2015, 12:35:48 PM
Loved watching periscope for the beginning. Such great pictures posted from starting line. Fantastic.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 22, 2015, 03:09:05 PM
When Phil uploaded a photo of Venice Beach someone said maybe that's the start line

* Everyone says Noooooooo *  :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 22, 2015, 03:21:24 PM
Alol, I forgot that :funny: :funny:
But I was also amongst the very sceptical ones.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Caelestor on June 22, 2015, 03:34:12 PM
Looks light we're going to go east this cycle, with a West Coast/Alaska/Hawaii finish. First time we get S. America back-to-back. Given the trend of recent seasons, the second leg is also likely to be in Brazil.

I will update this as the race continues throughout, but I speculate that we're looking at a TAR 23 style route: S. America -> Europe -> Asia. Given the recent outbreak, the only way that Africa could fit in is Gran Canaria or Cape Verde, but I wouldn't expect it.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 22, 2015, 04:20:09 PM
Oceania is due a visit
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: csrosen93 on June 22, 2015, 04:59:57 PM
I could see this being the reverse of TAR18:

Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro
Leg 2: Somewhere else in Brazil (personally I'd love to see an Amazon leg)
Leg 3: Western Europe (most likely England or France)
Leg 4: Second European country
Leg 5: Second leg in European country #2
Leg 6: Third European country
Leg 7: India
Leg 8: Second leg in India
Leg 9: Southeast Asia or China
Leg 10: China or Japan
Leg 11: Australia (most likely Sydney; NZ is unlikely IMO as they just visited it in TAR22)
Final leg: West coast (my bet is on San Francisco)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 22, 2015, 08:31:54 PM
Ooh. The Delta flight from ATL is scheduled to leave and get to Rio even earlier,
potentially giving a bigger lead to that first couple. Wait and see tomorrow.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on June 22, 2015, 08:35:26 PM
http://jetsetlife.tv/travel/rio-de-janeiro-guidebook-2/

Seems Lagoa Heliport is a popular place from which to take helicopter tours of the city.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: tennis33 on June 22, 2015, 09:01:41 PM
They would have to Brazil now because next year they would not be able to due to the Olympics
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 22, 2015, 09:09:09 PM
Remember that last year there was also the World Cup; so the moment to go on this time of the year had to be this one.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 22, 2015, 09:40:40 PM
There would hope to have a Middle East leg, probably between legs 7 and 8, Israel could be the most likely country to visit and its being overlooked for the American Race, and no more countries outlying in the Arabian Peninsula. It will be a standard 4-continent race (N. America, S. America, Europe, Asia).

Also, it would have a second Brazilian leg and love to visit Belo Horizonte, just not as far from Rio.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on June 22, 2015, 09:45:25 PM
http://www.rioloft.com/rio-guide/activities/helicopter-tour/

"Once in your life you must fly over Rio! From the sky the city is simply sublime, with its green cliffs and islands against the blue of the Ocean. Helicopter tours last from 6 to 60 minutes and leave from Lagoa.

The basic helicopter tour fly over the lagoon, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Sugarloaf and, of course, the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Longer trips also fly over Pedra da Gįvea and Tijuca Forest.

- See more at: http://www.rioloft.com/rio-guide/activities/helicopter-tour/#sthash.hvaEPKhO.dpuf"


Could there be a task involving looking out for their clue?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 22, 2015, 09:53:53 PM
Remember that last year there was also the World Cup; so the moment to go on this time of the year had to be this one.

I made the same point in another thread earlier, but that's OK. It bears repeating. And for those wanting to rule out Africa, Rio and Sao Paulo IIRC have a direct flight to Johannesburg, South Africa, and I don't know of any reason why another visit there is out of the question.

There would hope to have a Middle East leg, probably between legs 7 and 8, Israel could be the most likely country to visit and its being overlooked for the American Race, and no more countries outlying in the Arabian Peninsula. It will be a standard 4-continent race (N. America, S. America, Europe, Asia).

Also, it would have a second Brazilian leg and love to visit Belo Horizonte, just not as far from Rio.

It's very difficult to see where in the "Middle East" the mothership can go at the moment with MERS, and ISIS, both being serious problems for US travelers to contend with. Israel is a security issue, since Tel Aviv is the only way in or out by air; and things could heat up from Gaza or the West Bank at a moment's notice. If they're ever able to pull that off, I'd love to see it.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on June 22, 2015, 10:02:25 PM
      ->What does this mean in the picture???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 10:14:04 PM
Maybe it's Team TMZ reading the clue after the SLT.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: angeldanger on June 22, 2015, 10:18:42 PM
Just checked;

The delta flight will be late!

I can't do a screen shot as I am posting from my phone and don't know how to upload it :(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 22, 2015, 10:28:19 PM
Where did you check?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 22, 2015, 10:40:22 PM
Just checked;

The delta flight will be late!

I can't do a screen shot as I am posting from my phone and don't know how to upload it :(

Is that the 1st flight?  :ascared :o
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 22, 2015, 10:45:02 PM
Checked in Flightstats and Flightaware. Until now, both trackers are giving the info that the Delta flight will arrive earlier than expected. :duno:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: angeldanger on June 22, 2015, 10:59:18 PM
I checked it on google search.

Unless this its unreliable?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: csrosen93 on June 22, 2015, 11:12:41 PM
There would hope to have a Middle East leg, probably between legs 7 and 8, Israel could be the most likely country to visit and its being overlooked for the American Race, and no more countries outlying in the Arabian Peninsula. It will be a standard 4-continent race (N. America, S. America, Europe, Asia).

Also, it would have a second Brazilian leg and love to visit Belo Horizonte, just not as far from Rio.

I'd love to see TAR go to Israel. One leg in Tel Aviv and one in Jerusalem. I went to Israel in 2013 and felt very safe there. Hell, I felt safer in Jerusalem than I have in some parts of NYC.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 23, 2015, 01:28:41 AM
FYI

Looking for webcams in Rio, I came past this site that has many of them; most at well known famous places in town:
www.rioaovivo.com
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 23, 2015, 04:29:37 AM
Checking flight aware........

AA 901   arriving in Rio at approx. 6:05am CDT 8:05am BRT
  possible flight with Phil Bertram and Elise

DL 61  arriving in Rio at approx. 6:26am CDT  8:26am BRT
   possible flight of first place team in water bike race

AA 905   arriving in Rio at approx. 7:03am CDT   9:03 am BRT
  possible flight of remaining 10 teams

Flight Aware arrival times are normally when the planes wheels touch down on the runway....as a reminder. Flight Stats arrival times are normally the arrival of the plane at the gate.

AT Rio airport Terminal 2, clearing immigration can be time consuming, depend on where a team is located in the plane. Clearing customs will be a breeze since teams do have to wait for baggage.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on June 23, 2015, 07:20:46 AM
If Phil et al are on AA 901 (which is apparently delayed), perhaps their flight is being rerouted?  Google says that it's going to Sao Paolo.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on June 23, 2015, 07:23:56 AM
Found on American Airlines website: Plane did stop in Sao Paolo.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Big Mother on June 23, 2015, 07:47:52 AM
Oh wow! What happens at such a time, when the teams arrive hours ahead of the producers??

As an aside; This is my first time following along the actual race in progress as it's being filmed. i am AMAZED at this crackerjack team which rival the CIA.... how the heck do you have teams in all the countries and spies in all the airlines? i am amazed beyond words.

i'm curious how this will affect my enjoyment of the season in October though, if i know all the minute details so much ahead of time. i just started watching TAR a few months ago and marathoned through all the seasons and had no prior knowledge of anything. Knowing all the littlest details before it even airs - i wonder how it'll affect my watching. I'll find out :D I can't wait for the next survivor/TAR season :)!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on June 23, 2015, 07:54:37 AM
http://www.aeroportogaleao.net/en/rio-de-janeiro-galeao-flight-timetable-schedules

According to this website, only the Atlanta flight, the AA 905 Miami flight with teams, and another flight from Houston have made it to Rio.  The other two earlier flights from Miami and another earlier flight from New York haven't made it yet.  Looks like they were possibly all rerouted through Sao Paolo or Brasilia.

Edit: Declive says Phil is there, so somehow they made it!  (Houston flight maybe?)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 23, 2015, 08:02:50 AM
Big Mother, I think you will find that this will enhance your enjoyment of the episodes. Yes, it's a world-wide network now, but it had to build up, over time, especially in the last decade as live blogging, social media and cumulative experiences led to this.

In the early days we had none of this. We had to reconstruct the legs from the episodes as aired, and paid very close attention to every detail. That led to the development of techniques (such as flight schedules) that were easily transferable once it became possible to track the filming in real time. We don't catch every leg or every task or every team, but there have been a few occasions where that has happened. It also helps that TAR is well franchised around the world, and fans of those regional editions join in and contribute when the mothership calls on their country,

As to the instance that almost happened this morning with Phil, Bert and Elise, normally after the first leg, production (including Bert and Elise) take turns going ahead to the next country or the next leg. It has often been the case that teams have raced Phil to the pit stop, forcing Phil to film any missing standups after teams have checked in. It can be a very close call.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 23, 2015, 08:21:40 AM
http://www.aeroportogaleao.net/en/rio-de-janeiro-galeao-flight-timetable-schedules

According to this website, only the Atlanta flight, the AA 905 Miami flight with teams, and another flight from Houston have made it to Rio.  The other two earlier flights from Miami and another earlier flight from New York haven't made it yet.  Looks like they were possibly all rerouted through Sao Paolo or Brasilia.

Edit: Declive says Phil is there, so somehow they made it!  (Houston flight maybe?)

I suspect rain..........it is the middle of the winter there in Rio.........but......Rio is on the Tropic of Capricorn.....so similar winter weather as Miami...certainly not cold.....daytimes about 75F and nighttime about 55F.....but if it is raining..it will feel colder.

There was a very strange radar rack for AA901 and it did show it going to Sao Paulo...but hopefully we can find out later what actually happened. They probably got a very heavy rainstorm this morning.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 23, 2015, 08:41:12 AM
I tried checking out current weather in Rio with only modest success. As best I can tell, it hasn't rained, but they did have one observation of fog about 4.5 hours ago (don't know how dense). They also reported mist a couple of times, which shouldn't affect visibility enough to impact landings at the airport. However, I can't tell where this weather station is and I don't know where the airport is located. If it's near the water, fog could be more likely.

Time for a little more digging.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 23, 2015, 08:46:42 AM
Airport is on Governors Island in Guanabara Bay

Supposed to be sunny today..........but rain starts tonight. I sure hope they are not camping out tonight.  They could have had some kind of equipment failure in the in the air traffic control system.........it is Brasil......lol
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 23, 2015, 08:56:44 AM
I just looked at Weather Underground, and it's warm in Rio (in the 80s already) and a significant change of rain tomorrow. The weather station reported patchy fog between 6:20 and 8:00 am local time, but no rain yesterday or so far today.
http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/SBRJ/2015/6/23/DailyHistory.html?req_city=Rio%20De%20Janeiro&req_statename=Brazil&reqdb.zip=00000&reqdb.magic=1&reqdb.wmo=83755
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 23, 2015, 09:07:45 AM
Thanks, the schnauzers. That's where I was searching. I hadn't used weather underground for a while. Have they screwed that site up! It's much harder to use now.

It turned out that I was looking at the airport weather station in Rio. As best I can tell, the airport had observations of a quarter to a half mile visibility with fog at 7 AM and 8 AM local time (about 3-4 hours ago). For a couple of hours before that visibility was 2-5 miles. It's over 6 miles for a couple of hours now.

I guess trying to get there an hour or so earlier than the teams put Phil and the staff right in the period of fog. It's a possible reason for diverting to Sao Paulo.

I imagine they were close enough that Phil could still get to the mat ahead of the teams, but it might make the live stand up difficult. Would they just have the teams pause somewhere for an hour or two to let Phil catch up?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 23, 2015, 09:31:27 AM
Platoon, I use WUi all the time, so maybe I just adapted. Hint: when you type in a city in the search box, you will normally get the airport for that location. since Phil made it to the airport in Rio, maybe something else caused the delAy. And did anyone at the start line or are LAX confirm which flights were actually used. I know we spotlight info  from research, but did that info verify?
That might help to find an explanation for the apparent delay for the flight production was on.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 23, 2015, 09:51:56 AM
All teams got to the cluebox in the Lagoa. Once our ground team got there, there was only production.

Overheard from production is that the pit stop (or the location right after the Lagoa) was in the Copacabana Beach!

Pics to come!

Here's a big chunk of Copacabana LIVE:

http://rioaovivo.com/praia-de-copacabana-english.html
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Neobie on June 23, 2015, 10:28:39 AM
Courtney Rohde ‏@courtneyrohde 48 minhace 48 minutos

Exploring Rio de Janeiro today and the @AmazingRace_CBS is filming here! What an awesome site in a beautiful location!

Docol asked her for more info. Here's her answer:

Courtney Rohde ‏@courtneyrohde 23 minHace 23 minutos

@doco86 @brunolad We didn't see too much! They arrived on helicopter and it was a checkpoint! Here are teams arriving pic.twitter.com/TjJfR8rLSG

(http://i59.[banned image hosting site].com/30k4tbc.jpg)

Helipad is on Urca Hill, where the cable car passes to go up to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 23, 2015, 11:11:33 AM
Does anyone think we might see Iguaēu?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 23, 2015, 11:15:17 AM
(http://www.rioluxuryapartments.com/upload/inkam2/20111127/arpoador-tSa-460X0.jpg)

This is Aorador Rock on the bottom of the photo. Copacabana Beach is in the background and Sugarloaf is in the far background. The helipad is too the left in this photo
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on June 23, 2015, 11:26:24 AM
Does anyone think we might see Iguaēu?
Re-experience the Gutsy Grannies Brazilian glory, perhaps South Africa and Namibia again afterward, evading Europe
:conf:

But genuinely chatting, I think Brazil will have a second Leg and it might take place in Sćo Paulo because it is a more open gateway to international travel. I don't think WRP would recreate TAR2.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 23, 2015, 11:43:54 AM
Does anyone think we might see Iguaēu?


Maybe. That would recreate the amazingness of TAR2 Brazil leg.  :luvya:


But I personally desperate want an Amazon leg. We never had an Amazon leg in Anglo TAR version. (I never watch TARLA4, but TARLA4 did actually host an Amazon leg IIRC.)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 23, 2015, 12:07:36 PM
If they wanted to do something different, they could go somewhere nearby like Uruguay next, then go to Iguacu or the Amazon next. However, they would likely be leaving South America after that and international travel from the more remote parts of Brazil is probably too complicated and delay prone for TAR.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 23, 2015, 12:09:13 PM
I don't have the city name handy, but Anthony Bourdain did an episode of his CNN Parts Unknown series in a city several hundred miles up the coast from Rio. It would make a fascinating leg just based on that episode.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 23, 2015, 12:12:51 PM
I don't have the city name handy, but Anthony Bourdain did an episode of his CNN Parts Unknown series in a city several hundred miles up the coast from Rio. It would make a fascinating leg just based on that episode.

I believe that was Manaus. I almost mentioned it above. That would likely work for TAR because it's a city of over 1.5 million people, so it would likely have decent airline flights.

It would be fascinating. I'd love to see that.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 23, 2015, 12:27:53 PM
I speculate they might visit a new country in South America - Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela have all never been visited. I have no knowledge of the political situation there, but it would be hella cool to see one of those countries get a first-time visit.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Coutzy on June 23, 2015, 12:33:53 PM
Could Cuba be on the table, with relations improving?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 23, 2015, 12:38:27 PM
I don't have the city name handy, but Anthony Bourdain did an episode of his CNN Parts Unknown series in a city several hundred miles up the coast from Rio. It would make a fascinating leg just based on that episode.

I believe that was Manaus. I almost mentioned it above. That would likely work for TAR because it's a city of over 1.5 million people, so it would likely have decent airline flights.

It would be fascinating. I'd love to see that.


Manaus was placed in the area Amazon rain forest and the only transportation connected Manaus was either by boat or plane only IIRC.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 23, 2015, 12:41:40 PM

I speculate they might visit a new country in South America - Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela have all never been visited. I have no knowledge of the political situation there, but it would be hella cool to see one of those countries get a first-time visit.

None for those above countries will visited as those countries was seens either unsafe (Colombia & Venezuela) or potential logistic issue. (Guyana, Suriname)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on June 23, 2015, 12:44:46 PM
I speculate they might visit a new country in South America - Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela have all never been visited. I have no knowledge of the political situation there, but it would be hella cool to see one of those countries get a first-time visit.

The US has long had political issues with Venezuela. But maybe things have improved now that Hugo Chavez is gone, I don't know.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on June 23, 2015, 01:34:14 PM
Because both F/F teams shown doing the Detour in Copacabana were wearing white bikinis, could the bathing suits have been provided/part of a task?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 23, 2015, 02:13:06 PM
I doubt that :funny: They probably just brought those clothes in their bags.
I wonder, though, if this leg featured a roadblock. It probably did not, as it was the first leg featuring team introductions and the starting line + its task. But that makes it quite a short leg in Brazil with few opportunities to catch up.

Thanks for letting me know about the situation in SA countries :love2:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 23, 2015, 02:41:51 PM
Weren't both TMZ girls and Love athlete girls wearing similar bikinis. That makes it seems like a provided costume.
We'll eventually find out.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 23, 2015, 02:44:58 PM
Our team believes the clothes were provided.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 23, 2015, 02:50:59 PM
A leg in the Amazon would be amazing. You can fly into Manaus, but I saw only 4 airlines listed.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 23, 2015, 02:53:26 PM
We'll see. I believe that a 12h pit stop means flying and a 18h pit stop means staying in Rio.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 23, 2015, 03:01:16 PM
A leg in the Amazon would be amazing. You can fly into Manaus, but I saw only 4 airlines listed.

Did you check how long the flights are? 4 hours And after they are finished there, they have to fly back (4 hours)  to either Rio or SP to escape Brasil.....well they can go back to Miami from Manaus, but that makes even less sense.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 23, 2015, 03:46:16 PM
I did not check how long, and they mostly connected through another city. I think Sao Paulo was one.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on June 23, 2015, 03:52:26 PM
A leg in the Amazon would be amazing. You can fly into Manaus, but I saw only 4 airlines listed.

I'd love to have a leg in the Amazon area of Brazil.  I did fantasy races and I had legs in Manaus.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 23, 2015, 03:57:18 PM
Flying to Manaus would be tricky, but doable. One flight from Rio in the morning is direct and about 4 hours.
Then a second flight connects through Brasilia, is about 5 and half hours. Others connect through Sao Paulo
and are 7 hours and longer, but most flights get there between 10 in the morning and three in the afternoon.
Research via travelocity.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 23, 2015, 04:39:03 PM
Wow
Looking forward to the first episode

Weren't Justin Diana on the first flight?

Good job Declive - much appreciated
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 23, 2015, 04:42:01 PM
I didn't say it wasn't doable............but it wont happen in the circumstances of today. It would be a waste of time and resources. Where I could see it happening is either the first stop or the next to last leg. If it is the first stop, then they can go there from Miami.........and not have to back track.

If it is the 11th leg....then they could do a finale in Miami and again, no backtracking.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Caelestor on June 23, 2015, 04:47:42 PM
I would love to see an Amazon leg, but I'm not sure how TAR is willing to detour into Manaus.
Not likely, but I could see TAR sneak in Africa this season by using Cape Verde.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on June 23, 2015, 05:24:47 PM
I could definitely see teams travelling to Cape Verde this season. South Africa could also be a possibility for the first time in 20 seasons as flights are possible from Brazil > South Africa. Otherwise, I suspect Europe and Asia will play a central role for this season with a possible stop in Australia (Oceania).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: csrosen93 on June 23, 2015, 06:19:03 PM
I'd like to see Manaus, but it probably ain't happening. In that case, I'm hoping for Brasilia which IMO is more than plausible.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 23, 2015, 06:20:51 PM
It will be exciting wherever they go.   
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on June 23, 2015, 08:12:40 PM
IMO routes have become too predictable in recent years in that they never stay in any continent other than Europe and Asia for more than 1 country anymore, so I'd honestly be surprised if the country that follows Brazil is still in South America :(

What would really come out of nowhere is if they broke new ground and became the first franchise to touch the seventh continent, Antarctica :P (which Phil has even said he'd love to do). But #1, it's difficult to get to. And #2, nobody there but scientists and some tourists.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on June 23, 2015, 09:01:46 PM
IMO routes have become too predictable in recent years in that they never stay in any continent other than Europe and Asia for more than 1 country anymore, so I'd honestly be surprised if the country that follows Brazil is still in South America :(

What would really come out of nowhere is if they broke new ground and became the first franchise to touch the seventh continent, Antarctica :P (which Phil has even said he'd love to do). But #1, it's difficult to get to. And #2, nobody there but scientists and some tourists.

Maybe can be ice-science related tasks, tricky enough?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on June 23, 2015, 09:03:54 PM
IMO routes have become too predictable in recent years in that they never stay in any continent other than Europe and Asia for more than 1 country anymore, so I'd honestly be surprised if the country that follows Brazil is still in South America :(

What would really come out of nowhere is if they broke new ground and became the first franchise to touch the seventh continent, Antarctica :P (which Phil has even said he'd love to do). But #1, it's difficult to get to. And #2, nobody there but scientists and some tourists.

And #3, it would be bitter cold!  I would never want to go there!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on June 23, 2015, 09:08:36 PM
IMO routes have become too predictable in recent years in that they never stay in any continent other than Europe and Asia for more than 1 country anymore, so I'd honestly be surprised if the country that follows Brazil is still in South America :(

What would really come out of nowhere is if they broke new ground and became the first franchise to touch the seventh continent, Antarctica :P (which Phil has even said he'd love to do). But #1, it's difficult to get to. And #2, nobody there but scientists and some tourists.

And #3, it would be bitter cold!  I would never want to go there!
Apparently, almost no boats go to Antarctica, this time of year. If they wanted to go, they would have during the Southen Hemisphere Summer.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on June 23, 2015, 09:11:24 PM
Are charter boats counted?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on June 23, 2015, 09:27:55 PM
 -> Maybe Kelly & Shevonne were AT RISK in that picture???

  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on June 23, 2015, 09:34:07 PM
Hopefully one of the Amazon parts like Sao Luis Manaus and or Belem would visit by The Amazing Race...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 23, 2015, 10:33:05 PM
They could go to Sao Paulo by bus, there are many buses,and it is about 6 hours.
I sure would like to see them fly to Manaus.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on June 23, 2015, 10:36:27 PM
If they wanna do Amazon, they should do it before Rio I think. I def wanna see Amazon leg but I think maybe Brasilia or Sao Paulo is more likely.

Kinda predict TAR23-route wise: double South America - Europe - Asia. Minus the UAE leg and then add some Oceania or India/China around the mid/late race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 23, 2015, 11:09:56 PM
I'd love to see a leg in the Amazon, but I was thinking that it'd be better to see them go to South Africa or any of its neighbors for the 2nd leg, with 10-11 teams racing. :hrt:

I'm predicting that they'll stay in South America though. Either they stay in Rio, or they go to somewhere else in Brazil.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 23, 2015, 11:27:23 PM
Sadly our ground team is too tired and won't be going to see the Pit Start. Keep eyes open on twitter!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on June 23, 2015, 11:37:10 PM
Sadly our ground team is too tired and won't be going to see the Pit Start. Keep eyes open on twitter!

Your team did a fantastic job scouting out leg 1! Well done.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 23, 2015, 11:39:12 PM
Sadly our ground team is too tired and won't be going to see the Pit Start. Keep eyes open on twitter!
:'( oh well, they did great for leg 1
Do you know where the pit start is?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 24, 2015, 12:33:33 AM
Peach and I and others discussed Antarctica when season 11 was being filmed, and when the teams were in fact sent to the southernmost city in Argentina.

Even then, there were regularly scheduled summer charter flights to the Antarctic coast and adjacent offshore islands, and it was possible to construct a leg with tasks and housing, then, with flights every other day.

Not sure what the current charter flight schedules are in the summer, but it is possible, but requires perfect timing to get in and out. That said, it won't be this season as it is the beginning of southern hemisphere winter.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on June 24, 2015, 10:42:50 AM
I def wanna see Antarctica, but I don't think it'll ever got the chance to be on the race especially in the recent seasons when they're not likely to go down that south and the lack of budget. Construct a leg in Antarctica would be pretty hard too IMO, the cost of crew and equipment is higher and I'm still not sure what task team can do over there. (Something like Alaska? Or maybe task like the matterhorn on TAR18?)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: tennis33 on June 24, 2015, 10:56:40 AM
What would they do in Antarctica. Dig in the snow and break ice.   
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 24, 2015, 11:08:41 AM
They COULD think of tasks to do there.
I mean, something similar to the sand castles in TAR 22 or the pirate chest in TAR 25 could be done involving snow/ice.
Maybe a roadblock of swimming in ice cold water.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 24, 2015, 02:36:46 PM
Interesting coverage (http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/06/22/amazing-race-kicks-off-27th-season-at-venice-beach/) from a local affiliate: : "we'll be getting to South America, we'll be getting to Africa, we'll be getting to Europe, we'll be getting to Asia again." Bonus fun: listen for a couple of glaring errors.

I believe Phil has a very well structured mind, and if this is the case, he might have revealed the true continent order for the race. Brazil is South America“s top, main and almost only gateway to Africa. At least there are flights from Brazil to ex-Portuguese Africa and South Africa.

There may also have been a second leg in Brazil, so for these days (Tue-Wed-Thu...on), I would, and will, keep my eyes on:

1.- South Africa
2.- Angola
3.- Mozambique
4.- Cape Verde
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 24, 2015, 03:25:15 PM
Andreas Rolén ‏@adderollen 2 hHį 2 horas Oslo, Norge

Ytterligare en kväll på BEKK! Amazing Race runt i Oslo, sen burgare och finöl på Oslo Mekaniska… https://instagram.com/p/4UleCRStb2/

I'm not buying this but...Oslo?

Dear Declive, I'd dismiss this one, it is both out of context, or better said, too much into another context and out of timing.

I take the opportunity to say OBRIGADĶSIMO with (to) you and your Rio team. Great job!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 24, 2015, 03:44:04 PM
Not so good. I'm very proud but i believe our second leg was in Rio surroundings today and we had no clue of it  :(

BTW, Obrigadķssimo.  :funny: :hearts: :luvya:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 24, 2015, 04:24:00 PM
The picture just posted by Alen seems to be in the National Geographic studios in Rio.

One of Adam/Alex is there on the computer...doing something?!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 24, 2015, 04:25:28 PM
And if they are STILL in Rio that might mean a 18 hour pit stop
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on June 24, 2015, 04:28:11 PM
I think 21 days in race = 11 legs total?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: north09 on June 24, 2015, 04:59:53 PM
I think 21 days in race = 11 legs total?

Pretty sure we still have a 12 leg race. I remember Phil using #12Shows21Days last season
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 24, 2015, 05:56:17 PM
Either there searching flights to next destination ,unlikely but possible, or they were lost and are searching for directions or they get directions to the next location
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 24, 2015, 06:40:39 PM
Interesting coverage (http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/06/22/amazing-race-kicks-off-27th-season-at-venice-beach/) from a local affiliate: : "we'll be getting to South America, we'll be getting to Africa, we'll be getting to Europe, we'll be getting to Asia again." Bonus fun: listen for a couple of glaring errors.

I believe Phil has a very well structured mind, and if this is the case, he might have revealed the true continent order for the race. Brazil is South America“s top, main and almost only gateway to Africa. At least there are flights from Brazil to ex-Portuguese Africa and South Africa.

There may also have been a second leg in Brazil, so for these days (Tue-Wed-Thu...on), I would, and will, keep my eyes on:

1.- South Africa
2.- Angola
3.- Mozambique
4.- Cape Verde

Africa eh? I think they'll go Europe after South America, then they'll sandwich Africa in between the European legs, then they'll go to Asia.

This might mean that there'll be no Australia and Oceania this season. I wonder what African country will be visited next.

P.S. I think Oslo is possible, but we need to get more proof for this right?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 24, 2015, 10:25:39 PM
I believe Phil has a very well structured mind, and if this is the case, he might have revealed the true continent order for the race. Brazil is South America“s top, main and almost only gateway to Africa. At least there are flights from Brazil to ex-Portuguese Africa and South Africa.

There may also have been a second leg in Brazil, so for these days (Tue-Wed-Thu...on), I would, and will, keep my eyes on:

1.- South Africa
2.- Angola
3.- Mozambique
4.- Cape Verde

I believe South Africa is more possible and its getting overdue for a long time since it was last visited in TAR 7 and recently through international versions.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 25, 2015, 12:52:39 AM
I believe Phil has a very well structured mind, and if this is the case, he might have revealed the true continent order for the race. Brazil is South America“s top, main and almost only gateway to Africa. At least there are flights from Brazil to ex-Portuguese Africa and South Africa.

There may also have been a second leg in Brazil, so for these days (Tue-Wed-Thu...on), I would, and will, keep my eyes on:

1.- South Africa
2.- Angola
3.- Mozambique
4.- Cape Verde

I believe South Africa is more possible and its getting overdue for a long time since it was last visited in TAR 7 and recently through international versions.


South Africa most probably might get visited. You can go to Johannesburg of South Africa from Sao Paulo (TAR7 and TAR11 South America-Africa transcontinental flight use this route as well) unless we might see the TAR2 scrambling flight from Brazil to South Africa AGAIN if the the flight to Johannesburg was not available on that particular day.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 25, 2015, 08:45:20 AM
I was doing some flight research last night.......I found no single flights from Rio to any exotic destinations in Africa. Other than N and S America, the only destinations from Rio were the usual major hub airports in western Europe.

Checking departures from SP, I found a flight to Angola and another to J'
Burg. But nothing to Mozambique or Cabo Verde. Those of you that posted these destinations, would you please post the airline and flight number so I can figure out why my search didn't turn up these flights.

I also checked BsAs. Aerolineaus Argentinas used to be such a pioneer airline. It was the first to fly the long distance flights across the S Atlantic and S Pacific. NO nothing. Just really sad. Nothing exotic out of BsAs anymore either.......no Malaysia, no Singapore and no South African Airlines. Lan Chile and Qantas still fly the long S pacific route from Chile to Sydney.

I found nothing at all from Brasil to Cabo Verde currently. But I did find info that flights from Cabo Verde to the NE of Brasil will start this fall in Sept and Oct.
Flights to Recife, Fortaleza and Natal.

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 25, 2015, 09:42:05 AM
Those of you that posted these destinations, would you please post the airline and flight number so I can figure out why my search didn't turn up these flights.

I'm on the run at work right now, but I remember the itineraries, ebæven though, not the flight numbers.

1.- South African Airways: Sao Paulo-Rio-J'Burg connecting on to Maputo MZ
2.- TAAG Angola: Sao Paulo-Rio-Luanda connecting on to Praia CV
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 25, 2015, 09:49:56 AM
On the last days i'm finding A LOT of Indonesian tweets about the amazing race. Worth to expect a visit there this season.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 25, 2015, 10:20:30 AM
On the last days i'm finding A LOT of Indonesian tweets about the amazing race. Worth to expect a visit there this season.

I'm not ruling Indonesia out, they could very well go there again, but there are ALWAYS lots of tweets about the Amazing Race from Indonesia and the Philippines. Also Malaysia. Seems like most schools there run amazing races for the school kids.

It's also tricky to translate through Google because they (mainly Indonesian and Malay) use so many contractions to save space on Twitter. I'm sure I miss good stuff that way.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on June 25, 2015, 11:53:35 AM
Guys I think you should contact her maybe? I don't know :D
Juliana Sierra Hello! I“m from Argentina. Today we change money to a team who was running in buenos aires. The thing is that they give us reales instead of euros, so we lost money .... is there any posibility to contact the racers??? we don“t even know their names....
It's her facebook
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 25, 2015, 12:08:06 PM
PM me the link, please.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on June 25, 2015, 12:21:18 PM
PM me the link, please.

Buenos Aires? Man, Alenaveda, that would be 2 Amazing Race visits to your city in 2 months. First Canada, now USA  :funny:

Now it makes sense why they fell off the radar. Like Alen said when trying to track the Canadian racers, there really isn't many TAR fans there, so it's a difficult place to follow them in.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 25, 2015, 12:32:22 PM
I just came back from downtown Buenos Aires twenty minutes ago after wandering for two hours through all the area after finding a tweet about it, with zero results.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 25, 2015, 01:51:04 PM
Wait, is that facebook post the only supposed evidence we have of the teams being in Argentina?
I don't really understand the post of flights in the transportation thread, or is it more speculation?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 25, 2015, 02:26:29 PM
Dear Marionete,

We have much, much more than just that.

!.- We have a logical location.
2.- We have a logical timing.
3.- We have an Argentinian expert that speaks like a local and can tell expressions apart.
4.- We have a possible sighting in downtown Buenos Aires.
5.- We have the Facebook chat.
and...
6.- We now have troops on the ground!

Buena suerte, Ale!!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on June 25, 2015, 02:51:43 PM
I'm clueless. Just super clueless. Have NO idea where/what to search for  :(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 25, 2015, 03:00:38 PM
Sorry, if I sounded a bit impolite. I'm just so curious and very excited for next season :love2:

Yeah, I get that the location and timing are both VERY logical, but perhaps I missed the sighting in downtown BsAs.
Did the facebook girl/woman reply?

By the way, do you guys assume this is the 2nd or 3rd leg?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 25, 2015, 04:21:51 PM
Sorry, if I sounded a bit impolite. I'm just so curious and very excited for next season :love2:

Yeah, I get that the location and timing are both VERY logical, but perhaps I missed the sighting in downtown BsAs.
Did the facebook girl/woman reply?

By the way, do you guys assume this is the 2nd or 3rd leg?
Leg 2 but it should be over by now
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 25, 2015, 06:12:30 PM
Was BsAs on the 24th or 25th? So, Leg 2 is a different country and we have three countries in two legs since TAR 21?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 25, 2015, 06:45:22 PM
I'm not under the impression that Buenos Aires has been verified or confirmed.

And from what I've seen in the raw info threads I don't think anyone can make that statement yet either.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 26, 2015, 03:55:32 AM
I'm speculating that they're heading to Europe soon. ??? They could stay for another South American leg, or go to Australia & Oceania or Africa, but my guess goes to Europe, something like a TAR23 route. ???

I'm gonna make a wild guess by predicting that the next stop after South America is Greece or Italy.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on June 26, 2015, 10:07:14 AM
The premier of BB was live, right? So Phil had to fly back to USA for last night BB episode then fly to the new destination?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 26, 2015, 10:17:26 AM
The premier of BB was live, right? So Phil had to fly back to USA for last night BB episode then fly to the new destination?

Actually, it was pre-recorded and Phil was with Julie in BB house in the USA a couple of days before TAR 27 began racing.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on June 26, 2015, 10:33:32 AM
The premier of BB was live, right? So Phil had to fly back to USA for last night BB episode then fly to the new destination?


Actually, it was pre-recorded and Phil was with Julie in BB house in the USA a couple of days before TAR 27 began racing.

Oh, I always think that the premier of BB when housemates enter the house are live.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 26, 2015, 11:00:56 AM
The only episodes of US Big Brother that are actually live are the eviction episodes and the finale....but a couple of the evictions end up being recorded towards the end of each season. BB US always starts the sequester in the house up to two weeks in advance of the premiere.

Phil was in New Zealand a couple of weeks ago IIRC related to his role of a spokesperson for New Zealand Tourism, so when he came back to L.A. for the start of season 27, that is when BB had him in sudio to start the BB twists for the seaso
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Heliox on June 26, 2015, 12:04:21 PM
The premier of BB was live, right? So Phil had to fly back to USA for last night BB episode then fly to the new destination?

Actually, it was pre-recorded and Phil was with Julie in BB house in the USA a couple of days before TAR 27 began racing.

I am sure that this might have been why there was a later start to the race this year, as Phil had to do the BB takeover in the first few days of the houseguests entering. I imagine it was day 2 of entering the house usually a week prior to the first episode airing.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 26, 2015, 01:24:52 PM
The premier of BB was live, right? So Phil had to fly back to USA for last night BB episode then fly to the new destination?

Actually, it was pre-recorded and Phil was with Julie in BB house in the USA a couple of days before TAR 27 began racing.

I am sure that this might have been why there was a later start to the race this year, as Phil had to do the BB takeover in the first few days of the houseguests entering. I imagine it was day 2 of entering the house usually a week prior to the first episode airing.

I seriously doubt that the BB Takeover twist has anything to do with the filming schedule for TAR 27. Since TAR filming is only three weeks, more or less, and BB runs into late September, the BB producers could have scheduled Phil for after TAR completed filming.

No, I think whatever the reasons for filming now, it had nothing to do with BB.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: maxen on June 26, 2015, 01:26:26 PM
Looking at the image in the live thread... it seams the meat roadblock from TAR 7 is back.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on June 26, 2015, 01:36:25 PM

Map of San Antonio de Areco near Buenos Aires

(http://blog.guiaruralargentina.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/acceso-san-antonio-de-areco-turismo-guia-rural-argentina.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on June 26, 2015, 02:17:07 PM
Looking at the image in the live thread... it seams the meat roadblock from TAR 7 is back.

Yep!

I'm totally not surprised to see THAT one back as a Switchback, it was just as infamous as the ox plow or the hay bales. That's the challenge where Boston Rob exploited the Roadblock time penalty in a way that had never been done before.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 26, 2015, 02:30:21 PM
A bit OT, but when was the ox plow?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 26, 2015, 02:32:33 PM
A bit OT, but when was the ox plow?

In the Philippines

Tar 5 & Tar 25
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on June 26, 2015, 03:11:25 PM
If the spec about meat RB is true (which is <33) , I'm seriously hope for lock RB switchback if they ever revisit Xian again. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on June 26, 2015, 03:16:53 PM
This is 3rd leg, right??? I hope that it will be NEL, if RB Switchback is true. Poor FF teams...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Palperro on June 26, 2015, 03:34:28 PM
This is 3rd leg, right??? I hope that it will be NEL, if RB Switchback is true. Poor FF teams...

I bet WRP would make it a NEL. The 1st time there was a Switchback, the hay bales in TAR15, they made it a NEL.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 26, 2015, 03:47:59 PM
So is Argentina a definite  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on June 26, 2015, 04:25:09 PM
So is Argentina a definite  :hearts:

I'd say so, we have photos of a known task from the past, that was IN Argentina.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 26, 2015, 05:23:48 PM
The clue box and meat picture has been deleted!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 26, 2015, 05:37:13 PM
Whoopsies!
She deleted the tweet first, then I thought of maybe screenshooting her instragram pic (it was still up), but hesitated :/

Has anyone done that?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 26, 2015, 05:45:20 PM
Pictures disappear, especially if the person starts getting messages about it. I hope somebody saved a copy of it.

This is why it's better to include the picture with your message rather than just putting a link. It's a pain and some extra work, but I save pictures to an online storage site like photobucket and then upload them to RFF. They are stored on the RFF server and don't disappear.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 26, 2015, 05:53:50 PM
BVM posted a couple of pics today from the Pampas. Now whether it is Argentina, Uruguay or Brasil....I have no idea. One is almost identical to the clue box photo that has apparently been deleted.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 26, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Lesson learned.
Pleeease someone say you have a copy of the photo :/
I could even try to ask the girl for that photo, if nobody has saved it, but I don't really want to disturb her anymore.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on June 26, 2015, 06:54:26 PM
Pictures disappear, especially if the person starts getting messages about it. I hope somebody saved a copy of it.

 :funny:  ...you are one lucky guy, Plaidmoon....  your wish has been granted...

...note to TPTB, please feel free to remove this pic if it is not appropriate..
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on June 26, 2015, 07:13:36 PM
Thank goodness!  :cheer:

I guess the moral of the story here is: Save first, ask questions later
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 26, 2015, 08:57:51 PM
Spec
Leg 1 Rio
Leg 2 teams flew to Buenos Aires via aerolinaargentina?
Leg 3 teams took bus to the Areco

3 legs down probably
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 26, 2015, 09:37:58 PM
The video was posted 6 hours ago
So leg 3?
The clue box pic showed dark skies and the video had dark skies so I could see this as the same leg

Also the first few seconds looked like a another team
So cheerleaders and the brothers team
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 26, 2015, 09:41:52 PM
Wow! That's ONE video Candi Lee! Clear instructions! I had my doubts as I am not very good id'ing faces but those blue nails gave them away... team Cheerleaders! Thanks WPneumonia for the blue nails shot at the start line! The address listed seems like a regular house/bldg in Buenos Aires. Hopefully team Argentina can find out more. Haven't contacted the author as I believe there may be more trust btwn locals.... go Ale!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on June 26, 2015, 10:02:25 PM
Pictures disappear, especially if the person starts getting messages about it. I hope somebody saved a copy of it.

 :funny:  ...you are one lucky guy, Plaidmoon....  your wish has been granted...

...note to TPTB, please feel free to remove this pic if it is not appropriate..

Fantastic! Thanks very much.

Oh magic genie, do I get two more wishes?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on June 26, 2015, 10:22:48 PM
^^ now don't push your luck...   :waves:



ummmm... are they really going to Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company for their next clue  ???  :grins:

... or maybe not   (:;)

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Palperro on June 26, 2015, 10:41:31 PM
^^ now don't push your luck...   :waves:



ummmm... are they really going to Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company for their next clue  ???  :grins:

... or maybe not   (:;)

I did some quick research and found its a pioneer in the art of aerial dance and is based in Buenos Aires, so I could see TAR doing a task there (I would predict a Roadblock).

Also, it says they infuse aerial with tango, an Argentine classic.

Here's a link: http://www.dancemotionusa.org/exchanges/brenda-angiel-aerial-dance-company/
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 26, 2015, 10:54:21 PM
Argentina. :colors

Switchback! :hearts: :trampb: :cheer:

Any task made infamous will most likely become a switchback. Back then, I wouldn't be surprised if this meat roadblock would come back. (and it did :hearts: ) My guess? I won't be surprised to see the watermelon roadblock, sandcastle roadblock, compass & treasure roadblock, and even the lock roadblock as mentioned earlier in the thread.

Tracing back history:
TAR15: Haybales (NEL)
TAR21: Pole Vault (EL)
TAR22: Cheese (EL) Briefcase (Finale)
TAR25: Ox (NEL)

So... 50-50? ???

Switchback aside...

The video was posted 6 hours ago
So leg 3?
The clue box pic showed dark skies and the video had dark skies so I could see this as the same leg

Also the first few seconds looked like a another team
So cheerleaders and the brothers team

This would mean Jin & Ernest and Krista & Tiffany are safe until Leg 3 right?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on June 26, 2015, 11:10:47 PM
Wait, where was it mentioned that there would be a switchback? :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 26, 2015, 11:23:48 PM
Wait, where was it mentioned that there would be a switchback? :lol:

It's only a spec, but check pages 8-9. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 26, 2015, 11:29:14 PM
Looking at the recent pics in the live thread, and the previous mention of the cheerleaders and the dancers, I'm wondering whether these 2 are way ahead or fighting for last. ??? We often see pics of teams fighting for last, like Shelley & Nici during England or the Cowboys back in TAR18, so I'm just wondering.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on June 26, 2015, 11:32:36 PM
Out of Argentina, without backtracking, there are nine possible destinations in two clusters: Europe and the Middle East.

Europe
1 Madrid Aerolķneas/Iberia/Air Europa
2 Rome Aerolķneas/Alitalia
3 Paris Air France
4 Amsterdam KLM
5 Frankfurt Lufthansa
6 London British

Middle East
1 (Europe/Asia) Istanbul Turkish
2 Dubai Emirates
3 Doha Qatar
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 26, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
Looking at the recent pics in the live thread, and the previous mention of the cheerleaders and the dancers, I'm wondering whether these 2 are way ahead or fighting for last. ??? We often see pics of teams fighting for last, like Shelley & Nici during England or the Cowboys back in TAR18, so I'm just wondering.

Front or middle is my guess
If they are fighting for last, the girls would be more deparate :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 26, 2015, 11:48:36 PM
Out of Argentina, without backtracking, there are nine possible destinations in two clusters: Europe and the Middle East.

Europe
1 Madrid Aerolķneas/Iberia/Air Europa
2 Rome Aerolķneas/Alitalia
3 Paris Air France
4 Amsterdam KLM
5 Frankfurt Lufthansa
6 London British

Middle East
1 (Europe/Asia) Istanbul Turkish
2 Dubai Emirates
3 Doha Qatar

Perhaps Middle East will be skipped due to MERS. ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: north09 on June 27, 2015, 12:19:57 AM
Looking at the recent pics in the live thread, and the previous mention of the cheerleaders and the dancers, I'm wondering whether these 2 are way ahead or fighting for last. ??? We often see pics of teams fighting for last, like Shelley & Nici during England or the Cowboys back in TAR18, so I'm just wondering.

Front or middle is my guess
If they are fighting for last, the girls would be more deparate :funny:

Interesting you say that, I was gonna say they seemed real paniced haha
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: dryedmangoez on June 27, 2015, 01:36:19 AM
Speaking of TAR7, I wouldn't mind seeing them do an almost identical route: South America > Africa or Middle East > Asia > Europe > East Coast Finish Line
Would be great to have mid-Race Asian Legs.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Neobie on June 27, 2015, 01:39:44 AM
Robertino's video was taken at the junction of Fray Justo Santamaria de Oro and Costa Rica in Buenos Aires. Teams were running southeast from a warehouse area?

Not too far between the two locations.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 27, 2015, 03:07:31 AM
I assume they are done with Leg 3, and with 21 days only, I'm thinking that they'll be starting Leg 4 by today or tomorrow.

My predictions on the next location: Iceland, Greece, Italy, Ireland
I would include Spain, but since they just visited Spanish and Portuguese countries, I'm doubting they'll visit Spain and Portugal.

Another possibility is South Africa. ??? Long time no visit as far as I remember.

On other news, I have not seen any boot order so far. :ascared I only know that TMZ arrived last in Rio, and 2 teams were recently seen in Argentina.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 27, 2015, 04:07:25 AM
Looking at the recent pics in the live thread, and the previous mention of the cheerleaders and the dancers, I'm wondering whether these 2 are way ahead or fighting for last. ??? We often see pics of teams fighting for last, like Shelley & Nici during England or the Cowboys back in TAR18, so I'm just wondering.

Front or middle is my guess
If they are fighting for last, the girls would be more deparate :funny:
Interesting you say that, I was gonna say they seemed real paniced haha
Hmm, well they surely didn't look too calm in that one.
I see 2 possibilities - they are either in the bottom and they know it, or they can be in absolutely any place but just a bit frustrated (and therefore a bit panicked) due to not being able to find their next destination. And they seem to have had trouble with taxis and assumingly other locals, so that could add up.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Caelestor on June 27, 2015, 04:08:32 AM
Day 1: LA
Day 2: Rio
Day 3: Getaway
Day 4: Buenos Aires
Day 5: Areco
Day 6: Getaway
Day 7: Europe
...
Day 21: Finale

I'd start looking at Paris.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 27, 2015, 04:19:37 AM
Day 1: LA
Day 2: Rio
Day 3: Getaway
Day 4: Buenos Aires
Day 5: Areco
Day 6: Getaway
Day 7: Europe
...
Day 21: Finale

I'd start looking at Paris.

Getaway? You mean extended Pit Stop? Teams would arrive in Europe until Day 8? The distance between Buenos Aires and the next European destination city is 6500-7000 miles away.

Here's the possible list of European cities from BsAs:

Dublin - 6826 miles
Paris - 6862 miles
Brussels - 7021 miles
Manchester - 6945 miles
Barcelona - 6499 miles
Madrid - 6238 miles
Cologne - 7111 miles
Dusseldorf - 7117 miles
Zurich - 7008 miles
Milan - 6949 miles
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 27, 2015, 04:53:04 AM
Getaway? You mean extended Pit Stop? Teams would arrive in Europe until Day 8? The distance between Buenos Aires and the next European destination city is 6500-7000 miles away.

Here's the possible list of European cities from BsAs:

Dublin - 6826 miles
Paris - 6862 miles
Brussels - 7021 miles
Manchester - 6945 miles
Barcelona - 6499 miles
Madrid - 6238 miles
Cologne - 7111 miles
Dusseldorf - 7117 miles
Zurich - 7008 miles
Milan - 6949 miles

Interesting list........ In my search I only found the following direct European city connections from BsAs.
Madrid
Rome
London
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Paris
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 27, 2015, 04:56:02 AM
Leg 4 most likely happen in Europe but I have no idea which European countries will be visited next. Not to mention it might have small possibility to visit Africa via Sao Paulo to Johannesburg (see TAR7 and TAR11) or Oceania via Santiago to Auckland (see TAR13).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 27, 2015, 05:33:46 AM
Random relevant question: Do we usually get a lot of spoilers for European legs?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 27, 2015, 05:46:08 AM
Phil in pit stop (girl with white top is the greeter)
Show content
(http://i.gyazo.com/1ee63680d2680e31ff94e74dc262ec2b.jpg)
(Image covered for space and... file size?)

Got this from the Live thread, and I was curious because this looks like Joey & Kelsey, but their placement wasn't spoiled. ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on June 27, 2015, 07:47:09 AM
Is it plausible for Leg 4 to take place in Angola? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on June 27, 2015, 08:30:29 AM
Is it plausible for Leg 4 to take place in Angola? ???

Angola is one of the hardest countries to get a visa. Plausible, but we'll see.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on June 27, 2015, 09:38:08 AM
Is it plausible for Leg 4 to take place in Angola? ???

Isn't Angola too dangerous? ??? I doubt it. (Esp. with at final 10/9, it will be too expensive to made the safety guide for this lots of teams)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 27, 2015, 09:45:46 AM
I think we'll see.

1. Brazil
2. Argentina
3. Argentina
4. South Africa
5. South Africa
6. Western Europe
7. Eastern Europe
8. Eastern Europe
9. South Asia
10. South Asia
11. East Asia
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 27, 2015, 09:47:59 AM
Really could be, though I would love to see Oceania in the mix - either after South America or before Asia.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 27, 2015, 09:57:29 AM
I think we'll see.

1. Brazil
2. Argentina
3. Argentina
4. South Africa
5. South Africa
6. Western Europe
7. Eastern Europe
8. Eastern Europe
9. South Asia
10. South Asia
11. East Asia

Hopefully. So if the 12-leg race for this season going to look like:

1 - Brazil
2 - Argentina
3 - Argentina
4-8 - Europe
9-11 - Asia (Southeast Asia/East Asia)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 27, 2015, 10:14:51 AM
That video from Argentina is fantastic. It looks to me the person with the video camera must have a GoPro or something similar because the camera angles suggest from is from the POV of his head, and I get the impression neither the Racers or the crew were aware of being filmed that way.

If in fact there was a switchback task involving the TAR 7 meat roadblock made famous by Rob, then that will likely be the only such task for the season.

As to flights out of Buenos Aires, past seasons have seen connecting flights to southern Africa via Sao Paolo, IIRC, and to Moscow (TAR 9) and I believe without looking for flight schedules that flights to Australia/New Zealand are also possible. In my opinion, any direction is possible this early in the Race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 27, 2015, 10:52:28 AM
As to flights out of Buenos Aires, past seasons have seen connecting flights to southern Africa via Sao Paolo, IIRC, and to Moscow (TAR 9) and I believe without looking for flight schedules that flights to Australia/New Zealand are also possible. In my opinion, any direction is possible this early in the Race.


Well in TAR5 we have Buenos Aires to Saint Petersburg as well and some of them connect through Sao Paulo. If they fly to Europe, maybe we might saw another South America - Northern/Eastern Europe. I might guess some Eastern / Northern Europe cities like Helsinki in Finland, Riga in Latvia, Tallinn in Estonia or Vilnius in Lithuania might pop up since we haven't visit the Baltic countries and Finland in a long time. (Even Latvia haven't get a visit yet.)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 27, 2015, 10:57:25 AM
Yeah, Vilnius plzzzzz <333333
Though I will be away in Trakai for the next week, would be even worse to miss them than for them not to go here at all.
There are a lot of beautiful places in Lithuania they could show and the vacant Fast Forward in Trakai was a missed opportunity.

Anyway, seeing Latvia for the first time on TAR would be AMAZING.
Overall there are very many European countries that have only been visited once or twice - most a very long time ago. I'd rather see those countries featured once more than another Germany/France/Italy/UK/etc.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on June 27, 2015, 11:10:54 AM
Yeah, Vilnius plzzzzz <333333
Though I will be away in Trakai for the next week, would be even worse to miss them than for them not to go here at all.
There are a lot of beautiful places in Lithuania they could show and the vacant Fast Forward in Trakai was a missed opportunity.

Anyway, seeing Latvia for the first time on TAR would be AMAZING.
Overall there are very many European countries that have only been visited once or twice - most a very long time ago. I'd rather see those countries featured once more than another Germany/France/Italy/UK/etc.


Any baltic countries in this season would be great. I hope they visit Riga though since they haven't visit in TAR yet. TAR really need to visit the rarely visited locale in Europe since another UK/France/Italy/Netherlands/Germany/Switzerland/Austria leg might get overwhelming by TAR fans.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on June 27, 2015, 11:22:41 AM
If they wanna do Baltic, I'll keep my finger cross for Helsinki, Finland - Tallinn, Estonia combo leg. With a pit stop in Finland so Finland can finally owned its pit stop finally. <333

And next leg, they can either move on to Lithuania/Latvia OR explore another part of Finland that we hadn't got chance to see yet. (Summer in Lapland, Turku, etc.)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 27, 2015, 06:16:10 PM
So right now Logan and Chris are safe until leg 4.
Also, teams are bus to airport? Or bus somewhere and and take taxi to airport?
We might get pics later if people catch them at the airport.

Destination is Africa, not fully confirmed yet
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 27, 2015, 06:27:41 PM
I'm also hoping for airport pics, but there don't seem to be many fans in Argentina.

I think teams might be taking the bus back to BsAs - since they came to Areco by bus, too - or another airport and then leaving from there.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on June 28, 2015, 01:33:19 AM
From the Sightings thread.........
There have been some posts seen recently that seem to suggest ZAMBIA as a possibility....

If this is the case, then teams will have to go back to Sao Paulo to catch a flight to J'Burg, South Africa. From there.....who knows. In TAR1, which is the last time I think TAR went to Zambia, teams flew in charters to near Victoria Falls and landed in Botswana. Then they drove their own vehicles around.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 28, 2015, 02:04:53 AM
Since Chris & Logan are the only team spotted in Leg 4, at some airport in South America, does this mean they were left behind and are on the last flight to their next destination? I'm confused. ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 28, 2015, 03:22:24 AM
Chris & Logan were spotted running to a bus stop in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina. No info on airports.

No one knows why they were the only team spotted - maybe they went a different way, maybe they are way ahead or way behind, maybe they got lost. There could be a million reasons. The guy also said it was raining, so maybe others took a cab or sth.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 28, 2015, 04:56:08 AM
Oh! :o So there seems to be a chance that they got the Leg 3 boot.

Also, got this from the Timeline and Spoiler Summary thread:
Did we manage to figure out where Luiz's photo of the computer terminal and counter was taken? I'm trying to decide between this:

22 Jun   Los Angeles
23 Jun   Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro
24 Jun   Leg 2: Rio de Janeiro
25 Jun   -
26 Jun   Leg 3: Buenos Aires/San Antonio de Areco
27 Jun   -
28 Jun   Travel
29 Jun   Leg 4: Africa

and this:

22 Jun   Los Angeles
23 Jun   Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro
24 Jun   -
25 Jun   Leg 2: Buenos Aires
26 Jun   Leg 3: San Antonio de Areco
27 Jun   -
28 Jun   Travel
29 Jun   Leg 4: Africa

My question: Where was Africa mentioned? ??? How come I have no memory of reading it as a confirmed location?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on June 28, 2015, 07:32:07 AM
Oh! :o So there seems to be a chance that they got the Leg 3 boot.

Also, got this from the Timeline and Spoiler Summary thread:
Did we manage to figure out where Luiz's photo of the computer terminal and counter was taken? I'm trying to decide between this:

22 Jun   Los Angeles
23 Jun   Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro
24 Jun   Leg 2: Rio de Janeiro
25 Jun   -
26 Jun   Leg 3: Buenos Aires/San Antonio de Areco
27 Jun   -
28 Jun   Travel
29 Jun   Leg 4: Africa

and this:

22 Jun   Los Angeles
23 Jun   Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro
24 Jun   -
25 Jun   Leg 2: Buenos Aires
26 Jun   Leg 3: San Antonio de Areco
27 Jun   -
28 Jun   Travel
29 Jun   Leg 4: Africa

My question: Where was Africa mentioned? ??? How come I have no memory of reading it as a confirmed location?

Africa was mentioned in the Live Sightings Thread. However, it is not fully confirmed. The person who sighted a team (Logan & Fazio) thinks they were heading to Africa. I'm thinking the person who saw them assumed they are heading to Africa?  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 28, 2015, 07:59:56 AM
Oh! :o So there seems to be a chance that they got the Leg 3 boot.

Chris and Logan? No, a local identified them running at the start of leg 4.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 28, 2015, 08:12:37 AM
Oh! :o So there seems to be a chance that they got the Leg 3 boot.

Chris and Logan? No, a local identified them running at the start of leg 4.

Oh. :lol: I think I'm confusing myself. Thanks! :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Neobie on June 28, 2015, 11:48:32 AM
Terminal 1 of Rio de Janeiro-Galećo Intl Airport!

(http://i62.[banned image hosting site].com/rjmeeh.jpg)

(http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/86815380.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on June 28, 2015, 12:47:44 PM

Assuming they are going to the aerial dance company, here's some background info:

Q&A with the Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company riggers (http://bam150years.blogspot.com/2013/10/q-with-brenda-angiel-aerial-dance.html)   :trampb:

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 29, 2015, 01:58:59 AM
Zambia is suspected to be in leg 4, according to Survivor Sucks. Can anyone confirm this?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: ovalorange on June 29, 2015, 03:46:42 AM
The Zambia info was first posted by Leafsfan here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1109146.html#msg1109146). There's nothing to suggest Zambia is leg 4, just that it may appear sometime soon...

Beware of what harrenys posts, a lot what he says is OUR spoilers mixed in with his own speculation.

Now if you want to know if Zambia is in fact leg 4, go find me a sighting :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 29, 2015, 04:20:13 AM
Yeah, I wouldn't trust people blatantly saying a country is being visited without giving any evidence. Ubless it was peach :grins:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kamineko on June 29, 2015, 05:27:24 AM
The Zambia info was first posted by Leafsfan here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1109146.html#msg1109146). There's nothing to suggest Zambia is leg 4, just that it may appear sometime soon...

Beware of what harrenys posts, a lot what he says is OUR spoilers mixed in with his own speculation.

Now if you want to know if Zambia is in fact leg 4, go find me a sighting :lol:

Maybe it's not exactly mentioned that it's leg 4, but there's a sighting... ;)

Madison Kolofske ‏@madisonkolofske  29 min29 mins ago

When the entire cast/crew of the next season of the amazing race is on your flight to zambia.....

https://twitter.com/madisonkolofske/status/615445314074378241
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 29, 2015, 05:36:24 AM
If Zambia is being visited this season, that'll be awesome! :hearts: It was not visited since... Season 1. :o

We can't confirm Zambia until Peach says something or until we get pics, right?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on June 29, 2015, 06:23:43 AM
If Zambia is being visited this season, that'll be awesome! :hearts: It was not visited since... Season 1. :o

We can't confirm Zambia until Peach says something or until we get pics, right?

A Zambia visit is nice. :hearts:  Is there a possibility of a Zimbabwe visit? Zambia and Zimbabwe are near each other and only Victoria Falls separates it.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on June 29, 2015, 07:16:30 AM
I don't think Zimbabwe is a big possibility...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 29, 2015, 08:49:33 AM
If Zambia is being visited this season, that'll be awesome! :hearts: It was not visited since... Season 1. :o

We can't confirm Zambia until Peach says something or until we get pics, right?

A Zambia visit is nice. :hearts:  Is there a possibility of a Zimbabwe visit? Zambia and Zimbabwe are near each other and only Victoria Falls separates it.

From the Live Sightings Thread:
Don't know if this is us, but I'll post it anyway.

Sydney Hug ‏@syddy_bugss  31m31 minutes ago
The amazing race is being filmed in Victoria Falls tomorrow! 😃😍

https://twitter.com/syddy_bugss/status/615474192360841216

What do you think? ;)
I'm gonna trust the Live information about Zambia, even if it ain't confirmed yet. :conf: As for Zimbabwe or South Africa, let's wait. :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 29, 2015, 08:57:59 AM
Where is that girl Sydney from? If she is a local, it's highly possible that she knows. Has anyone asked her anything?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on June 29, 2015, 09:13:21 AM
Where is that girl Sydney from? If she is a local, it's highly possible that she knows. Has anyone asked her anything?

I haven't asked her, but her profile pic suggests British Columbia, so not local.  (The N sticker is apparently a way to identify new drivers in BC.)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: mittyzam on June 29, 2015, 10:58:32 AM
In Chinese form---"baidu tieba",a chinaese torrist in Zambia post message ,he said" he saw 5 teams went Victoria Falls.Witnessed a Asian male and white female on the desk, a camera and a Asian male. Then at the entrance to see the other two groups, only to shoot video and driver. He heard  it may be a helicopter task.
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3835160848?pn=13
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 29, 2015, 11:19:38 AM
In Chinese form---"baidu tieba",a chinaese torrist in Zambia post message ,he said" he saw 5 teams went Victoria Falls.Witnessed a Asian male and white female on the desk, a camera and a Asian male. Then at the entrance to see the other two groups, only to shoot video and driver. He heard  it may be a helicopter task.

Is this Team Chacattack? :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 29, 2015, 11:53:53 AM
If this verifies, I will be thrilled to see the Race return to its first ever destination. I had hoped this would have been during TAR 25, but I'll take it.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 29, 2015, 12:18:59 PM
Zambia is suspected to be in leg 4, according to Survivor Sucks. Can anyone confirm this?

HA!! They got that here.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 29, 2015, 12:22:10 PM
But didn't someone post here that they got the info on Zambia from Sucks? :p
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 29, 2015, 12:28:43 PM
Stop. The info on ZAMBIA came from Leafsfan's find. Because we do not post locations much in advance for security reasons, others may use our info without credit, there is the risk. But ZAMBIA has been on our radar for a good while, I can vouch for that.

Now...moving on!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 29, 2015, 12:31:02 PM
Spec: A "large village"

Could we see Songwe again??
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Pi on June 29, 2015, 12:33:39 PM
Unfortunately, Songwe Village burnt down, with no plans to rebuild.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 29, 2015, 01:18:40 PM
Unfortunately, Songwe Village burnt down, with no plans to rebuild.

I researched and found nothing saying this?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Pi on June 29, 2015, 01:23:54 PM
Unfortunately, Songwe Village burnt down, with no plans to rebuild.

I researched and found nothing saying this?
Well, did you find anything saying it still exists? :lol:

Source: http://safaritalk.net/topic/2891-nata-lodge-burned/
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 29, 2015, 01:32:53 PM
Unfortunately, Songwe Village burnt down, with no plans to rebuild.

I researched and found nothing saying this?
Well, did you find anything saying it still exists? :lol:

Source: http://safaritalk.net/topic/2891-nata-lodge-burned/

It says that it's in Botswana
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Klowash on June 29, 2015, 01:46:05 PM
I just wanna know what teams are still in the race!? Can anyone confirm if specific teams are still racing, or is it all up in the air about it?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on June 29, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
I just wanna know what teams are still in the race!? Can anyone confirm if specific teams are still racing, or is it all up in the air about it?

All I know for sure are the Dancer Brothers
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on June 29, 2015, 01:51:46 PM
You mean that they are safe till Zambia? Where is that from?


Not much is known about the teams, you should check (keep checking) the timeline sumarry thread.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on June 29, 2015, 02:03:03 PM
Hard to tell, but Songwe Village may be gone, but they still list the Songwe Museum. The falls are definitely still there.

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Pi on June 29, 2015, 02:48:20 PM
It says that it's in Botswana
Read the whole thing.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Dom on June 29, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Spec: A "large village"

Could we see Songwe again??

Mukuni Village could fit the bill. It has a population of 7000 and is apparently a 7km drive away. I was lucky enough to stay there for a few days in 2006 and it certainly is a genuine and functioning village!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on June 29, 2015, 03:09:33 PM

 :spy:  Just for kicks decided to check out the Travel Advisories for Zambia from the USA (http://zambia.usembassy.gov/zambia/citizen_services.html), UK (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia), Canada (http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/zambia), and OZ (http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Zambia).

Spans everything from the terse Canada advice to the pedantic US reports, and everything in between.   :grins:

I guess the take-away for Phil is that he should keep a sharp eye on the "Amazing Bathmat", lest it be stolen or trampled on by hoards of demonstrators.   :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on June 29, 2015, 03:43:03 PM
Is it possible for team to drive on Lusaka - Livingstone route? I wanna see a long drive like this and travel source said that it's pretty scenic route.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on June 29, 2015, 03:50:32 PM
So if WRP is staying in Victoria Falls for a week, we can probably expect two legs there...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Philimination on June 29, 2015, 04:51:21 PM
So if WRP is staying in Victoria Falls for a week, we can probably expect two legs there...

And if WRP is staying in Victoria Falls for a week, and Phil says the race is 21 days, that would take up 1/3rd of the race days. I don't think they would stay there that long in that case... However, 2 legs is likely.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 29, 2015, 05:00:00 PM
The length of time PRODUCTION is there has NO bearing on the length of time racers are there...two totally different things.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Dom on June 29, 2015, 05:38:42 PM
The picture with Phil was with a Zimbabwean, the sheet of paper from the tweet is a customs company that lists only SA and Zimbabwe addresses, and I believe the tweeter was in Zimbabwe at most a couple of days ago and may still be.

Could they have stayed on that side tonight?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: jeanluc20 on June 29, 2015, 06:32:16 PM
Zimbabwe is an impossible location because dictator Mugabe is very anti-West and they would probably never allow a US show to be filmed there... it's very difficult for Western tourists to get a visa to enter Zimbabwe.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on June 29, 2015, 06:48:24 PM
Based on the live sightings, 7 teams were sighted in Zambia....
and Chris/Logan and Cindy/Rick are the only teams known to be safe currently

Speculation of the Race so far (for the person who asked about team spoilers in the timeline thread :))
Leg 1 10 teams are known to be safe, Team TMZ was last but unknown if eliminated
Leg 2 Teams flew to Buenos Aires and Alex/Adam were the only ones sighted.
Leg 3 Teams bused to Areco and Ernest/Jin and Tiffany/Krista were the only ones sighted.
Leg 4 Teams flew to Zambia. Logan/Chris spotted going to bus station? and Cindy/Rick was spotted along with 6 other teams.

If anything is wrong, just change it. :hearts: :) :<3 :cheer: :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on June 29, 2015, 07:30:40 PM
So if WRP is staying in Victoria Falls for a week, we can probably expect two legs there...

And if WRP is staying in Victoria Falls for a week, and Phil says the race is 21 days, that would take up 1/3rd of the race days. I don't think they would stay there that long in that case... However, 2 legs is likely.
Yeah, I know teams wouldn't spend a week in Zambia.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 29, 2015, 08:32:35 PM
Based on the live sightings, 7 teams were sighted in Zambia....
and Chris/Logan and Cindy/Rick are the only teams known to be safe currently

Speculation of the Race so far (for the person who asked about team spoilers in the timeline thread :))
Leg 1 10 teams are known to be safe, Team TMZ was last but unknown if eliminated
Leg 2 Teams flew to Buenos Aires and Alex/Adam were the only ones sighted.
Leg 3 Teams bused to Areco and Ernest/Jin and Tiffany/Krista were the only ones sighted.
Leg 4 Teams flew to Zambia. Logan/Chris spotted going to bus station? and Cindy/Rick was spotted along with 6 other teams.

If anything is wrong, just change it. :hearts: :) :<3 :cheer: :hoot:

I think this sounds accurate. ??? It's a summary of what we've known so far, but if anyone knows that a small info is wrong, please say so. :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on June 29, 2015, 08:38:06 PM
About the 1 week of production stay in Zambia, my guess is that if they have to reroute, so that they have an extra time in case something happens.

I'm agreeing with Peach that production time in Zambia and the race period of 21 days do not affect each other and are conpletely different things.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on June 29, 2015, 09:05:21 PM
The picture with Phil was with a Zimbabwean, the sheet of paper from the tweet is a customs company that lists only SA and Zimbabwe addresses, and I believe the tweeter was in Zimbabwe at most a couple of days ago and may still be.

Could they have stayed on that side tonight?
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The flag in the background of that pic is Zambia's.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Philimination on June 29, 2015, 10:34:58 PM
The length of time PRODUCTION is there has NO bearing on the length of time racers are there...two totally different things.

Oh sorry, I got confused there...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on June 30, 2015, 06:34:35 AM

Leg 3 Teams bused to Areco and Ernest/Jin and Tiffany/Krista were the only ones sighted.
Leg 4 Teams flew to Zambia. Logan/Chris spotted going to bus station? and Cindy/Rick was spotted along with 6 other teams.

Are we sure that YouTube video was made in leg 3??? I thought that it was in 2nd leg, so I was probably wrong.
(Btw, I found Tiffany/Krista really impolite in that video. They didn't even say hello or thank you that person who help them with direction.  :o )


Can person who saw other 6 team in Zambia identify tham based ond RFF photos? That would be really useful for us.  :)  Can somebody ask that, please?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on June 30, 2015, 06:36:26 AM

Leg 3 Teams bused to Areco and Ernest/Jin and Tiffany/Krista were the only ones sighted.
Leg 4 Teams flew to Zambia. Logan/Chris spotted going to bus station? and Cindy/Rick was spotted along with 6 other teams.

Are we sure that YouTube video was made in leg 3??? I thought that it was in 2nd leg, so I was probably wrong.
(Btw, I found Tiffany/Krista really impolite in that video. They didn't even say hello or thank you that person who help them with direction.  :o )


Can person who saw other 6 team in Zambia identify tham based ond RFF photos? That would be really useful for us.  :)  Can somebody ask that, please?

I don't know if Jaime & Cara did same thing?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 30, 2015, 07:46:43 AM
YouTube video found by Candi Lee is from the teams racing on the neighborhood of Almagro in the city of Buenos Aires, and it was recorded on Thursday 25th. It's a match with the info I received from the person who posted the initial tweet talking about them racing in front of his hotel on the morning of the following day. I know that area because it's only 15 blocks away from my home.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 01, 2015, 12:29:51 PM
From the picture on live sightings is that Praia Aprodor or a different place?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 01, 2015, 05:21:49 PM
That mat photo is not where the Leg 1 Rio pitstop was? I am confused...two legs in Brazil?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vitoko on July 01, 2015, 05:39:34 PM
That mat photo is not where the Leg 1 Rio pitstop was? I am confused...two legs in Brazil?

Same location. The picture that Xarles found on instagram makes it easier to see where the pitstop is.

Pitstop at Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, by @ashley1504 on Instagram.

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Candi Lee2 on July 01, 2015, 05:41:43 PM
That mat photo is not where the Leg 1 Rio pitstop was? I am confused...two legs in Brazil?
yeah a bit confusing ... phils shirt a different color too

did anyone post this one?? dude with phil  in rio http://iconosquare.com/p/1014107057190798987_273391216

heres a shot of Aproador :) http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/af/4f/53/aproador-beach.jpg
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Philimination on July 01, 2015, 11:31:30 PM
I *would* have said that the pitstop was moved slightly for the leg 2 pit start (moved from atop the rock at the pitstop to a nearby beach for the pitstart), but Phil is in the picture, and I doubt that Phil would be at a pit start.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 02, 2015, 08:16:43 PM
According to Wikipedia, Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. If you were one of the people who watched The Amazing Race sense Episode 1 of Season 1, you may remember Victoria Falls was the first place visited in the series. This was back in 2001.

The show only went to Zambia once, and that was 14 years ago. I highly doubt that Zambia will be visited again. I believe Season 27 marks the first time visit to Zimbabwe.

Of course, a lot of people will be saying things like "But Namibia was visited in Season 2, but they went there in Season 26." True, but I don't believe the crew would visit the exact same city of the country. This is the case for many first and second time visits in countries. The first season it is visited, they will visit the capital/largest city. The second season, they will visit a small city. Therefore, they are probably visiting Zimbabwe for the first time.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 02, 2015, 09:41:54 PM
I believe you are wrong.  Apparently Phil made a reference to Songwe Village at the start line to Rob and Brennan, who won that first leg, and there's also some photo evidence of production staying at a location at Victoria Falls. Because of the political situation, it is extremely unlikely TAR would even be permitted into Zimbabwe. As to Namibia, some of the locations seen in season 26 were seen in season 2, so it is just as likely that Botswana might be used just as it was in season one.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 02, 2015, 10:00:23 PM
According to Wikipedia, Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. If you were one of the people who watched The Amazing Race sense Episode 1 of Season 1, you may remember Victoria Falls was the first place visited in the series. This was back in 2001.

The show only went to Zambia once, and that was 14 years ago. I highly doubt that Zambia will be visited again. I believe Season 27 marks the first time visit to Zimbabwe.

Of course, a lot of people will be saying things like "But Namibia was visited in Season 2, but they went there in Season 26." True, but I don't believe the crew would visit the exact same city of the country. This is the case for many first and second time visits in countries. The first season it is visited, they will visit the capital/largest city. The second season, they will visit a small city. Therefore, they are probably visiting Zimbabwe for the first time.

 :hello2: and :wel2 to RFF, TARFanMan!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 02, 2015, 10:01:08 PM
Zimbabwe would be on the blacklist for sure. Under Robert Mugabe, it's not a place for westerners to be.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 02, 2015, 10:18:33 PM
I'm really curious if the Victoria Falls leg is a Zambia leg, a Zimbabwe leg, or a mix of the both. I bet that this leg will be in Zimbabwe because back in Season 1 when teams visited the waterfall, they raced in Zambia. Maybe crew wondered what it would be like racing in Zimbabwe?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 02, 2015, 10:55:45 PM
Zimbabwe won't be happening. Have you ever heard of Robert Mugabe? The economy there is in shambles with hyper-inflation of its currency, its default on IMF loans, its open disdain for the United States, and the fact that the United States has imposed various economic sanctions.   In addition, here's a link to the current Safety and Security information on Zimbabwe issued by the U.S.State Department:
http://www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/zimbabwe.html (http://www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/zimbabwe.html)

After you read that-- Zimbabwe won't be happening on TAR any time soon.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 03, 2015, 12:10:29 AM
so it is just as likely that Botswana might be used just as it was in season one.

Just how was Botswana used in TAR 1
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 03, 2015, 12:44:46 AM
Zimbabwe won't be happening. Have you ever heard of Robert Mugabe? The economy there is in shambles with hyper-inflation of its currency, its default on IMF loans, its open disdain for the United States, and the fact that the United States has imposed various economic sanctions.   In addition, here's a link to the current Safety and Security information on Zimbabwe issued by the U.S.State Department:
http://www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/zimbabwe.html (http://www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/zimbabwe.html)

After you read that-- Zimbabwe won't be happening on TAR any time soon.

Question: Does this mean Greece won't be getting a visit anytime soon?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on July 03, 2015, 06:11:01 AM
As bad as Greece's economy is, it isn't anywhere as bad as Zimbabwe's. Due to the aforementioned hyperinflation, there are one billion dollar bills, meaning that 100 ZWD isn't worth much at all.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 03, 2015, 06:14:19 AM
so it is just as likely that Botswana might be used just as it was in season one.

Just how was Botswana used in TAR 1

For the second Detour option in Chobe National Park, that no team chose.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Big Mother on July 03, 2015, 10:07:35 AM
Wow! From the photo on the other thread it seems they revisited the first (or second) challenge of the very first leg! The huge bunjee jump that a lot of the season 1 cas were terrified to do.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 03, 2015, 10:47:39 AM
I have been wanting a "switchback" of this leg FOREVER!! Hope they do it right!!  This leg is the one that hooked me forever...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 03, 2015, 10:58:03 AM
I never forgot Kevin & Drew's words at that challenge  :funny:

"Swing, ya fat bastid, swing!"
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TAR789 on July 03, 2015, 11:08:18 AM
The picture taken in Paris is located at Place St-Pierre, right in front of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, in Montmartre.

https://goo.gl/maps/Y5kZN
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 03, 2015, 11:33:46 AM
Awesome!! Thank you TAR789!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 03, 2015, 11:40:46 AM
So now they're in Paris, you're likely to get a lot of sightings there.

It appears what they're going for with this route is a nostalgia-filled love letter to the classic single-digit seasons - which is fantastic! But I still hope we get at least one new country.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 03, 2015, 11:54:51 AM
At first I was like France Again  :gaah:

But Paris is overdue so im exited

So, So Far we think ( Spec )

1. United States > Brazil ( Rio De Janeiro )

2. Brazil > Argentina ( Buenos Aires )

3. Argentina ( San Antonio De Areco )

4. Argentina > Zambia ( Livingstone? )

5. Zambia ( ? )

6. Zambia > France ( Paris )

Or there may just be one leg in Zambia but I doubt it
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 03, 2015, 12:03:26 PM
Well to be fair, last season wasn't really France. It was a "Monaco" leg, but that country is so tiny they couldn't help but cross the border, especially since the airport was on the France side.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 03, 2015, 12:17:41 PM
Well to be fair, last season wasn't really France. It was a "Monaco" leg, but that country is so tiny they couldn't help but cross the border, especially since the airport was on the France side.

The Detour was in France, but I do know that Paris and the Cōte d'Azur area are different it's just a bit repetitive but I'm still exited  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TAR789 on July 03, 2015, 12:26:09 PM
Awesome!! Thank you TAR789!

You're welcome! :)

And here is the street view for the second Paris photo, located at the intersection of Avenue Marceau and Rue Vernet, near Arc de Triomphe.

https://goo.gl/maps/0O4XQ
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Theo on July 03, 2015, 12:33:24 PM
So, based on picture Tiffany & Krista, James Earl & Denise and Joey and Kelsey (or is that Denise from wendy's picture--the man behind the blond woman doesn't look like Joey ???) are safe?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 03, 2015, 02:14:14 PM
Are one of the team members injured  :o
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 03, 2015, 02:19:57 PM
Hotter than hell in Paris!

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/07/01/europe_heat_wave_paris_france_and_london_england_approach_all_time_high.html

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 03, 2015, 02:21:20 PM
Two legs in Zambia..99% sure.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kitty Pryde on July 03, 2015, 02:26:28 PM
Hotter than hell in Paris!

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/07/01/europe_heat_wave_paris_france_and_london_england_approach_all_time_high.html

Also in Poland and Czech. ^^
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: north09 on July 03, 2015, 02:42:54 PM
Two legs in Zambia..99% sure.

So it's Zambia to Paris, continuing the homage to TAR1
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 03, 2015, 02:46:58 PM
Hotter than hell in Paris!

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/07/01/europe_heat_wave_paris_france_and_london_england_approach_all_time_high.html

The tube on Wednesday was  :'(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 03, 2015, 02:47:16 PM
Two legs in Zambia..99% sure.

So it's Zambia to Paris, continuing the homage to TAR1

Exactly. And I love it!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 03, 2015, 02:47:27 PM
Tour de France starts in Holland tomorrow

Its not all that fun to ride a bicycle in 100+ F temperatures..
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on July 03, 2015, 03:07:05 PM
Two legs in Zambia..99% sure.

So it's Zambia to Paris, continuing the homage to TAR1

Exactly. And I love it!

ummm... setting the Rio leg aside, the next leg after France in TAR 1 was Tunisia.  :ascared  The homage may be short lived as BVM and company most likely will steer clear of that country given recent events.  Oh well, Italy, India, Thailand, and China are still plausible. (but it's more of "been there, done that" for those locations).  :grins:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: ZBC Company on July 03, 2015, 03:24:03 PM
Tunisia had renctly had massacure at beach
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 03, 2015, 04:21:36 PM
If you look closely in the Tiffany & Krista picture with locals, you can spot Denise & James Earl reading their clue in the background.

It appears that these two teams have made it to Leg 6.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 03, 2015, 04:51:52 PM
Is it accurate to speculate that based on spoilers that you guys have one of Joey/Kelsey, Alex/Adam or Tanner/Josh are out in second leg? All the other teams were mentioned in future legs I think  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 03, 2015, 05:08:54 PM
Here is a run-down, please correct me if wrong or update if slightly incorrect.

6. Paris, France - Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista last spotted (likely F7)
5. likely Lusaka, Zambia (F7/8)
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Logan & Chris, Cindy & Rick, Jazmine & Danielle, Justin & Diana last spotted (F8/9)
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated or non-elimination) (likely F9)
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ernest & Jin last spotted (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated) (F10)
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly likely eliminated (F11)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on July 03, 2015, 05:19:18 PM
From Adam's pic review:

He saw 5 teams on his flight:

First team to arrive at boarding in Sao Paolo was Jazmine & "Sis"
*Jazmine (written on bag) & Sister - look fit but lil tired.

*Asian looking man & W. girl friend - Having fun

Denise Williams & James Earl Corley were in
Cindy & Rick Chac were in
Justin Scheman & Diana Bishop were ...But I think he is the one limping right leg. Also went back to plane for a green jersey.


From Pic review:
Ernest Phillips & Jin Lao - were NOT in the plane

Alex Manard & Adam Dingeman NOT in the Plane

So we know that at least one all-female team made it to Paris!  Yes!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 03, 2015, 05:24:08 PM
I think I've read Ernest and Jin were spotted in Zambia too with Chacatack  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 03, 2015, 05:26:01 PM
I think I've read Ernest and Jin were spotted in Zambia too with Chacatack  ???

Who is Chacatack?  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 03, 2015, 05:27:02 PM
Rick and Cindy
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 03, 2015, 05:30:37 PM
No they were not, you may be referring to the photograph taken in Zambia of the cameraman and the designated driver (black) in the driving seat - this is not Ernest or Jin.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on July 03, 2015, 05:32:22 PM
Here is a run-down, please correct me if wrong or update if slightly incorrect.

6. Paris, France - Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista last spotted (likely F7)
5. likely Lusaka, Zambia (F7/8)
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Logan & Chris, Cindy & Rick, Jazmine & Danielle, Justin & Diana last spotted (F8/9)
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated or non-elimination) (likely F9)
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ernest & Jin last spotted (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated) (F10)
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly likely eliminated (F11)

I think that Jazmine & Danille might have been spotted on their way to Paris, although I might be wrong.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 03, 2015, 05:33:06 PM
No they were not, you may be referring to the photograph taken in Zambia of the cameraman and the designated driver (black) in the driving seat - this is not Ernest or Jin.
okay other than that I think your list is correct IMO
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 03, 2015, 05:35:24 PM
I bet a new country is in middle of the race like TAR 25 and 26 which has new country in middle of the race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 03, 2015, 05:37:12 PM
Maybe my country gets visited if they go to Tbilisi I'll try my best to track them :D
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 03, 2015, 07:12:06 PM
According to the last sighting, Justin & Diana are still in it as far as Paris.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on July 03, 2015, 08:09:17 PM
One of the pics in the lives showed a blonde girl
It looks like Kelsey, not sure



Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 03, 2015, 08:33:25 PM
Updated list.

6. Paris, France - Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Justin & Diana last spotted (likely F7)
5. likely Lusaka, Zambia (F7/8)
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Logan & Chris, Cindy & Rick, Jazmine & Danielle last spotted (F8/9)
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated or non-elimination) (likely F9)
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ernest & Jin last spotted (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated) (F10)
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly likely eliminated (F11)

Also, if you mean the photo of the blonde in light pink? That is Denise.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 03, 2015, 08:34:01 PM
One of the pics in the lives showed a blonde girl
It looks like Kelsey, not sure

It's Denise of (Denise and James Earl). You can see behind her its James Earl. She looks young in this pic  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 03, 2015, 08:35:38 PM
One of the pics in the lives showed a blonde girl
It looks like Kelsey, not sure

It's Denise of (Denise and James Earl). You can see behind her its James Earl. She looks young in this pic  ???

Doesn't she! Records definitely have her as 51 - but I am certainly doubting myself now!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on July 03, 2015, 08:38:28 PM

Interesting choice of pitstop greeter in Paris (park).  Appears to be dressed in some sort of traditional North African garb.  Could be from one of France's former colonies (ie Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya...), or not.   :grins:   ???

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 03, 2015, 08:39:55 PM
One of the pics in the lives showed a blonde girl
It looks like Kelsey, not sure

It's Denise of (Denise and James Earl). You can see behind her its James Earl. She looks young in this pic  ???

Doesn't she! Records definitely have her as 51 - but I am certainly doubting myself now!

We'll see when the team profiles are out, but if she really is 51, she definitely looks very young.  :o
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on July 03, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
the return of a full leg France... the last time was the previous season: Nice, Eze, and La Turbie as small views...
 I'm happy to see Paris!!! cheerleaders are in! Mom/Son are in, too!
 :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARguy126 on July 03, 2015, 10:31:36 PM
How so y'all find this stuff? It's so interesting and I would like to help!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 03, 2015, 10:47:11 PM
Updated list (4 teams now confirmed for Leg 6)

6. Paris, France - Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Justin & Diana, Cindy & Rick last spotted (likely F7)
5. likely Lusaka, Zambia (F7/8)
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Logan & Chris, Jazmine & Danielle last spotted (F8/9)
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated or non-elimination) (likely F9)
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ernest & Jin last spotted (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated) (F10)
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly likely eliminated (F11)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 03, 2015, 11:26:04 PM
One of the pics in the lives showed a blonde girl
It looks like Kelsey, not sure





Link to the pic please. Or better yet, post it.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 03, 2015, 11:28:47 PM
Here is a run-down, please correct me if wrong or update if slightly incorrect.

6. Paris, France - Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista last spotted (likely F7)
5. likely Lusaka, Zambia (F7/8)
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Logan & Chris, Cindy & Rick, Jazmine & Danielle, Justin & Diana last spotted (F8/9)
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated or non-elimination) (likely F9)
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ernest & Jin last spotted (one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh eliminated) (F10)
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly likely eliminated (F11)

Where is your evidence for Lusaka?   ???

And just remember... NOT SEEN DOES NOT MEAN NOT THERE!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: ovalorange on July 03, 2015, 11:34:47 PM
Beat me by a minute. :funny:

(http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=31228.0;attach=267479;image)

Notice the clue in Phil's back pocket... so maybe this is a KOR leg?

Wonder if we're getting rid of the Leg 11 KOR (and hence the Leg 12 F4) this season then ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 03, 2015, 11:43:52 PM
Great eye!! :jumpy:

Now...who or what is the green pack on the mat? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 04, 2015, 12:32:41 AM
I also noticed no pit stop mat, which also suggests a KOR or a double length leg. And I think it may be the latter, as usually the mat is there for a no rest pit stop check in.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 04, 2015, 12:50:51 AM
I also noticed no pit stop mat,

I do see what seems to be half of a pit stop mat; maybe covered by a metallic light reflector on the floor, as the ones that flim crews use.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 12:51:57 AM
I'm a bit confused now with the remaining teams. :lol:
So it's France - not bad in my opinion. Possible Zero-Hour Pit Stop - That sounds good. I expect TAR to stop the F4 ZHPS for now, otherwise it'd be too predictable.

Anyway, I'll wait for things to be a bit clearer, and maybe I can see it better. :lol:
Also, ironic how Jin & Ernest and/or Tanner & James weren't seen, while one of those teams were speculated to have won the EP. ??? The expiration date of the EP might be earlier, but it's just Leg 6. :ascared

By the way, how are we sure that this is Leg 6 and not 7? ??? Just asking to be sure. :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 01:24:54 AM
Joey & Kelsey weren't seen eh? ??? My speculated guess, they probably finished 10th.
Tiffany & Krista  after checking in the pit stop.
Show content
(http://i.gyazo.com/bd758b270d11e0acd5aa20d142ada948.jpg)

Phil in pit stop (girl with white top is the greeter)
Show content
(http://i.gyazo.com/1ee63680d2680e31ff94e74dc262ec2b.jpg)

Images covered to save space.
2nd image looks like Joey. Since both images are in 1 post, I'm assuming that they finished near each other. Since the former cheerleaders were said to be 10th, I'm assuming they're at the back of the pack. All these might mean that Joey & Kelsey might've finished 8th on the 1st leg, and they probably fell off at Argentina.

No confirmation, just speculation. :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 04, 2015, 01:47:13 AM
I'm a bit confused now with the remaining teams. :lol:

Also, ironic how Jin & Ernest and/or Tanner & James weren't seen, while one of those teams were speculated to have won the EP. ??? The expiration date of the EP might be earlier, but it's just Leg 6. :ascared



No spec...it was very clear from the start that Justin and Diana won the EP the bike race. Hence their getting the early arriving ATL flight.
 
 
Fixed!! peach needs a nap....
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 01:50:02 AM
I'm a bit confused now with the remaining teams. :lol:

Also, ironic how Jin & Ernest and/or Tanner & James weren't seen, while one of those teams were speculated to have won the EP. ??? The expiration date of the EP might be earlier, but it's just Leg 6. :ascared



No spec...it was very clear from the start that Justin and Diana won the EP. Hence their getting the early arriving ATL flight.

Oh! :ascared But how come Jeff_ confirmed they were 9th? Also, the same result for Justin & Diana is reflected in the timeline.

Here's proof just in case:
It was crazy and amazing day.  :funny:

1st: Tanner & Josh or Ernest & Jin Lao (speculation by comments of others, may be wrong)

100% sure
9th: Justin & Diana

10th: Tiffany & Krista
11th: TMZ Team

I got pictures with Phil.  :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 04, 2015, 02:18:29 AM
There IS a pit stop mat there. That white thing must be part of some camera trick.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 04, 2015, 03:37:31 AM
I'm a bit confused now with the remaining teams. :lol:

Also, ironic how Jin & Ernest and/or Tanner & James weren't seen, while one of those teams were speculated to have won the EP. ??? The expiration date of the EP might be earlier, but it's just Leg 6. :ascared



No spec...it was very clear from the start that Justin and Diana won the EP. Hence their getting the early arriving ATL flight.
They won the starting line task and fell to the back of the pack later to 9th place. The black dancer guys were speculated to have won the leg and the EP but there was no confirmation.

Unless you've found new info that contradicts all of this.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 04, 2015, 03:44:20 AM
I think we may see a route like this:

1. United States > Brazil ( Rio De Janeiro )

2. Brazil > Argentina ( Buenos Aires )

3. Argentina ( San Antonio De Areco )

4. Argentina > Zambia ( Lusaka )

5. Zambia ( Livingstone )

6. Zambia > France ( Paris )

7. France > Czech Republic ( Prague )

8. Czech Republic ( Prague )

9. Czech Republic > Bahrain ( Manama )

10. Bahrain > Qatar ( Doha )

11. Qatar > China ( Beijing )

12. China > United States ( Seattle )
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 04, 2015, 03:53:32 AM
India is pretty overdue and it's classic TAR, so I think they'll pay it a visit this time.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 05:10:44 AM
If they are listening to us on some points, maybe they'll give us Nepal, Maldives, Laos, or Latvia this season.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 04, 2015, 05:13:12 AM
If they are listening to us on some points, maybe they'll give us Nepal, Maldives, Laos, or Latvia this season.

Maldives and Latvia <3333333333
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Neobie on July 04, 2015, 06:46:12 AM
Is this what Phil meant when he said back to basics (https://www.google.com/maps/@48.873204,2.295307,3a,75y,150.11h,74.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sKjV25ZoOkFhIO33v-jz2kg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)?

(Photo taken from the roof of the Arc de Triomphe.)

I think we're on a world highlights tour, so expect plenty of landmarks from the first few seasons! Time to stake out the Great Wall, Taj Mahal, etc...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: JSM on July 04, 2015, 08:35:51 AM
Should I go? Peace Palace Pitstop, it's confirmed...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 04, 2015, 09:27:06 AM
The Netherlands  (:;)

At least it's not Amsterdam
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 04, 2015, 09:44:37 AM
Very interesting that BVM is in Den Hagg today, the Tour de France started today in Utrecht about 30 miles away with about 1.5 million people watching an individual time trial.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 04, 2015, 10:25:41 AM
This is now a big possibility, -not yet confirmed-, but per a private publication, there is a big chance that the Africa legs were (amazingly) something like this:

1.- USA > BRAZIL > Rio de Janeiro
2.- BRAZIL > ARGENTINA > Buenos Aires
3.- ARGENTINA > San Antonio de Areco
4.- ARGENTINA > ZAMBIA > Livingstone > ZIMBABWE > Victoria Falls > BOTSWANA > Kasane
5.- BOTSWANA > NAMIBIA > Kasika > BOTSWANA > Kasane > ZAMBIA > Livingstone > FRANCE > Paris
6.- FRANCE > Paris
7.- FRANCE > NETHERLANDS > The Hague
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 04, 2015, 10:26:36 AM
Should I go? Peace Palace Pitstop, it's confirmed...
yea :D
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 04, 2015, 10:36:54 AM
This is now a big possibility, -not yet confirmed-, but per a private publication, there is a big chance that the Africa legs were (amazingly) something like this:

1.- USA > BRAZIL > Rio de Janeiro
2.- BRAZIL > ARGENTINA > Buenos Aires
3.- ARGENTINA > San Antonio de Areco
4.- ARGENTINA > ZAMBIA > Livingstone > ZIMBABWE > Victoria Falls > BOTSWANA > Kasane
5.- BOTSWANA > NAMIBIA > Kasika > BOTSWANA > Kasane > ZAMBIA > Livingstone > FRANCE > Paris
6.- FRANCE > Paris
7.- FRANCE > NETHERLANDS > The Hague

I somewhat doubt this  :funny:

But if it's true  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 04, 2015, 10:40:32 AM
This is now a big possibility, -not yet confirmed-, but per a private publication, there is a big chance that the Africa legs were (amazingly) something like this:

1.- USA > BRAZIL > Rio de Janeiro
2.- BRAZIL > ARGENTINA > Buenos Aires
3.- ARGENTINA > San Antonio de Areco
4.- ARGENTINA > ZAMBIA > Livingstone > ZIMBABWE > Victoria Falls > BOTSWANA > Kasane
5.- BOTSWANA > NAMIBIA > Kasika > BOTSWANA > Kasane > ZAMBIA > Livingstone > FRANCE > Paris
6.- FRANCE > Paris
7.- FRANCE > NETHERLANDS > The Hague
I so wish this is true but I dont think it is :(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: MrDeerShank on July 04, 2015, 10:46:40 AM
Ahem. Be nice please.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 04, 2015, 10:58:56 AM
Pure Speculation and Discussion of Spoilers:

O ye, of little faith, how about...

Day 1 Arrive at Livingstone Airport, race in Victoria Falls, sleep in Kasane
Day 2 Race from Kasane to Kasika and back, then go to Livingstone Airport?

Airport-Victoria 20km
Victoria-Kasane 60km
Kasane-Kasika Across the river and back
Kasane-Airport 80km

I see absolutely no difficulty in doing this and I'm betting this is the way it was.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 11:28:49 AM
Ha!! That was a second home for 3 years!!^^

CONFIRMED: Thanks to Xarles!!

More info and pictures later today!

Leg 2 Zambia>>Botswana. Lions!! Crocodiles!! AMAZING fun!!

I don't get it. ??? Especially the "2".
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: maxen on July 04, 2015, 11:33:26 AM
Maybe the second "zambia leg" is actually Zambia -> Botswana ????
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 11:36:39 AM
Hmmm... makes sense. ??? I'll check the Spoiler Timeline once it's updated.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 04, 2015, 11:48:47 AM
There's is no way under the laws of Zimbabwe we'd get to  film in the country. Some of you need to read the travel advisory for Zimbabwe that I linked to previously. THere is almost no place in the country where you can film or take photographs without a prior government permit, and they're notoriously difficult to obtain. The show didn't use Zimbabwe in season one when they went to Victoria Falls, and since there was a live sighting I believe of the teams flying into Jo'Berg, to get a connecting flight to the Victoria Falls area, there's no reason for the show to go into Zimbabwe.

Peach's mention of Botswana, suggests strongly that both legs in the Victoria Falls area with a flight to Paris afterwards were a Switchback of sorts to the first two legs of season one. And then going to th Netherlands, I suspect a call back to TAR 4 is in progress, as I think we're due for a return visit to India.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 04, 2015, 12:00:44 PM
http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/1973441_10207081675466072_3319982182223033439_o.jpg.html

What team is that? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: weihen on July 04, 2015, 12:08:37 PM
http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/1973441_10207081675466072_3319982182223033439_o.jpg.html

What team is that? ???
Joey and Kelsey.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 04, 2015, 12:12:57 PM
There's is no way under the laws of Zimbabwe we'd get to  film in the country. Some of you need to read the travel advisory for Zimbabwe that I linked to previously...

Candi Lee's croc pic is IN Zimbabwe.

You can also see a decal on the car's windshield in Candi Lee's car pic, it says Brusta Motors.

Brusta Motors' HQ are in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Now, just waiting for Botswana, Zambia and (maybe) Namibia pics.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on July 04, 2015, 12:46:53 PM

 :funny:  According to this website, Den Haag (The Hague) has a total of 61 webcams.  :yess:

Den Haag webcams (http://www.dofferhoff.com/)

Maybe y'all can spot Phil....  :grins:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 12:56:02 PM
http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/1973441_10207081675466072_3319982182223033439_o.jpg.html

What team is that? ???
Joey and Kelsey.

That could also be Chacattack, right? ??? With that non-matching outfit though, I'm leaning more to Joey & Kelsey. :lol:

As for the Zimbabwe part, I'm really confused now. :funny: Along with the Namibia, Botswana part. It's too much in my opinion if they visit 4 countries in just 2 legs, but I don't find anything wrong there.  :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 04, 2015, 01:27:13 PM
visit 4 countries in just 2 legs...  :funny:

All four countries, clockwise from NE, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia meet at a single point, West of THE Victoria Falls (the natural wonder, not the town) along the Zambezi River and its afluents.

The airport used happens to be in Livingstone, Zambia, just 20km North, away from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (the town) where there was at least one task.

Another task that we know of, took place in Kasane, Botswana, 86km West; this task took them "across the Zambezi River to an orange flag marker and back" in the morning of June 30th.

Straight across the river from Kasane, the only land there is, is the Kasika Conservancy, Namibia.

This is how they may have set foot upon four countries while legs took place, mainly and mostly, in only two: Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 04, 2015, 01:34:04 PM
visit 4 countries in just 2 legs...  :funny:

All four countries, clockwise from NE, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia meet at a single point, very close to THE Victoria Falls (the natural wonder, not the town) along the Zambezi River and its afluents.

The airport used happens to be in Livingstone, Zambia, just 20km North, away from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (the town) where there was at least one task.

Another task that we know of, took place in Kasane, Botswana, 86km West; this task took them "across the Zambezi River to an orange flag marker and back" in the morning of June 30th.

Straight across the river from Kasane, the only land there is, is the Kasika Conservancy, Namibia.

This is how they may have set foot upon four countries while legs took place, mainly and mostly, in only two: Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Although this seems bazaar going around clockwise probably is smaller than London
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 04, 2015, 01:45:55 PM
Don't forget Angola........it is only about 10-20 miles away. If one wanted, you could visit 5 countries in a morning......
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 04, 2015, 01:49:07 PM
Don't forget Angola........it is only about 10-20 miles away. If one wanted, you could visit 5 countries in a morning......

Someone said the other day that Angola is an extremely difficult country to get a travel visa in.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 04, 2015, 01:56:24 PM
Don't forget Angola........it is only about 10-20 miles away. If one wanted, you could visit 5 countries in a morning......

Someone said the other day that Angola is an extremely difficult country to get a travel visa in.
 

So what........everyone says Zimbabwe is impossible too..........but apparently they went there........Countries change a lot of rules if favorable TV shows want to film. 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 04, 2015, 02:19:23 PM
I'm a bit confused now with the remaining teams. :lol:

Also, ironic how Jin & Ernest and/or Tanner & James weren't seen, while one of those teams were speculated to have won the EP. ??? The expiration date of the EP might be earlier, but it's just Leg 6. :ascared



No spec...it was very clear from the start that Justin and Diana won the EP  the bike race. Hence their getting the early arriving ATL flight.
They won the starting line task and fell to the back of the pack later to 9th place. The black dancer guys were speculated to have won the leg and the EP but there was no confirmation.

Unless you've found new info that contradicts all of this.

Sorry for the confusion! I mis-posted. Fixed!   :noway:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 04, 2015, 03:23:22 PM
Updated list of speculation thus far.

7. The Hague, Netherlands
6. Paris, France - Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Justin & Diana, Cindy & Rick last spotted
5. Kasane & Kasika (Botswana, Namibia)
4. Victoria Falls (Zambia, Zimbabwe) - Logan & Chris, Jazmine & Danielle, Joey & Kelsey last spotted
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - one of Ernest & Jin, Alex & Adam, Tanner & Josh eliminated or non-elimination.
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin, Tanner & Josh last spotted, one eliminated.
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly likely eliminated
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 04, 2015, 03:47:58 PM
So let's recap here:
Episode 1: Brazil
Episode 2: Argentina
Episode 3: Argentina
Episode 4: Africa, most likely Zambia
Episode 5: Once again, somewhere in Africa, most likely Zambia
Episode 6: France
Episode 7: Netherlands

According to the current route, it looks very similar to TARs 1 and 11. Similar to 1 because of a flight from Zambia to France, and similar to 11 because we spend a few legs in South America following a visit to Southern Africa.

Here's my prediction on these next few legs:
Episode 8: Finland, Russia, or Latvia (I doubt Estonia will be visited again.)
Episode 9: India (long time, no see)
Episode 10: Cambodia or Laos, possibly China
Episode 11: South Korea
Episode 12: Probably Seattle, maybe Portland, Oregon.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on July 04, 2015, 04:00:37 PM
I am a little confused right now.

Can somebody post which 2 countries had pit stops in Africa?

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 04, 2015, 05:35:56 PM
I am a little confused right now.

Can somebody post which 2 countries had pit stops in Africa?

Thanks  :)

Hang on....
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Sherwood on July 04, 2015, 05:53:19 PM
Looks like weve got a full route leaked!

Leg 1 Rio De Janiero
Leg 2 Buenos Aires
Leg 3 Areco
Leg 4 Zambia (non eliminination)
Leg 5 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe U-Turn
Leg 6 Paris (non elimination)
Leg 7 The Haag, Netherlands
Leg 8 Rural Netherlands U-Turn
Leg 9 Kolkata, India
Leg 10 Beijing (non elimination)
Leg 11 Beijing
Leg 12 Guam (yay finally!)

Not surprised their going to china AGAIN!


ignore the TROLL please--peach
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Chateau d If on July 04, 2015, 05:58:16 PM

Interesting choice of pitstop greeter in Paris (park).  Appears to be dressed in some sort of traditional North African garb.  Could be from one of France's former colonies (ie Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya...), or not.   :grins:   ???

Hunchback of Notre Dame?   :o

(http://fo4mw16y1z42edr6j2m4n6vt.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/hunchback-header.jpg)

(http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=31221.0;attach=267481;image)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Sherwood on July 04, 2015, 06:03:56 PM
Leg 1 Rio De Janiero
Leg 2 Buenos Aires
Leg 3 Areco
Leg 4 Zambia (non eliminination)
Leg 5 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe U-Turn
Leg 6 Paris (non elimination)
Leg 7 The Haag, Netherlands
Leg 8 Rural Netherlands U-Turn
Leg 9 Kolkata, India
Leg 10 Beijing (non elimination)
Leg 11 Beijing
Leg 12 Guam (yay finally!)

 
Ignore the TROLL please....--peach
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: maxen on July 04, 2015, 06:09:03 PM
What is wrong with you?   :crazy:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 04, 2015, 06:11:01 PM
Yeah, it's not true. In a previous post he said Leg 4 was going to be Dublin.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 04, 2015, 06:16:04 PM
If there was a pit stop in Botswana....teams could have flown from Kasane to J'burg on a scheduled jet. They would not have to have traveled all the way back to Livingstone.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Slowhatch on July 04, 2015, 06:53:06 PM
Is it a man or a woman? I was thinking maybe Marianne with her little Phrygian cap (photo source (http://www.francetvinfo.fr/societe/education/polemique-sur-le-genre/manif-pour-tous-80-000-manifestants-a-paris-selon-la-police-500-000-selon-les-organisateurs_520389.html)).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 04, 2015, 07:54:10 PM
Would TAR ever go political in their greeter choice? ???

The person quoted in the tweet as waving is a dancer...if that helps.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 04, 2015, 08:27:06 PM
Leg 1 Rio De Janiero
Leg 2 Buenos Aires
Leg 3 Areco
Leg 4 Zambia (non eliminination)
Leg 5 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe U-Turn
Leg 6 Paris (non elimination)
Leg 7 The Haag, Netherlands
Leg 8 Rural Netherlands U-Turn
Leg 9 Kolkata, India
Leg 10 Beijing (non elimination)
Leg 11 Beijing
Leg 12 Guam (yay finally!)

As I messaged you, without supporting evidence this info is worthless. If you would like to discuss/clarify it further, please message me.

All further repeat posts of the same list will be deleted.

the rest of you...hush! :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARJr. on July 04, 2015, 08:51:33 PM
Can't it be Leg 6 Zambia -> France -> Netherlands?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 04, 2015, 09:04:33 PM
So according to a blog found by Peach, they DID set foot in Zimbabwe via Detour.

I guess that counts as a new country, albeit brief?  :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Caelestor on July 04, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
So they did end up going to Paris after all, as I suspected. I think we see three more countries, two in Asia (two legs for one country) and one in Europe.

Can't it be Leg 6 Zambia -> France -> Netherlands?

I think France is a TBC, and teams travelled overnight to the Netherlands.

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on July 04, 2015, 09:30:24 PM
Hi! Kinda of back

So from all the live sightings, 1 mm team, 5mf, and 2ff teams made it to Zambia/Zimbabwe.

I going to speculate France was top 7 because seasons 22-26 leg 6 were all top 7.

Great job detectives!!!!!!!! Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 04, 2015, 09:38:45 PM
Paris is definitely a TBC leg, you can see the clue in Phil's back pocket. Plus they were first seen in The Hague less than a day later, suggesting no 12 hour Pit Stop.

Also, looks like the paparazzi made it to Zambia.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 04, 2015, 10:27:09 PM
Paris is definitely a TBC leg, you can see the clue in Phil's back pocket. Plus they were first seen in The Hague less than a day later, suggesting no 12 hour Pit Stop.

Also, looks like the paparazzi made it to Zambia.

Based on the Live Sighting Thread, the paparazzi made it, there is also a pic with a couple that looks like Joey & Kelsey. There was also a sighting of a M/M team with orange bandanas. Could it be Tanner & Josh?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 10:28:36 PM
I'm a bit confused now with the remaining teams. :lol:

Also, ironic how Jin & Ernest and/or Tanner & James weren't seen, while one of those teams were speculated to have won the EP. ??? The expiration date of the EP might be earlier, but it's just Leg 6. :ascared



No spec...it was very clear from the start that Justin and Diana won the EP  the bike race. Hence their getting the early arriving ATL flight.
They won the starting line task and fell to the back of the pack later to 9th place. The black dancer guys were speculated to have won the leg and the EP but there was no confirmation.

Unless you've found new info that contradicts all of this.

Sorry for the confusion! I mis-posted. Fixed!   :noway:

Oh that's why! Okay thanks! :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 04, 2015, 10:36:54 PM
Lots of information! :conf:

If 8 teams were in Zimbabwe, and it is an elimination leg, then 7 teams are expected to be in France.

I think... it would go like this.
Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro - Shevonne & Kelly likely out
Leg 2: Buenos Aires - Alex & Adam or Jin & Ernest out
Leg 3: San Antonio de Areco - Alex & Adam or Jin & Ernest out
Leg 4: Zambia - My guess: NEL (speculation only)
Leg 5: Zimbabwe - Tanner & James or Joey & Kelsey or Chris & Logan or Jazmine & Danielle out
Leg 6: Paris - Likely a ZHPS
Leg 7: The Hague - Anyone

That's based on the information given. Do correct me if I'm wrong somewhere. :)
I love how the route is super spoiled this season. :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Brannockdevice on July 04, 2015, 11:50:31 PM
I'm sorry but I'm very confused  ???

So it is absolutely confirmed that they went to Zambia and Zimbabwe. What about Botswana and Namibia? Wasn't everyone pouncing on that just earlier today? Did they go to those four countries? Or did they just go to Zambia and Zimbabwe  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 04, 2015, 11:53:13 PM
I'm sorry but I'm very confused  ???

So it is absolutely confirmed that they went to Zambia and Zimbabwe. What about Botswana and Namibia? Wasn't everyone pouncing on that just earlier today? Did they go to those four countries? Or did they just go to Zambia and Zimbabwe  ???

Botswana and Namibia were wrong.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on July 04, 2015, 11:53:51 PM
It appears that in Africa the race went in both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Zimbabwe for the Cage Crocodile Diving in Victoria Falls Town.
Possibly Zambia for Mukuni Village which I think was in Season 1 (where they took their safari pictures
to get the next clue). Interesting because they had a tough time getting flights to Paris in Season 1.
Wonder how that went this time?
Season 1 the Arc de Triomphe was the pit stop, and seems to play a part this time too.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARJr. on July 05, 2015, 02:14:28 AM
Since they used the Netherlands to visit India in TAR 4, after India we will probably see either Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, or the Philippines. But they visited Malaysia in TAR24, Philippines in TAR25, Thailand in TAR26, maybe they'll visit New Zealand next. Or who knows maybe Thailand again for a consecutive season. Hoping for a Philippine leg! Jig or Pig US version needs to happen! :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 05, 2015, 02:34:34 AM
Since they used the Netherlands to visit India in TAR 4, after India we will probably see either Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, or the Philippines. But they visited Malaysia in TAR24, Philippines in TAR25, Thailand in TAR26, maybe they'll visit New Zealand next. Or who knows maybe Thailand again for a consecutive season. Hoping for a Philippine leg! Jig or Pig US version needs to happen! :funny:

Sadly no any female that wear miniskirt like Sarah this season and no high heels. JAMES & SARAH <3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 05, 2015, 02:42:25 AM
I'm sorry but I'm very confused  ???

So it is absolutely confirmed that they went to Zambia and Zimbabwe. What about Botswana and Namibia? Wasn't everyone pouncing on that just earlier today? Did they go to those four countries? Or did they just go to Zambia and Zimbabwe  ???

Botswana and Namibia were wrong.

My apology:

The blog mentions Chobe Safari Lodge and A' Zambezi River Lodge (I mistook the name as a simple mention to the first one, with a typo); which I assumed were the same one as it all sounded like Chobe, a Zambezi River lodge...

Chobe Safari Lodge www.chobesafarilodge.com happens to be in Botswana across from Namibia and the true right place, correcty spelled "A'zambezi River Lodge", is in Zimbabwe across from Zambia, 80km East of Chobe.

Our graceful collaborator, "R", happened to have been in both, in two consecutive days, which also helped to throw me off.

She has later explained and clarified to Georgia Peach that everything that she saw from TAR was in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, hence the clarification of the existence and visit to A'zambezi River Lodge. http://azambeziriverlodge.com

X
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: dryedmangoez on July 05, 2015, 03:02:46 AM
Since they used the Netherlands to visit India in TAR 4, after India we will probably see either Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, or the Philippines. But they visited Malaysia in TAR24, Philippines in TAR25, Thailand in TAR26, maybe they'll visit New Zealand next. Or who knows maybe Thailand again for a consecutive season. Hoping for a Philippine leg! Jig or Pig US version needs to happen! :funny:

Sadly no any female that wear miniskirt like Sarah this season and no high heels. JAMES & SARAH <3
They need to find an American Sarah!  :hearts:

With the route so far, they might use Asia for the season's rural Leg(s).  Looks like Zambia and Zimbabwe are the "tropical" legs this season.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 05, 2015, 06:11:44 AM
Okay. Let's start looking forward from here.

With Phil saying a 21 day race that means either a finale on 7/12 or 13 depending on whether or not you count start day.

So moving eastwards we should have 4 more legs PLUS the Finale Leg. So depending on a 4 team or a 3 team finale we have either 3 or 4 more elims.

With the limited time left...my guess is for a West Coast Finale.(duh) My guess may be a route via Hawaii to Oregon...note the word GUESS. :lol:

Where in between?

Had been hoping for Eastern Europe (Hungary?) but time might not allow that...

Still hoping for that false spoiler leg of Melbourne +Tasmania. :funny:

Any place in NZ would also be wonderful.

Bottom line.. anything is possible so keep looking!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 05, 2015, 06:14:10 AM
Okay. Let's start looking forward from here.

With Phil saying a 21 day race that means either a finale on 7/12 or 13 depending on whether or not you count start day.

So moving eastwards we should have 4 more legs PLUS the Finale Leg. So depending on a 4 team or a 3 team finale we have either 3 or 4 more elims.

With the limited time left...my guess is for a West Coast Finale.(duh) My guess may be a route via Hawaii to Oregon...note the word GUESS. :lol:

Where in between?

Had been hoping for Eastern Europe (Hungary?) but time might not allow that...

Still hoping for that false spoiler leg of Melbourne +Tasmania. :funny:

Any place in NZ would also be wonderful.

Bottom line.. anything is possible so keep looking!!

Phill didn't mention Oceania so I don't think but maybe?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 05, 2015, 06:31:40 AM
Why would he? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 05, 2015, 08:29:23 AM
Why would he? ???

He said in a video that the race would visit South America, Africa, Europe & Asia it was at Marina Del Ray I think
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on July 05, 2015, 08:41:32 AM
Okay. Let's start looking forward from here.

With Phil saying a 21 day race that means either a finale on 7/12 or 13 depending on whether or not you count start day.

So moving eastwards we should have 4 more legs PLUS the Finale Leg. So depending on a 4 team or a 3 team finale we have either 3 or 4 more elims.

With the limited time left...my guess is for a West Coast Finale.(duh) My guess may be a route via Hawaii to Oregon...note the word GUESS. :lol:

Where in between?

Had been hoping for Eastern Europe (Hungary?) but time might not allow that...

Still hoping for that false spoiler leg of Melbourne +Tasmania. :funny:

Any place in NZ would also be wonderful.

Bottom line.. anything is possible so keep looking!!

The possible countries in Eastern Europe that should be visit for Leg 8: Finland, Hungary, Latvia and Bulgaria.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 05, 2015, 09:34:19 AM
WE as in RFF have not ruled out ANYTHING. So be careful of your wording please.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 05, 2015, 09:36:15 AM
Why would he? ???

He said in a video that the race would visit South America, Africa, Europe & Asia it was at Marina Del Ray I think

Not sure I would consider that a 100% guarantee, but thanks for the reminder.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Zack. on July 05, 2015, 01:35:25 PM
Working backwards:
- we've hit LA, Vegas, and Alaska recently and it seems that Hawaii and San Francisco work better as winter finales for WRP (idgi either). Maybe Seattle to redo another classic leg?

- eastbound nonstops to Seattle include Tokyo (we've just been here), Seoul (MERS), Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Vancouver (which can be configured into a Seattle leg), and Calgary (not eastbound but close enough). I vote Beijing to keep with the funhouse mirror version of classic legs this route has going for it

- I was going to say SE Asia but five seasons have hit every relevant country save Brunei lol. While I'd love a leg in Cambodia I think dodging MERS means skipping most of these countries so for convenience sake I'll say another leg in China, with a lesser emphasis on generic modern Chinese culture - Chengdu (pandas!), Urumqi (deserts!), Qingdao (dams!), one of several cities featured on China Rush, etc.

- you know what country is nice presently, especially since it isn't hampered by...anything? The Maldives. Slightly difficult to get into/out of but that lends itself to bunching which production loves. Bonus - more footage of people not knowing where they are <3

- Since the Maldives are kind of a bottleneck it doesn't really matter where leg 8 is. We've gotten most of Europe in the past four seasons, plundering the Mediterranean in the process (sorry Greece, former Yugoslavia). Finland ia EXPENSIVE, and I have a suspicion the Urals might be visited this winter. Oddly enough I'm with Peach and guessing Hungary since we need another driving-heavy leg and aside from leg 3 I don't think we're getting it anywhere else

Tl;dr

Leg 8 - The Hague, Netherlands to Lake Balaton, Hungary
Leg 9 - Hungary to somewhere in the Maldives
Leg 10 - Maldives to Chengdu, China
Leg 11 - China to Beijing, China
Leg 12 - China to Seattle, Washington
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 05, 2015, 01:53:32 PM
Why would he? ???

He said in a video that the race would visit South America, Africa, Europe & Asia it was at Marina Del Ray I think

Not sure I would consider that a 100% guarantee, but thanks for the reminder.
He also said there would be new countries so maybe there's another new country  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 05, 2015, 02:08:29 PM
Could I get a link to that, please?

I do remember reading/seeing Phil saying the continents, but I don't remember any mentions of new countries.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Slowhatch on July 05, 2015, 03:40:21 PM
I mentioned it here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31230.msg1108153.html#msg1108153). The exact quote was "...great places, new places..."
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 05, 2015, 03:43:02 PM
Would be nice. We haven't have 2 new countries since...season 20? (Azerbaijan, Paraguay).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 05, 2015, 06:55:15 PM
This leg 5 stuff really got me confused, but I just found out Leg 5 has a confirmed visit to Zimbabwe. Welcome to the TAR Countries Visited Club, Zimbabwe! :conf:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 01:48:34 AM
I mentioned it here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31230.msg1108153.html#msg1108153). The exact quote was "...great places, new places..."

So the media thread confirms TMZ's elimination. :funny: Why didn't I ever check that thread before? :funny:

Meanwhile, I'm not against having more than 1 new country this season, but "new places" is vague in my opinion. It might just be a new city in an old country. :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Parovic on July 06, 2015, 03:32:07 AM
Working backwards:
- we've hit LA, Vegas, and Alaska recently and it seems that Hawaii and San Francisco work better as winter finales for WRP (idgi either). Maybe Seattle to redo another classic leg?

- eastbound nonstops to Seattle include Tokyo (we've just been here), Seoul (MERS), Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Vancouver (which can be configured into a Seattle leg), and Calgary (not eastbound but close enough). I vote Beijing to keep with the funhouse mirror version of classic legs this route has going for it

- I was going to say SE Asia but five seasons have hit every relevant country save Brunei lol. While I'd love a leg in Cambodia I think dodging MERS means skipping most of these countries so for convenience sake I'll say another leg in China, with a lesser emphasis on generic modern Chinese culture - Chengdu (pandas!), Urumqi (deserts!), Qingdao (dams!), one of several cities featured on China Rush, etc.

- you know what country is nice presently, especially since it isn't hampered by...anything? The Maldives. Slightly difficult to get into/out of but that lends itself to bunching which production loves. Bonus - more footage of people not knowing where they are <3

- Since the Maldives are kind of a bottleneck it doesn't really matter where leg 8 is. We've gotten most of Europe in the past four seasons, plundering the Mediterranean in the process (sorry Greece, former Yugoslavia). Finland ia EXPENSIVE, and I have a suspicion the Urals might be visited this winter. Oddly enough I'm with Peach and guessing Hungary since we need another driving-heavy leg and aside from leg 3 I don't think we're getting it anywhere else

Tl;dr

Leg 8 - The Hague, Netherlands to Lake Balaton, Hungary
Leg 9 - Hungary to somewhere in the Maldives
Leg 10 - Maldives to Chengdu, China
Leg 11 - China to Beijing, China
Leg 12 - China to Seattle, Washington
Urumqi is definitely not safe nowadays. Since the tension between  Uyghurs and Chinese people grows rapidly in these few months and it is also dangerous as ISIS terrorists have been reported to infiltrate in Xinjiang region and captured by Chinese Police afterwards

Also,there are also many train station terrorist attacks in Yunnan,Sichuan in early 2015,Chengdu may not be safe for visit

But China is still remaining a high possibility.Hong Kong,Shanghai are the two cities which is safe

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on July 06, 2015, 04:20:19 AM

Working backwards:
- we've hit LA, Vegas, and Alaska recently and it seems that Hawaii and San Francisco work better as winter finales for WRP (idgi either). Maybe Seattle to redo another classic leg?

- eastbound nonstops to Seattle include Tokyo (we've just been here), Seoul (MERS), Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Vancouver (which can be configured into a Seattle leg), and Calgary (not eastbound but close enough). I vote Beijing to keep with the funhouse mirror version of classic legs this route has going for it

- I was going to say SE Asia but five seasons have hit every relevant country save Brunei lol. While I'd love a leg in Cambodia I think dodging MERS means skipping most of these countries so for convenience sake I'll say another leg in China, with a lesser emphasis on generic modern Chinese culture - Chengdu (pandas!), Urumqi (deserts!), Qingdao (dams!), one of several cities featured on China Rush, etc.

- you know what country is nice presently, especially since it isn't hampered by...anything? The Maldives. Slightly difficult to get into/out of but that lends itself to bunching which production loves. Bonus - more footage of people not knowing where they are <3

- Since the Maldives are kind of a bottleneck it doesn't really matter where leg 8 is. We've gotten most of Europe in the past four seasons, plundering the Mediterranean in the process (sorry Greece, former Yugoslavia). Finland ia EXPENSIVE, and I have a suspicion the Urals might be visited this winter. Oddly enough I'm with Peach and guessing Hungary since we need another driving-heavy leg and aside from leg 3 I don't think we're getting it anywhere else

Tl;dr

Leg 8 - The Hague, Netherlands to Lake Balaton, Hungary
Leg 9 - Hungary to somewhere in the Maldives
Leg 10 - Maldives to Chengdu, China
Leg 11 - China to Beijing, China
Leg 12 - China to Seattle, Washington

Urumqi is definitely not safe nowadays. Since the tension between  Uyghurs and Chinese people grows rapidly in these few months and it is also dangerous as ISIS terrorists have been reported to infiltrate in Xinjiang region and captured by Chinese Police afterwards

Also,there are also many train station terrorist attacks in Yunnan,Sichuan in early 2015,Chengdu may not be safe for visit

But China is still remaining a high possibility.Hong Kong,Shanghai are the two cities which is safe


Urumqi may not be saved, but I think Sichuan still OK idk. The problem is that the last 2 visit to China (TAR21 Shanghai, TAR24 Guangzhou 1 & 2) was all the big metropolitan cities and doing another China leg in the big metropolitan cities like Beijing and HK was seems lack of diversity for recent China leg.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 05:09:57 AM
How about the Himalayan regions for China & Nepal? Are these locations possible for TAR visits? ??? It might be interesting to see legs in the Himalayas, but with the high altitude, it seems very questionable.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on July 06, 2015, 06:16:22 AM
How about the Himalayan regions for China & Nepal? Are these locations possible for TAR visits? ??? It might be interesting to see legs in the Himalayas, but with the high altitude, it seems very questionable.
Lijiang & Kunming in TAR18 were in the mountains of the Yunnan Province.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on July 06, 2015, 06:29:17 AM
How about the HeiLongJiang province or JiLin province in China? I think they can infuse the Russian culture in HeiLongJiang province leg and the Korean culture in the JiLin province.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Parovic on July 06, 2015, 07:34:34 AM
How about the HeiLongJiang province or JiLin province in China? I think they can infuse the Russian culture in HeiLongJiang province leg and the Korean culture in the JiLin province.
Heilongjiang is a strong candidate for China
Frankly speaking,Except Tibet and Xinjiang,others are mostly safe
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 06, 2015, 08:35:25 AM
Tried to do some searching but up to no avail. I wonder where are they now? We haven't had a sighting.  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Oddarane on July 06, 2015, 08:52:56 AM
Tried to do some searching but up to no avail. I wonder where are they now? We haven't had a sighting.  ???

Me too. Maybe they are on a flight half across the world to a place in the middle of nowhere.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 06, 2015, 09:27:31 AM
We often lose them in India....

with the tight timeframe I can't imagine they would be in an extended pitstop. Keep your eyes peeled!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kamineko on July 06, 2015, 09:31:08 AM
We often lose them in India....

with the tight timeframe I can't imagine they would be in an extended pitstop. Keep your eyes peeled!

Oh, do you mean they're going to India? Or is somewhere in Middle East hard to get sighting as well? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: MrDeerShank on July 06, 2015, 09:54:20 AM
We often lose them in India....

with the tight timeframe I can't imagine they would be in an extended pitstop. Keep your eyes peeled!

Oh, do you mean they're going to India? Or is somewhere in Middle East hard to get sighting as well? ???

I think it depends on where you go, like Dubai would be much easier to get a sighting than say India
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 06, 2015, 09:57:39 AM
Based on spoilers I think it makes sense to say that probably only M/M team remaining until at the very least leg 7 is Tanner and Josh because Ernest/Jin and  Alex/Adam both weren't seen on the flight to Zambia and in Zambia guys with orange bandanas were spotted probably Tanner/Josh. I hope it makes sense :D
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 06, 2015, 10:03:04 AM
India was just a comment, not a spoiler.  :escape
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 11:26:36 AM
Based on spoilers I think it makes sense to say that probably only M/M team remaining until at the very least leg 7 is Tanner and Josh because Ernest/Jin and  Alex/Adam both weren't seen on the flight to Zambia and in Zambia guys with orange bandanas were spotted probably Tanner/Josh. I hope it makes sense :D

Tanner & Josh were last mentioned and seen in Zambia or Zimbabwe, so maybe not until Leg 7, but they're most likely the last MM team standing.

India was just a comment, not a spoiler.  :escape

??? Suspicious eh? Let's wait and see. :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 06, 2015, 11:31:51 AM
I'm keeping 2 twitter search tabs open right now - one for "krakow" and one for "amazing race", in case there were really some teams spotted.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 06, 2015, 11:41:34 AM
FWIW, Sean Kuzmin @NotMyPolicy apparently lives in New York (or maybe Montreal) and reportedly went to the US/Germany women's soccer game in Montreal on June 30th.  Of course, this by no means means that he couldn't have gone to Poland in the time since then, but there's no other mention of travel on his profile.  Take it with a grain of salt.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 06, 2015, 12:51:23 PM
Pls Poland
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 06, 2015, 12:57:13 PM
Pls Poland

They were just there a few seasons ago =/

I personally hope the guy was wrong on this one. So far no other sightings have been reported there.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 06, 2015, 01:22:12 PM
I loved the Poland legs, especially in TAR11 and would like it to be true, but yeah, if they guy really spotted them in the city - we would have more sightings, I think.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 06, 2015, 01:56:26 PM
I guess Poland has only been visited twice. I was venting a little disappointment in the European stops with that last comment :P

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 06, 2015, 03:32:52 PM
TAR AUS1 went to Krakow..we had loads of fun with spoiling the salt mines!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 06, 2015, 04:51:32 PM
Here are SIX live cams from Krakow, if not for now, for the beginning of next leg:
http://krakow.pl/multimedialny_krakow/3222,artykul,widok_z_ul__brackiej_na_rynek_glowny_.html
Rynek Glówny is the name in Polish for the Main Square where St. Mary's Basilica is at.
Maybe some have a video/photo/still memory, taking a dive into webcamera.pl now!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 06, 2015, 05:25:50 PM
Apparently they went to Schindler's Factory, which is now a Holocaust museum.

Real All-Stars (11) vibe here, when they also went to Krakow and visited Auschwitz.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 06, 2015, 05:32:42 PM
Idk...I smell Tasmania...  blahblah
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 06, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
If this is the 8th leg already, then there's 4 legs left. Leg 12 is obviously in the U.S. I'm speculating on where they will go next for Legs 9-11. I have 4 scenarios for this.

Scenario 1:  Either they will jump from Poland to any Asian destination (S. 11 Poland-Malaysia, S.23, Austria-United Arab Emirates and S.25 Malta-Singapore)
Scenario 2:  or they will go North-American, maybe Canada and the Caribbean.
Scenario 3:  or jump from Poland to an Asian destination then anywhere in Oceania (New Zealand, Australia, French Polynesia, Fiji)
Scenario 4:  or they will go Europe all the way and no Asia or Oceania destination

What do you guys think? ???

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 06:58:10 PM
I think they might jump to India, China, or both. There are so many possibilities to the point that even Maldives is possible!

In any case though, no Asian leg is confirmed yet, since they're still in Poland.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 06, 2015, 07:03:46 PM
I think they might jump to India, China, or both. There are so many possibilities to the point that even Maldives is possible!

In any case though, no Asian leg is confirmed yet, since they're still in Poland.
But he said there would be Asia though  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 06, 2015, 08:42:37 PM
Idk...I smell Tasmania...  blahblah

It is not like these are all new unestablished tweeters. But yeah, a couple of pics would be nice!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 06, 2015, 08:56:28 PM
It's almost like the tweeter Brandon is trying to be a little too hush-hush with this. He's definitely the most convincing but yep I'm still waiting on a pic! Timing seems a bit off too.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 06, 2015, 09:26:57 PM
What do we think about Paris --> The Hague?  Production flies, teams take train?  Especially since probably KOR.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 09:58:28 PM
I think they might jump to India, China, or both. There are so many possibilities to the point that even Maldives is possible!

In any case though, no Asian leg is confirmed yet, since they're still in Poland.
But he said there would be Asia though  ???

Whoops! Sorry if it's vague. I meant to say that we're never sure as of now which Asian nation will be visited.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 09:59:44 PM
I can't quote the pic from the Live thread, but the mention of "Asian" makes me think that Chacattack is safe to Poland. ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 06, 2015, 10:01:01 PM
The mention is for an Asian WOMAN>
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 10:49:44 PM
Cindy Chac's not Asian? :ascared

Which other racers look Asian then? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 06, 2015, 11:03:06 PM
Cindy Chac's not Asian? :ascared

Which other racers look Asian then? ???

My total bad. I guess I had never even thought about it . :funny:

But yeah...possibly Vietnamese?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 06, 2015, 11:27:09 PM
Oh cool! :lol: Okay then. :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on July 06, 2015, 11:54:07 PM
But he said an Asian woman took the water bottleb from one of the boys. So we don't know if the Asian woman is a racer or just local, right?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 06, 2015, 11:58:04 PM
So we don't know if the Asian woman is a racer or just local

Or part of the production team...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 07, 2015, 12:37:10 AM
Oh! :ascared Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DetectiveLoke on July 07, 2015, 12:41:04 AM
Do you think they'll have a Switchback on Krakow? Like a "kielbasa" task or deliver bagels (Maybe they might have a Switchback Detour). Or a Switchback Fast Forward of calculating the steps taken. Or a Roadblock on delivering a suit of armor with a horse. I don't know, what do you think (If there's gonna be a Switchback or not).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 07, 2015, 04:05:38 AM
Hey, I'm a bit lost here probably, but since Zimbabwe is June 30 and Paris is only July 3, could there be a leg in between? Or is there no possibility for that due to travel and flight durations?

Phil just posted a picture on Instagram. Any idea where is this ?
<From the sightings thread.
I have had connecting flights in Warsaw several times, and this really is the kind of view I would see over Poland. But anyway, it could be someplace else, too, and this is just my opinion mostly, because the view is not too distinct.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 07, 2015, 04:05:48 AM
New photo from the Live thread: I don't know what country Phil might be in, but I'm speculating Poland as a possibility, because we lack multiple legs in the same country.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 07, 2015, 04:09:36 AM
Also, forgot to add, if the picture was posted by Phil not long ago (i.e. after the presumed end of the Krakow leg), he could just be leaving the country with production to the next destination to get in front of the teams.

I mean, it's a possibility.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 07, 2015, 04:13:02 AM
Hey, I'm a bit lost here probably, but since Zimbabwe is June 30 and Paris is only July 3, could there be a leg in between? Or is there no possibility for that due to travel and flight durations?

Perhaps travel time and flights. ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 07, 2015, 04:41:58 AM
And also, I don't think anyone else has brought it up yet, but one of the first 4 legs is not an elimination, because Peach confirmed that 8 teams were racing in Zambia (leg 5).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 07, 2015, 04:46:55 AM
Which could be a sign for an F4 finale again...?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 07, 2015, 04:57:36 AM
I don't see how it could be a sign for that - with the F4 finale, we either have a NEL on leg 11 and then 4 teams start leg 12, or the 4th team is eliminated on leg 11 and we have the usual F3 start leg 12.

Unless I don't understand something, the other NELs don't seem to make a difference.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 07, 2015, 05:13:33 AM
And also, I don't think anyone else has brought it up yet, but one of the first 4 legs is not an elimination, because Peach confirmed that 8 teams were racing in Zambia (leg 5).

I know I mentioned once that there's a NEL before Leg 5. I forgot where though. ???
As for the possibility of an F4 NEL, I think... not this season. It's becoming too predictable. :umn:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 07, 2015, 06:00:29 AM
Idk...I smell Tasmania...  blahblah

It is not like these are all new unestablished tweeters. But yeah, a couple of pics would be nice!

Looks like Mr. Keoghan himself provided one!  Thanks, Phil! #startingtobuypolandnow
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 07, 2015, 06:02:49 AM
I also think it's becomming predictable but with no NEL/TBC until Leg 5 and Paris (leg6) probably being a KOR, we might have to have 3 nels on the legs 6-11...if they put the NEL/KOR legs on 6/8/10 it would seem weird and kinda rushed...so i'm betting on another F4
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: JSM on July 07, 2015, 06:26:13 AM
What are you even saying? Marionete just confirmed one of the first four legs is a NEL.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 07, 2015, 06:46:49 AM
Marionete just confirmed one of the first four legs is a NEL.

Uh... that's obvious. Unless: What if it's a Zero Hour Pit Stop instead? ??? Unlikely, but there's a slim chance, around 5-10%.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Dom on July 07, 2015, 08:39:01 AM
Xarles is right, that picture was taken from a plane that had just taken off (or coming in to land if he had waited a while to post it) at Krakow Int'l airport. 

The village at the bottom of Phil's picture is Czułów, a few miles southwest.

(http://i.imgur.com/lWwZvqC.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 07, 2015, 10:02:57 AM
Yay! So Poland is for real :hearts: I'm so happy with this season's route!! Hopefully we will be able to track them til the very end to know the full route. :cheer:

Marionete just confirmed one of the first four legs is a NEL.

Uh... that's obvious. Unless: What if it's a Zero Hour Pit Stop instead? ??? Unlikely, but there's a slim chance, around 5-10%.
Well, you shouldn't really give me any credit for that, I just made the obvious conclusion. Peach confirmed leg 5 in Zimbabwe had 8 teams racing (and it was an elimination, but doesn't matter), so it's impossible for all of the first 4 legs to be eliminations, because then they would have 7 teams in Zimbabwe - contrary to what Peach confirmed.

Therefore, it's a NEL/KOR/ZHPS in either leg 1 (probably not, but still remains a possibility), leg 2, leg 3 or leg 4. Because we all assume (or is it confirmed?) that Paris (leg 6) is a KOR, the non-elimination before that (in the first 4 legs) is probably a simple NEL and not another KOR. But that is just speculation.

Now, they could simply have another non-elimination in any of legs 8-11 and we have a normal F3 final leg. Or, if they decide to do the predictable thing again, there will be a leg 11 KOR in addition to that to start the final leg with 4 teams.
That's all I can deduce.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 07, 2015, 10:25:41 AM
Agree! It all makes sense. I have the same thought too. :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 07, 2015, 04:37:05 PM
Sorry, i misread what Marionete said.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on July 07, 2015, 08:07:33 PM
I'm trying to catch up and need a bit of help.  Who is looking like they're still in?  I have a pretty good idea from reading this thread as to who's been tossed, but who's still in?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 07, 2015, 08:18:32 PM
I'm trying to catch up and need a bit of help.  Who is looking like they're still in?  I have a pretty good idea from reading this thread as to who's been tossed, but who's still in?

Looks like the Chacs may still be in, and Tanner & Josh may be the last male team standing.

Other than that, don't know, the photos of racers/descriptions has been kinda lacking since Paris.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 07, 2015, 08:44:43 PM
You can read the TAR Timeline for that info.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: muninayo on July 07, 2015, 10:04:08 PM
seems like phil keoghan really loves this shirt..zimbabwe, tar25

(http://s17.postimg.org/hpx7ie3f3/jjjj.png)

but i'd rather see him shirtless like in the bodybuilding task all oiled up yum  :colors





Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 07, 2015, 10:11:43 PM
From the back, he totally looks like "young Phil" from the early seasons! Not so much from the front.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: GoSanFran49ers on July 07, 2015, 10:15:00 PM
I love poland!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: nosyrabbit on July 08, 2015, 12:00:27 AM
INDIA!  :trampb: :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Parovic on July 08, 2015, 12:01:06 AM
UTTER PRADESH, INDIA.
So India will be next???
Will it be Lucknow again???And the switchback task of Season 7

 
 :<3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 08, 2015, 12:21:47 AM
INDIA!  :trampb: :trampb:

For me it's more like:

INDIA!   (:;)  (:;)

It has the second most Pit Stops (15), it's an overused country =/ If the following country is China (which holds the record, 18) then in my eyes they really dropped the ball on the tail end of this route.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TAR789 on July 08, 2015, 12:40:27 AM
Yay India! It's been so long!  :hearts:
Six seasons in a row without a visit. Was this a first?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Brannockdevice on July 08, 2015, 12:46:48 AM
If this seasons is trying to recreate some of the classic tar routes (Zambia, France, Rio), then maybe they will visit the Taj Mahal again! The city of Agra is in Uttar Pradesh, which Peach confirmed  :cheer:  Be on the lookout for Taj Mahal!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 08, 2015, 12:54:11 AM
A little weather alert. I'm watching CNN right now which gives US viewers the international feed overnight, and there are five tropical cyclones in the western and central Pacific, including one that is about to go ashore in southeastern China, and a second that may be in the vicinity of Shanghai within five days, and that one is huge is size. (The cloud mass is about the size of Alaska.)

We should anticipate possible changes in legs and routing, as the easternmost one of the five just formed 1000 miles east-southeast of Hawaii this evening my time.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 08, 2015, 01:13:03 AM
India was just a comment, not a spoiler.  :escape

 :funny: I knew something was fishy. ;)
I'm glad India's getting a visit after quite some time. :conf:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 08, 2015, 01:18:29 AM
If this seasons is trying to recreate some of the classic tar routes (Zambia, France, Rio), then maybe they will visit the Taj Mahal again! The city of Agra is in Uttar Pradesh, which Peach confirmed  :cheer:  Be on the lookout for Taj Mahal!

The Taj Mahal was my first thought when I heard about Uttar Pradesh. I think it's a strong possibility. I took a look at the official website for the Taj Mahal. It didn't point to any unusual closings, but it did say the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. Doing one leg tomorrow or Thursday somewhere nearby like Delhi and a leg involving the Taj Mahal Friday sounds possible. However, they may not wait that long and just deal with tourists.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 08, 2015, 01:21:27 AM
I know India is very overused but I'm glad we're getting a leg here. :cheer: Maybe 2 at least?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 08, 2015, 01:25:52 AM
India was just a comment, not a spoiler.  :escape

 :funny: I knew something was fishy. ;)
I'm glad India's getting a visit after quite some time. :conf:

At the time anyway. :funny:

I loved India...and love seeing it again, and seeing how our teams respond to the difficulties of  . It remains one of my fave places in the world, but it is a cultural shock!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Nyoman_SB1 on July 08, 2015, 01:42:50 AM
Finally... I used to hate India because overused country , but hey.. it's been so long since season 20, so i'm glad we get India this season, probably two legs  :hoot: :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 08, 2015, 03:09:23 AM
So let's recap.
Leg 1: Brazil
Leg 2: Argentina
Leg 3: Argentina
Leg 4: Zambia
Leg 5: Zimbabwe
Leg 6: France
Leg 7: Netherlands
Leg 8: Poland
Leg 9: India
My best guess is that India will be a double leg. I thought Australia would be visited again, but that would be 6 continents raced upon. I also believe China will be host of Leg 11 and Seattle will be the Finish Line.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 08, 2015, 04:33:21 AM
It seems like Justin & Diana are safe through Poland. :conf:

Meanwhile, was Germany just a connection for flights, or was a leg held there? ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 08, 2015, 04:48:12 AM
It seems like Justin & Diana are safe through Poland. :conf:

Meanwhile, was Germany just a connection for flights, or was a leg held there? ???

As for now, everything indicates Germany (Frankfurt or Munich) is just a connecting point to Asia.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 08, 2015, 05:50:16 AM
It seems like Justin & Diana are safe through Poland. :conf:

Meanwhile, was Germany just a connection for flights, or was a leg held there? ???

As for now, everything indicates Germany (Frankfurt or Munich) is just a connecting point to Asia.

Okay then. :)
I still love the awesome route this season! :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 08, 2015, 08:08:29 AM
So happy about India! I missed it.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 08, 2015, 09:16:41 AM
INDIA!  :trampb: :trampb:

For me it's more like:

INDIA!   (:;)  (:;)

It has the second most Pit Stops (15), it's an overused country =/ If the following country is China (which holds the record, 18) then in my eyes they really dropped the ball on the tail end of this route.
I actually agree with you.
For me, this route has ups and downs - just looking at the countries & cities, not knowing the tasks. Like, for me personally Brazil, France and Netherlands are kinda meh. Argentina, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Poland are all pretty great. India is in the middle for me - I like the culture shock teams experience there and it's always very chaotic. But we have seen India many times before (even though the last time was S20) and if they go to China afterwards before returning to the US, I'm afraid for me that would be the breaking point for this route that would turn it from an 8/10 into a 7/10, while visiting a new country or Vietnam/Cambodia/Oman/Korea/Taiwan/Azer/Kazach/Mongolia/Kuwait would boost it to a 9/10.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 08, 2015, 09:26:50 AM
Looking at how the route is so far, I expect China to be visited, but I hope TAR will surprise us.
I doubt Australia & Oceania will be visited this season because Phil didn't say so from his list of continents.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on July 08, 2015, 09:37:39 AM
5 seasons without Oceania???

I predict that they save Oceania for TAR28 start, then.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 08, 2015, 10:08:30 AM
Looking at how the route is so far, I expect China to be visited, but I hope TAR will surprise us.
I doubt Australia & Oceania will be visited this season because Phil didn't say so from his list of continents.
Really? 1 or 2 leg in asia only?
Very unlikely,
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on July 08, 2015, 10:10:00 AM
or maybe they will get a visit to oceania with only 3 leg remaining...
.
.
probably about 10%-30% ... but we need a little suprise, right?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 08, 2015, 11:36:42 AM
5 seasons without Oceania???

I predict that they save Oceania for TAR28 start, then.

All starts and finishes MUST be on US soil.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 08, 2015, 11:47:11 AM
I'm pretty sure he meant the first leg, Peach :ghug:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: ZBC Company on July 08, 2015, 12:27:38 PM
India is on list favorite  country
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 08, 2015, 01:55:07 PM
INDIA!  :trampb: :trampb:

For me it's more like:

INDIA!   (:;)  (:;)

It has the second most Pit Stops (15), it's an overused country =/ If the following country is China (which holds the record, 18) then in my eyes they really dropped the ball on the tail end of this route.

I believe you will end up being correct. Think about it. Australia isn't getting visited this season, there isn't a thing called 3 leg races in 1 country, and Malaysia/Indonesia are highly unlikely to fly from to get to the U.S. What does this leave? China...  (:;)   :'(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 08, 2015, 02:11:11 PM
Well, I'm hoping for the unlikely flashback to old seasons when they would first go to Canada or somewhere else near the US on leg 12 before travelling to the US :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: dryedmangoez on July 08, 2015, 02:44:05 PM
5 seasons without Oceania???

I predict that they save Oceania for TAR28 start, then.

All starts and finishes MUST be on US soil.
Tarrrrr probably just means a West Coast (read: LA! of course lol) start with the first leg(s) in Oceania on a westward route.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on July 08, 2015, 04:33:11 PM
Green-Justin/Diane
Blue-Cindy/Rick?
Pink-Denise/James?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 08, 2015, 04:37:45 PM
From the sighting at Krakow airport on its way to Frankfurt, I may asume that Denise and James, Cindy and Rick and for sure Justin and Diana are safe past Poland. And they should be -somehow- well asleep (for the moment) at its next destination, probably in India. Hopefully other teams were either not sighted or chose a diffrent connection airport, most likely Munich.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 08, 2015, 04:40:59 PM
Plz Jazmine & Danielle and Tiffany & Krista survive
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 08, 2015, 04:50:25 PM
^ Times a million.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 08, 2015, 05:44:48 PM
Here is the world as this "new discoverers" know it so far:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Brannockdevice on July 08, 2015, 06:15:30 PM
As for the rest of this race:

Since India hasn't been visited since Season 20, I predict both legs 9 & 10 will be located there.

As for Leg 11, that could be a toss up:
          - Southeast Asia: All countries (except for Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Brunei) have been visited within the last five seasons (22-26). However, I still think a new city or a city that hasn't been visited in a long time could be visited; maybe Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Brunei (a new country), or (in my opinion, the most likely), Jakarta.
          - East Asia: Production won't want to risk racers catching MERS, so I think South Korea is out. They visited Japan last season, but then again they also visited Netherlands, France, Southern Africa, and South America, so it could go either way with Japan. This leaves Taiwan and China. There is a typhoon heading straight for East Asia and will spread from Hong Kong to Korea, so I think this eliminates Taiwan and most of Eastern China. This leaves parts of China further inland, which, in my opinion, is pretty cool! They could copy some classic legs from China Rush and go to cities like Chengdu, Chongqing, or remote parts of the stunning Hunan and Yunnan provinces.

To sum it up, I'd put my money on leg 11 being in either Jakarta, Brunei, or inland China.

As for Leg 12:
          - I'm putting my money on the Pacific Northwest, be it Seattle or Portland. They had a California finish in Season 25, so it's out. Hawaii and Alaska had finish lines in Seasons 20 and 23, respectively, and since the season would end on the West Coast, that leaves Washington & Oregon. Portland was visited only once in Season 13, and Seattle was visited in Seasons 3 (a finish line) and 10 (a starting line). I'd personally favor Seattle (might go to college there - go Huskies!  :hearts:) but I think both cities are feasible!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 08, 2015, 06:16:37 PM
Wow Xarles!! That is awesome!! So creative, love it!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 08, 2015, 06:37:17 PM
You did you make this, Xarles? Looks incredible!  :colors
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Zeebra on July 08, 2015, 07:34:49 PM
I personally think an oceanian penultimate  could be likely
I'd say probably Australia or New Zealand
But I Would love Palau Micronesia or Marshall Islands
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 08, 2015, 09:10:07 PM
Xarles, dude that is awesome! Keep posting those until the finish line!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 08, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Tiffany & Krista and Justin & Diana are still alive, than.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 08, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Thanks guys, it's not my map but my adaptation. Will keep updating.

Can this be Logan in the extreme far left?

That would make it 3 m/f teams in green, pink and blue...

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on July 08, 2015, 09:46:29 PM
In post 220 of live sightings and previous post here, I can only see Denise and James Earl, Justin and Diana.
They look very tired.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Parovic on July 08, 2015, 09:47:34 PM
As for the rest of this race:

Since India hasn't been visited since Season 20, I predict both legs 9 & 10 will be located there.

As for Leg 11, that could be a toss up:
          - Southeast Asia: All countries (except for Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Brunei) have been visited within the last five seasons (22-26). However, I still think a new city or a city that hasn't been visited in a long time could be visited; maybe Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Brunei (a new country), or (in my opinion, the most likely), Jakarta.
          - East Asia: Production won't want to risk racers catching MERS, so I think South Korea is out. They visited Japan last season, but then again they also visited Netherlands, France, Southern Africa, and South America, so it could go either way with Japan. This leaves Taiwan and China. There is a typhoon heading straight for East Asia and will spread from Hong Kong to Korea, so I think this eliminates Taiwan and most of Eastern China. This leaves parts of China further inland, which, in my opinion, is pretty cool! They could copy some classic legs from China Rush and go to cities like Chengdu, Chongqing, or remote parts of the stunning Hunan and Yunnan provinces.

To sum it up, I'd put my money on leg 11 being in either Jakarta, Brunei, or inland China.

As for Leg 12:
          - I'm putting my money on the Pacific Northwest, be it Seattle or Portland. They had a California finish in Season 25, so it's out. Hawaii and Alaska had finish lines in Seasons 20 and 23, respectively, and since the season would end on the West Coast, that leaves Washington & Oregon. Portland was visited only once in Season 13, and Seattle was visited in Seasons 3 (a finish line) and 10 (a starting line). I'd personally favor Seattle (might go to college there - go Huskies!  :hearts:) but I think both cities are feasible!
I live in Hong Kong and I know there are three typhoons.
One hit Hong kong on 10/7,another two hit Shanghai and Japan

HK may still remain a high possibility since teams just start the leg 9

But East China and Japan may not be visited
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: north09 on July 08, 2015, 09:53:05 PM
In post 220 of live sightings and previous post here, I can only see Denise and James Earl, Justin and Diana.
They look very tired.

Pretty sure those are Tiffany & Krista's green backpacks to the right of Denise & James.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 08, 2015, 09:53:28 PM
My speculation on penultimate location: China or Russia. ???

As for the teams, we know for sure that Denise & James Earl and Justin & Diana are safe through Poland.

About Logan though, someone raised a good point there. I didn't see her at first. Maybe that's the blue team. :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: WinTar on July 08, 2015, 09:56:25 PM
Safe until India (Leg 9):
Justin & Diana
Denise & James Earl
Tiffany & Krista
Logan & Chris

(?)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on July 08, 2015, 09:59:09 PM
Wait, Tiffany and Krista safe???  :o  That would be the good news with 1 F/F saved.  :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: WinTar on July 08, 2015, 10:00:38 PM
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Airport%20Krakow-Mun/rwruck2.jpg)

Far right, may be them.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 08, 2015, 10:01:35 PM
Safe until India (Leg 9):
Justin & Diana
Denise & James Earl
Tiffany & Krista
Logan & Chris

(?)

1 or 2 teams are missing, then we could have the F5 or F6. :ascared Where's Chacattack?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 08, 2015, 10:02:55 PM
Voting for the cuties in gray, lol! Who wears LIME GREEN????

Yes! Tiffany and Krista are safe! All lime green and black outfits, matching sneakers and... matching backpacks!!! Poor girls, they seem exhausted like ostriches hiding their heads!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 08, 2015, 10:09:35 PM
Last time Leg 9 wasn't F5 was in S18 so my speculation is that all 4 teams might be in F5 at this stage  :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on July 08, 2015, 10:12:55 PM
Glad to hear that Tiffany & Krista are safe!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 08, 2015, 10:17:41 PM
Here's a possible sighting. From his twitter account, it sounds like he might be from the Seattle area, but I suspect he's travelling. I can't tell where he might be located currently. I've asked for more information.

Liam Hauck ‏@liamsa12thman 2h2 hours ago
It's always cool to meet people at airports, but it's even cooler when those people are currently on the amazing race. #MetTheCameraManToo
5:25 PM - 8 Jul 2015


He certainly was in Auschwitz/Krakow and at the delayed flights mess up at the airport!!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 08, 2015, 10:57:04 PM
Updated list of speculative route and cast spoilers thus far.

9. Uttar Pradesh, India - Justin & Diana, Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Logan & Chris last spotted
8. Krakow, Poland - Tanner & Josh last spotted
7. The Hague, The Netherlands
6. Paris, France - Cindy & Rick last spotted
5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Joey & Kelsey last spotted
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Jazmine & Danielle last spotted
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin last spotted
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly last spotted
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 08, 2015, 10:58:55 PM
Here's a possible sighting. From his twitter account, it sounds like he might be from the Seattle area, but I suspect he's travelling. I can't tell where he might be located currently. I've asked for more information.

Liam Hauck ‏@liamsa12thman 2h2 hours ago
It's always cool to meet people at airports, but it's even cooler when those people are currently on the amazing race. #MetTheCameraManToo
5:25 PM - 8 Jul 2015


He certainly was in Auschwitz/Krakow and at the delayed flights mess up at the airport!!!

Thanks, Xarles! I've updated the sighting with this information.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 08, 2015, 11:10:38 PM
If they are headed to Uttar Pradesh right now, it appears that the monsoon has arrived. Check Twitter for #DelhiRains and you'll see numerous pictures of street flooding with water maybe a foot deep on the roads.

The forecast (http://skymetweather.com (http://skymetweather.com)) is for rain for the next 4 to 5 days and it uses the words "warm and humid". That should make for soaked teams and possibly complicated tasks.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on July 08, 2015, 11:23:13 PM
Last time Leg 9 wasn't F5 was in S18 so my speculation is that all 4 teams might be in F5 at this stage  :yess:
Assuming it's F5, then the question is who made it into that last spot -- Cindy & Rick or Tanner & Josh.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on July 08, 2015, 11:44:15 PM
As for the rest of this race:

Since India hasn't been visited since Season 20, I predict both legs 9 & 10 will be located there.

As for Leg 11, that could be a toss up:
          - Southeast Asia: All countries (except for Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Brunei) have been visited within the last five seasons (22-26). However, I still think a new city or a city that hasn't been visited in a long time could be visited; maybe Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Brunei (a new country), or (in my opinion, the most likely), Jakarta.
          - East Asia: Production won't want to risk racers catching MERS, so I think South Korea is out. They visited Japan last season, but then again they also visited Netherlands, France, Southern Africa, and South America, so it could go either way with Japan. This leaves Taiwan and China. There is a typhoon heading straight for East Asia and will spread from Hong Kong to Korea, so I think this eliminates Taiwan and most of Eastern China. This leaves parts of China further inland, which, in my opinion, is pretty cool! They could copy some classic legs from China Rush and go to cities like Chengdu, Chongqing, or remote parts of the stunning Hunan and Yunnan provinces.

To sum it up, I'd put my money on leg 11 being in either Jakarta, Brunei, or inland China.

As for Leg 12:
          - I'm putting my money on the Pacific Northwest, be it Seattle or Portland. They had a California finish in Season 25, so it's out. Hawaii and Alaska had finish lines in Seasons 20 and 23, respectively, and since the season would end on the West Coast, that leaves Washington & Oregon. Portland was visited only once in Season 13, and Seattle was visited in Seasons 3 (a finish line) and 10 (a starting line). I'd personally favor Seattle (might go to college there - go Huskies!  :hearts:) but I think both cities are feasible!
I live in Hong Kong and I know there are three typhoons.
One hit Hong kong on 10/7,another two hit Shanghai and Japan

HK may still remain a high possibility since teams just start the leg 9

But East China and Japan may not be visited

I agree with both. But the penultimate leg taking place in Mainland Southeast Asia after having done in the Maritime Southeast Asia (The Philippines) two seasons ago, my choice is Vietnam and its a bit safe place.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 09, 2015, 12:07:57 AM
Updated list of speculative route and cast spoilers thus far.

9. Uttar Pradesh, India - Justin & Diana, Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Logan & Chris last spotted
8. Krakow, Poland - Tanner & Josh last spotted
7. The Hague, The Netherlands
6. Paris, France - Cindy & Rick last spotted
5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Joey & Kelsey last spotted
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Jazmine & Danielle last spotted
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin last spotted
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly last spotted

Wait! When were Tanner & Josh spotted in France/Netherlands/Poland  :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 09, 2015, 12:18:06 AM
Hooray!!! Tiffany & Krista survived. I will be more than happy if you make it to the finale.  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 09, 2015, 12:21:18 AM
Tiffany & Krista = Jaime & Cara 2.0 <333333333
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 09, 2015, 12:38:37 AM
Updated list of speculative route and cast spoilers thus far.

9. Uttar Pradesh, India - Justin & Diana, Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Logan & Chris last spotted
8. Krakow, Poland - Tanner & Josh last spotted
7. The Hague, The Netherlands
6. Paris, France - Cindy & Rick last spotted
5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Joey & Kelsey last spotted
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Jazmine & Danielle last spotted
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin last spotted
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly last spotted

Wait! When were Tanner & Josh spotted in France/Netherlands/Poland  :ascared

I have the same question with cbacbacba1.  :ascared Can someone quote the proof?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 01:35:52 AM
Hooray!!! Tiffany & Krista survived. I will be more than happy if you make it to the finale.  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Personally...I think calling this based on a bit of lime green may be exceedingly....optimistic.

I would like a bit more first.....  but feel free to change my mind!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 09, 2015, 01:40:35 AM
Updated list of speculative route and cast spoilers thus far.

9. Uttar Pradesh, India - Justin & Diana, Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Logan & Chris last spotted
8. Krakow, Poland - Tanner & Josh last spotted
7. The Hague, The Netherlands
6. Paris, France - Cindy & Rick last spotted
5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Joey & Kelsey last spotted
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Jazmine & Danielle last spotted
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin last spotted
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly last spotted

Wait! When were Tanner & Josh spotted in France/Netherlands/Poland  :ascared

I have the same question with cbacbacba1.  :ascared Can someone quote the proof?

Purely based on a post at the top of p.9 of Live Sightings stating they saw two young guys (an all-male team) with an asian lady in Krakow that has been bandied about - it could be wrong.

GP, as for Tiffany and Krista - they clearly have two very lime green backpacks as seen in previous sightings and one can be seen on the ground beside Denise in the  photograph - surely that indicates it is them with their heads down?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: WinTar on July 09, 2015, 01:42:05 AM
Updated list of speculative route and cast spoilers thus far.

9. Uttar Pradesh, India - Justin & Diana, Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Logan & Chris last spotted
8. Krakow, Poland - Tanner & Josh last spotted
7. The Hague, The Netherlands
6. Paris, France - Cindy & Rick last spotted
5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Joey & Kelsey last spotted
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Jazmine & Danielle last spotted
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin last spotted
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly last spotted

Wait! When were Tanner & Josh spotted in France/Netherlands/Poland  :ascared

I have the same question with cbacbacba1.  :ascared Can someone quote the proof?

Purely based on a post stating they saw two young guys with an asian lady in Krakow that has been bandied about - it could be wrong.

GP, as for Tiffany and Krista - they clearly have two very lime green backpacks as seen in previous sightings and one can be seen on the ground beside Denise in the  photograph - surely that indicates it is them with their heads down?

Agreed.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 09, 2015, 01:55:06 AM
Updated list of speculative route and cast spoilers thus far.

9. Uttar Pradesh, India - Justin & Diana, Denise & James Earl, Tiffany & Krista, Logan & Chris last spotted
8. Krakow, Poland - Tanner & Josh last spotted
7. The Hague, The Netherlands
6. Paris, France - Cindy & Rick last spotted
5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Joey & Kelsey last spotted
4. Victoria Falls, Zambia - Jazmine & Danielle last spotted
3. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
2. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin last spotted
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Shevonne & Kelly last spotted

Wait! When were Tanner & Josh spotted in France/Netherlands/Poland  :ascared

I have the same question with cbacbacba1.  :ascared Can someone quote the proof?

Purely based on a post stating they saw two young guys with an asian lady in Krakow that has been bandied about - it could be wrong.

GP, as for Tiffany and Krista - they clearly have two very lime green backpacks as seen in previous sightings and one can be seen on the ground beside Denise in the  photograph - surely that indicates it is them with their heads down?

Agreed.

Oh! :ascared There was no minor detail to Tanner & James, but I guess that's valid. :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 09, 2015, 02:44:54 AM
Hooray!!! Tiffany & Krista survived. I will be more than happy if you make it to the finale.  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Personally...I think calling this based on a bit of lime green may be exceedingly....optimistic.

I would like a bit more first.....  but feel free to change my mind!

I just wonder what the probabilities are of:

1 Two young tanned brunette long-haired gals,
2 Sitting right next to two other teams (inches away),
3 At the right and same place and time (and showing up in the same picture),
4 Wearing black and lime green combined outfits as spotted before (lime green tee over black),
5 Wearing at least one visible sneaker that matches one pair of the previous pics (white with black-tipped sole),
6 And carrying the same color and matching style of backpacks as Tiffany and Krista.

My mind has been changed for a while.  :didimiss:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on July 09, 2015, 02:57:02 AM
Hooray!!! Tiffany & Krista survived. I will be more than happy if you make it to the finale.  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Personally...I think calling this based on a bit of lime green may be exceedingly....optimistic.

I would like a bit more first.....  but feel free to change my mind!

I just wonder what the probabilities are of:

1 Two young tanned brunette long-haired gals,
2 Sitting right next to two other teams (inches away),
3 At the right and same place and time (and showing up in the same picture),
4 Wearing black and lime green combined outfits as spotted before (lime green tee over black),
5 Wearing at least one visible sneaker that matches one pair of the previous pics (white with black-tipped sole),
6 And carrying the same color and matching style of backpacks as Tiffany and Krista.

My mind has been changed for a while.  :didimiss:


Tiffany & Krista  after checking in the pit stop.
(http://i.gyazo.com/bd758b270d11e0acd5aa20d142ada948.jpg)

This comes directly from new member SCTARfandc  :bigwelcome

Instagrams x2 

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Airport%20Krakow-Mun/rwruck1.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Airport%20Krakow-Mun/rwruck2.jpg)


That's definitely them. Look at the photo comparison. The Lime/Black color, the white shoes and matching green bags, curly hair

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 03:16:00 AM
Okay!! You got me  :<3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 03:38:06 AM
Okay...it is now about 145 PM  in India.

Teams arr'd Delhi at 1130ish and 1Am.  (I feel for them...Delhi is discombobulating in the daytime...)

So...what next?

My SPEC is train to wherever...

Let's assume maybe Agra.

Night arrival

Figure out how to get to train

Choices TAXI vs Metro (may not run till 0500, but much faster /cheaper)

Arr Train Station

Take train to destination http://www.mapsofindia.com/railway-timetable/trains-from-new-delhi-to-agra-cantt.html (http://www.mapsofindia.com/railway-timetable/trains-from-new-delhi-to-agra-cantt.html)

(sample Agra==about 3+ hrs, first at 0500

Find task location
 
HOO??
 
Do tasks

So... we will see very tired racers dealing with the chaos of India AT NIGHT.

This is going to be EMMY worthy.

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on July 09, 2015, 08:22:23 AM
Okay...it is now about 145 PM  in India.

Teams arr'd Delhi at 1130ish and 1Am.  (I feel for them...Delhi is discombobulating in the daytime...)

So...what next?

My SPEC is train to wherever...

Let's assume maybe Agra.

Night arrival

Figure out how to get to train

Choices TAXI vs Metro (may not run till 0500, but much faster /cheaper)

Arr Train Station

Take train to destination http://www.mapsofindia.com/railway-timetable/trains-from-new-delhi-to-agra-cantt.html (http://www.mapsofindia.com/railway-timetable/trains-from-new-delhi-to-agra-cantt.html)

(sample Agra==about 3+ hrs, first at 0500

Find task location
 
HOO??
 
Do tasks

So... we will see very tired racers dealing with the chaos of India AT NIGHT.

This is going to be EMMY worthy.


India at night will be like TAR13 then...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 09, 2015, 09:36:44 AM
Here's a possible sighting. From his twitter account, it sounds like he might be from the Seattle area, but I suspect he's travelling. I can't tell where he might be located currently. I've asked for more information.

Liam Hauck ‏@liamsa12thman 2h2 hours ago
It's always cool to meet people at airports, but it's even cooler when those people are currently on the amazing race. #MetTheCameraManToo
5:25 PM - 8 Jul 2015


He certainly was in Auschwitz/Krakow and at the delayed flights mess up at the airport!!!

I seriously doubt that TAR teams went anywhere near Auschwitz. I have a couple of reasons for this. 1) No sightings....if teams had gone to Auschwitz/Birkenau we would have probably seen 10x the amount of tweets that we saw for Schindler's factory. The concentration/death camps are just that much bigger tourist destinations. 2) Auschwitz/Birkenau are NOT located in Krakow, contrary to what was posted earlier. Auschwitz/Birkenau are located in the Polish city of Oswiecim. Depending on how one drives there, it is either 65-70 kms or 85-90 kms from Krakow. 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 09, 2015, 10:40:51 AM
Here's a possible sighting. From his twitter account, it sounds like he might be from the Seattle area, but I suspect he's travelling. I can't tell where he might be located currently. I've asked for more information.

Liam Hauck ‏@liamsa12thman 2h2 hours ago
It's always cool to meet people at airports, but it's even cooler when those people are currently on the amazing race. #MetTheCameraManToo
5:25 PM - 8 Jul 2015


He certainly was in Auschwitz/Krakow and at the delayed flights mess up at the airport!!!

I seriously doubt that TAR teams went anywhere near Auschwitz. I have a couple of reasons for this. 1) No sightings....if teams had gone to Auschwitz/Birkenau we would have probably seen 10x the amount of tweets that we saw for Schindler's factory. The concentration/death camps are just that much bigger tourist destinations. 2) Auschwitz/Birkenau are NOT located in Krakow, contrary to what was posted earlier. Auschwitz/Birkenau are located in the Polish city of Oswiecim. Depending on how one drives there, it is either 65-70 kms or 85-90 kms from Krakow.

No one has said, written or mentioned that the teams or the race were in, or went to Auschwitz. I clearly stated that HE (the author) was on a trip that took him to Auschwitz/Krakow (meaning the area), then the airport. If he only spotted the racers at the airport, and the airport only; how can you possibly conclude, from this single sighting, that the racers could have gone anywhere else but the airport? It is only through other sightings that we know the race went to Krakow's city centre and maybe Schindler's factory.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 09, 2015, 11:31:41 AM
Here's a possible sighting. From his twitter account, it sounds like he might be from the Seattle area, but I suspect he's travelling. I can't tell where he might be located currently. I've asked for more information.

Liam Hauck ‏@liamsa12thman 2h2 hours ago
It's always cool to meet people at airports, but it's even cooler when those people are currently on the amazing race. #MetTheCameraManToo
5:25 PM - 8 Jul 2015


He certainly was in Auschwitz/Krakow and at the delayed flights mess up at the airport!!!

I seriously doubt that TAR teams went anywhere near Auschwitz. I have a couple of reasons for this. 1) No sightings....if teams had gone to Auschwitz/Birkenau we would have probably seen 10x the amount of tweets that we saw for Schindler's factory. The concentration/death camps are just that much bigger tourist destinations. 2) Auschwitz/Birkenau are NOT located in Krakow, contrary to what was posted earlier. Auschwitz/Birkenau are located in the Polish city of Oswiecim. Depending on how one drives there, it is either 65-70 kms or 85-90 kms from Krakow.

No one has said, written or mentioned that the teams or the race were in, or went to Auschwitz. I clearly stated that HE (the author) was on a trip that took him to Auschwitz/Krakow (meaning the area), then the airport. If he only spotted the racers at the airport, and the airport only; how can you possibly conclude, from this single sighting, that the racers could have gone anywhere else but the airport? It is only through other sightings that we know the race went to Krakow's city centre and maybe Schindler's factory.

Liam did reply to me a few hours ago and he stated that he saw them at the airport in Krakow. Elsewhere, he did upload pictures taken at Auschwitz but there was no suggestion that he saw any TAR related activity there.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 09, 2015, 12:40:35 PM
Since TAR 11 did have an memorial stop at Auschwitz, I don't see any reason why that would be repeated. Krakow however, is also the birthplace of Pope John Paul II, and there might have been something this time in Krakow, that wasn't possible then.

Also, please keep an eye on the tropical cyclones headed to China and the Philippines that may interfere with either flights or leg locations after India. One cyclone came ashore in southern China, and is headed towards Vietnam; the next one is headed in the general direction of Shanghai, is a much larger system, and is forecast to head towards Korea or Japan. And there's a third cyclone behind these two. And there's a tropical depression headed towards north of the Hawaiian Island chain, that may pose weather issues. It's been a long time since we've had these potential issues (TAR 8, and TAR 11 in Tanzania) but it is something to keep in mind in trying to find the next leg after India as well as flights and flight delays or re-routing.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 12:41:59 PM
Can someone work on identifying  rwruck's exact location in the airport? (presumed Krakow)

remember that we have 2  very clear reports of 3 MF teams in Krakow. Traveling together. via Frankfurt.

For there to be more than those 3 teams together it must be pre their split to the two flights right?

Would be nice to confirm that sighting location
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 09, 2015, 12:50:54 PM
Here's a possible sighting. From his twitter account, it sounds like he might be from the Seattle area, but I suspect he's travelling. I can't tell where he might be located currently. I've asked for more information.

Liam Hauck ‏@liamsa12thman 2h2 hours ago
It's always cool to meet people at airports, but it's even cooler when those people are currently on the amazing race. #MetTheCameraManToo
5:25 PM - 8 Jul 2015


I haven't heard back from him yet, but Xarles found his Facebook page and it appears he saw them at the airport in Poland. Doesn't say which one, but probably in Krakow? Talked about many delayed flights, seeing the Green team and talking with the camera man.

I did get a reply from Liam. here's what he said:

Liam Hauck ‏@liamsa12thman 5h5 hours ago
@Plaidmoon Kraków airport, all guy with girl teams, only 3 teams left as far as I could tell. They were really cool tho
4:38 AM - 9 Jul 2015


So, it was at the Krakow airport. Also, he says he saw 3 M/F teams. I'm not sure we had that many M/F teams worked out.

So he only saw Justin & Diana, Logan & Chris, and Denise & James Earl, but I'm convinced with the cheerleaders being safe based on the recent pictures.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TAR789 on July 09, 2015, 01:09:49 PM
Can someone work on identifying  rwruck's exact location in the airport? (presumed Krakow)

remember that we have 2  very clear reports of 3 MF teams in Krakow. Traveling together. via Frankfurt.

For there to be more than those 3 teams together it must be pre their split to the two flights right?

Would be nice to confirm that sighting location

I think I got it: Terminal 1, John Paul II International Airport, Krakow.
Video of the terminal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKQ2lUi-vDw
Go to 4:47. I think they are seated at the back. We can see the RELAY sign, which is reflected on the large windows behind the teams on rwruck's picture. We can also see a tv attached to the ceiling.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 01:10:13 PM
The point is where was that taken and when? Two flights = two gates.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TAR789 on July 09, 2015, 01:19:51 PM
In rwruck's pictures, and from the video, I think they are seated near gate 6.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 01:23:12 PM
Oh I see!! Awesome job, thank you!! Now...why would they all be there?  I am just puzzled as to why they are all herded together ...WRP usually does their best to keep them apart these days. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TAR789 on July 09, 2015, 01:25:56 PM
The video I used to identify where were the teams in the airport:

Video of the terminal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKQ2lUi-vDw
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 09, 2015, 01:31:38 PM
I think TAR789 is right!

This is the sighting photo:
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Airport%20Krakow-Mun/rwruck2.jpg

I think the environment really matches to gate 6 (from TAR789's video):
http://s12.postimg.org/raathu9fx/2015_07_09_21_30_03_Inside_Krakow_Airport_Termin.jpg
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 09, 2015, 01:50:10 PM
This is hardly a complete study of the usage of Gate 6, but using the flights that Claude_24Hrs found for Krakow-Munich and Krakow-Frankfurt in the Transportation thread, http://flightstats.com (http://flightstats.com) shows that Lufthansa 1627 to Munich that departed at 630 AM left from Gate 6.  Lufthansa 1371 to Frankfurt that left at 645 AM left from Gate 7, so it was probably an adjacent gate. Another possible flight is Lufthansa 1365 to Frankfurt that left at 1045 AM left from gate 6 as well, though that might have been too tight of a connection for the 145 PM flight from Frankfurt to Delhi. It arrived in Frankfurt at 1248 PM.

Certainly having all flights from Gate 6 and 7 would make it possible for all teams to be mingling together.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Tauna on July 09, 2015, 02:19:29 PM
 :didimiss:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 02:57:25 PM
Puzzle solved!! Thank you everyone!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Brannockdevice on July 09, 2015, 07:57:43 PM
Amazing Race .. producer ;) in Agra Uttar Pradesh

Taj Mahal is in Agra!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 09, 2015, 08:16:21 PM
The picture of the TAR producer in Agra that Candi Lee posted (good catch!) shows a box that says AP-3 Grease behind him. A little research shows that AP-3 grease is used to lubricate bearings in electric motors and automobiles among other things. It could mean nothing or it could suggest that there will be a visit to a factory or auto repair place. It could just be something TAR stores in their local India warehouse in case their equipment needs some maintenance.

Or maybe they will repack the bearings on the Taj Mahal.  :o
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 09, 2015, 08:18:26 PM
Amazing Race .. producer ;) in Agra Uttar Pradesh

Taj Mahal is in Agra!

That's right! It's been speculated about since Georgiapeach announced Uttar Pradesh as a destination.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Candi Lee2 on July 09, 2015, 08:46:52 PM
The picture of the TAR producer in Agra that Candi Lee posted (good catch!) shows a box that says AP-3 Grease behind him. A little research shows that AP-3 grease is used to lubricate bearings in electric motors and automobiles among other things. It could mean nothing or it could suggest that there will be a visit to a factory or auto repair place. It could just be something TAR stores in their local India warehouse in case their equipment needs some maintenance.

Or maybe they will repack the bearings on the Taj Mahal.  :o
they are " local agra wasi " ??? lol
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 09, 2015, 10:18:58 PM
This definitely has the feeling of another set of season one throwback legs, doesn't it? Delhi, Agra, at a minimum.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: ZBC Company on July 09, 2015, 10:28:36 PM
This definitely has the feeling of another set of season one throwback legs, doesn't it? Delhi, Agra, at a minimum.

Agreee
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on July 09, 2015, 10:36:57 PM
This definitely has the feeling of another set of season one throwback legs, doesn't it? Delhi, Agra, at a minimum.
There were Holi Festival pictures like 24 hours ago on Twitter
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 09, 2015, 10:38:20 PM
Switchback Season, I LOVE it!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 09, 2015, 11:53:09 PM
Switchback Season, I LOVE it!!

 :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 10, 2015, 12:04:23 AM
Switchback Season, I LOVE it!!

More Throwback Season, as Switchback refers to the reused Roadblock task, but there may be one/some of those along the way!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 10, 2015, 02:02:46 AM
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/First-monsoon-rain-lashes-Jodhpur/articleshow/48010879.cms (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/First-monsoon-rain-lashes-Jodhpur/articleshow/48010879.cms)
 
I LOVED Jodhpur when I was there even in Monsoon season...but this might be challenging!!
 
Dust storm/no electricity/heavy rain   :ascared :ascared :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 10, 2015, 02:40:05 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if India means they included the head shaving again. It is, of course, the most infamous Fast Forward ever!

They will probably not do that as a Switchback ever again unless they use alot of Switchbacks. You know what challenge I want as a switchback? The coconut challenge in the Seychelles in Season 16.
"You don't have enough coconuts."
"What do you mean we don't have enough coconuts? We have plenty."
"No, you don't have enough coconuts."
Lol, that was one of my favorites. Unfortunately, it is probably not going to be visited for a while.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on July 10, 2015, 08:18:49 AM
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/First-monsoon-rain-lashes-Jodhpur/articleshow/48010879.cms (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/First-monsoon-rain-lashes-Jodhpur/articleshow/48010879.cms)
 
I LOVED Jodhpur when I was there even in Monsoon season...but this might be challenging!!
 
Dust storm/no electricity/heavy rain   :ascared :ascared :ascared
And the humidity rising, woah. This could be interesting, and wishing the teams and crew will be out of harm's way. I just pray there won't be another heat exhaustion incident with physically-draining tasks like in TAR14-Thailand.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 10, 2015, 11:56:38 AM
WE HAVE A BAD ELEPHANT!  :<3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 10, 2015, 12:04:31 PM
And they are the same cities from TAR 1, legs 7 and 8. So I'm not complaining.

In addition to the tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific headed towards different areas of China, we now have an active volcano in Indonesia that is affecting airline traffic, including Bali. It's going to be interesting to see where in fact the Race goes to after India.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 10, 2015, 12:58:13 PM
I like the route so far:

1. United States ( Los Angeles ) > Brazil ( Rio De Janeiro )

2. Brazil > Argentina ( Buenos Aires )

3. Argentina ( San Antonio de Areco )

4. Argentina > Zambia ( Livingstone )

5. Zambia > Zimbabwe ( Victoria Falls )

6. Zimbabwe > France ( Paris )

7. France > Netherlands ( The Hague )

8. Netherlands > Poland ( Krakow )

9. Poland > India ( Agra )

10. India ( Jodhpur )

11. India > Russia ( Vladivostock ) | Opinion

12. Russia > United States ( Seattle ) | Opinion
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 10, 2015, 01:00:37 PM
We will probably see either western China or Russia, since the weather poses a threat these days. And it would be easier to get back to the US after legs in those 2 countries.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 10, 2015, 01:34:03 PM
My perfect would be Myanmar, however unlikely.

Weather may delay or change things. Wondering about Guam>Hawaii>Seattle options, (SPEC not spoiling...just me thinking.)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on July 10, 2015, 03:50:52 PM
WE HAVE A BAD ELEPHANT!  :<3


Meredith & Gretchen Jodhpur moment :lol: <333
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 10, 2015, 04:12:11 PM
We will probably see either western China or Russia, since the weather poses a threat these days. And it would be easier to get back to the US after legs in those 2 countries.

I doubt Russia will be visited this season. I believe the old plan was to visit a city like Beijing, but due to the monsoon, I think the backup plan is to visit western China or Nepal. It would be nice for teams to see (but not climb any part of) Mount Everest. However, I believe it comes down to western China as we already have already visited a new country this season: Zimbabwe. Lhasa maybe?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 10, 2015, 04:16:53 PM
I believe it would be extremely hard to think of a spontaneous leg in a new, never before visited country.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 10, 2015, 04:27:48 PM
I'm really want more than one new country.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 10, 2015, 04:28:12 PM
TPTB always have back-up legs in place to use as necessary; we just don't know what the original plans are, and what are the back-ups. (It's known, IIRC, that the visit to Phuket in one recent Race was a back-up plan, but we never knew what was originally planned, just that teams had to get to Bangkok in order to return to the planned route.) This time, these issues are coming up close to the end of the Race as its not clear what the options are. I doubt Russia will even be entertained, given international sanctions against the Russians over Ukraine, and western China won't happen because the Chinese will not let visitors into Tibet, and Sinkiang province is having a serious problem with Muslim insurgents. Beijing may be a alternative that fits the season one throwback theme, but that's hard to say one way or the other.
About the only option I can see is a diversion to Australia or New Zealand if that avoids the volcanic ash issue in Indonesia. Most of the other East Asia options will have weather issues for the next few days. And we know there are direct flights to the US and teams can connect if need be to reach the final destination city.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 10, 2015, 05:52:12 PM
What about Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: stunami on July 10, 2015, 05:52:49 PM
Or what about a final leg in Mexico or Canada close to the border? like as a last minute thing
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on July 10, 2015, 06:18:38 PM
or (maybe) mongolia and kirgizstan??
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Parovic on July 10, 2015, 08:52:19 PM
And they are the same cities from TAR 1, legs 7 and 8. So I'm not complaining.

In addition to the tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific headed towards different areas of China, we now have an active volcano in Indonesia that is affecting airline traffic, including Bali. It's going to be interesting to see where in fact the Race goes to after India.
Will it be Hong Kong?
As I have watched the weather forecast,the weather is pretty good until next thursday

Ruling out the volcanic eruption in indonesia,MERS in South Korea and the tropical cyclone hit Shanghai,Taiwan,Japan

Thailand is suffered from drought

It leaves out Vietnam,Southern and Middle part of China,Laos,Malaysia,Singapore

Hong Kong still remain the highest possibility
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 10, 2015, 09:06:23 PM
Or what about a final leg in Mexico or Canada close to the border? like as a last minute thing

Thanks but no, thanks. I am pretty sure neither country wants "a last minute thing".

Canada and Mexico have both been longing for another leg in each country for years and I strongly believe that that will not be happening anytime soon.

(Off topic) Just in case production is reading this:

I would love and die for:

Connection Points

1) A San Diego>Tijuana>Mexico City>Cancun>South America START
2) An Asia>Mexico City>Guanajuato>Monterrey>Houston FINISH
3) A Europe>Montreal>Toronto>Niagara>Buffalo FINISH
4) A Seattle>Victoria>Vancouver>Calgary>Asia START
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on July 10, 2015, 09:08:32 PM
Peach, I think that this season provide Switchback Tasks mostly in every consecutive legs... mark me if I'm wrong...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on July 10, 2015, 09:18:06 PM
From India, they would have travel back to South Africa or U.K. or Russia.
But in that case, there's not a possibility to go BACK.
I would like to see a new country like Brunei, Myanmar, or Laos... If China is possible, storms approach the lower cities and therefore, should get to Beijing... or maybe a South Korea or Mongolia or Russia in Vladivostok?
 ???
must be in Oceania and get to Australia or New Zealand???
 :gaah:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 10, 2015, 09:26:08 PM
What about Maldives?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 10, 2015, 09:57:20 PM
They should start the 11th leg soon right? So I hope we'll find out the penultimate leg location. TAR, please don't disappoint us. :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DetectiveLoke on July 10, 2015, 10:07:46 PM
From India, they would have travel back to South Africa or U.K. or Russia.
But in that case, there's not a possibility to go BACK.
I would like to see a new country like Brunei, Myanmar, or Laos... If China is possible, storms approach the lower cities and therefore, should get to Beijing... or maybe a South Korea or Mongolia or Russia in Vladivostok?
 ???
must be in Oceania and get to Australia or New Zealand???
 :gaah:
Myanmar? Are you aware that Myanmar has Martial Law!  (:;)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: jeanluc20 on July 10, 2015, 10:15:11 PM
From India, they would have travel back to South Africa or U.K. or Russia.
But in that case, there's not a possibility to go BACK.
I would like to see a new country like Brunei, Myanmar, or Laos... If China is possible, storms approach the lower cities and therefore, should get to Beijing... or maybe a South Korea or Mongolia or Russia in Vladivostok?
 ???
must be in Oceania and get to Australia or New Zealand???
 :gaah:
Myanmar? Are you aware that Myanmar has Martial Law!  (:;)

Martial Law is only in effect in the Kokang region of Myanmar. Even if I think Myanmar is quite unlikely, TAR can always surprise us... they went to Sri Lanka in Season 6 when the country was in a civil war and Thailand last season when the country had a coup d'etat, a nationwide martial law and other turmoil all in 2014.


For some reason, I think Australia or Taiwan might be given another visit.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on July 10, 2015, 11:18:12 PM
The route is very interesting. Beats TAR 24 any day lolol.

Prominent countries visited, INDIA IS BACK WOOT. And The Hague?? I hope they go to the moses bridge which is about an hour or two drive away.

http://www.demilked.com/moses-sunken-bridge-in-netherlands/
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on July 10, 2015, 11:19:47 PM
I'm just going to go with my gut and say... China. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on July 10, 2015, 11:42:04 PM
I've a feeling it would be Vietnam with a switchback again from TAR3 (Boat/Bike lol) since they tried to recreate the memory from past seasons this year.

But a return to Malaysia/Cambodia wouldn't shock me either since they don't really have much choices with Asia right now. And I doubt they'll do Burma/Laos since if they wanna do, I think they'll do them instead of Thailand 1-2 last season.

Btw, this route overall. <333333 I love the fact that we only had 2  2-legs-in-the-same-country! When was the last time we get this? 17? WHICH IS 10 SEASONS AGO!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on July 10, 2015, 11:46:56 PM
"What about Maldives?" -  TAR456
that's a good choice...! BUT...
I think there's not a possibility on that... maybe it should be part of later seasons...
I am ready for China's return with one leg... so that position will be 5 continents, 10 countries...
Hope there's a chance to visit Macau or Hong Kong. but it's most likely to be Beijing. If NOT, then that's a surprise we have to see another new asian country... UNLESS IF Phil and the CBS would not do a plan for the other side; Australia and New Zealand.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on July 11, 2015, 12:05:56 AM
I think Maldives as penultimate will force them to made an awkward jump back to USA. So it's pretty unlikely to me. And I think Maldives would work better with lot of teams like French Polynesia from 22.  :hoot:

Australia/NZ is highly unlikely since I think it'll take too long to jump from India to Oceania then jump back to USA again. Which will exceed the 21 days planning. Unless they're gonna use Hawaii as Finale.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 11, 2015, 12:13:41 AM
Just remember we're speaking of Leg 11, with leg 12 being the final leg back to the U.S. I'm pretty sure TPTB want to avoid any more connecting flights than they can avoid to get back to the U.S., and most of the suggestions entail connecting flights through areas being affected by the cyclone now reaching Shanghai, and Tokyo. I hear that the Bali airport has just reopened after days of volcanic ash; but on the other hand, that still means there is volcanic ash in the atmosphere that could affect trans-Pacific flights.

Simplicity might suggest Beijing (ala TAR 1) if there's a great circle route available that avoids Narita and Shanghai, a great circle route also presents the possibility of more than just the west coast of the US as a final destination city. But it is really hard to say what comes next.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 11, 2015, 12:19:44 AM
The best argument I can make for Beijing at this point is that it would be a throwback to TAR 1, and is along the way of a great circle route back to the U.S. for the final leg. (And they have a brand new international airport that may allow production to avoid a departure through Shanghai or Narita (Tokyo). But the weather and volcanic ash situations in the western Pacific are a pain to sort out.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 11, 2015, 12:43:21 AM
Btw, this route overall. <333333 I love the fact that we only had 2  2-legs-in-the-same-country! When was the last time we get this? 17? WHICH IS 10 SEASONS AGO!

 :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :conf: :conf: :conf:
That's why I love the route this season! :luvya:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: SamualDude on July 11, 2015, 03:04:36 AM
IF they make a jump to Australia or New Zealand for the penultimate leg then it would be the first US season to visit 6 continents since TAR 11.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 11, 2015, 03:16:45 AM
I think Hong Kong (my city) will be visited as Leg 11
Speaking of flight connection, Hong Kong Airport has direct flight (or flights that stop at Taipei/ Beijing / Seoul / Western North America) that will arrive at West Coast of US at early morning on 13/7 or 14/7
This will make perfect for a final leg run at Western US cities (e.g Seattle) on 13/7 or 14/7 (US time)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/562/18976099154_c2ec1bc98b_o.png)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/18976098304_b0e782c218_o.png)

I will keep a keen eye when I am going to the city centre tomorrow (12/7)  :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 11, 2015, 03:45:08 AM
And they are the same cities from TAR 1, legs 7 and 8. So I'm not complaining.

In addition to the tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific headed towards different areas of China, we now have an active volcano in Indonesia that is affecting airline traffic, including Bali. It's going to be interesting to see where in fact the Race goes to after India.
Will it be Hong Kong?
As I have watched the weather forecast,the weather is pretty good until next thursday

Ruling out the volcanic eruption in indonesia,MERS in South Korea and the tropical cyclone hit Shanghai,Taiwan,Japan

Thailand is suffered from drought

It leaves out Vietnam,Southern and Middle part of China,Laos,Malaysia,Singapore

Hong Kong still remain the highest possibility

i seriously think (+hope :conf: ) they will visit Hong Kong this season ( so that i may be able to spot and offer help  :hearts: )
Really, Hong Kong is a good choice as a penultimate leg because of the wide-range of choices of flights for them to fly back the USA for the final leg
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on July 11, 2015, 06:59:17 AM
canada or jamaica would be a perfect place to be a penultimate leg...

Taiwan has big possibilty since they had no problem with that country... Hongkong? maybe...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 11, 2015, 12:07:34 PM
Of course, there are many possible locations for the final leg. Hong Kong would be cool. Beijing would be cooler. South Korea is not likely, but might be possible. Japan is extremely unlikely considering the fact it was visited last season. A leg in Canada would be AWESOME, especially if it was Vancouver. That way, if teams DO go to Seattle for the final leg, they can take the train to get there.

My prediction for leg 11: probably Beijing, maybe Hong Kong or Vancouver.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 11, 2015, 02:47:18 PM
Leg 11 is (NOT)  confirmed in Macau!
http://prntscr.com/7rjcwr (http://prntscr.com/7rjcwr)
 
 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 11, 2015, 02:49:37 PM
Leg 11 is confirmed in Macau!
http://prntscr.com/7rjcwr

No, it's not confirmed personally it looks like a local race, I hope it's not though
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 11, 2015, 02:50:23 PM
Leg 11 is confirmed in Macau!
http://prntscr.com/7rjcwr

I don't know. Peach just said on the Live Sightings thread she thinks it might be local.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 11, 2015, 02:56:18 PM
Leg 11 is confirmed in Macau!
http://prntscr.com/7rjcwr

I don't know. Peach just said on the Live Sightings thread she thinks it might be local.

I'd certainly want more details before I believe it. It looks like just a vague reference to the Amazing Race. Maybe he's traveling with a group that did an Amazing race in Macau.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 11, 2015, 03:03:29 PM
So if Macau gets confirmed...

Leg 1 : Rio
Leg 2 : Buenos Aires
Leg 3 : San Antonio de Areco
Leg 4 : Zambia
Leg 5 : Zimbabwe
Leg 6 : Paris
Leg 7 : Dan Haag, Netherlands
Leg 8 : Krakow, Poland
Leg 9 : Agra, India
Leg 10 : Jaipur, India
Leg 11: Macau

This should be the best route ever.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Zack. on July 11, 2015, 03:42:46 PM
It's probably China BUT what if it's a third leg in India?

India makes eight non-US countries which fits with the past few seasons plus it presumably helps with the budget plus it would make up for the giant gap PLUS there's a direct flight from Delhi to JFK landing at like 7 am and that would certainly be a better / different perspective than TAR 21 which had the bulk of its leg at night and indoors.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 11, 2015, 03:56:58 PM
The picture that Marionete posted was that in Kraków? Or a new place?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 11, 2015, 03:59:46 PM
Yes, it was Krakow. The tweeter told me later, but I'm still waiting for more info.

Can anyone clarify if it really is Tiffany/Krista and Tanner/Josh? ??? I'm not too familiar with their faces, though the girl's shirt seems familiar :grins:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 11, 2015, 04:02:05 PM
Yes, it was Krakow. The tweeter told me later, but I'm still waiting for more info.

Can anyone clarify if it really is Tiffany/Krista and Tanner/Josh? ??? I'm not too familiar with their faces, though the girl's shirt seems familiar :grins:

It is, I recognize the faces and both are indeed wearing the same shirts they wore at the starting line
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 11, 2015, 04:03:35 PM
Yes, it was Krakow. The tweeter told me later, but I'm still waiting for more info.

Can anyone clarify if it really is Tiffany/Krista and Tanner/Josh? ??? I'm not too familiar with their faces, though the girl's shirt seems familiar :grins:

Yep it Is, so that means that Tanner & Josh are safe until Poland
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 11, 2015, 04:05:33 PM
Yes, it was Krakow. The tweeter told me later, but I'm still waiting for more info.

Can anyone clarify if it really is Tiffany/Krista and Tanner/Josh? ??? I'm not too familiar with their faces, though the girl's shirt seems familiar :grins:

It is, I recognize the faces and both are indeed wearing the same shirts they wore at the starting line

It also looks like the same shirt Tanner/Josh (not sure which one it is) was wearing on our timeline spoiler page.

Update:
Except that he's wearing a tank top in the timeline and a full T-shirt in Poland. Minor but important detail there.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on July 11, 2015, 04:22:13 PM
We need Kelsey/Joey or Jasmine and Danielle to surface to confirm the leg 5 elimination.

Leg 7 should be elimination right. After tbc, is usually elimination.

As of now, 5 teams have made it to leg 8 and 4 to Leg 9. I think were missing 1 team for leg 8.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: north09 on July 11, 2015, 04:36:37 PM
We need Kelsey/Joey or Jasmine and Danielle to surface to confirm the leg 5 elimination.

Leg 7 should be elimination right. After tbc, is usually elimination.

As of now, 5 teams have made it to leg 8 and 4 to Leg 9. I think were missing 1 team for leg 8.

Pretty sure 5 made it to Leg 9. A little early to already have a F4 at that point. There was most likely a team not seen at the Krakow Airport.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TAR789 on July 11, 2015, 04:47:56 PM
New Poland picture taken in front of Ariel Restaurant, on Szeroka Street.
Street View: https://goo.gl/maps/qPvD1
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 11, 2015, 05:53:04 PM
Other important item in the photo from Krakow:  She's holding a roadblock clue sheet. So it would make sense that these may be the team members not performing a roadblock task.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 11, 2015, 09:16:02 PM
So Tanner & Josh are indeed safe to Poland. :oh
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 11, 2015, 09:33:56 PM
So Tanner & Josh are indeed safe to Poland. :oh

It's how far Tiffany & Krista have gotten that surprises me. At first glance, I predicted an early boot for them. They kinda remind me of Nicky & Kim.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DetectiveLoke on July 11, 2015, 10:12:28 PM
From India, they would have travel back to South Africa or U.K. or Russia.
But in that case, there's not a possibility to go BACK.
I would like to see a new country like Brunei, Myanmar, or Laos... If China is possible, storms approach the lower cities and therefore, should get to Beijing... or maybe a South Korea or Mongolia or Russia in Vladivostok?
 ???
must be in Oceania and get to Australia or New Zealand???
 :gaah:
Myanmar? Are you aware that Myanmar has Martial Law!  (:;)

Martial Law is only in effect in the Kokang region of Myanmar. Even if I think Myanmar is quite unlikely, TAR can always surprise us... they went to Sri Lanka in Season 6 when the country was in a civil war and Thailand last season when the country had a coup d'etat, a nationwide martial law and other turmoil all in 2014.


For some reason, I think Australia or Taiwan might be given another visit.
So the "president (or prime minster or whatever you wanna call!)" didn't proclaim the Martial Law in Myanmar (except Kokang)? In the 70s, President Marcos (of the Philippines) proclaims the Martial Law on the Philippines (but it ends in the 80s) (Just saying!).  ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 11, 2015, 10:47:08 PM
So Tanner & Josh are indeed safe to Poland. :oh

It's how far Tiffany & Krista have gotten that surprises me. At first glance, I predicted an early boot for them. They kinda remind me of Nicky & Kim.

They finished 10th the first leg, so they remind me more of CaroJen. :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: north09 on July 11, 2015, 11:08:17 PM
So Tanner & Josh are indeed safe to Poland. :oh

It's how far Tiffany & Krista have gotten that surprises me. At first glance, I predicted an early boot for them. They kinda remind me of Nicky & Kim.

They finished 10th the first leg, so they remind me more of CaroJen. :ascared

Two ex-NFL Cheerleaders? Jaime & Cara 2.0
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on July 12, 2015, 01:16:21 AM
Of course, there are many possible locations for the final leg. Hong Kong would be cool. Beijing would be cooler. South Korea is not likely, but might be possible. Japan is extremely unlikely considering the fact it was visited last season. A leg in Canada would be AWESOME, especially if it was Vancouver. That way, if teams DO go to Seattle for the final leg, they can take the train to get there.

My prediction for leg 11: probably Beijing, maybe Hong Kong or Vancouver.


I think the self driving would be better if the Vancouver and Seattle were featured in the last 2 leg. The Peace Arch Park at the border of Canada and US might be interesting for a RI task.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 12, 2015, 09:19:26 AM
I think we lost them for the penultimate leg. If the race is indeed 21 days long and the duration wasn't changed due to the weather situation, then they have probably wrapped up leg 11 as of now.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 12, 2015, 10:00:11 AM
No sightings could mean that they haven't started due to frantic re structuring or there in a remote place maybe Vladivostock or even better Mongolia  :luvya:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 12, 2015, 10:21:02 AM
My speculation? Either of the 2. :lol:

I think we lost them for the penultimate leg. If the race is indeed 21 days long and the duration wasn't changed due to the weather situation, then they have probably wrapped up leg 11 as of now.

No sightings could mean that they haven't started due to frantic re structuring or there in a remote place maybe Vladivostock or even better Mongolia  :luvya:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Candi Lee2 on July 12, 2015, 03:36:27 PM
My perfect would be Myanmar, however unlikely.

Weather may delay or change things. Wondering about Guam>Hawaii>Seattle options, (SPEC not spoiling...just me thinking.)
strong Hawaii vibes just guessing  :umn:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 12, 2015, 03:47:27 PM
One of the things to consider that for almost all trans-Pacific flights to the U.S. from east Asia, one has to go through either Shanghai, or Tokyo Narita, or both, based on what teams and production have had to do in the past.

About the only way I'm aware of that avoids those connections is the Air New Zealand flight in and out of LAX that flies direct to New Zealand. Then there's the need for flights to divert around the volcanic ash from the volcano that has erupted in Indonesia (the ash has reached levels of the atmosphere that can force passenger flights to divert around that area) and as of this morning, Bali airport is closed again.

I suspect the filming is on hold until they can get teams to wherever leg 11 is going to take place as well as getting flights to the final destination city. If past experience is any guide with the need to connect via Shanghai or Tokyo as opposed to using New Zealand to get back to the US, that may explain the lack of any social media sightings at this point. This is just speculation on my part, but I am baffled to come up with any other explanation other than a delay in order to allow the weather systems to clear out of the way for the flights to leg 11 and leg 12 destinations.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 12, 2015, 04:07:30 PM
One of the things to consider that for almost all trans-Pacific flights to the U.S. from east Asia, one has to go through either Shanghai, or Tokyo Narita, or both, based on what teams and production have had to do in the past.

About the only way I'm aware of that avoids those connections is the Air New Zealand flight in and out of LAX that flies direct to New Zealand. Then there's the need for flights to divert around the volcanic ash from the volcano that has erupted in Indonesia (the ash has reached levels of the atmosphere that can force passenger flights to divert around that area) and as of this morning, Bali airport is closed again.

I suspect the filming is on hold until they can get teams to wherever leg 11 is going to take place as well as getting flights to the final destination city. If past experience is any guide with the need to connect via Shanghai or Tokyo as opposed to using New Zealand to get back to the US, that may explain the lack of any social media sightings at this point. This is just speculation on my part, but I am baffled to come up with any other explanation other than a delay in order to allow the weather systems to clear out of the way for the flights to leg 11 and leg 12 destinations.

What about Sydney or Seoul or even Manila ( Or is Manila affected by the typhoon )
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Brannockdevice on July 12, 2015, 04:17:16 PM
Is there any location in Asia/Oceania that we can eliminate simply from all the natural disasters occurring (Volcanoes, typhoons, etc)?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: dryedmangoez on July 12, 2015, 05:41:21 PM
It's interesting how TAR25 teams had to fly through Tokyo from Manila to LA instead of flying direct on Philippine Airlines. Though that PAL flight was likely fully booked anyway lol They usually are.

I know they always have back-up plans, but if they ever need last minute Legs in Asia, they can easily recycle TARPH or TAR Vietnam Legs of course.  But I hope the penultimate leg isn't in the Philippines. I'm hoping for the Philippines to be an early Leg(s) on a future westward route, maybe TAR28. :)

Anyway, Oceania seems like a good choice.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 12, 2015, 05:53:14 PM
One of the things to consider that for almost all trans-Pacific flights to the U.S. from east Asia, one has to go through either Shanghai, or Tokyo Narita, or both, based on what teams and production have had to do in the past.

About the only way I'm aware of that avoids those connections is the Air New Zealand flight in and out of LAX that flies direct to New Zealand. Then there's the need for flights to divert around the volcanic ash from the volcano that has erupted in Indonesia (the ash has reached levels of the atmosphere that can force passenger flights to divert around that area) and as of this morning, Bali airport is closed again.

I suspect the filming is on hold until they can get teams to wherever leg 11 is going to take place as well as getting flights to the final destination city. If past experience is any guide with the need to connect via Shanghai or Tokyo as opposed to using New Zealand to get back to the US, that may explain the lack of any social media sightings at this point. This is just speculation on my part, but I am baffled to come up with any other explanation other than a delay in order to allow the weather systems to clear out of the way for the flights to leg 11 and leg 12 destinations.

What about Sydney or Seoul or even Manila ( Or is Manila affected by the typhoon )

All three cities have required connections through either Tokyo or Shanghai in past Races. Manila is doubtful unless the leg was in the Philippines in the first place. The other issue at the moment would be the ash cloud that has closed Bali at times, due to wind direction, so a different wind direction might hamper flights in and out of Manila. (I haven't seen anything; and the only reason we're hearing about Bali is that a CNN correspondent (Will Ripley) has been stranded in Bali due to the ash cloud.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 12, 2015, 06:20:25 PM
I'm thinking about teams possibly going to North America for Leg 11? They haven't been spotted for a while now...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 12, 2015, 08:03:58 PM


What about Sydney or Seoul or even Manila ( Or is Manila affected by the typhoon )

All three cities have required connections through either Tokyo or Shanghai in past Races. Manila is doubtful unless the leg was in the Philippines in the first place. The other issue at the moment would be the ash cloud that has closed Bali at times, due to wind direction, so a different wind direction might hamper flights in and out of Manila. (I haven't seen anything; and the only reason we're hearing about Bali is that a CNN correspondent (Will Ripley) has been stranded in Bali due to the ash cloud.

Ultra long distance international travel is changing, literally, as we speak. The addition of the Airbus A-380, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the two new 777 jets, both the  200ER and 300ER models have made non stops flights to destinations that always before  had connections.

For example, American Airlines now flies to 55 international destinations from DFW International airport nonstop. Among these in Asia are Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo Narita. I certainly don't for see TAR doing another Dallas finale so soon, but just goes to show you that international routes are changing quickly.

Qantas started flying direct to DFW from Sydney. They started with a Boeing 747-8. It had no problem making the jump from Sydney to Dallas, but on the return, bucking the headwinds of the southern jet stream, it had to make a fuel stop in Brisbane before continuing to Sydney. They recently changed to an Airbus A-380, flying 6 days a week. It doesn't have to stop in Brisbane in the return. What really shocks me is that there is enough traffic to warrant that size a plane on the route.

Also Qatar Airlines and Emirates started flying non stop to DFW from the Persian Gulf. They started with 777s, but now both switched to A-380. Again...seems really strange to me that there is that much of a demand for seats on the routes.

What I am trying to say is that no matter what teams did in the past, my no longer hold true. The addition of new technology has changed air travel dramatically.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on July 12, 2015, 08:48:03 PM
My friend just saw teams outside the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong!! She said she saw a green team holding a clue with cameramen, no further details yet..

Diana & Jason or Tiffany & Krista? Can you ask him, please?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: serendipity on July 12, 2015, 09:04:10 PM
My friend just saw teams outside the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong!! She said she saw a green team holding a clue with cameramen, no further details yet..

Diana & Jason or Tiffany & Krista? Can you ask him, please?

I showed her the picture but she is not sure as she saw from a distance, she just described they are very green and saw them with the envelope. If anyone knows where they could be let me know, maybe I'll sneak out from work to follow them!!! So excited!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: realshowfan on July 12, 2015, 09:27:22 PM
Can she guess where they are probably heading? If they seem to be going to Star Ferry (again) then we
re probably thinking Island side.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: SuperTux on July 12, 2015, 09:30:44 PM
I'm wondering whether or not frantic Chinese fans scared the crew in S24 that they dare not come to mainland China this time...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 12, 2015, 10:13:31 PM
So, are Tiffany & Krista safe as of Leg 11?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 12, 2015, 10:14:40 PM
So, are Tiffany & Krista safe as of Leg 11?

Looks like it. And "green team" must be Justin & Diana
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 12, 2015, 10:16:54 PM
NO. The source said he saw a F/F green team  but they were running so cannot conclusively do a picture ID.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 12, 2015, 10:18:47 PM
NO. The source said he saw a F/F green team

So as of Leg 11 we only seen Tiffany & Krista. The rest of teams are unknown.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 12, 2015, 10:21:39 PM
For reference, if the Race does take teams to Macao from Hong Kong, it would be a throwback to the season 11 leg 11.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 12, 2015, 10:22:56 PM
Misread that. Tiffany & Krista's team colour is really more yellow than green, so that was my conclusion.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on July 12, 2015, 10:40:10 PM
Misread that. Tiffany & Krista's team colour is really more yellow than green, so that was my conclusion.

Their color is somwthing between yellow and green (lime?) so some people may call that green
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 12, 2015, 10:40:57 PM
NO. The source said he saw a F/F green team

So as of Leg 11 we only seen Tiffany & Krista. The rest of teams are unknown.

Well for the first 30 min!! Team not ID'd...see my post above. Go find us some more sightings! :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Candi Lee2 on July 12, 2015, 10:55:23 PM
For reference, if the Race does take teams to Macao from Hong Kong, it would be a throwback to the season 11 leg 11.
who's ready to crap their pants!!  :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: realshowfan on July 12, 2015, 11:01:31 PM
I was personally hoping for a HK leg  :lol:   But Macau is way overdue too! Now I’m hoping for a HK-Macau-HK thing like they’ve done in TAR25&26
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 12, 2015, 11:03:34 PM
So they are now heading to macau?
I am now rushing to the city centre of HK to watch for them
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on July 13, 2015, 12:31:51 AM
So the HK/Macau as confirmed as penultimate leg?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on July 13, 2015, 12:32:42 AM
So the HK/Macau as confirmed as penultimate leg?
Not confirmed, but at least it's looking like it right now.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 13, 2015, 09:16:01 AM
I will say as confirmed as it cann be withouta picture.

SO..what is next?

I have reason to believe the Finae leg must be done by 7/14.

So teams are in Macau (assumed) now where it is ~10PM.

They need to get themselves to HK airport either tonight (their time) or by a pretty early time in the AM.

If I were WRP I would want my racers all together in ione place asap.

There are options to get to HK airport.

You can take a ferry (STAR or Turbo tonight back to HK and then use taxi whatever to go to the airport. Might be best TV, nighttime footage. Would get them there to campout at airport tonight HK time, assumes a KOR OR a 4-5 pitstop like Panama.  Can also do the same in the AM HK time but depending on departure time could be tight. Teams could be seen at ferry or arriving at airport.

They can also take the Turbojet ferry Macau>HK AIRPORT directly either last one tonight or first one this am. This is a restricted passport/airline ticket required and would arrive in an area beyond security at the airport.

Possible flights isted in transport.

SF, Seattle, Chicago even NYC all possible. Plus afew others. Won't be Dallas. 

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: serendipity on July 13, 2015, 12:12:20 PM
I will say as confirmed as it cann be withouta picture.

SO..what is next?

I have reason to believe the Finae leg must be done by 7/14.

So teams are in Macau (assumed) now where it is ~10PM.

They need to get themselves to HK airport either tonight (their time) or by a pretty early time in the AM.

If I were WRP I would want my racers all together in ione place asap.

There are options to get to HK airport.

You can take a ferry (STAR or Turbo tonight back to HK and then use taxi whatever to go to the airport. Might be best TV, nighttime footage. Would get them there to campout at airport tonight HK time, assumes a KOR OR a 4-5 pitstop like Panama.  Can also do the same in the AM HK time but depending on departure time could be tight. Teams could be seen at ferry or arriving at airport.

They can also take the Turbojet ferry Macau>HK AIRPORT directly either last one tonight or first one this am. This is a restricted passport/airline ticket required and would arrive in an area beyond security at the airport.

Possible flights isted in transport.

SF, Seattle, Chicago even NYC all possible. Plus afew others. Won't be Dallas.

Just some info here, the link below is the schedule for ferry from Macau to hk airport, since there're not frequent services and no overnight ferry, I think they probably take ferry back hk Island and take taxi instead of direct ferry to airport.

http://www.turbojet.com.hk/en/routing-sailing-schedule/hk-airport-macau/sailing-schedule-fares.aspx
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: KT6DM on July 13, 2015, 12:19:23 PM
Thanks Peach for pinging me on FB - haven't gotten on the forum in ages.   

I'm in Cupertino, CA - near San Jose/San Francisco, so I can be available whenever - will have all my stuff charged up and ready just in case they do SF.   Peach has my mobile # if need be.  We were there at the beginning of this season in LA - would be too cool to be there for any pieces of the finale...

-Dale
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: selkie on July 13, 2015, 04:21:31 PM
If there's a sighting at Narita airport on the US inbound, that's a Skyteam/Delta hub. In which case, I'd think Seattle, Minneapolis, or Detroit for a finish line.

I do think that a northern tier city is more likely because you get better (cooler) weather and a late sunset this time of year.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on July 13, 2015, 04:33:07 PM
With the lack of sightings, Im thinking
A leg is a over and we missed them
B Tiffany/Krista were decoys and teams have yet to race to Macau

Weren't flights delayed out of Poland due to a storm?

Final City Guess: Seattle
Don't think its F4 TBC again
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 13, 2015, 04:43:21 PM
With the lack of sightings, Im thinking
A leg is a over and we missed them
B Tiffany/Krista were decoys and teams have yet to race to Macau

Weren't flights delayed out of Poland due to a storm?

Final City Guess: Seattle
Don't think its F4 TBC again

This makes me think if they asked if Tiffany & Krista were with camera crew?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on July 13, 2015, 05:07:57 PM
With the lack of sightings, Im thinking
A leg is a over and we missed them
B Tiffany/Krista were decoys and teams have yet to race to Macau

Weren't flights delayed out of Poland due to a storm?

Final City Guess: Seattle
Don't think its F4 TBC again

This makes me think if they asked if Tiffany & Krista were with camera crew?
I believe they were said to have been with a crew, yes.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 13, 2015, 05:10:16 PM
With the lack of sightings, Im thinking
A leg is a over and we missed them
B Tiffany/Krista were decoys and teams have yet to race to Macau

Weren't flights delayed out of Poland due to a storm?

Final City Guess: Seattle
Don't think its F4 TBC again
Macau leg should be done w/ racers proceding to HKIA now
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 13, 2015, 05:27:12 PM
I don't think there's enough time for them to be putting out decoys, so they just probably used less public places and avoided too many fans spotting them.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on July 13, 2015, 05:46:09 PM
My thought is a Salt Lake City finale, but my guts are assuming Seattle at this point because of the flight/travel information people have been showing on the forum.

Heavy, severe thunderstorms up here in Chicago (and Detroit) for the next two days, so visiting the Ohio Valley is unlikely.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 13, 2015, 05:56:10 PM
If they were to be headed to Chicago, the severe weather threat would be out of the way by the time teams made it there.  The fact that NYC is an possibility does raise the possibility of a throwback to a TAR 1 finish at Flushing Meadows, which I would like with this particular route.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on July 13, 2015, 10:40:25 PM
If they were to be headed to Chicago, the severe weather threat would be out of the way by the time teams made it there.  The fact that NYC is an possibility does raise the possibility of a throwback to a TAR 1 finish at Flushing Meadows, which I would like with this particular route.
Okay, thanks schnauzer. I will still be on the look-out for teams while driving about. I would be interested if teams had to NYC, but puzzled why since the city was visited in TAR21 and visited Flushing Meadows again during the start of TAR25.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 13, 2015, 11:18:09 PM
I haven't seen anything very reliable about the final leg location, but the strongest rumblings have been about New York City. If I had to make a bet on it, I'd say New York City. Flights from Hong Kong start arriving at JFK and Newark around 1:00 PM, so you might keep your eyes open in the afternoon or evening.

I'm surprised about New York City too and still think a west coast city is very possible.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on July 13, 2015, 11:22:50 PM
So . . . no one's seen the teams at Hong Kong's airport yet?  Figured they'd be there by now, unless it's a thirty-six-hour Pit Stop.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 14, 2015, 12:01:25 AM
Most flights are experiencing at least a 1 hour plus delay in departure from HKG
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 14, 2015, 12:08:45 AM
So . . . no one's seen the teams at Hong Kong's airport yet?  Figured they'd be there by now, unless it's a thirty-six-hour Pit Stop.
There's no such thing as 12 hour or 24 hour or 36 hour fixed length pit stops any more. Teams no longer know how long a pit stop may be, or if there is one of any length at all.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 14, 2015, 12:18:53 AM
So . . . no one's seen the teams at Hong Kong's airport yet?  Figured they'd be there by now, unless it's a thirty-six-hour Pit Stop.
There's no such thing as 12 hour or 24 hour or 36 hour fixed length pit stops any more. Teams no longer know how long a pit stop may be, or if there is one of any length at all.

Maybe what he meant was a pit stop 36 hours long, not necessarily a fixed one. :) Kym & Alli mentioned it in an article, and the link is somewhere near the end pages of the Amazing Race Questions thread.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 14, 2015, 12:32:46 AM
i was at the HK airport from 7:30 am to 10:15am (local time) and i haven't seen any teams or production crew
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 14, 2015, 12:35:44 AM
Thanks for taking the time to look for us, cbacbacba1! It's greatly appreciated. I wish you had seen them.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: MrDeerShank on July 14, 2015, 12:44:53 AM
Pure spec; if the rumblings about MYC are believed, it would be fantastic to have a Switchback to Hello/Goodbye memory task followed by the finish line at Flushing Meadows
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARFanMan on July 14, 2015, 01:45:56 AM
Pure spec; if the rumblings about MYC are believed, it would be fantastic to have a Switchback to Hello/Goodbye memory task followed by the finish line at Flushing Meadows

We visited Flushing Meadows in TAR25... Unlikely that we're going to New York. Probably a Seattle finish line. Now that I think about it, Denver has not been visited in a while... but my bets are still on Seattle.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on July 14, 2015, 07:12:01 AM
Random idea but what about an Alasksa finish line. I believe the last time they went to Alaska was S12.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: maxen on July 14, 2015, 07:14:10 AM
They went to Alaska in season 23.

I'm smeling San Francisco.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on July 14, 2015, 07:15:11 AM
They went to Alaska in season 23.
I just remembered that.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on July 14, 2015, 07:17:44 AM
I think they'd save Alaska for Japan's penultimate since there are some direct flights from Japan to Alaska.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on July 14, 2015, 07:18:24 AM
They went to Alaska in season 23.

I'm smeling San Francisco.
I think flying to the San Francisco Bay Area is very possible (TAR16 kind of worked this way), but I'm sensing Oakland/Berkeley/Napa Valley more so than SF.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: tennis33 on July 14, 2015, 08:14:35 AM
What about phenix, Denver, Portland, Minneapolis, and Salt Lake City
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 14, 2015, 08:53:51 AM
I don't know how you guys are smelling or feeling some cities, but the only logical assumption we can make is that there is going to be a west coast finish line.
Other than that, everything else is bending towards wishlists.

Don't want to be rude or anything, just... :gnome
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 14, 2015, 09:31:52 AM
I don't know how you guys are smelling or feeling some cities, but the only logical assumption we can make is that there is going to be a west coast finish line.
Other than that, everything else is bending towards wishlists.

Don't want to be rude or anything, just... :gnome
Marionete, logic actually says that any U.S. city with a direct flight out of Hong Kong is a candidate.

And it would be interesting to see which of them might also have direct flights out of other East Asian cities (Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, etc. if in fact Hong Kong/Macao was a back-up leg.) That could narrow down the candidate list.

But I suppose we'll have some idea within a few hours.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 10:43:49 AM
the only logical assumption we can make is that there is going to be a west coast finish line.


Don't be so sure.  :spy:   Time will tell!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 14, 2015, 10:49:08 AM
Okay, okay.... I will just shut my mouth and wait for the sightings now. :iok
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 14, 2015, 11:47:05 AM
I'm going to guess based on Peach's posts that it'll be Chicago or NY.  (This thread: Perhaps not west coast; Where are you thread: West coast cities + Chicago + NYC)

But (trying to) patiently wait. :)  Excited!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 14, 2015, 11:56:03 AM
While I'd rather not have a California start and finish, I wouldn't rule out San Francisco. If this season is intended to be a total nostalgia-train, then they can talk about how their closest-ever race to the finish line happened there.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 14, 2015, 12:42:22 PM
I think SFO is out because of when the flight arrived (middle of the night).  Cathay Pacific 806 to Chicago lands at 4:00 CDT (in about 3 hours).  Cathay Pacific 830 to JFK just landed a few minutes ago.

Also, @travilana posted the pic of the crew at 11:15 last night in HK.  S/he said the last flight out that night to US was to JFK.  Crew could get on that flight to get ahead, and then teams take the flight the next morning (leaving at 9:36 am, consistent with morning sun in new pics posted).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 14, 2015, 12:53:24 PM
I think SFO is out because of when the flight arrived (middle of the night).  Cathay Pacific 806 to Chicago lands at 4:00 CDT (in about 3 hours).  Cathay Pacific 830 to JFK just landed a few minutes ago.

Also, @travilana posted the pic of the crew at 11:15 last night in HK.  S/he said the last flight out that night to US was to JFK.  Crew could get on that flight to get ahead, and then teams take the flight the next morning (leaving at 9:36 am, consistent with morning sun in new pics posted).

4 flights to SFO from Hong Kong........two of which give prime filming time of day
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 14, 2015, 12:54:34 PM
Oops, yes, missed CX 870.  Time will tell!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 14, 2015, 12:55:57 PM
and a united flight too
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 14, 2015, 01:00:36 PM
Pics have teams at a Cathay Pacific counter (assuming that's them getting tix for the last leg)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: travilana on July 14, 2015, 01:06:08 PM
I think SFO is out because of when the flight arrived (middle of the night).  Cathay Pacific 806 to Chicago lands at 4:00 CDT (in about 3 hours).  Cathay Pacific 830 to JFK just landed a few minutes ago.

Also, @travilana posted the pic of the crew at 11:15 last night in HK.  S/he said the last flight out that night to US was to JFK.  Crew could get on that flight to get ahead, and then teams take the flight the next morning (leaving at 9:36 am, consistent with morning sun in new pics posted).

Yes, that is correct & what I assumed as well. When I heard that TAR just ended Leg 11, I had a feeling they would go back to HKIA from Macau to get to the US. First thing that irked me was when I saw a lot of metallic suitcases piled together on Aisle C. I thought they could be storage for filming equipment.

When I strolled by security check (from Aisle A-C), I saw those cameramen. They even had hanging mics and cameras with them (which security won't typically allow unless you have permission to register them as handcarry). It's also note-worthy that the guy in the first pic I posted had an Air India bag tag on his backpack.

*first post ftw*
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 01:14:21 PM

 These are the most likely of the Cathay Pacific flights out of HKIA yesterday:

CP #898 930 am LAX 755AM

CP #884  1255am LAX 1115am

CP #870 SFO 215PM arr 1150am

CP 830  920 am JFK arr 105pm

CP #806 12N Chicago 150PM

Due to the timing of the sightings, these are thought to be unlikely

CP #840 JFK 410PM arr810pm

CP #882 LAX 435PM arr 255PM

CP #84  Anchorage 450pm arr1050am
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 01:18:17 PM
For a variety of unpublishable reasons, the TAR Detective team is favoring NYC..  fwiw
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 01:19:30 PM
 :bigwelcome to the AMAZING travilana!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 14, 2015, 01:19:42 PM
Which means teams have been landed for an hour, and perhaps will be leaving the airport soon (or have just left), depending on customs.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 01:20:39 PM
Yep. Twitter on guard!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Chateau d If on July 14, 2015, 01:24:16 PM
'cept me!

I'm in favor of SF   :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: dpe on July 14, 2015, 01:28:22 PM
Flight to Chicago delayed, arriving at 3:15 PM
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: realshowfan on July 14, 2015, 01:30:08 PM
 :welcome2:  travilana!!! Thank you so much for your photos! Excited to see HK being visited 10 seasons after :hoot:

Is Chicago still plausible? Speculating Chicago since it’s been since season six.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: clemsonbeav on July 14, 2015, 01:30:53 PM
NYC webcams http://www.earthcam.com/network/?country=us&page=NY

Pouring rain!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 14, 2015, 01:31:17 PM


CP #84  Anchorage 450pm arr1050am

As mentioned previously, this is a cargo only flight-no passengers.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Chateau d If on July 14, 2015, 03:11:08 PM
More Hong Kong sightings !!  :hearts:
Tsim Sha Tsui ! Credits to Iam Tommy Ckf


(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Hong%20Kong-Macau/HK1x.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Hong%20Kong-Macau/HK2x.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Hong%20Kong-Macau/HK3x.jpg)

The pictures were taken at the corner of Nathan Rd and Cameron Rd.  Not too far from the famous Star Ferry!

Streetview link:

https://www.google.com/maps/@22.298733,114.172174,3a,75y,311.25h,85.46t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1stg6PD2lcm18kpxCLqdviMQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 14, 2015, 03:21:30 PM
Well there it is in pictures. Tiffany & Krista made it to leg 11 after all.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on July 14, 2015, 03:42:18 PM
so only tiffany/krista was spotted in Macau as F4 ?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on July 14, 2015, 03:45:27 PM
Well there it is in pictures. Tiffany & Krista made it to leg 11 after all.
Question is, did they seal the deal and make the F3, too?  Guess the next sightings will make it clear.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 14, 2015, 03:46:29 PM
Sorry, that was NH, not NY.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 04:01:58 PM
Not at the Montauk LightHouse
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 14, 2015, 04:03:03 PM
If the guy tweeting is to be believed, they went to Belmont racetrack. They aren't racing today, so it's possible.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: docol on July 14, 2015, 04:13:26 PM
He knows waaaay too much to be believed...he knows the tasks, locations and even the finish line.! Idk, i'm taking this with a grain of salt
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 04:23:53 PM
I would have picked here: http://time.com/3954884/teddy-roosevelt-sagamore-hill/
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on July 14, 2015, 04:26:19 PM
Were the sighting photo of Tiffany & Krista taken in Leg 11 or 12?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 04:27:54 PM
Or here: http://www.nassaumuseum.com/visitors.php (conveniently closed to the public)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: ZBC Company on July 14, 2015, 04:30:55 PM
It like where Santiago instead try find phil
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on July 14, 2015, 04:32:15 PM
So where is the finale leg?
Who are the Final 3?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 14, 2015, 04:35:09 PM
He knows waaaay too much to be believed...he knows the tasks, locations and even the finish line.! Idk, i'm taking this with a grain of salt

I'm taking it with a grain of salt too. About half of his tweets are Big Brother related including retweets of MissCleo, EvilDick and a few other BB "legends". He could actually have known this stuff, but I'm thinking it's more likely he's putting us on, so he can laugh at us elsewhere.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on July 14, 2015, 04:44:21 PM
That reminds me of an adage we say here and translated is something like this: "When the charity is big even the saint distrusts".
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 14, 2015, 04:50:26 PM
That reminds me of an adage we say here and translated is something like this: "When the charity is big even the saint distrusts".

Saint Docol.

It has a nice ring to it.

 :like:

Anyway, I'm hoping we get more information soon to support or deny the tweets. It sounds like georgiapeach may have found something.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Xarles on July 14, 2015, 04:50:32 PM
The Amazing Race 27
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: dpe on July 14, 2015, 04:53:53 PM
Agree, in a metropolitan area with as many people as New York City has with smart cell phones for just one person to see all these people running and doing other things typical to the race doesn't really make sense.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on July 14, 2015, 04:55:17 PM
That reminds me of an adage we say here and translated is something like this: "When the charity is big even the saint distrusts".

Saint Docol.

It has a nice ring to it.

 :like:

Anyway, I'm hoping we get more information soon to support or deny the tweets. It sounds like georgiapeach may have found something.

I remember last time (TAR21) we had lot of visual evidence, even from the decoys.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 14, 2015, 05:01:41 PM
TAR 21 had visual evidence of New York, but not the finish mat.....which caught people by surprise.

Unlike TAR 21, this is not on a sunny weekend day, and I hear the weather is not conducive to being outside. (Showers with a 60 percent chance of those having heavy rain and t-storms, per the National Weather Service.) So if teams are having to use taxis or mass transit, they may not be as visible between tasks and route markers.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 05:04:19 PM
New York confirmed.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: grace on July 14, 2015, 05:10:40 PM
I would have picked here: http://time.com/3954884/teddy-roosevelt-sagamore-hill/

nevermind.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Big Mother on July 14, 2015, 05:51:39 PM
Gahhh! as a longtime brooklyn resident, it figures that TAR would come to my neck of the woods while I'm on vacation...
But I'll remember this day when the finale airs, as a rainy summer day....
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 14, 2015, 07:40:40 PM
More Hong Kong sightings !!  :hearts:
Tsim Sha Tsui ! Credits to Iam Tommy Ckf



(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Hong%20Kong-Macau/HK1x.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Hong%20Kong-Macau/HK2x.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2027/Hong%20Kong-Macau/HK3x.jpg)


God, I am so unlucky compared to him  :'(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 14, 2015, 08:10:45 PM
That picture of one of Tanner & Josh and Tiffany & Krista reading a clue together: possible return of the Intersection?

That would add to the nostalgia factor :D
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: DrRox on July 14, 2015, 08:33:12 PM
That picture of one of Tanner & Josh and Tiffany & Krista reading a clue together: possible return of the Intersection?

That would add to the nostalgia factor :D

Pinch yourself........you are having a nightmare!!!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on July 14, 2015, 09:14:26 PM
I will say this-- I've tried a few times today on Twitter, and I haven't seen anything. Given that and the lack of incoming here, the teams have either been well hid, or the weather really has kept potential bystanders indoors.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 14, 2015, 09:27:34 PM
More Hong Kong sightings !!  :hearts:
Tsim Sha Tsui ! Credits to Iam Tommy Ckf





God, I am so unlucky compared to him  :'(

I am SO proud of you for going out there looking!! You were in the right place just at the wrong time...But YOU did all you could and I appreciate it!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 14, 2015, 09:52:53 PM
I will say this-- I've tried a few times today on Twitter, and I haven't seen anything. Given that and the lack of incoming here, the teams have either been well hid, or the weather really has kept potential bystanders indoors.

Agreed. I'm shocked that there weren't any sightings except for the one guy. I figured we would get a few at the airport where the weather shouldn't have been a problem. I was looking on Twitter all day, not just for mentions of amazing race, but for every keyword I could think of. Nothing. Didn't see anything on Instagram either, though I wasn't very thorough there.

I expect we'll find out more in the next few days.

At least I was right when I said I thought New York was likeliest out of the rumors I'd heard.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: SamualDude on July 14, 2015, 11:56:50 PM
So I did a quick calcuation of the route length and it appears to be just over 32,000 miles.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARA on July 15, 2015, 10:56:40 AM
Josh posted on his Instagram (now public) an hour ago that they survived the adventure of a lifetime. He's saying he's the final 3 right?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 15, 2015, 11:03:24 AM
Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe he's just saying he survived the adventure of a lifetime.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 15, 2015, 11:58:04 AM
Josh posted on his Instagram (now public) an hour ago that they survived the adventure of a lifetime. He's saying he's the final 3 right?

Of course he is NOT saying that. Contestants sign NDA's and would be subject to legal action, hefty fines, and the loss of any financial prizes/awards. Why risk it?  I am sure he is JUST saying "survived"....for however long that may/may not be.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on July 15, 2015, 02:44:31 PM
Josh posted on his Instagram (now public) an hour ago that they survived the adventure of a lifetime. He's saying he's the final 3 right?

Of course he is NOT saying that. Contestants sign NDA's and would be subject to legal action, hefty fines, and the loss of any financial prizes/awards. Why risk it?  I am sure he is JUST saying "survived"....for however long that may/may not be.
He COULD be saying that though, right? I remember Robbie said in a pre-race interview that he and Brooke "never got to go" to sequesterville. Alright, it's not that important anyway... at least yet.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on July 15, 2015, 04:31:39 PM
adding one more Krakow photo

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11700571_1677788449119105_3297555829597545358_o.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11700571_1677788449119105_3297555829597545358_o.jpg.html)
Photo credit: Candi Lee
Not certain if this has been mentioned, but the restaurant in the background (Ariel) is in the Jewish Quarter of the city.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on July 15, 2015, 05:17:40 PM
I will say this-- I've tried a few times today on Twitter, and I haven't seen anything. Given that and the lack of incoming here, the teams have either been well hid, or the weather really has kept potential bystanders indoors.

Agreed. I'm shocked that there weren't any sightings except for the one guy. I figured we would get a few at the airport where the weather shouldn't have been a problem. I was looking on Twitter all day, not just for mentions of amazing race, but for every keyword I could think of. Nothing. Didn't see anything on Instagram either, though I wasn't very thorough there.

I expect we'll find out more in the next few days.

At least I was right when I said I thought New York was likeliest out of the rumors I'd heard.
I even tried Weibo, found nothing

Sad that we didn't even get any teams spoilers from the airport. Its like teams were invisible through Hong Kong. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARA on July 15, 2015, 11:18:55 PM
Josh posted on his Instagram (now public) an hour ago that they survived the adventure of a lifetime. He's saying he's the final 3 right?

Of course he is NOT saying that. Contestants sign NDA's and would be subject to legal action, hefty fines, and the loss of any financial prizes/awards. Why risk it?  I am sure he is JUST saying "survived"....for however long that may/may not be.

I know this thread is not supposed to include speculations, but one doesn't say they "survived the adventure" if he's the first one out.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 16, 2015, 12:34:30 AM
Let's move on please. Thanks!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: amazingracefanforum on July 16, 2015, 01:56:33 PM

Hey guys!

I'm confused ... on last season of amazing race, we (I'm going to be presumptuous and include myself) had the line up of how the elimination went down to the final four ... does anyone know how the elimination went down this time?  This discussion board is labeled "spoilers" so I don't think people who don't want to know would be viewing this board.

Appreciate any information anyone can share!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 16, 2015, 02:10:04 PM
You should check the timeline thread.

No confirmed eliminations are known, other than TMZ on leg 1.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 16, 2015, 02:37:25 PM
It's kind of hard to confirm an elimination unless we have a witness at the mat. Usually we just notice that a team wasn't seen after a particular leg, so they must have been eliminated then. Or that say, team A and team B were seen on leg 5, we have no witnesses for leg 6 and 7 and all the other teams were seen on leg 8. Therefore team A and team B must have been the two teams eliminated on legs 6 and 7 but we don't know which team on each leg.

This season we don't have it all worked out yet, but we may figure out more now that the filming is over.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: amazingracefanforum on July 16, 2015, 02:45:04 PM


Much thanks, Marionete and Plaidmoon!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on July 16, 2015, 02:49:55 PM
You mean like Matt & Ashley last season. Somebody saw them get eliminated (described as a "M/F Fitness Team")
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: amazingracefanforum on July 16, 2015, 03:04:32 PM


Yes, and also last season when someone posted that so and so cleared the Netherlands, etc.  Thanks for the info and for looking out!

What I think we can presume is that the two racers that checked in at the Hong Kong airport and did their speech with the camera made it to the finals ... also the two racers pictured hailing a cab in Hong Kong possibly made it to the finals.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 16, 2015, 03:11:05 PM
Well, like I said, if you want info on which teams were spotted where and therefore are safe on which legs, you should check out the timeline thread. That's where you'll find ALL of such info.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: amazingracefanforum on July 16, 2015, 03:26:22 PM


I am going to share a joke ... It is common knowledge that the TMZ team was eliminated first and I don't think it is a big deal that people know which team was eliminated first as it is only the first team ... and ...  TMZ always have fast-breaking news so I called the TMZ hotline and asked the staff who answered something to the effect that everyone knows the TMZ team was eliminated first, so when are they going to cover the story?  I said "the world is waiting!" ... the staff who answered the phone hung up on me ...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PM
Not sure what to make of this one:

dina lockridge ‏@dinalockridge 2m2 minutes ago
Visiting dad on set today directing his TV show + congrats to his Amazing Race team for another Emmy… https://instagram.com/p/5NcQiEH3JF/


I can't grab the picture, but it shows a man (who looks like he hasn't shaved in a few weeks) and a little girl inside what might be a bus or a mobile recording unit of some kind. There's a mixing board and headphones in the background.

Dina Lockridge's instagram page says she's the editor of Greenwich Girl magazine. A little research shows that the magazine is headquartered in Greenwich, CT, so it wouldn't be much of a drive to get out to Long Island where the show is presumably still wrapping things up.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 16, 2015, 05:02:31 PM
Or a producer/director could just be involved in another project?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on July 16, 2015, 05:18:06 PM
Or a producer/director could just be involved in another project?

It's very possible he was working on TAR and now that filming is over, he's working on another project. Obviously, there's no way to tell or to determine the location from the picture. Although I wonder if they actually do much sound processing at the pit stop locations, so maybe it is for another project.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on July 16, 2015, 09:18:46 PM
I'm just going to go with my gut and say... China. :funny:

omg <333 macau omg <333 i hope they go through the old streets and the church + CASINOS
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on July 16, 2015, 09:41:40 PM
I'm just going to go with my gut and say... China. :funny:

omg <333 macau omg <333 i hope they go through the old streets and the church + CASINOS
If they did go through the churches and old streets and there was no sighting
That would be awesome
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Parovic on July 16, 2015, 10:47:57 PM
I'm just going to go with my gut and say... China. :funny:

omg <333 macau omg <333 i hope they go through the old streets and the church + CASINOS
If they did go through the churches and old streets and there was no sighting
That would be awesome
The most likely destination in Macau is Ruins of St.Paul ,Fishermen's Wharf
But so far there are no sightings
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Declive on July 16, 2015, 11:01:07 PM


I am going to share a joke ... It is common knowledge that the TMZ team was eliminated first and I don't think it is a big deal that people know which team was eliminated first as it is only the first team ... and ...  TMZ always have fast-breaking news so I called the TMZ hotline and asked the staff who answered something to the effect that everyone knows the TMZ team was eliminated first, so when are they going to cover the story?  I said "the world is waiting!" ... the staff who answered the phone hung up on me ...

I'd pay to hear that call.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 17, 2015, 01:54:40 AM
You should check the timeline thread.

No confirmed eliminations are known, other than TMZ on leg 1.

This! :funny: I'm actually surprised we don't have much confirmation on the boot order this season. It will be fun to watch this season with some suspense. :conf:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on July 17, 2015, 01:56:50 AM


I am going to share a joke ... It is common knowledge that the TMZ team was eliminated first and I don't think it is a big deal that people know which team was eliminated first as it is only the first team ... and ...  TMZ always have fast-breaking news so I called the TMZ hotline and asked the staff who answered something to the effect that everyone knows the TMZ team was eliminated first, so when are they going to cover the story?  I said "the world is waiting!" ... the staff who answered the phone hung up on me ...

Nice one! :funny:
:hello2: and :wel2 tp RFF, amazingracefanforum!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 17, 2015, 08:28:00 AM
^^Documented>> former TAR producer working on new project.

Or a producer/director could just be involved in another project?

It's very possible he was working on TAR and now that filming is over, he's working on another project. Obviously, there's no way to tell or to determine the location from the picture. Although I wonder if they actually do much sound processing at the pit stop locations, so maybe it is for another project.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: habsfan909 on July 20, 2015, 11:30:57 AM
Does any one else feel like this is a TB theme season? Like some teams remind me of past teams and lots of the locations have been visited in past seasons
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 20, 2015, 11:34:10 AM
:welcome: to RFF, habsfan909!

Yes, there has been a lot of discussion about this being some sort of nostalgic switchback season. Hope so as can't get enough of re-visiting the early seasons!! 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: habsfan909 on July 20, 2015, 03:22:08 PM
Jazmine and Danielle remind me of Natalie and Nadiya
The green couple reminds me of Brendon and Rachel a lot
I have a feeling Bethesda Fountain will be visited at the finishline I hope that there's a final four again this season 2!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on July 20, 2015, 03:28:41 PM
Really? Why do you want that? It wouldn't be a surprise at all anymore and the teams would call it as well. Plus I'd rather just have more elimination legs (I mean, with 3 NELs, as usual), because the finale is already exciting as it is!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: grachevatw on July 26, 2015, 02:36:33 AM
so,anything about S27 ranking list????/ :didimiss:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on July 26, 2015, 10:28:58 AM
See the timeline thread. That is the ONLY official RFF list>>based solely on sightings. Anything else posted should be considered spec.


And...remember RFF choses to NOT spoil the final three unless there is photographic evidence.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: PikaBelleChu on July 29, 2015, 08:03:48 PM
It reminds me of two seasons: Season 1 and Season 14:
the NEL legs this season are the ff. rumors and were the Season 1 country routes:
-Zambia NEL (three teams will be eliminated in the 3 legs order, my guess.)
-France NEL (Of course, the leg was announced NEL.)
-India NEL (If the first part of India is NEL, then 2 teams were eliminated from both The Netherlands and Poland.)
-China NEL (If there's a FINAL FOUR Safe and Elimination in the Final Point in the mid half of the final leg, New York.)
- and also the teams:
Tiffany and Krista - Jaime and Cara
Justin and Diana or Logan and Chris - Tammy and Victor
Denise and James Earl - Margie and Luke


 ??? :hoot: :yess: :luvya:

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on August 13, 2015, 11:44:49 AM
On the BB feeds Jackie reported this:

Quote
Jackie telling the hot tub gang about how they did the Amazing Race finale leg.
Said it was 30 mins between the winners and 2nd place and another 30 minutes
between the 2nd and 3rd.


Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on August 13, 2015, 07:03:38 PM
On the BB feeds Jackie reported this:

Quote
Jackie telling the hot tub gang about how they did the Amazing Race finale leg.
Said it was 30 mins between the winners and 2nd place and another 30 minutes
between the 2nd and 3rd.
Are you sure its for 27?

Also, on a sidenote, I'm gonna speculate something.
Leg 11 had only Tiffany and Krista spotted.
Since it looks like no other teams were spotted after them, I'm thinking 3 teams were in front of them ,making them last.
Unless the leg was unusually challenging and other teams struggled, T/K have a slim chance for the finals
Just a thought...................
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on August 13, 2015, 08:25:04 PM
No...it was for HER season of course.  My bad/
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on August 14, 2015, 07:22:42 PM
On the BB feeds Jackie reported this:

Quote
Jackie telling the hot tub gang about how they did the Amazing Race finale leg.
Said it was 30 mins between the winners and 2nd place and another 30 minutes
between the 2nd and 3rd.
Are you sure its for 27?

Also, on a sidenote, I'm gonna speculate something.
Leg 11 had only Tiffany and Krista spotted.
Since it looks like no other teams were spotted after them, I'm thinking 3 teams were in front of them ,making them last.
Unless the leg was unusually challenging and other teams struggled, T/K have a slim chance for the finals
Just a thought...................

not spotted not equal to not racing
Teams stayed in HK for only 1-2 hours before they headed to Macau
it was early in the morning when they arrived Tsim Sha Tsui
There were not much people on the streets at that period...
Sightings could be hard to be found  :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on August 18, 2015, 08:53:35 PM
So from the live sightings, Kelsey and Joey made it to Paris meaning Jasmine and Danielle may have been eliminated in Leg 5.
The clown is super scary btw.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: theschnauzers on August 18, 2015, 11:57:33 PM
When the process of tracking the filming prior to the season airing first got started (i.e., TAR 6-7-8), it was often this sort of time lag from filming before the online photos and blogs would be found.

Those were the good ole days! :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on August 19, 2015, 01:30:27 PM
According to this >> http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1120103.html#msg1120103 << post, if Tiffany & Christa were really in 1st place, they must've made the final 3 :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on August 19, 2015, 09:13:32 PM
According to this >> http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1120103.html#msg1120103 << post, if Tiffany & Christa were really in 1st place, they must've made the final 3 :hearts:

Yeah!  I'm happy about that!   :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on August 20, 2015, 06:22:32 AM
According to this >> http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1120103.html#msg1120103 << post, if Tiffany & Christa were really in 1st place, they must've made the final 3 :hearts:

I am not sure... That post was from 11th or 12th leg?

It would be great have another FF team in F3.  :hearts:   I follow both on Instagram, and they seem so excited and proud of themself.  :hoot: They constantly mention TAR. OMG, I hope that they won.  :<3 They have advantage of home city, which increased their chance, I think.

It is interesting that they made this far, when they were almost eliminated in 1st leg.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on August 20, 2015, 06:40:37 AM
According to this >> http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1120103.html#msg1120103 << post, if Tiffany & Christa were really in 1st place, they must've made the final 3 :hearts:

I am not sure... That post was from 11th or 12th leg?

It would be great have another FF team in F3.  :hearts:   I follow both on Instagram, and they seem so excited and proud of themself.  :hoot: They constantly mention TAR. OMG, I hope that they won.  :<3 They have advantage of home city, which increased their chance, I think.

It is interesting that they made this far, when they were almost eliminated in 1st leg.

After first F/F win, the second season with F/F win. In 3rd F/F win, no F/F team in TAR 26, but this is.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on August 20, 2015, 08:04:19 AM
There's somehow a connection with evidences. Tiffany and Krista were the only ones sighted in Hong Kong with pictures + a person who sighted them said they were the "current 1st place team" Which means Tiffany & Krista are ahead of the pack in HK & Macau. I hope they make it to the Final 3 and win. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:  :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:

Also, they are really excited about the Race based on Twitter, Instagram posts. Could they be the winners? I hope so  :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on August 20, 2015, 08:30:36 AM
I hope the cheerleaders win. I am really surprised that they finished penultimate in 1st place. Could are they strong team? I see in tweets that they are often jogging, I think?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on August 20, 2015, 10:24:43 AM
As far as the boot order goes, I am most looking forward to watch Denise & E.J.'s journey. Hoping they can be the first mother-son team to win! :wohoo:

With Tiffany & Krista sightings popping up sporadically during the live filming, I am eager to see what they have done to stay ahead (or separate) of the pack. They remind me of Dustin & Kandice for some reason, but they look like the stronger version of Kellie & Jamie.

Casting did a fantastic job for this season!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on August 20, 2015, 06:50:45 PM
As far as the boot order goes, I am most looking forward to watch Denise & E.J.'s journey. Hoping they can be the first mother-son team to win! :wohoo:

With Tiffany & Krista sightings popping up sporadically during the live filming, I am eager to see what they have done to stay ahead (or separate) of the pack. They remind me of Dustin & Kandice for some reason, but they look like the stronger version of Kellie & Jamie.

Casting did a fantastic job for this season!
They are more similar to Jamie & Cara!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on August 20, 2015, 08:09:22 PM
Tiffany & Krista:

-Seen switching Detours and nearly getting eliminated on Leg 1
-Seen panicking in Argentina
-Randomly popping out in every leg
-Maybe winning Leg 11

They'll be very very interesting to see :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on August 21, 2015, 03:41:56 AM
^ That is lol :funny: I'm also puzzled as to how they managed to get stronger, but I'm excoted to see them on the race :wohoo:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on August 21, 2015, 04:09:26 AM
Tiffany & Krista:

-Seen switching Detours and nearly getting eliminated on Leg 1
-Seen panicking in Argentina
-Randomly popping out in every leg
-Maybe winning Leg 11

They'll be very very interesting to see :lol:
Caroline and Jennifer 2.0 :luvya:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on August 21, 2015, 12:37:01 PM
Tiffany & Krista:

-Seen switching Detours and nearly getting eliminated on Leg 1
-Seen panicking in Argentina
-Randomly popping out in every leg
-Maybe winning Leg 11

They'll be very very interesting to see :lol:
Certainly! An exciting underdog story up ahead.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Nyoman_SB1 on August 23, 2015, 04:10:20 PM
Tiffany & Krista:

-Seen switching Detours and nearly getting eliminated on Leg 1
-Seen panicking in Argentina
-Randomly popping out in every leg
-Maybe winning Leg 11

They'll be very very interesting to see :lol:
Caroline and Jennifer 2.0 :luvya:

I hope not  )-**
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on August 23, 2015, 04:42:15 PM
I get more tar australia season 2 vibes which in my opinion is the best tar season ever i am almost as excited as i was when i knew f5  of that season imo
tiffany/krista = michelle/jo
logan/chris = paul/steve (hopefully)
justin/diana or denise/jamesearl = lucy/emilia or shane/andrew
i wish its like philippines or cagayan for race cant wait for this season to start
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on August 25, 2015, 04:12:13 PM
Leg 1 Fast Forward  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on August 26, 2015, 03:29:37 AM
So when is this season's cast going to be officially announced?  Wednesday of this week (which means later today) or next week?  I know we're about at the time when the casts of TAR and Survivor typically get announced.  Just not sure which is this week and which is next week.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on August 26, 2015, 04:07:06 AM
So when is this season's cast going to be officially announced?  Wednesday of this week (which means later today) or next week?  I know we're about at the time when the casts of TAR and Survivor typically get announced.  Just not sure which is this week and which is next week.

Cast is already announced back in June. Let's wait for the information about the new season later this week.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on August 26, 2015, 04:07:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/2YHugpD.png)

Should hopefully be soon, fingers crossed! <3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on August 26, 2015, 04:54:55 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/2YHugpD.png)

Should hopefully be soon, fingers crossed! <3

So this is title quote of the premiere episode of TAR 27? "A Little Too Much Beefcake"?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on August 26, 2015, 05:14:34 AM
What if the FF makes them ineligible for the EP?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on August 26, 2015, 05:16:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/2YHugpD.png)

Should hopefully be soon, fingers crossed! <3

So this is title quote of the premiere episode of TAR 27? "A Little Too Much Beefcake"?

Yeah

What if the FF makes them ineligible for the EP?

I think the fact that the Express Pass is only valid until Leg 5 or 6 this season is meant to nullify that :x

(Don't drag me for it but i s2g phil said it was only valid till the fifth or sixth leg this season at the SL)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on August 26, 2015, 05:28:36 AM
Oh, FF on first leg? So the teams who won that first flight can easily claim the FF then, and get the EP too? Lol :lol:

A huge decision may only be something like lot of teams going for Fast Forward and no one willing to let it go.

The EP limit to only leg 5/6 is refreshing though, it'll force teams to use it more. I'm a bit bored with teams only use EP in the leg 8 just for the sake of they had to use it before it expired. :P
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Kamineko on August 26, 2015, 05:42:28 AM
It's funny if the team on the first flight didn't take the Fast Forward and because all other teams on the second flight assumed that the team on the first flight took it then nobody take the Fast Forward. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on August 26, 2015, 07:53:10 AM
Because the team on Flight #1 came in 9th maybe there was a Fast Forward showdown  :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on August 26, 2015, 10:42:45 AM
So when is this season's cast going to be officially announced?  Wednesday of this week (which means later today) or next week?  I know we're about at the time when the casts of TAR and Survivor typically get announced.  Just not sure which is this week and which is next week.

Not today. But soon!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on August 26, 2015, 10:48:49 AM
Three better be more than one tasks for teams to complete in let 1
Otherwise, the ff becomes a 3rd option of detour and it means nothing
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on August 26, 2015, 10:58:45 AM
So when is this season's cast going to be officially announced?  Wednesday of this week (which means later today) or next week?  I know we're about at the time when the casts of TAR and Survivor typically get announced.  Just not sure which is this week and which is next week.

Not today. But soon!

Survivor just released theirs yesterday, so it should be anytime now.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on August 26, 2015, 10:59:13 AM
Very interesting, A Fast Forward in Leg 1. I wonder how this will play out. TAR is doing a good job to keep things fresh; A throwback season, A diverse cast, Great routes,  An express pass till leg 5/6 only? + maybe a couple of twists and surprises that we have yet to see.  :cheer: :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on August 26, 2015, 12:37:07 PM
I thought today, that since they did a W-Turn on leg 1 last season, it would be awesome to see a Fast Forward on leg 1. :trampb:
OMG MY WISH CAME TRUE
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on August 26, 2015, 04:37:17 PM
So when is this season's cast going to be officially announced?  Wednesday of this week (which means later today) or next week?  I know we're about at the time when the casts of TAR and Survivor typically get announced.  Just not sure which is this week and which is next week.

Not today. But soon!
I'm guessing the 27 for season 27 :funny: :funny: :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on August 26, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
I thought today, that since they did a W-Turn on leg 1 last season, it would be awesome to see a Fast Forward on leg 1. :trampb:
OMG MY WISH CAME TRUE

 :like:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on August 26, 2015, 06:44:13 PM
I thought today, that since they did a W-Turn on leg 1 last season, it would be awesome to see a Fast Forward on leg 1. :trampb:
OMG MY WISH CAME TRUE

 :like:
First time since TAR4 in Cortina d'Ampezzo! :ty3: Now I really can't wait. I think the new, stricter rules for the Express Pass are also a lot better.

I can only think for a "throwback" season there should be an ensemble of suspenseful music like in the golden age of TAR (11-17).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on August 27, 2015, 12:49:04 AM
I thought today, that since they did a W-Turn on leg 1 last season, it would be awesome to see a Fast Forward on leg 1. :trampb:
OMG MY WISH CAME TRUE

 :like:
First time since TAR4 in Cortina d'Ampezzo! :ty3: Now I really can't wait. I think the new, stricter rules for the Express Pass are also a lot better.

I can only think for a "throwback" season there should be an ensemble of suspenseful music like in the golden age of TAR (11-17).

So this is part of the speculated throwback eh? :wohoo:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joeyslimo on August 27, 2015, 03:35:52 PM
When is the cast going to be revealed? Something must be going on they would have posted in by today. :(

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on August 27, 2015, 05:47:04 PM
When is the cast going to be revealed? Something must be going on they would have posted in by today. :(

They released the cast back on the first day of filming.  Take a look at the TAR 27 EP 1 topic for a list of names.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on August 27, 2015, 05:51:43 PM
When is the cast going to be revealed? Something must be going on they would have posted in by today. :(

They released the cast back on the first day of filming.  Take a look at the TAR 27 EP 1 topic for a list of names.

He means the full bios, team portraits, all that good stuff.

Guess it's not going to be today.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: redskevin88 on August 28, 2015, 06:45:56 AM

So this is title quote of the premiere episode of TAR 27? "A Little Too Much Beefcake"?

Maybe the fast forward is eating a humongous Brazilian beef steak and the team that when for the fast-forward are life-long vegetarians  :funny: #Neverknow
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on August 28, 2015, 11:16:38 AM
Hmm, I'm actually thinking about that quote, too.
It must either be very random like a team seeing something while travelling to their next location, or it is to do with the fast forward.

Though with the switchback in Argentina involving eating, I'd be surprised if the FF was also an eating task.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on August 28, 2015, 01:46:54 PM
Urban Dictionary:

beefcake

Quote
1. Somebody really ripped and muscular. Usually male.
2. Used ironically to describe somebody extremely overweight. Popularized by an
early episode of South Park in which Cartman drinks weight gain formula and gets
really huge.
3. A cake made of meat. Almost always beef.

#1 would be the popular usage. Esp in Rio if on the beach or in a club?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on August 28, 2015, 02:00:43 PM
Monday?  :( Why so late???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joeyslimo on August 31, 2015, 09:11:58 PM
When do we think the teams bios and pictures/videos are going to be revealed this week too soon??? :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on August 31, 2015, 09:18:06 PM
This week. :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on September 02, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Am I not aloud to watch the Utube videos because it says they're not available is it because I'm in the Uk. I find it odd because I could watch the ones for Tar 25 & Tar 26
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on September 02, 2015, 04:18:05 PM
Am I not aloud to watch the Utube videos because it says they're not available is it because I'm in the Uk. I find it odd because I could watch the ones for Tar 25 & Tar 26

I guess CBS is turning the race like Big Brother. Before this season, the live feeds were available anywhere, but now it's US-only.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on September 15, 2015, 06:08:04 AM
IDK where to post this, but from Krista's Twitter...

https://twitter.com/KristaKimberly/status/643465744311799808

We see footage of them in Africa!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on September 15, 2015, 06:25:41 AM
IDK where to post this, but from Krista's Twitter...

https://twitter.com/KristaKimberly/status/643465744311799808

We see footage of them in Africa!

And on Facebook Rick said that he remembered that if it's something
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on September 15, 2015, 03:34:52 PM
IDK where to post this, but from Krista's Twitter...

https://twitter.com/KristaKimberly/status/643465744311799808

We see footage of them in Africa!
The spitting from Season 1 in Mukini Village!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on September 16, 2015, 10:57:04 AM
This season of THE AMAZING RACE, teams will race through 5 continents, 10 countries and more than 34 thousand miles. They will learn a tango with a twist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, drop mics with a French rapper in Paris, France, partake in a high-flying water show in Macau, China, freefall over 200 feet into the Batoka Gorge and swim with crocodiles in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The 27th season of the 10-time Emmy Award-winning series premieres Friday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
 TAR 10 Switchback maybe?  :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on September 16, 2015, 11:07:56 AM
"They will learn a tango with a twist in Buenos Aires, Argentina"

Well that explains the dance studio Tiffany & Krista were looking for.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on September 16, 2015, 11:53:08 AM
So guys my mom was in Poland like 2 years ago and i showed her the preview of TAR 27 and she is pretty sure place where Joey and Kelsey are is in Krakow so that might mean that they made id to top 6 over Rick/Cindy  :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on September 16, 2015, 02:32:49 PM
So guys my mom was in Poland like 2 years ago and i showed her the preview of TAR 27 and she is pretty sure place where Joey and Kelsey are is in Krakow so that might mean that they made id to top 6 over Rick/Cindy  :)


Wow, really? I thought they was likely eliminated in The Hague.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on September 16, 2015, 04:24:10 PM
That'd be great. I already dislike the Chacs and Joey & Kelsey are giving me positive vibes.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on September 16, 2015, 06:52:16 PM
I love how the preview doesn't really give us new information :lol:

I would love to see suspense over the F7 onwards instead of 26 where I already knew the F4.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: naejae91 on September 18, 2015, 05:03:14 AM
Is the caps 102 from preview video suggest Tanner & Josh made into India??? Unless that caps was came from Zambia/Zimbabwe.


Zambia leg has a high possibility being F8 NEL, and Paris leg suggest it was being F7 TBC.


We knew Tiffany & Krista made into Hong Kong, and we knew Denise & James Earl, Logan & Chris, Justin & Diana appear at Krakow airport on the route to India. Plus someone suggest Kelsey & Joey made into Krakow.


Bootlist suggestion:
F11: Kelly & Shevonne
F10: Earnest & Jin Lao/Alex & Adam
F9: Alex & Adam/Earnest & Jin Lao
F8 NEL
F8: Jazmine & Danielle
F7 TBC???
F7: Cindy & Rick (Chacattack)???
F6: Joey & Kelsey???
F5: Tiffany & Krista, Denise & James Earl, Logan & Chris, Justin & Diana, Tanner & Josh???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: SoYoung on September 18, 2015, 06:45:09 AM
Have you guys seen the tar27 commercial on axn? The one with bags? They only feature tiffany and krista, im not sure if there are others though.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on September 18, 2015, 11:32:43 AM
In the preview Tanner & Josh / Justin & Diana are spotted in India

So are Final 5 is...

Justin & Diana
Tanner & Josh
Logan & Chris
Tiffany & Krista
James Earl & Denise
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Neobie on September 18, 2015, 11:34:37 AM
Here's what I have right now, based on the awesome work on the preview and cross-referencing Oval's tracker:
Kelly/Shevonne make it to Rio de Janeiro (seen in Copacabana)
Alex/Adam make it to Buenos Aires (seen in Rio de Janeiro Airport)
Ernest/Jin make it to San Antonio de Areco (seen at Pit Stop)
Jazmine/Danielle make it to Victoria Falls (seen at Sao Paulo Airport)
Cindy/Rick make it to Paris (seen at Johannesburg Airport)
Kelsey/Joey make it to Krakow (seen at Schindler's Factory)
Logan/Chris make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Denise/James Earl make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Tanner/Josh make it to India (seen with winter melons)
Justin/Diana make it to India (seen running with kids)
Tiffany/Krista make it to Hong Kong (seen at Tsimshatsui)

Barring any weirdness like double eliminations, this means that the 1st NEL must happen in or before Zimbabwe (Leg 5), and the 2nd NEL must happen in or before the Hague (Leg 7).

There might be a way to calculate the chances of each team, but the only one I have right now is for Kelly/Shevonne, who have a just a 20% chance of surviving Leg 1 (with a well-placed NEL in Rio de Janeiro) and a 5% chance of making it past Leg 4.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on September 18, 2015, 11:37:28 AM
Here's what I have right now, based on the awesome work on the preview and cross-referencing Oval's tracker:
Kelly/Shevonne make it to Rio de Janeiro (seen in Copacabana)
Alex/Adam make it to Buenos Aires (seen in Rio de Janeiro Airport)
Ernest/Jin make it to San Antonio de Areco (seen at Pit Stop)
Jazmine/Danielle make it to Victoria Falls (seen at Sao Paulo Airport)
Cindy/Rick make it to Paris (seen at Johannesburg Airport)
Kelsey/Joey make it to Krakow (seen at Schindler's Factory)
Logan/Chris make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Denise/James Earl make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Tanner/Josh make it to India (seen with winter melons)
Justin/Diana make it to India (seen running with kids)
Tiffany/Krista make it to Hong Kong (seen at Tsimshatsui)

Barring any weirdness like double eliminations, this means that the 1st NEL must happen in or before Zimbabwe (Leg 5), and the 2nd NEL must happen in or before the Hague (Leg 7).

There might be a way to calculate the chances of each team, but the only one I have right now is for Kelly/Shevonne, who have a just a 20% chance of surviving Leg 1 (with a well-placed NEL in Rio de Janeiro) and a 5% chance of making it past Leg 4.

The Paris leg is a Kor also Cindy & Rick are seen doing the Container Port challenge which is most likely in Rotterdam meaning they probably make it to Leg 7
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Neobie on September 18, 2015, 11:52:35 AM
I think that's Kelsey/Joey at the simulator, but yes I forgot Phil's clue in his pocket!

The first non-elimination must still be in Zimbabwe or before, and we have a KOR in Paris. I'm thinking the last non-elimination would be in the second half of the race?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: north09 on September 18, 2015, 12:12:14 PM
I think that's Kelsey/Joey at the simulator, but yes I forgot Phil's clue in his pocket!

The first non-elimination must still be in Zimbabwe or before, and we have a KOR in Paris. I'm thinking the last non-elimination would be in the second half of the race?

Knowing there were a reported seven teams safe at the end of Leg 05 (a confirmed elimination leg) I would place our first NEL in Zambia (Leg 04). The next one would be the KOR in Paris. And then I'm speculating on another on Leg 09.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Neobie on September 18, 2015, 01:51:47 PM
Ah, that makes calculations easier! Here's some random mathematics:

There's a 31% chance that the first 6 boots will go in this order:
Kelly/Shevonne, Alex/Adam, Ernest/Jin, Jazmine/Danielle, Cindy/Rick, Kelsey/Joey
And a 14% chance that it'd be this slight variation:
Kelly/Shevonne, Alex/Adam, Jazmine/Danielle, Ernest/Jin, Cindy/Rick, Kelsey/Joey

Purely from a statistical point of view, here are the chances of each team winning the million dollars:
Kelly/Shevonne, Alex/Adam, Ernest/Jin, Jazmine/Danielle: 0%
Cindy/Rick: 1%
Kelsey/Joey: 5%
Tanner/Josh, Logan/Chris, Denise/James Earl, Justin/Diana: 17% each
Tiffany/Krista: 26%
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on September 18, 2015, 08:05:39 PM
Based on the Intros from 18-26
Speculated top teams
Tanner and Josh were placed 1st in the intro. This spot had a team that won before but never a last place team. Common team placements in this spot are 4th and 6th place.
Logan and Chris were placed 2nd in the intro. This spot had a team that won before but never a last place team. Common team placements for this spot are 1st and 5th.
Denise and James were placed 3rd in the intro. This spot had a winning team and an 11th place team. Common placements in this spot are 6th and 11th.
Justin and Diane were place 5th in the intro. This spot never had a winning team and had a 11th place team. Common placements are 7th and 10th.
Tiffany and Krista were placed last. This spot never had a winning team and had a 11th place team. Common placements are 2nd which happened 3 times before.

Based on the intro, if it means anything :funny:, I speculate Tiffany and Krista are not the winners.  The other 4 are all in the air.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on September 18, 2015, 08:32:32 PM
But at least we can enjoy this season, and based on twitter, Tiffany & Krista looked very excited about the race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on September 18, 2015, 08:53:50 PM
Posted this from locations thread:

Leg 1: United States > Brazil
Leg 2: Brazil > Argentina
Leg 3: Argentina
Leg 4: Argentina > Zambia
Leg 5: Zambia > Zimbabwe
Leg 6: Zimbabwe > France
Leg 7: France > The Netherlands
Leg 8: The Netherlands > Poland
Leg 9: Poland > India
Leg 10: India
Leg 11: India > China
Leg 12: China > United States

So... only two double legs?!

Just to review back in the press release, there is only one India leg, and Macau and Hong Kong as separate legs.

Leg 1: Los Angeles, USA > Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Leg 2: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil > Buenos Aires, Argentina
Leg 3: Buenos Aires, Argentina > San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
Leg 4: San Antonio de Areco, Argentina > Victoria Falls, Zambia
Leg 5: Victoria Falls, Zambia > Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Leg 6: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe > Paris, France
Leg 7: Paris, France > Rotterdam, Netherlands (featuring The Hague)
Leg 8: Rotterdam, Netherlands > Krakow, Poland
Leg 9: Krakow, Poland > Agra, India
Leg 10: Agra, India > Macau, China
Leg 11: Macau, China > Hong Kong, China
Leg 12: Hong Kong, China > Long Island, New York, USA
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 18, 2015, 09:28:58 PM
Provide the Link to the press release please? And show us what it says exactly? Otherwise it is impossible to eval what you are saying. Thanks!

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on September 18, 2015, 09:31:50 PM
Press release link: http://www.people.com/article/amazing-race-season-27-route-sneak-peek
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 18, 2015, 09:53:19 PM
Here is the official CBS release that People was quoting.

Quote
The 11 destinations for the new season of THE AMAZING RACE are announced and
include Agra, India; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Hong Kong/Macau, China; Krakow,
Poland; Long Island, New York; Paris, France; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; San
Antonio de Areco, Argentina; and Victoria Falls Zambia. Plus, for the first
time, the Race visits the country of Zimbabwe and the city of Rotterdam,
Netherlands. The 11 new teams will depart from Venice Beach, Calif. and travel
to their first destination, Rio de Janeiro, where they’ll immediately encounter
a potentially game changing fast forward. Along the route, teams will race
through five continents, 10 countries and more than 34,000 miles. They will
learn a tango with a twist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, drop mics with a French
rapper in Paris, France, partake in a high-flying water show in Macau, China,
and freefall more than 200 feet into the Batoka Gorge and swim with crocodiles
in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The 27th season of the 10-time Emmy Award-winning
series premieres Friday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television
Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

http://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-amazing-race/releases/view?id=43491 (http://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-amazing-race/releases/view?id=43491)
 
No where does it say Hong Kong and Macau are two legs, instead they are grouped together in both releases..
 
And I don't think they say one India leg either, although it very probably may be.
 
Remember too we have photographic evidence of a PitStop Mat in the Hague...and yet that is not mentioned.
 
So I interpret the release differently from you, and that is what makes RFF good...we consider everything!
 
Let's all  careful about stating OPINIONS as FACT when we cannot say with certainty any of that. We need to consider everything, we all know the CBS press releases are frequently inaccurate.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: stunami on September 18, 2015, 11:04:01 PM
We have NO IDEA where the first NEL is.... it could be on the first leg for all we know...
We have no sighting of the cousins and the brothers in Africa, but maybe one team made it...

Ex:
Leg 1: Elimination, TNZ are out
Leg 2: Non-Elimination
Leg 3: One of the M/M (except Josh/Tanner) is out
Leg 4: The other M/M or Danielle and Jasmine is out
Leg 5: We know this is EL, 8 becomes 7, so the survivor of Leg 4 is out here, we know the final 7
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on September 19, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Just an overview of possible and definite tasks!

Leg 1:

Fast Forward ( Task Unknown )
Detour ( Footvolley or Tiles )
Possible hangliding

Leg 2:

Detour? ( Collecting Rubbish )
Tango with a twist
Possible polo task

Leg 3:

Detour? Carrying a wooden horse
Maybe switchback to meat fest from S7

Leg 4:

Roadblock? ( Bungee jump )
Getting blessing from tribe ( Tiffany & Krista Preview ) ( Could be leg 5 )
Ultra light over Victoria Falls

Leg 5:

Rafting across the Zambezi river
Roadblock? Jump into Batoka Gorge
Detour ( Crocodiles or lion encounter )

Leg 6:

Roadblock? ( Doing a plane coarse? )
Possible food task involving big platters
Dropping mikes with a rapper

Leg 7:

Detour? Ship container task

Leg 8:

Task involving a piano
Roadblock or intersection in the Jewish quarter
Carrying things in The Wieliczka salt mine

Leg 9:

Detour? Transporting Winter Melons

Leg 10:

Leg 11:

Roadblock? ( High flying Water Show in Macau )

Leg 12:

Helicopter Ride
Task involving crabs

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 19, 2015, 10:58:46 PM
Don't forget that the TIMELINE has a task summary with links as well.  :waves:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on September 20, 2015, 09:18:36 PM
So leg 8? was a non-elim
And leg 9? had a U-Turn

Looks like a single U-Turn and has been used too

Great job Candi Lee
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Candi Lee2 on September 20, 2015, 09:24:23 PM
yw so happy to be able to finally share , Market in photos .... Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh confirmed
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.1926277,77.9993692,935m/data=!3m1!1e3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on September 21, 2015, 02:10:50 AM
Here's what I have right now, based on the awesome work on the preview and cross-referencing Oval's tracker:
Kelly/Shevonne make it to Rio de Janeiro (seen in Copacabana)
Alex/Adam make it to Buenos Aires (seen in Rio de Janeiro Airport)
Ernest/Jin make it to San Antonio de Areco (seen at Pit Stop)
Jazmine/Danielle make it to Victoria Falls (seen at Sao Paulo Airport)
Cindy/Rick make it to Paris (seen at Johannesburg Airport)
Kelsey/Joey make it to Krakow (seen at Schindler's Factory)
Logan/Chris make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Denise/James Earl make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Tanner/Josh make it to India (seen with winter melons)
Justin/Diana make it to India (seen running with kids)
Tiffany/Krista make it to Hong Kong (seen at Tsimshatsui)

Barring any weirdness like double eliminations, this means that the 1st NEL must happen in or before Zimbabwe (Leg 5), and the 2nd NEL must happen in or before the Hague (Leg 7).

There might be a way to calculate the chances of each team, but the only one I have right now is for Kelly/Shevonne, who have a just a 20% chance of surviving Leg 1 (with a well-placed NEL in Rio de Janeiro) and a 5% chance of making it past Leg 4.

So, let's get with the latest update as Candi posted in the live tweets thread:

Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Kelly/Shevonne eliminated
Leg 2: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex/Adam possibly eliminated
Leg 3: San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - Ernest/Jin eliminated and last seen in a gaucho challenge
Leg 4: Victoria Falls, Zambia - NEL
Leg 5: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Possible double U-Turn; F8 elimination: Jazmine/Danielle eliminated
Leg 6: Paris, France - KOR
Leg 7: Rotterdam, Netherlands; F7 elimination: Cindy/Rick eliminated
Leg 8: Krakow, Poland - NEL
Leg 9: Agra, India - U-Turn confirmed at Raja Ka Mindi, plus Pit Stop also confirmed at Taj Mahal; F6 elimination: either one of Kelsey/Joey, Logan/Chris, Justin/Diana, Tanner/Josh or Denise/James Earl eliminated, Kelsey/Joey make it to India
Leg 10: Possibly Hong Kong - F5 elimination: either one of Kelsey/Joey, Logan/Chris, Justin/Diana, Tanner/Josh or Denise/James Earl eliminated
Leg 11: Hong Kong/Macau - Tiffany/Krista make it to Tsim Sha Tsui; F4 elimination: either one of Kelsey/Joey, Logan/Chris, Justin/Diana, Tanner/Josh or Denise/James Earl eliminated
Leg 12: Long Island, New York - Standard F3 race
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on September 21, 2015, 02:36:09 AM
Here's what I have right now, based on the awesome work on the preview and cross-referencing Oval's tracker:
Kelly/Shevonne make it to Rio de Janeiro (seen in Copacabana)
Alex/Adam make it to Buenos Aires (seen in Rio de Janeiro Airport)
Ernest/Jin make it to San Antonio de Areco (seen at Pit Stop)
Jazmine/Danielle make it to Victoria Falls (seen at Sao Paulo Airport)
Cindy/Rick make it to Paris (seen at Johannesburg Airport)
Kelsey/Joey make it to Krakow (seen at Schindler's Factory)
Logan/Chris make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Denise/James Earl make it to India (seen at Krakow Airport)
Tanner/Josh make it to India (seen with winter melons)
Justin/Diana make it to India (seen running with kids)
Tiffany/Krista make it to Hong Kong (seen at Tsimshatsui)

Barring any weirdness like double eliminations, this means that the 1st NEL must happen in or before Zimbabwe (Leg 5), and the 2nd NEL must happen in or before the Hague (Leg 7).

There might be a way to calculate the chances of each team, but the only one I have right now is for Kelly/Shevonne, who have a just a 20% chance of surviving Leg 1 (with a well-placed NEL in Rio de Janeiro) and a 5% chance of making it past Leg 4.

So, let's get with the latest update as Candi posted in the live tweets thread:

Leg 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Kelly/Shevonne eliminated
Leg 2: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alex/Adam possibly eliminated
Leg 3: San Antonio de Areco, Argentina - Ernest/Jin Lao eliminated and last seen in a gaucho challenge
Leg 4: Victoria Falls, Zambia - NEL
Leg 5: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Possible double U-Turn; F8 elimination: Jazmine/Danielle eliminated
Leg 6: Paris, France - KOR
Leg 7: Rotterdam, Netherlands; F7 elimination: Cindy/Rick eliminated
Leg 8: Krakow, Poland - NEL
Leg 9: Agra, India - U-Turn confirmed at Raja Ka Mindi, plus Pit Stop also confirmed at Taj Mahal; F6 elimination: either one of Kelsey/Joey, Logan/Chris, Justin/Diana, Tanner/Josh or Denise/James Earl eliminated, Kelsey/Joey make it to India
Leg 10: Possibly Macau - F5 elimination: either one of Kelsey/Joey, Logan/Chris, Justin/Diana, Tanner/Josh or Denise/James Earl eliminated
Leg 11: Hong Kong - Tiffany/Krista make it to Tsim Sha Tsui; possible F4 elimination - either one of Kelsey/Joey, Logan/Chris, Justin/Diana, Tanner/Josh or Denise/James Earl eliminated
Leg 12: Long Island, New York - Possibly a regular F3 race

we have no idea where the last nel is placed, as well as the location of Leg 10
it could also be like this way
Leg 8 > F6 Elimination
Leg 9 > F5 Elimination (with u-turn)
Leg 10 > F4 NEL
Leg 11 > F4 Elimination

I don't think there are two separate legs for Hong Kong and macau too
I tend to believe Leg 10 is the second India leg as there was like report seeing teams arriving in Hong Kong airport in 13/7 (?)

  :spy: Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg.html)

I think this is a single u-turn as the board is smaller than the W-turn board shown in the season preview
and yes, it is used
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on September 21, 2015, 03:44:45 AM
Poland must be NEL because all of final 6 are seen at least en route to india including kelsey and joey  :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: I ♥ TAR on September 21, 2015, 08:25:27 AM
Kelsey and Joe are in F4, I think. That woman jumping in Macau looks like her.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on September 22, 2015, 10:03:10 AM
I think that's Kelsey jumping down too.
By the way do you guys think these might be the new way of how the teams names are written?
http://prntscr.com/8j8618
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Slowhatch on September 22, 2015, 05:47:44 PM
The "drop mic" task (I had to look that up) is (presumably) on a boat at the eastern end of Ile de la Cite (viewpoint (https://goo.gl/maps/EmRoKG3gGty)).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Slowhatch on September 22, 2015, 06:20:13 PM
For a few frames in "brain surgery" you can see a bit of a mill sail. I'd guess the team is standing next to the museum--in fact, probably here (https://goo.gl/maps/N3FhFGPoGtS2).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: mikelee on September 23, 2015, 11:08:06 PM
Nevermind. Please delete this comment lol. My bad.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Slowhatch on September 23, 2015, 11:15:27 PM
I believe that was a pre-race interview at South Coast Botanic Gardens--see here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssh6-Nb7Ls0).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: mikelee on September 23, 2015, 11:16:52 PM
Haha. I didn't do my research, just jumped the gun. :gaah:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Slowhatch on September 23, 2015, 11:28:20 PM
:tup: It's cool; never stop trying. In fact, if you're interested in jackets we could use some help on #98 here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31566.msg1124312.html#msg1124312); I can't make anything out of the green jackets.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: MrDeerShank on September 25, 2015, 09:03:07 PM
The U-Turn board posted in live sightings looks way too small to be a Double U-Turn or is that just me?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on September 25, 2015, 09:10:55 PM
The U-Turn board posted in live sightings looks way too small to be a Double U-Turn or is that just me?

It could also be a redesigned Blind Double U-Turn?  :umn:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on September 27, 2015, 02:34:09 AM
According to Jodi Wincheski i dont know if we knew it but sequester was in Barcelona
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on September 27, 2015, 03:33:23 AM
It's the first time I heard of the sequester this season.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Wadsy591 on October 05, 2015, 01:53:35 AM
The first NEL will definitely be Leg 4 - Victoria Falls, Zambia - guaranteed. I just know it, and Leg 5 may contain the first Double-Turn if not the third leg.
Possible second NEL will be Leg 6 in Paris, and I won't go into detail here about why.
Third non-elimination leg will most likely be the ninth leg, India 1. The eleventh leg in Macau may be a TBC/Non-Elimination as well given what has happened last two seasons. If there is a TBC leg this season that is NOT Leg 11 then then 11 will surprise us with a straight NEL with a 12 hour rest period. Then 4 teams will enter the finals with a mid elimination on Leg 12.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on October 05, 2015, 10:37:14 AM
The first NEL will definitely be Leg 4 - Victoria Falls, Zambia - guaranteed. I just know it, and Leg 5 may contain the first Double-Turn if not the third leg.
Possible second NEL will be Leg 6 in Paris, and I won't go into detail here about why.
Third non-elimination leg will most likely be the ninth leg, India 1. The eleventh leg in Macau may be a TBC/Non-Elimination as well given what has happened last two seasons. If there is a TBC leg this season that is NOT Leg 11 then then 11 will surprise us with a straight NEL with a 12 hour rest period. Then 4 teams will enter the finals with a mid elimination on Leg 12.

According to spoilers and Candi Lee posted on live tweets thread, there's a U-Turn in the ninth leg.

  :spy: Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg.html)

So there are three NELs on this race, one of which is KOR/TBC leg occurs in leg 6 (Paris). Legs 4 (Zambia) and 8 (Krakow) are NELs. Legs 9-11 are straight elimination legs. As the 12th leg will be F3 race from Hong Kong/Macau to New York's Long Island.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on October 05, 2015, 02:40:35 PM

So there are three NELs on this race, one of which is KOR/TBC leg occurs in leg 6 (Paris). Legs 4 (Zambia) and 8 (Krakow) are NELs. Legs 9-11 are straight elimination legs. As the 12th leg will be F3 race from Hong Kong/Macau to New York's Long Island.

You do NOT know that this is a Final 3, or that Leg 6 is KOR (IIRC). Please remember to say IMO or I believe when info is not yet confirmed. Same goes for others...if you suspect/think/believe but do not KNOW, then please do not state as fact. Thanks!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on October 10, 2015, 09:57:26 AM
Since there's double U-turn in the next leg what if it's elimination since Jazmine and Danielle haven't been seen since that? And Double Non-Elimination after that just like in Season 5 maybe I don't know if i want that though :D
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 10, 2015, 10:24:35 AM
Since there's double U-turn in the next leg what if it's elimination since Jazmine and Danielle haven't been seen since that? And Double Non-Elimination after that just like in Season 5 maybe I don't know if i want that though :D

Wait what if Leg 5 was ACTUALLY not an EL but 4 was =/
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on October 10, 2015, 11:03:01 AM
Since there's double U-turn in the next leg what if it's elimination since Jazmine and Danielle haven't been seen since that? And Double Non-Elimination after that just like in Season 5 maybe I don't know if i want that though :D

Wait what if Leg 5 was ACTUALLY not an EL but 4 was =/

I'm hoping for a Leg 4 NEL, because some teams who get to use the U-turns are always being pampered (even if they don't know) in a way that the team that they intend to U-turn will be the team they wanted out, because they probably predicted that legs with a U-turns are elimination legs. They should put some changes once in a while, although I understand having a U-turn wasted.

On a side note, I actually miss having 2 straight NEL's. I actually didn't see it coming back in TAR5. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on October 10, 2015, 02:11:37 PM
We already know this from spoilers.

8 Teams were seen doing the 2nd African leg tasks. That means that leg 4 is either a KOR or a NEL.

And we know for a fact that leg 5 IS an ELIM.

Info starts here:

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1111151.html#msg1111151

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on October 10, 2015, 02:35:47 PM
okay sorry so in another info Logan and chris are seen at uturn board definitely Zambia when nobody's uturned so there's that  :spy:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on October 10, 2015, 03:10:04 PM
Let's take the Leg 4 U-Turn Discussion to that leg's thread, okay?

And yes...we see them but are they the first there?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on October 11, 2015, 12:32:08 AM
We already know this from spoilers.

8 Teams were seen doing the 2nd African leg tasks. That means that leg 4 is either a KOR or a NEL.

And we know for a fact that leg 5 IS an ELIM.

Info starts here:

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31228.msg1111151.html#msg1111151

Oh right. :oh Now I remember, which means... it's a good thing. :grins:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Wadsy591 on October 11, 2015, 06:33:51 PM
This is just my strong opinion but I firmly believe that this season will break the record of having a NEL on a leg that contains a 'Double U-Turn'. This would be the first time, and I do not believe that the fifth leg is not an elimination, it will be.

My personal opinion

Leg 4: Zambia -  Non-Elimination Leg with a Double U-Turn (to spice things up)
Leg 6: France  -  'To Be Continued' Leg

Originally I thought Leg 9 would contain the next NEL but someone else here reckons it is the Krakow leg (8th leg) as there is yet another 'Double U-Turn' in Leg 9.

Leg 11: China will be a non-elimination leg without a 'TBC', so there will be a final four, but this time there will be a 12 hour rest period between the two legs, unlike the prior two seasons.

When will a second Fast Forward appear? I will guess it will either be Leg 7 (Netherlands) or Leg 8 (Poland).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on October 16, 2015, 02:26:41 AM
From TAR27 Media, but I'm gonna post this here since this is the discussion thread.

http://www.tvguide.com/news/amazing-race-phil-keoghan-tanner-josh-justin-diana/?ftag=soshare

Quote
How bad were your predictions this time?
Keoghan: Always wrong. I was very sad about the dancers. I think of all the teams, from a personal level, that was the team I wanted to see win. I wanted to be part of the story where these dancers come in, one of whom is living in his car, and they have this once-in-a-lifetime experience around the world and walks away with enough money to change his life. I was surprised they were eliminated as early as they were. It felt like they would've gotten stronger as they went on. They were like Dave and Mary, completely out of their element. This was something so fresh and so new for them. Talking to fans online, they really love them and miss them.

Then bring them back! :lol: No seriously, please bring them back. :hoot:

Quote
I always felt like [Jackie (of TAR26)] had more potential on the Race too. [Jeff & Jackie] got unlucky in Monaco with directions.

Please bring them back too. :hoot:

Quote
Everybody's like, "Oh my God! They know so much." People are nervous with them around because they are walking encyclopedias of The Amazing Race. We've had superfans on the show before, but these guys are a whole other level. I would not think that's an exaggeration [that he has seen every season three times].

Since they're here, I hope they can answer some of the unanswerable questions in the TAR Questions Thread. Since they had joined the race, I'm assuming they had read the handbook with all the rules, which means they have expanded their knowledge on the rules of TAR especially those that are not shown on TV.

Quote
Again, all the planets have aligned for a major showdown in Africa. We have all the ingredients for a dramatic leg in Africa and it is really dramatic.
Then I can't wait for tomorrow's episode! :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on October 18, 2015, 04:00:41 AM
I moved all discussion of Ep 5 to that topic.

Again, please go HERE to further discuss leg 5: http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,31632.0.html

Thanks!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: katrarinka on October 24, 2015, 05:59:49 AM
There is posted on Wikipaedia entire table with winner team. Could it happen that someone screwd it up and posted a table whitch should be posted later? There is that denise and james SEarl won, second team is Geren team, trhird are the reporters and forth are Tiffany and Krista. it could be happening.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Race_27
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on October 24, 2015, 06:06:50 AM
That table doesn't looked real at all. No Tanner & Josh and Tiffany & Krista placing 9th on 7th leg? Probably fake.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on October 24, 2015, 07:06:17 AM
It's fake since it was messy.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: katrarinka on October 24, 2015, 07:58:46 AM
Why do you think its fake - I dont see where it is messy (?)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: katrarinka on October 24, 2015, 08:00:47 AM
That table doesn't looked real at all. No Tanner & Josh and Tiffany & Krista placing 9th on 7th leg? Probably fake.


??? Why do you think its fake - I dont see where it is messy (?) On the 9. leg - Tif and Krista are 3th according to the table. And Tanner and Josh ended 6th which could be tru, he had a injury (?)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gabriel90 on October 24, 2015, 05:12:11 PM
Of course it is fake just check the first post on the first page and compare it to that table! I mean in the worst case scenario for Tanner and Josh would end up 9th which is contradictory in that fake table ... same could be said for Tiffany and Christa. It is Wikipedia people, I can edit it right now and make a new fake table! Let us stick to more reliable sources in our conclusions please.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on October 24, 2015, 07:44:08 PM
Seems to be gone now. And ANYONE can edit wiki, which is why it is not reliable until the eps have aired.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on October 31, 2015, 10:32:20 AM
I just checked the timeline after a long time, and it seems that Cindy & Rick are at risk alone for 3 legs. (Legs 6, 7, 8 ) :ascared From my calculations, they barely have a chance to make it past the next leg, or on the Polish one. :(

Them being at risk alone for 3 legs means that we'll have an F6 by the start of the Indian leg, Leg 9. :ascared If so, that's gonna be exciting, because the last time TAR had Leg 9 with 6 teams was at TAR18, and if you remember some of my posts around the forum, you'd know that I'm the type who likes to have more teams towards the end, or less NEL's during the beginning. :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on October 31, 2015, 10:45:40 AM
I agree I think this season is delivering both in tasks and teams too
I wonder though when Phil said his favorite legs were Indian ones this seasons what are going to happen?  :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on October 31, 2015, 12:08:21 PM
I just checked the timeline after a long time, and it seems that Cindy & Rick are at risk alone for 3 legs. (Legs 6, 7, 8 ) :ascared



Remember that our "at risk' status is based on LIVE sightings.

And... Not seen does not mean NOT THERE. So all "at risks" should be considered with that in mind. :waves:

#peaachhatesbootlists
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on October 31, 2015, 01:27:41 PM
I just checked the timeline after a long time, and it seems that Cindy & Rick are at risk alone for 3 legs. (Legs 6, 7, 8 ) :ascared



Remember that our "at risk' status is based on LIVE sightings.

And... Not seen does not mean NOT THERE. So all "at risks" should be considered with that in mind. :waves:

#peachhatesbootlists

I think Cindy & Rick will be eliminated next leg, making the Krakow leg either an NEL or another elimination leg.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vitoko on October 31, 2015, 06:27:58 PM
Speaking about the timeline, I didn't pay enough attention to the spoilers as they were coming but do we really not know anything of the teams beyond Top 6? Considering RFF's track record I find that incredible. I'm ok not knowing bootlist but RFF not knowing much is surprising.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 31, 2015, 07:14:08 PM
Speaking about the timeline, I didn't pay enough attention to the spoilers as they were coming but do we really not know anything of the teams beyond Top 6? Considering RFF's track record I find that incredible. I'm ok not knowing bootlist but RFF not knowing much is surprising.

Really happy that there are no full spoilers to who makes the finale. Only Tiffany & Krista are spoiled, and this should mean an unpredictable race from here on out after Cindy & Rick's potential boot.

Although I have to admit... I would love confirmation that neither Justin & Diana nor Tanner & Josh make the Final Three =P
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on October 31, 2015, 07:17:46 PM
Now, what edit are teams getting?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 03, 2015, 06:28:15 AM
Just speculating.... what if India 1 is a KOR too? :lol:

I don't think we'll be seeing the Speed Bump this season  :gnome
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on November 03, 2015, 06:35:58 AM
Just speculating.... what if India 1 is a KOR too? :lol:

I don't think we'll be seeing the Speed Bump this season  :gnome

I'd love it.  KOR >>> NEL with lame Speed Bump (Making plane toys in Namibia :res:)

But are we sure yet that India 1 is NEL/KOR? It'd be funny if Poland is NEL. (3 Consecutive KOR/NEL-EL in a row) :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 03, 2015, 07:13:57 AM
There is a u-turn in India 1, so it is more likely it will an elimination leg (though they have placed a u-turn in KOR this season)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: bottle on November 03, 2015, 07:53:42 AM
I believe Poland is NEL all the teams were seen at least in India or on the way to India
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 03, 2015, 08:20:05 AM
Winner speculation:

Tiffany & Krista have an edit similar to Mona & Beth. "We're SO much stronger than others may think! We're not just moms! We're not just cheerleaders!" I feel that based on this, they will get 3rd. That doesn't necessarily rule them out of winning, though. Just something to think about.

People have said Justin & Diana are the villains of the season. Unfortunately (for me... and maybe others), they don't really seem to have a villain edit. I honestly feel they have a victim edit. Sure, they're part of the rivalry, but they've never actually been shown being evil or saying evil things about the other teams. And Justin being annoying is him being overly positive, not him being negative to the other teams. And that random arc (Justin vs. Diana) that started last episode... why do I feel like they're going to win? They're similar to Dave & Connor of TAR 24, as they are "victims" and despite being part of a rivalry, they're never really shown being malicious. Justin & Diana are MUCH more tolerable, though.

Joey & Kelsey I feel have the biggest chance right now. They better not be cheated with a Jeremy & Sandy edit if they don't win. There has to be a reason they weren't shown arguing in that statue Detour earlier in the Race. Amy & Maya apparently argued a lot in Leg 2 but it wasn't shown. Laura & Tyler always talked bad about other teams in their insider videos. Though with Joey & Kelsey, it could simply be that the editing is horrible as we have all seen. :res:

Josh & Tanner are not gonna win with all the negativity they have towards Justin & Diana. Oddly, they're the first alpha M/M team that I've liked (in a while?) and sadly, I do not think they're going to win or even make Final 3.

Logan & Chris are going to be the typical bickering team that misses out on the Final 3 due to mistakes and... bickering :lol:

Denise & James Earl would get 3rd if they made the Final 3. Not much else I could say about them ???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 03, 2015, 08:26:14 AM
Winner speculation:

Tiffany & Krista have an edit similar to Mona & Beth. "We're SO much stronger than others may think! We're not just moms! We're not just cheerleaders!" I feel that based on this, they will get 3rd. That doesn't necessarily rule them out of winning, though. Just something to think about.

People have said Justin & Diana are the villains of the season. Unfortunately (for me... and maybe others), they don't really seem to have a villain edit. I honestly feel they have a victim edit. Sure, they're part of the rivalry, but they've never actually been shown being evil or saying evil things about the other teams. And Justin being annoying is him being overly positive, not him being negative to the other teams. And that random arc (Justin vs. Diana) that started last episode... why do I feel like they're going to win? They're similar to Dave & Connor of TAR 24, as they are "victims" and despite being part of a rivalry, they're never really shown being malicious. Justin & Diana are MUCH more tolerable, though.

Joey & Kelsey I feel have the biggest chance right now. They better not be cheated with a Jeremy & Sandy edit if they don't win. There has to be a reason they weren't shown arguing in that statue Detour earlier in the Race. Amy & Maya apparently argued a lot in Leg 2 but it wasn't shown. Laura & Tyler always talked bad about other teams in their insider videos. Though with Joey & Kelsey, it could simply be that the editing is horrible as we have all seen. :res:

Josh & Tanner are not gonna win with all the negativity they have towards Justin & Diana. Oddly, they're the first alpha M/M team that I've liked (in a while?) and sadly, I do not think they're going to win or even make Final 3.

Logan & Chris are going to be the typical bickering team that misses out on the Final 3 due to mistakes and... bickering :lol:

Denise & James Earl would get 3rd if they made the Final 3. Not much else I could say about them ???

I think Tiffany & Krista have a similar edit to Bar & Inna from TAR Israel 2.

Kelsey & Joey, I think as, invisible less-bickering team like Jelani & Jenny.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on November 03, 2015, 08:46:52 AM
Tiffany and Krista = CaroJen and Mona/Beth actually in editing.. Seems underdog but still managed to F3 and against all odd...

Tanner/Josh is like Tyler/James editing IMO, very competitive alpha male team in editing... So i believe they maybe straight to F4

While Logan/Chris  :funny: I'll compare them to the bickersons :lol: Bickering al the way but somehow it works ( for a while :lol: )
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on November 03, 2015, 10:32:19 AM
Well, based on the edit this is my opinion.

- Tanner & Josh, probably placed 6th by got U-Turned and eliminated. Their edit is too focus on U-Turning tactics and I think them getting eliminated by U-Turn (Probably from Green Team) will fulfill their arc. OR 4th/5th and get eliminated by Tanner's injury made him perform the RB slowly (AKA Vanessa in season 20) since it's really weird that they kind of drop this storyline along the way. So they might save it to highlight during the leg they got eliminated. I don't really see them making F3. (Especially after they over-edit their U-Turn plan that failed miserably in Zimbabwe)

-  Kelsy & Joey. I think they might placed 6th by getting U-Turned off the race. Their 'Puppet Master Trick' might backfire them and made them become target of U-Turn. Or else I see them making it easily to F3.

- Denise & James Earl. Sadly, I think their fate are sealed as either 3rd/4th place. They're underdog, fun and entertaining team. But I can see they messed up at the critical point and got thrown out of the game like Nick & Don or Toni & Dallas.

- Logan & Chris. Bickering and really invisible UNLESS they're bickering or having a meltdown made me think of Jelani & Jenny. So I think they might make it to the very end but got 2nd.

- Justin & Diana. They have weird edit. First they're staring with Superfan and Justin get really emotional with the race. Then, they're start to have rivalry edit and become super competent. Then, Diana start to shine and they have bickering edit. So I don't know. But I think I remember them throwing shade when they're not win in Zimbabwe which really reminded me of Tyler & Laura and make me afraid that they might win this all. I think they're a lock for F3 in my opinion.

- Tiffany & Krista. I see their edit similar to Amy & Maya? Invisible for the first couple legs. Every time they appeared on the scene it's always positive and energetic. They even got their U-Turn fail arc like Amy & Maya. :lol:  And since they're making it to F4 at least, I don't see them as F4 boot. They're either 3rd or 1st I think.

Another interesting fact is that they're 3 teams that become member of RFF after the filming. Which make me think this might be a Final 3. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on November 03, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Well, based on the edit this is my opinion.

- Tanner & Josh, probably placed 6th by got U-Turned and eliminated. Their edit is too focus on U-Turning tactics and I think them getting eliminated by U-Turn (Probably from Green Team) will fulfill their arc. OR 4th/5th and get eliminated by Tanner's injury made him perform the RB slowly (AKA Vanessa in season 20) since it's really weird that they kind of drop this storyline along the way. So they might save it to highlight during the leg they got eliminated. I don't really see them making F3. (Especially after they over-edit their U-Turn plan that failed miserably in Zimbabwe)

-  Kelsy & Joey. I think they might placed 6th by getting U-Turned off the race. Their 'Puppet Master Trick' might backfire them and made them become target of U-Turn. Or else I see them making it easily to F3.

- Denise & James Earl. Sadly, I think their fate are sealed as either 3rd/4th place. They're underdog, fun and entertaining team. But I can see they messed up at the critical point and got thrown out of the game like Nick & Don or Toni & Dallas.

- Logan & Chris. Bickering and really invisible UNLESS they're bickering or having a meltdown made me think of Jelani & Jenny. So I think they might make it to the very end but got 2nd.

- Justin & Diana. They have weird edit. First they're staring with Superfan and Justin get really emotional with the race. Then, they're start to have rivalry edit and become super competent. Then, Diana start to shine and they have bickering edit. So I don't know. But I think I remember them throwing shade when they're not win in Zimbabwe which really reminded me of Tyler & Laura and make me afraid that they might win this all. I think they're a lock for F3 in my opinion.

- Tiffany & Krista. I see their edit similar to Amy & Maya? Invisible for the first couple legs. Every time they appeared on the scene it's always positive and energetic. They even got their U-Turn fail arc like Amy & Maya. :lol:  And since they're making it to F4 at least, I don't see them as F4 boot. They're either 3rd or 1st I think.

Another interesting fact is that they're 3 teams that become member of RFF after the filming. Which make me think this might be a Final 3. :lol:

Who else besides Tiffany & Krista and Justin & Diana are members of RFF after filming?

Anyway, I sure hope Tiffany & Krista win it all.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Plaidmoon on November 03, 2015, 02:41:35 PM
James Earl has posted here too. Mainly in the Racers Corner section, I think. I hadn't even noticed the activity over there until a few days ago.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vitoko on November 04, 2015, 02:29:51 PM
Wasn't Ernest around here too? Didn't he post early on?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on November 05, 2015, 02:47:03 AM
My gut tells me Tanner & Josh won't make the Final 3  :gaah:. Tiffany & Krista winning would be the greatest thing for this season. :cheer: :hoot: :yess:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 05, 2015, 09:39:56 PM
I just checked the timeline after a long time, and it seems that Cindy & Rick are at risk alone for 3 legs. (Legs 6, 7, 8 ) :ascared



Remember that our "at risk' status is based on LIVE sightings.

And... Not seen does not mean NOT THERE. So all "at risks" should be considered with that in mind. :waves:

#peachhatesbootlists

I think Cindy & Rick will be eliminated next leg, making the Krakow leg either an NEL or another elimination leg.
Agreed.  TBCs have never been followed immediately NELs.  Since they're the one team with no evidence or proof of being around on later legs, it has to be they who go out tomorrow.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 05, 2015, 11:36:50 PM
Wait, is this Logan & Chris riding jet ski in finale?

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700154_zpsgn52z6ad.png)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 05, 2015, 11:37:39 PM
Also, I think TAR doesn't care about edit if you're a reasonably competent, reasonably *nice* team (Bates & Anthony, Ernie & Cindy, Kisha & Jen, Nat & Kat). ****ty racers will be shown as Good People who overcame the odds (Dan & Jordan, Brent & Josh, Amy & Maya) while bad people will be shown as enjoying the race AND the runners up will usually be worse (Laura & Tyler, Dave & Connor, Jason & Amy, Rachel & Dave). I think Tiffany & Krista are sliding towards the first and could see Texas/Justin winning over Justin/Texas as a moral victory (lol) if they both make it that far.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on November 06, 2015, 03:25:17 AM
Also, I think TAR doesn't care about edit if you're a reasonably competent, reasonably *nice* team (Bates & Anthony, Ernie & Cindy, Kisha & Jen, Nat & Kat). ****ty racers will be shown as Good People who overcame the odds (Dan & Jordan, Brent & Josh, Amy & Maya) while bad people will be shown as enjoying the race AND the runners up will usually be worse (Laura & Tyler, Dave & Connor, Jason & Amy, Rachel & Dave). I think Tiffany & Krista are sliding towards the first and could see Texas/Justin winning over Justin/Texas as a moral victory (lol) if they both make it that far.

Season 23's winners were fine, Jason & Amy. They beat Tim & Marie, one the worst teams I've seen on the Race. Physically fit but with bad attitudes and a no brainer, 2 of them. Season 25's winners really deserve it, Amy & Maya. An underdog team that slayed it at the end despite the other teams ridiculing them. Very happy that Brooke & Robbie got eliminated at midpoint and Misti & Jim only came in 2nd haha and its okay to have low hanging fruit. That team you were referring as low hanging fruit beat you. I would have loved if Kym & Alli made it further than Misti & Jim. Last season's winners were absolutely terrible Laura & Tyler... a pair of backstabbing racers who bad-mouthed the other teams. What a horror of a human being. It should have been Hayley & Blair that should have won. Here's to hoping that Tiffany & Krista will win. They are similar to Amy & Maya, they both enjoy the Race and the experiences and clearly they are having a good time. They both have been at the back and at the front of the pack and wasted their U-Turn power. They are both also viewed by other teams as weak. I just really feel that they will win. They have been a surprise in the live sightings thread and popping out every leg with a speculation of being the lead team in HK.  :hoot: :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on November 06, 2015, 03:46:41 AM
Also, I think TAR doesn't care about edit if you're a reasonably competent, reasonably *nice* team (Bates & Anthony, Ernie & Cindy, Kisha & Jen, Nat & Kat). ****ty racers will be shown as Good People who overcame the odds (Dan & Jordan, Brent & Josh, Amy & Maya) while bad people will be shown as enjoying the race AND the runners up will usually be worse (Laura & Tyler, Dave & Connor, Jason & Amy, Rachel & Dave). I think Tiffany & Krista are sliding towards the first and could see Texas/Justin winning over Justin/Texas as a moral victory (lol) if they both make it that far.

Season 25's winners really deserve it, Amy & Maya. An underdog team that slayed it at the end despite the other teams ridiculing them. Very happy that Brooke & Robbie got eliminated at midpoint and Misti & Jim only came in 2nd. I would have loved if Kym & Alli made it further than Misti & Jim. Last season's winners were absolutely terrible Laura & Tyler... a pair of backstabbing racers who bad-mouthed the other teams. What a horror of a human being. It should have been Hayley & Blair that should have won. Here's to hoping that Tiffany & Krista will win. They are similar to Amy & Maya, they both enjoy the Race and the experiences and clearly they are having a good time. They both have been at the back and at the front of the pack and wasted their U-Turn power. They are both also viewed by other teams as weak. I just really feel that they will win. They have been a surprise in the live sightings thread and popping out every leg with a speculation of being the lead team in HK.  :hoot: :hoot:

Every winner deserved their win even if you like them or not. The winning teams won even before viewers knew them or liked/hated them.
You think Amy and Maya deserved it because you loved them and you think Tyler and Laura did not deserved it because you didn't like them.

Back to this season, I don't think edit will give us any speculation about the winner anymore. Even Logan and Chris can be the winner tbh.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on November 06, 2015, 04:13:42 AM
Also, I think TAR doesn't care about edit if you're a reasonably competent, reasonably *nice* team (Bates & Anthony, Ernie & Cindy, Kisha & Jen, Nat & Kat). ****ty racers will be shown as Good People who overcame the odds (Dan & Jordan, Brent & Josh, Amy & Maya) while bad people will be shown as enjoying the race AND the runners up will usually be worse (Laura & Tyler, Dave & Connor, Jason & Amy, Rachel & Dave). I think Tiffany & Krista are sliding towards the first and could see Texas/Justin winning over Justin/Texas as a moral victory (lol) if they both make it that far.

Season 25's winners really deserve it, Amy & Maya. An underdog team that slayed it at the end despite the other teams ridiculing them. Very happy that Brooke & Robbie got eliminated at midpoint and Misti & Jim only came in 2nd. I would have loved if Kym & Alli made it further than Misti & Jim. Last season's winners were absolutely terrible Laura & Tyler... a pair of backstabbing racers who bad-mouthed the other teams. What a horror of a human being. It should have been Hayley & Blair that should have won. Here's to hoping that Tiffany & Krista will win. They are similar to Amy & Maya, they both enjoy the Race and the experiences and clearly they are having a good time. They both have been at the back and at the front of the pack and wasted their U-Turn power. They are both also viewed by other teams as weak. I just really feel that they will win. They have been a surprise in the live sightings thread and popping out every leg with a speculation of being the lead team in HK.  :hoot: :hoot:

Every winner deserved their win even if you like them or not. The winning teams won even before viewers knew them or liked/hated them.
You think Amy and Maya deserved it because you loved them and you think Tyler and Laura did not deserved it because you didn't like them.

Back to this season, I don't think edit will give us any speculation about the winner anymore. Even Logan and Chris can be the winner tbh.

Sure those teams may have won but it won't change the fact the way I view them. If I don't like them I don't. Across 26 Seasons, only 2 teams in my point of view do not deserve their win. It's like they won through "evil" means and portrayed how they really are. It's like their "evilness" is glorified. It's hard to explain though. The Race clearly brings out the real personality of a person. Moving back to this season, I think anyone can win because the cast did an amazing job and all are likable in my point of view. Although, I'd love to see Tiffany & Krista winning because we need more F/F winners and they got something to prove. Denise & James Earl winning would be great as well because they'll make history as the 1st mother/son that will win the Race.  :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: maf on November 06, 2015, 04:48:17 AM
The Race clearly brings out the real personality of a person.

I disagree. The race brings out a person as they are when they suffer from exhaustion, sleep deprivation and extreme stress. Then the editors take the material they get and present us with what they think we should see.

The editors have a lot of power when they select which sequences to include and which to cut. And they are also known for taking sequences or audio out of context and merging it with other stuff.

So what you see is a long way off from what the person really is like.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on November 06, 2015, 06:37:27 AM
The Race clearly brings out the real personality of a person.

I disagree. The race brings out a person as they are when they suffer from exhaustion, sleep deprivation and extreme stress. Then the editors take the material they get and present us with what they think we should see.

The editors have a lot of power when they select which sequences to include and which to cut. And they are also known for taking sequences or audio out of context and merging it with other stuff.

So what you see is a long way off from what the person really is like.

It does not apply to all I think?  ??? Flo (of Flo & Zach), Colin (of Colin & Christie), Jonathan (of Jonathan & Victoria) and Marie (of Tim & Marie). They're all confrontational, arrogant, defeatist and abusive. Anyway, lets all just go back to Season 27. I'm just sharing my views and opinions to all of you.  :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on November 06, 2015, 07:15:57 AM
I don't mind with some negative edit as long it works (see TAR 5, Tar 11, and Tar 20)

Seems the negative edits goes to Justin/Diana and Logan/Chris lol... But i like their personalities to bring up the race so I think it kinda worth enough (although lil bit bored with only Team Texas and team green rivalries )
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on November 06, 2015, 08:49:37 AM
From the season preview, I agree with TAR456 that it was Logan & Chris on jetski in Long Island. Since I think there are another task involved diving and picking up clue in that preview too which might happened after the jetski.

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700161_zps0bmcw3se.png)

And this picture from the water show in Macau is Kelsey?

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700078_zpsiw91kclu.png)

So 3 of the Final 4 is Logan & Chris (Make it to NY), Tiffany & Krista (Spot in HK) and Joey & Kelsey (Kelsey performing water show)? Just my two cent though.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on November 06, 2015, 11:16:59 AM

.... And this picture from the water show in Macau is Kelsey?

.... (Kelsey performing water show)?


Yep, those costumes are from The House of Dancing Water Experience in Macau (The City of Dreams, Macau)

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on November 06, 2015, 12:35:55 PM
From the season preview, I agree with TAR456 that it was Logan & Chris on jetski in Long Island. Since I think there are another task involved diving and picking up clue in that preview too which might happened after the jetski.

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700161_zps0bmcw3se.png)

And this picture from the water show in Macau is Kelsey?

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700078_zpsiw91kclu.png)

So 3 of the Final 4 is Logan & Chris (Make it to NY), Tiffany & Krista (Spot in HK) and Joey & Kelsey (Kelsey performing water show)? Just my two cent though.

If that's the case, then Justin & Diana probably are the other members of the Final 4.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on November 06, 2015, 03:44:26 PM
The water looks too clear and blue to be Long Island imo
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 07, 2015, 06:22:18 PM
From the season preview, I agree with TAR456 that it was Logan & Chris on jetski in Long Island. Since I think there are another task involved diving and picking up clue in that preview too which might happened after the jetski.

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700161_zps0bmcw3se.png)

And this picture from the water show in Macau is Kelsey?

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700078_zpsiw91kclu.png)

So 3 of the Final 4 is Logan & Chris (Make it to NY), Tiffany & Krista (Spot in HK) and Joey & Kelsey (Kelsey performing water show)? Just my two cent though.

If that's the case, then Justin & Diana probably are the other members of the Final 4.
Agreed.  I'm thinking that Tanner & Josh and Denise & James Earl really might be the next two teams out.  The editing has done a good job of building up the U-Turn business, so that will probably take Tanner & Josh out.  Denise & James Earl might simply fall from just as simply sucking like they have been most of the race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 07, 2015, 06:35:03 PM
Denise & James-Earl are pretty competent though? If anything, it's shocking Logan & Chris potentially made the finale :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: James_Earl on November 07, 2015, 08:36:24 PM
Denise & James-Earl are pretty competent though? If anything, it's shocking Logan & Chris potentially made the finale :lol:

Thanks for sticking up for us! We struggled in Paris but we made up ground and currently have a fairly decent leg average!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on November 07, 2015, 09:16:36 PM
Joberio, Denise and EJ sucking the whole race? Are we watching the same show? *eyerolls*
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on November 07, 2015, 09:27:34 PM
Denise and James Earl have been doing really well save for the penalty in Leg 3 and Denise's struggles with rapping in Leg 6.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 07, 2015, 10:44:18 PM
Denise & James-Earl are pretty competent though? If anything, it's shocking Logan & Chris potentially made the finale :lol:

Thanks for sticking up for us! We struggled in Paris but we made up ground and currently have a fairly decent leg average!

Hope you make it to the finals! :D
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 07, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
My opinion is that Logan and Chris, Tiffany and Krista and Denise and Justin and Diana will make it to the finals. (Pure guess)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on November 07, 2015, 11:09:54 PM
 :hello2:,  :welcome2: to the R.F.F. Vodka.!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 07, 2015, 11:34:07 PM
I will be shocked if Chris & Logan make it to the final 3, their average placing is like 5 or 6, pretty much the same case as Joey & Maghan in TAR22. Most likely they will out at 5th i think
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 08, 2015, 07:22:33 AM
Is there possible the finish line of TAR 27 is Statue of Liberty Island?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 08, 2015, 07:27:42 AM
Is there possible the finish line of TAR 27 is Statue of Liberty Island?

No, there would be too many tourists here.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on November 08, 2015, 08:48:03 AM
Is there possible the finish line of TAR 27 is Statue of Liberty Island?

No, there would be too many tourists here.
That, and the fact that the final leg takes place in Long Island
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on November 08, 2015, 11:25:17 AM
Is there possible the finish line of TAR 27 is Statue of Liberty Island?

Not unless they flew...they were in the Hamptons.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Boingo on November 09, 2015, 02:15:47 PM
The water looks too clear and blue to be Long Island imo

According to what I've read online, the Hamptons have "blue water".  Might be a combination of the shallow beach and white sand.   :snicker:

Hampton water (http://www.easthamptonwaterfronthome.com/watch-clock-enjoy-warmer-water-almost-anywhere-else-hamptons/)

Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on November 09, 2015, 06:56:48 PM
Interesting. Most of the places I've been on Long Island (Fire Island, etc.) have water that is significantly less clear. But it certainly makes sense.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: scruffs on November 09, 2015, 07:50:13 PM
I would love to see Chris and Logan in F3!!!  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 09, 2015, 10:43:32 PM
I would love to see Chris and Logan in F3!!!  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on November 09, 2015, 11:04:42 PM
I've to say that although I loved how  Tanner/Josh and Justin/Diana, I don't have any feeling that they're going to F3 apparently..
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Amazing Meanderer on November 10, 2015, 02:59:26 PM
Newbie speculation:

I think Justin & Diana won because the way they post on Facebook sounds like a spoiler for the season.  They talk about how they did their homework before the season and no one else did.  When accused of being cocky they say they backed their "cockiness" up with performance.  They way they say it doesn't sound like they're talking about any particular leg -- but instead the whole season. 

Sounds like they're waiting impatiently to be able to boast about all the brilliant ways that they ensured their win. 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on November 10, 2015, 03:04:11 PM
Welcome to RFF  :conf: :conf: :conf:

And yess i think too ambitious sometime will let you down and ake a fatal mistakke that can cost the race (see Misti and Jim in Denmark leg)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Amazing Meanderer on November 10, 2015, 03:08:56 PM
I'm talking about how they talk now that the season is all over.

They don't sound at all humble.  They talk about the mistakes other people made.  They talk about how they didn't know that others were working against them at the beginning (but they're all friends now).  And they talk like all their hard work paid off. 

After the season is over and we're all watching the show and they're commenting on the episodes on facebook fan pages, you might expect a team to apologize for how cocky they came off and say they have learned to be more humble.  But they continue to sound cocky,  and say that their performance justified their attitude.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Amazing Meanderer on November 10, 2015, 03:09:26 PM
Thank you for the welcome!   :)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on November 10, 2015, 03:19:57 PM
While I wouldn't have said this a few weeks ago, I can believe Tanner & Josh could be going home. They haven't been the same since Africa, and now that their storyline has run its course, in their edit they're just kinda...there. Plus nothing is seen of them past going to India.

Though I expect more talk about taking out Justin & Diana when the second U-Turn shows up.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Amazing Meanderer on November 10, 2015, 03:55:56 PM
I am using Logan & Chris, Tiffany & Krista, Joey & Kelsey and Justin & Diana as the final 4 for my fantasy game. 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 10, 2015, 06:13:55 PM
While I wouldn't have said this a few weeks ago, I can believe Tanner & Josh could be going home. They haven't been the same since Africa, and now that their storyline has run its course, in their edit they're just kinda...there. Plus nothing is seen of them past going to India.

Though I expect more talk about taking out Justin & Diana when the second U-Turn shows up.

I think it's because they're really boring as racers :lol:

If they're not trash-talking Justin or doing extreme challenges they are really REALLY boring =/
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on November 11, 2015, 11:18:22 AM
I think that The Long Island leg could be self driving
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 11, 2015, 02:45:48 PM
I'm talking about how they talk now that the season is all over.

They don't sound at all humble.  They talk about the mistakes other people made.  They talk about how they didn't know that others were working against them at the beginning (but they're all friends now).  And they talk like all their hard work paid off. 

After the season is over and we're all watching the show and they're commenting on the episodes on facebook fan pages, you might expect a team to apologize for how cocky they came off and say they have learned to be more humble.  But they continue to sound cocky,  and say that their performance justified their attitude.

I don't usually read racers'/casuals' Facebook comments, but this sounds on-point. :( :gaah:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on November 11, 2015, 05:54:13 PM
I'm talking about how they talk now that the season is all over.

They don't sound at all humble.  They talk about the mistakes other people made.  They talk about how they didn't know that others were working against them at the beginning (but they're all friends now).  And they talk like all their hard work paid off. 

After the season is over and we're all watching the show and they're commenting on the episodes on facebook fan pages, you might expect a team to apologize for how cocky they came off and say they have learned to be more humble.  But they continue to sound cocky,  and say that their performance justified their attitude.

I don't usually read racers'/casuals' Facebook comments, but this sounds on-point. :( :gaah:

If they win ... well, at least my percolating Amazing Race 26:  What If? game can encourage people who hate Justin & Diana to get some revenge!   :)  BTW, I won't do any What If? games until after the season is over, so you probably have a while to wait.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 11, 2015, 07:06:22 PM
I'm talking about how they talk now that the season is all over.

They don't sound at all humble.  They talk about the mistakes other people made.  They talk about how they didn't know that others were working against them at the beginning (but they're all friends now).  And they talk like all their hard work paid off. 

After the season is over and we're all watching the show and they're commenting on the episodes on facebook fan pages, you might expect a team to apologize for how cocky they came off and say they have learned to be more humble.  But they continue to sound cocky,  and say that their performance justified their attitude.

I don't usually read racers'/casuals' Facebook comments, but this sounds on-point. :( :gaah:

If they win ... well, at least my percolating Amazing Race 26:  What If? game can encourage people who hate Justin & Diana to get some revenge!   :)  BTW, I won't do any What If? games until after the season is over, so you probably have a while to wait.

Belle if you do that I will powervote them to be eliminated FIRST :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 11, 2015, 08:54:19 PM
I'm talking about how they talk now that the season is all over.

They don't sound at all humble.  They talk about the mistakes other people made.  They talk about how they didn't know that others were working against them at the beginning (but they're all friends now).  And they talk like all their hard work paid off. 

After the season is over and we're all watching the show and they're commenting on the episodes on facebook fan pages, you might expect a team to apologize for how cocky they came off and say they have learned to be more humble.  But they continue to sound cocky,  and say that their performance justified their attitude.

I don't usually read racers'/casuals' Facebook comments, but this sounds on-point. :( :gaah:
I highly doubt Justin & Diana would be coming off this unlikable if they won. . . .
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 13, 2015, 04:01:25 AM
During Leg 7, Joey says: "We need the two of us (referring to Tiffany & Krista) to take them down (Justin & Diana)."

Considering there's a U-Turn in India, what are the chances that Kelsey & Joey U-Turn them out and in turn, Justin & Diana end up failing to U-Turn Tiffany & Krista and get eliminated? :P
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Hysha on November 13, 2015, 01:14:50 PM
I'm not reading anything about this Topic, because I don't want any spoiler, BUT I wanted to say that: Please, God, don't let this season be a F4 AGAIN. :/
Thanks, byeee~
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: katrarinka on November 14, 2015, 02:23:45 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 14, 2015, 02:27:08 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.

Wiki-edits are never true though :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 14, 2015, 02:43:51 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.

No, it's fake. Never true. :groan:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 14, 2015, 05:13:02 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.

It's Wikipedia. Even you can spam it and play with it. ;) I wouldn't recommend you to do so though. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 14, 2015, 10:47:31 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.

Why do I feel like YOU were the one who edited the wiki? The editor put "2th" and "3th" when it's supposed to be 2nd and 3rd... just like you're saying "2th" and "3th."

Justin & Diana are probably winning this... like I've said, they're never shown to be malicious or anything. They just happen to win every leg and there's nothing the teams could do about it.

If they don't win, Denise & James Earl may be a possibility. They're actually a bit boring so a win from them wouldn't be that surprising.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 14, 2015, 10:52:31 AM
in what universe are denise/james-earl boring lol

IDK, I really think next week might be the time Kelsey & Joey take out Justin & Diana, I think that photo of them at the U-Turn from sightings looks like them taking a picture out.

Logan & Chris/Tiffany & Krista will just presumably be a red herring in the preview for the U-Turn next leg, similar to Afghans going "Who should we U-Turn" on TAR23 and Margie & Luke's preview on TAR18.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on November 14, 2015, 11:51:46 AM
in what universe are denise/james-earl boring lol

IDK, I really think next week might be the time Kelsey & Joey take out Justin & Diana, I think that photo of them at the U-Turn from sightings looks like them taking a picture out.

Logan & Chris/Tiffany & Krista will just presumably be a red herring in the preview for the U-Turn next leg, similar to Afghans going "Who should we U-Turn" on TAR23 and Margie & Luke's preview on TAR18.

It looks more like they reading the clue after U-turn decision
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Theo on November 14, 2015, 11:55:48 PM
(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700161_zps0bmcw3se.png)

I don't know why everyone thinks that Logan & Chris make it to F3 if the only basis is the picture above, while the picture above is from Krakow. Or am I missing something???
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 15, 2015, 12:11:53 AM
does this image convince you dear  :cheer: im happy they got in the finales
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700154_zpsgn52z6ad.png
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 15, 2015, 12:14:45 AM
is this in the final episode?
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700158_zpsvhg6owvv.png
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Theo on November 15, 2015, 12:25:01 AM
does this image convince you dear  :cheer: im happy they got in the finales
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700154_zpsgn52z6ad.png

glam. thank you

is this in the final episode?
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700158_zpsvhg6owvv.png

isn't that part of detour in Zambia?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 15, 2015, 12:25:43 AM
yeah i got it wrong haha
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 15, 2015, 12:43:04 AM
Logan & Chris <3 Hopefully they win but if Justin & Diana are in the finale I hope they do so we never have to see them ever again! :)))))))
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: serendipity on November 15, 2015, 01:56:20 AM
haha yes hope Logan/Chris can get into the final!! I like this team since episode 1!! Though their performance so far may not convince me as a winning team but whatever, you never know lol  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: katrarinka on November 17, 2015, 02:26:52 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.

It's Wikipedia. Even you can spam it and play with it. ;) I wouldn't recommend you to do so though. :lol:
I hope it is not true, because I am not a fan of denise and Earl. I know that everyone could edit it, but it was only few hours in the night, so it could have been a mistake and true. But I hope not.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: katrarinka on November 17, 2015, 02:28:28 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.

Wiki-edits are never true though :lol:

I hope so, I dont like denise and ealr. But dont yo think the have a winners edit like amy and maya? I dont believe that gree team cold win it, the team who is dominating like amber and rob, brenchel, the dentists etc. never wins.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on November 17, 2015, 02:44:16 AM
A while ago someone posted a spoiler on wiki, a lot of people thought it is fake - but it predicted Cindy & Rick would be 7th and Tanner and Josh 6th. I believe now the spoiler was true. The spoiler said that Kelsey & Joey will be 5th, Tiffany & Krista 4th, Logan & Chris 3th, Justin & Diana 2th and Denise & James Earl will win. I believe it is correct!!!! Justin & Diana are the tippical dominatig strong team who never wins in the end, and denise and james earl are more clever than the girls nad the paparazzi so they could beat them in the end.

Dave and Rachel? :lol:

Wiki-edits are never true though :lol:

I hope so, I dont like denise and ealr. But dont yo think the have a winners edit like amy and maya? I dont believe that gree team cold win it, the team who is dominating like amber and rob, brenchel, the dentists etc. never wins.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 19, 2015, 07:44:33 AM
how do you think that Justin will react if he got eliminated?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: scruffs on November 19, 2015, 08:16:18 AM
how do you think that Justin will react if he got eliminated?

He'll probably cry like in Leg 1.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on November 19, 2015, 09:11:33 AM
how do you think that Justin will react if he got eliminated?

(http://i.imgur.com/KcmqFYZ.gif)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vitoko on November 19, 2015, 11:57:11 AM
Anybody have any ideas about the possible final/memory challenge?

Early on this season I was thinking about different ways of transportations or task were they were required to get on some vehicle.

Leg 1 waterbike
Leg 2 recycling carts/statue delivery truck (detour so unlikely) or even the horses at the pitstop
Leg 3 pick up truck to san antonio de areco
Leg 4 flying machine over Victoria falls.
Leg 5 their feet during the lion walk (yeah... I have nothing)
Leg 6 the airplane for the roadblock
Leg 7 maybe the water taxi or one of the trains
Leg 8 the pool-boat (yeah... I have nothing)

Any ideas?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on November 19, 2015, 05:05:55 PM
how do you think that Justin will react if he got eliminated?

Justin super(hate)fans  :funny:  :funny:

I can't even  :funny: :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 20, 2015, 06:48:39 AM
Anybody have any ideas about the possible final/memory challenge?

Early on this season I was thinking about different ways of transportations or task were they were required to get on some vehicle.

Leg 1 waterbike
Leg 2 recycling carts/statue delivery truck (detour so unlikely) or even the horses at the pitstop
Leg 3 pick up truck to san antonio de areco
Leg 4 flying machine over Victoria falls.
Leg 5 their feet during the lion walk (yeah... I have nothing)
Leg 6 the airplane for the roadblock
Leg 7 maybe the water taxi or one of the trains
Leg 8 the pool-boat (yeah... I have nothing)

Any ideas?

I've used the transportation theme for my fanfiction. :lol: All I could say is that it felt okay or good, not as great as I thought.
Also, with nothing in Leg 5, maybe it's something else, not transportation. Maybe they'll bring back the TAR12-style memory task. :conf: I guess it'll just be in my dreams. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: kuma on November 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
I think Tanner and Josh get u-turned in leg 9. They are doing detour A here (http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/video/5AAFFAE8-E937-1314-5099-092B0AB45528/the-amazing-race-it-s-always-the-quiet-ones-preview-/ second 00:08 cans on the left) and detour B here (http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/photos/1005276/first-look-six-teams-are-met-with-the-dreaded-u-turn-on-the-amazing-race-ep-9/97707/tanner-and-josh-work-their-way-thorugh-detour-b-/). 
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vitoko on November 20, 2015, 11:41:07 AM
Quote from: Platrium
Maybe they'll bring back the TAR12-style memory task. :conf:

Please please please please.
My favorite task.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 20, 2015, 06:30:08 PM
I think Tanner and Josh get u-turned in leg 9. They are doing detour A here (http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/video/5AAFFAE8-E937-1314-5099-092B0AB45528/the-amazing-race-it-s-always-the-quiet-ones-preview-/ second 00:08 cans on the left) and detour B here (http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/photos/1005276/first-look-six-teams-are-met-with-the-dreaded-u-turn-on-the-amazing-race-ep-9/97707/tanner-and-josh-work-their-way-thorugh-detour-b-/).
YES!  Hope that's true! :yess: :yess: :yess: :yess:  Bye-bye, Tanner & Josh!  HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA! :funny: :funny: :funny: :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Theo on November 20, 2015, 06:32:21 PM
:res:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on November 20, 2015, 09:18:53 PM
So it's either Justin & Diana OR Denise & James Earl next leg. And I think it's D & JE since they are still in India and might have no bunching which will hurt them even more.

With the F4 consist of Justin & Diana, Kelsey & Joey, Logan & Chris and Tiffany & Krista. I think it's pretty obvious who will make it to F3 and who will win. :res:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 20, 2015, 09:22:23 PM
Do we know if Kelsey & Joey survive this leg for sure? But you're probably right about there possibly being no bunching :res:

This is the worst season ever in the sense that it is so predictable. Even with past seasons with major spoiling, it was interesting to see analyze the edits and such. But Justin & Diana are so obviously winning this...
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 20, 2015, 09:27:06 PM
Do we know if Kelsey & Joey survive this leg for sure? But you're probably right about there possibly being no bunching :res:

This is the worst season ever in the sense that it is so predictable. Even with past seasons with major spoiling, it was interesting to see analyze the edits and such. But Justin & Diana are so obviously winning this...
Someone pointed that the girl shown in the Macau Parade task in the season preview looks like Kelsey
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 20, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
This is the worst season ever in the sense that it is so predictable. Even with past seasons with major spoiling, it was interesting to see analyze the edits and such. But Justin & Diana are so obviously winning this...
I'd say TAR13 and TAR20 still rank as the two most predictable seasons.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 20, 2015, 09:30:45 PM
This is the worst season ever in the sense that it is so predictable. Even with past seasons with major spoiling, it was interesting to see analyze the edits and such. But Justin & Diana are so obviously winning this...
I'd say TAR13 and TAR20 still rank as the two most predictable seasons.
TAR 15 as well

At least this season we have Tanner & Josh's decline  :stare
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: amazingracefanforum on November 20, 2015, 09:48:50 PM
I agree that it looks like Justin and Diana will win ... However, posts indicate that Justin is bragging on social media about how well they did ... Therefore, it makes me wonder if they did win, because there is the multi-million dollar penalty clause against disclosure written in the contract.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 20, 2015, 09:51:14 PM
I agree that it looks like Justin and Diana will win ... However, posts indicate that Justin is bragging on social media about how well they did ... Therefore, it makes me wonder if they did win, because there is the multi-million dollar penalty clause against disclosure written in the contract.
As long as they don't claim they win the whole race (i.e. Win the final leg)
They are not considered to be breaking the contract right?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on November 20, 2015, 09:51:51 PM
Justin and Diana won't win. :)

Show content
I HOPE OMG OMG I WAS SO CONFIDENT SAYING THAT BUT I'M TOTALLY NOT.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: amazingracefanforum on November 20, 2015, 09:56:34 PM
"As long as they don't claim they win the whole race (i.e. Win the final leg)
They are not considered to be breaking the contract right?" - this post is from above (sorry, my computer is not working properly).

My response:  Amazing Race counsel could make a case that Justin's posts are implying the final result of the race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 20, 2015, 10:42:15 PM
  :spy: Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg.html)



the end

Quote from the live sighting thread
Another u-turn mat with Kelsey & Joey with differnet outfits  :ascared
It means another u-turn again for next leg  :oh :oh :oh :oh
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 20, 2015, 10:46:08 PM
  :spy: Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg.html)



the end

Quote from the live sighting thread
Another u-turn mat with Kelsey & Joey with differnet outfits  :ascared
It means another u-turn again for next leg  :oh :oh :oh :oh

OMG, please U-Turn Justin & Diana! But on slight photo, I see some light blue in photo?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 20, 2015, 10:49:14 PM
  :spy: Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg.html)



the end

Quote from the live sighting thread
Another u-turn mat with Kelsey & Joey with differnet outfits  :ascared
It means another u-turn again for next leg  :oh :oh :oh :oh

OMG, please U-Turn Justin & Diana! But on slight photo, I see some light blue in photo?
This u-turn board looks larger than the one this leg
It looks like this is a Double U-turn
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 20, 2015, 11:08:52 PM
  :spy: Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg.html)



the end

Quote from the live sighting thread
Another u-turn mat with Kelsey & Joey with differnet outfits  :ascared
It means another u-turn again for next leg  :oh :oh :oh :oh

OMG, please U-Turn Justin & Diana! But on slight photo, I see some light blue in photo?
This u-turn board looks larger than the one this leg
It looks like this is a Double U-turn
I thought there was another U-Turn coming up.  Kelsey & Joey didn't look like they were wearing the same clothes as in that photo when they U-Turned Tanner & Josh tonight.  (Still glad they're GONE!  YES! :yess: )  And they can't U-Turn next week, so they'd better hope that Justin & Diana target someone else, if they choose to.

I do wonder why the show only had a single one tonight.  Perhaps to leave more teams able to use it on the upcoming leg?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: elthemagnifico on November 21, 2015, 12:00:38 AM
I think this season will be very first season to have 3 u-turns and first season to have 2 consecutive u-turns so excited  :conf: :conf:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on November 21, 2015, 12:02:40 AM
I think this season will be very first season to have 3 u-turns and first season to have 2 consecutive u-turns so excited  :conf: :conf:
Tar 19 have u-turns on both legs 7 and 8
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 21, 2015, 12:35:37 AM
  :spy: Raja ki Mandi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,

Show content
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11217583_773314326118822_7183033057714207676_n.jpg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/AllAboutTAR/media/tar27/11140373_773321142784807_1214261640974964410_n.jpg.html)



the end

Quote from the live sighting thread
Another u-turn mat with Kelsey & Joey with differnet outfits  :ascared
It means another u-turn again for next leg  :oh :oh :oh :oh

OMG, please U-Turn Justin & Diana! But on slight photo, I see some light blue in photo?
This u-turn board looks larger than the one this leg
It looks like this is a Double U-turn
I thought there was another U-Turn coming up.  Kelsey & Joey didn't look like they were wearing the same clothes as in that photo when they U-Turned Tanner & Josh tonight.  (Still glad they're GONE!  YES! :yess: )And they can't U-Turn next week, so they'd better hope that Justin & Diana target someone else, if they choose to.

I do wonder why the show only had a single one tonight.  Perhaps to leave more teams able to use it on the upcoming leg?

I don't remember seeing the location from the photos on a while ago's episode. :ascared This seems exciting because:
a.) only 3 teams can use the U-turn at this point. :gnome
b.) this still looks like a single U-turn for me, but in a way it could also be a W-turn. :umn:
c.) this is gonna be the 1st season to have 3 U-turns in the race! :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 21, 2015, 06:11:39 AM
Episode 11 title

(http://i.imgur.com/yaOOV7G.png)

So this title quote mean that The Green Team made F4 at least?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Theo on November 21, 2015, 06:19:55 AM
Episode 11 title

(http://i.imgur.com/yaOOV7G.png)

So this title quote mean that The Green Team made F4 at least?
Or it can be from confessional from someone who eliminates the green team. Lol that's my wishful thinking
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Nyoman_SB1 on November 21, 2015, 06:52:27 AM
If there is another U-Turn in leg 10, i don't know why CBS didn't show it in the preview

Episode 11 title

(http://i.imgur.com/yaOOV7G.png)

So this title quote mean that The Green Team made F4 at least?

Eww.. i hope not
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on November 21, 2015, 06:54:00 AM
If there is another U-Turn in leg 10, i don't know why CBS didn't show it in the preview

Episode 11 title

(http://i.imgur.com/yaOOV7G.png)

So this title quote mean that The Green Team made F4 at least?

Eww.. i hope not
When Justin and Diana are so prevalent in the season that they're even in the title quotes </3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 21, 2015, 07:01:54 AM
just..... erghhh I hope this is from someone that finally made Ju and Di lost!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 21, 2015, 07:06:17 AM
 :gnome
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on November 21, 2015, 07:11:28 AM
I think Denise & James Earl are going home next week  :'(

• Logan & Chris spotted doing jet skis in Long Island
• Tiffany & Krista made it to Hong Kong
• Kelsey & Joey seen doing water show in Macau
• ( Spec ) Title for leg 11 is about the green team

I hope I'm not right
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 21, 2015, 07:23:16 AM
I think Denise & James Earl are going home next week  :'(

• Logan & Chris spotted doing jet skis in Long Island
• Tiffany & Krista made it to Hong Kong
• Kelsey & Joey seen doing water show in Macau
• ( Spec ) Title for leg 11 is about the green team

I hope I'm not right

I hope producers are just messing with us and the Leg 11 episode title is a team mentioning them post-boot :res:

Or it's Tiffany/Krista, they're a green team too? Right? :(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 21, 2015, 07:26:09 AM
I think Denise & James Earl are going home next week  :'(

• Logan & Chris spotted doing jet skis in Long Island
• Tiffany & Krista made it to Hong Kong
• Kelsey & Joey seen doing water show in Macau
• ( Spec ) Title for leg 11 is about the green team

I hope I'm not right

I hope producers are just messing with us and the Leg 11 episode title is a team mentioning them post-boot :res:

Or it's Tiffany/Krista, they're a green team too? Right? :(

But Justinana is stronger than Tiffrista? So it would make sense if the title quote was about Justinana.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 21, 2015, 07:32:44 AM
Some theories:

A. Blind U-Turn?

B. Did someone U-Turn Kelsey & Joey? lol
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Belle Book on November 21, 2015, 01:19:35 PM
If there is another U-Turn in leg 10, i don't know why CBS didn't show it in the preview

Episode 11 title

(http://i.imgur.com/yaOOV7G.png)

So this title quote mean that The Green Team made F4 at least?

Eww.. i hope not

There are two options.  The first (and most likely) is that Justin & Diana made it to the Final 4.  But it's also possible that one of the other teams eliminated the Green Team and that team is making the reference.

I'm thinking that it's possible Justin & Diana were eliminated because there was no U-Turn in the preview.  Perhaps this is because the Green Team was eliminated and production didn't want to show it, either because they liked Justin & Diana or for shock value.

If the Green Team was eliminated thanks to the U-Turn, then Denise & James Earl or Logan & Chris were responsible.  Kelsey & Joey and Tiffany & Krista already used the U-Turn.  Between Denise & James Earl and Logan & Chris, I think Logan & Chris were most likely to have used the U-Turn.  Denise & James Earl might be too far behind and Chris did express the desire to U-Turn Justin & Diana!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: colav10 on November 21, 2015, 03:48:25 PM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/wdwmaps/compare_zpstbbselzg.png)

To me it looks like Diana in Macau not Kelsey. The clincher for me is the difference in height between Diana and Kelsey; Kelsey is taller than  Diana and the person in the photo (if a racer) looks shorter than Kelsey.

I vote that Kelsey and Joey got u-turned by Justin and Diana and are eliminated in Agra, India.  :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: SuzieTampa on November 21, 2015, 03:58:36 PM
On Twitter, when someone asked Tanner what advice he would have for someone new, he said they should study the game ... and what the Green Team did. So, I'm still betting that the Green Team will win.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on November 21, 2015, 05:49:45 PM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/wdwmaps/compare_zpstbbselzg.png)

To me it looks like Diana in Macau not Kelsey. The clincher for me is the difference in height between Diana and Kelsey; Kelsey is taller than  Diana and the person in the photo (if a racer) looks shorter than Kelsey.

I vote that Kelsey and Joey got u-turned by Justin and Diana and are eliminated in Agra, India.  :ascared

When I zoom in I see Kelsey not Diana
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 21, 2015, 06:55:46 PM
For next week, we all know Logan/Chris and Tiffany/Krista won't be eliminated, I'm not sure if the picture of water show in HK is Kelsey, but if that's her, then next week's boot is probably Justinia or Denise/JE.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on November 21, 2015, 07:08:41 PM
I'm really hoping that the title quote is said by whichever team (probs Logan and Chris) U-Turned J/D OR the team that came in 4th after narrowly beating (and eliminating) J/D, in the context of "It's not easing beating Green, but we did it!" and that the producers are trying to throw us off.
Of course, I doubt the producers are crafty enough to do that, and it's, sadly, probably just teams complaining about Justin and Diana's capable racing abilities.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 21, 2015, 07:17:42 PM
I bet it's just someone passing Green in a task (for example: Diana falling to 4th during the Painting Roadblock).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 21, 2015, 07:18:52 PM
I'm really hoping that the title quote is said by whichever team (probs Logan and Chris) U-Turned J/D OR the team that came in 4th after narrowly beating (and eliminating) J/D, in the context of "It's not easing beating Green, but we did it!" and that the producers are trying to throw us off.
Of course, I doubt the producers are crafty enough to do that, and it's, sadly, probably just teams complaining about Justin and Diana's capable racing abilities.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 21, 2015, 07:37:50 PM
IMO, I don't think something like "beating the green team" is a good title quote for an episode if they've already been eliminated. :stare
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 21, 2015, 08:18:12 PM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/wdwmaps/compare_zpstbbselzg.png)

To me it looks like Diana in Macau not Kelsey. The clincher for me is the difference in height between Diana and Kelsey; Kelsey is taller than  Diana and the person in the photo (if a racer) looks shorter than Kelsey.

I vote that Kelsey and Joey got u-turned by Justin and Diana and are eliminated in Agra, India.  :ascared

When I zoom in I see Kelsey not Diana
Any chance it's neither?  Like it's just a non-racer participant demonstrating how the task might work?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on November 21, 2015, 09:39:21 PM
I don't think we even had quote about reference for past leg before? If it were the case that some teams beat J&D and said it happily, it should be the title for episode 10. So I'm pretty sure J&D made F4. :res: Really HOPE I'm WRONG about this though.

But this is a really LAME quote and I'm so PISSED it somehow spoil the F4. WORST TITLE EVER. :res:

At this rate, the title for finale will likely be 'Justin & Diana, you're the winner!'. :res:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 21, 2015, 09:45:08 PM
I don't think we even had quote about reference for past leg before? If it were the case that some teams beat J&D and said it happily, it should be the title for episode 10. So I'm pretty sure J&D made F4. :res: Really HOPE I'm WRONG about this though.

But this is a really LAME quote and I'm so PISSED it somehow spoil the F4. WORST TITLE EVER. :res:

At this rate, the title for finale will likely be 'Justin & Diana, you're the winner!'. :res:
:funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: jensweet19 on November 21, 2015, 11:13:08 PM
With regards to LEG 11 Quote,

Do the Amazing Race did a post-race quoting in the past 26 seasons? Usually every quotes actually happens during the race.

Adding to it, in Tanners interview question it give hint that the Green Team won the season.

Well win or lose, Justin and Diane already got good leg pit stop prizes specially the Fit-bit prize. ^_^Theyre my 3rd favorite team in the entire World TAR series. Nothing beats the TAR PH 2 winner which most leg voted U-turn :hearts:

P.S Is it possible that the editor of TAR US also an editor to other TAR franchise, it seems they have the similarity of editing the TAR PH 2 winner?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 21, 2015, 11:38:13 PM
just.... no... Green Team cannot win!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 22, 2015, 03:21:33 AM
Adding to it, in Tanners interview question it give hint that the Green Team won the season.
I don't see how that hinted that they won, but that's just me.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Nyoman_SB1 on November 22, 2015, 04:03:22 AM
Adding to it, in Tanners interview question it give hint that the Green Team won the season.
I don't see how that hinted that they won, but that's just me.

Which interview? can someone give me the link?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on November 22, 2015, 04:40:36 AM
IMO, I don't think something like "beating the green team" is a good title quote for an episode if they've already been eliminated. :stare
Exactly :'( :'(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 22, 2015, 09:27:40 AM
(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700154_zpsgn52z6ad.png) can anyone confirm me Logan and Chris is in the finale leg (Long Island)
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on November 23, 2015, 12:29:59 AM
(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700154_zpsgn52z6ad.png) can anyone confirm me Logan and Chris is in the finale leg (Long Island)

100%
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on November 23, 2015, 12:56:59 AM
Logan is the only woman in the remaining 5 teams with short hair.

Guess that makes them one of the finalists, and I'm thrilled.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 23, 2015, 01:24:26 AM
I agree cuz neither of them looks like Kelsey or Diana
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: ovalorange on November 23, 2015, 05:11:29 AM
And how do you know that's the finale leg?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 23, 2015, 06:28:53 AM
And how do you know that's the finale leg?
I got a fortune teller in my house  :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on November 23, 2015, 03:32:28 PM
And how do you know that's the finale leg?
There's no reason to Jet Ski in Agra or HK/Macau
But the Hamptons are a vacation destination, so watersports, like jetskiing, make sense
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 24, 2015, 07:19:23 AM
(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700154_zpsgn52z6ad.png) can anyone confirm me Logan and Chris is in the finale leg (Long Island)

100%

Take it FWIW:

http://www.thesportsandrecreationweb.com/ezdock.html

Yellow Jet-Skis too :P
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: TARUSAFan on November 24, 2015, 07:25:50 AM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/wdwmaps/compare_zpstbbselzg.png)

To me it looks like Diana in Macau not Kelsey. The clincher for me is the difference in height between Diana and Kelsey; Kelsey is taller than  Diana and the person in the photo (if a racer) looks shorter than Kelsey.

I vote that Kelsey and Joey got u-turned by Justin and Diana and are eliminated in Agra, India.  :ascared

When I zoom in I see Kelsey not Diana
Any chance it's neither?  Like it's just a non-racer participant demonstrating how the task might work?


How about the guy on the right? It could be Joey or Justin. It's hard to tell because he's wearing a hat. But basing on the picture it looks like Joey.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on November 24, 2015, 08:06:38 AM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/wdwmaps/compare_zpstbbselzg.png)

To me it looks like Diana in Macau not Kelsey. The clincher for me is the difference in height between Diana and Kelsey; Kelsey is taller than  Diana and the person in the photo (if a racer) looks shorter than Kelsey.

I vote that Kelsey and Joey got u-turned by Justin and Diana and are eliminated in Agra, India.  :ascared

When I zoom in I see Kelsey not Diana
Any chance it's neither?  Like it's just a non-racer participant demonstrating how the task might work?


How about the guy on the right? It could be Joey or Justin. It's hard to tell because he's wearing a hat. But basing on the picture it looks like Joey.

Which guy? I think that's a girl and she might be the instructor.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: jensweet19 on November 24, 2015, 07:42:27 PM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/wdwmaps/compare_zpstbbselzg.png)

To me it looks like Diana in Macau not Kelsey. The clincher for me is the difference in height between Diana and Kelsey; Kelsey is taller than  Diana and the person in the photo (if a racer) looks shorter than Kelsey.

I vote that Kelsey and Joey got u-turned by Justin and Diana and are eliminated in Agra, India.  :ascared

When I zoom in I see Kelsey not Diana
Any chance it's neither?  Like it's just a non-racer participant demonstrating how the task might work?


How about the guy on the right? It could be Joey or Justin. It's hard to tell because he's wearing a hat. But basing on the picture it looks like Joey.

Which guy? I think that's a girl and she might be the instructor.



I bumped to one of the photo of Justin and Diana, it matches with Diana when shes have powder in her face. It might be Joeys partner. ^_^
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Tallguy700 on November 25, 2015, 01:07:11 PM
This could be nothing, but when Justin & Diana were running to the mat in India with the music playing and them telling Phil that "I'm coming", seemed like a pretty ominous hint that they will end up in last at some point, probably hours behind. I've only heard this music play when a team is in dead last.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: angkorwhat on November 26, 2015, 07:05:33 PM
I so hope it's J/D who somehow get out this leg  :ascared :ascared
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 26, 2015, 10:55:53 PM
 :hello2: and :wel2 to RFF, angkorwhat!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Vodka. on November 27, 2015, 03:37:40 AM
More from Adam!! :hearts:

I saw the green team with the two women and I saw them at the ferry terminal

Yes, I guess going, the ferry goes to Macau I think :) sorry no pics and about 30 mins ago

This terminal is an international one with TurboJet, I think it is Macau but I'm not 100% sure :)

green team with two women = tiffany and krista with Justin and Diana? really?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 27, 2015, 03:49:55 AM
"Green Team with the Two Women"= Tiffany/Krista TBH.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on November 27, 2015, 11:40:32 AM
Am I the only one who is dreading the upcoming leg, expecting Annoying and Diana to win the leg again thanks to a linear leg, with Logan and Chris being U-TURNed and possibly going home, but I believe because it's linear, Denise and Earl James get so far behind and may be eliminated as well?

The only possibilities of an excitement is for Kelsey and Joey sneaking in a win, Tiffany and Krista getting 3rd place or better, or Denise and Earl James some how surviving from their disadvantage of starting last on a linear leg.

With that said, I'M SO HOPING I AM SO WRONG PLEASE. KTHXBYE
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on November 27, 2015, 03:21:34 PM
Am I the only one who is dreading the upcoming leg, expecting Annoying and Diana to win the leg again thanks to a linear leg, with Logan and Chris being U-TURNed and possibly going home, but I believe because it's linear, Denise and Earl James get so far behind and may be eliminated as well?

The only possibilities of an excitement is for Kelsey and Joey sneaking in a win, Tiffany and Krista getting 3rd place or better, or Denise and Earl James some how surviving from their disadvantage of starting last on a linear leg.

With that said, I'M SO HOPING I AM SO WRONG PLEASE. KTHXBYE

Denise & James, Tiffany & Krista are at the RB together
The same go to Logan & Chris, Justin & Diana (& maybe Kelsey & Joey).
So I don't think it will be 100% linear.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 27, 2015, 05:13:46 PM
Am I the only one who is dreading the upcoming leg, expecting Annoying and Diana to win the leg again thanks to a linear leg, with Logan and Chris being U-TURNed and possibly going home, but I believe because it's linear, Denise and Earl James get so far behind and may be eliminated as well?

The only possibilities of an excitement is for Kelsey and Joey sneaking in a win, Tiffany and Krista getting 3rd place or better, or Denise and Earl James some how surviving from their disadvantage of starting last on a linear leg.

With that said, I'M SO HOPING I AM SO WRONG PLEASE. KTHXBYE

IKR, he is going to ruin the feeling of an Indian Night Leg for me :res:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on November 27, 2015, 08:11:18 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/otgu43O.png)

Final Three finale!

According to the episode preview at the end of this week's episode, the next leg will have a "shocking elimination" in the next Pit Stop that a team will be eliminated at the end of leg 11.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 27, 2015, 08:15:39 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/otgu43O.png)

Final Three finale!

According to the episode preview at the end of this week's episode, the next leg will have a "shocking elimination" in the next Pit Stop that a team will be eliminated at the end of leg 11.

Can someone send me link about this?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on November 27, 2015, 08:18:14 PM
It's from the media thread. F3 is confirmed in Leg 12.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 27, 2015, 09:09:47 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/otgu43O.png)

Final Three finale!

According to the episode preview at the end of this week's episode, the next leg will have a "shocking elimination" in the next Pit Stop that a team will be eliminated at the end of leg 11.
Only "shocking" ending would be Justin & Diana getting eliminated.  Kelsey & Joey and Tiffany & Krista have won no legs at all and have not dominated at all.  Them being booted wouldn't be a shock at all.  And we know Logan & Chris are in the F3 due to the picture of them on the jet ski.  So I can't think of anything shocking other than Justin & Diana (Justin, especially) finally being hit by his own hubris.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on November 27, 2015, 09:14:35 PM
Justin and Diana arrives last, is not eliminated due to another team's penalty, is also shocking. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 27, 2015, 09:15:13 PM
Am I the only one who is dreading the upcoming leg, expecting Annoying and Diana to win the leg again thanks to a linear leg, with Logan and Chris being U-TURNed and possibly going home, but I believe because it's linear, Denise and Earl James get so far behind and may be eliminated as well?

The only possibilities of an excitement is for Kelsey and Joey sneaking in a win, Tiffany and Krista getting 3rd place or better, or Denise and Earl James some how surviving from their disadvantage of starting last on a linear leg.

With that said, I'M SO HOPING I AM SO WRONG PLEASE. KTHXBYE

 :funny: :funny: :funny:

(http://i.imgur.com/otgu43O.png)

Final Three finale!

According to the episode preview at the end of this week's episode, the next leg will have a "shocking elimination" in the next Pit Stop that a team will be eliminated at the end of leg 11.

According to the sightings in HK while TAR was still filming, the Cheerleaders were... 1st and seem happy? Not sure at all, but they might be in the F3.

Logan & Chris, jet ski preview. F3 they're in.

I believe the pic of two people dressed like... clowns ??? is Kelsey & Joey.

So what if this surprising elimination is caused by Justin & Diana's possible flight problem? ??? :ascared Maybe I'm just hoping for a big surprise and this might not happen at all. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 27, 2015, 09:24:43 PM
Phil said, "The Final 4 head to Hong Kong... where costly mistakes lead to a shocking finish," in the preview... doesn't necessarily mean elimination.

I think Tiffany & Krista are out. They seem most likely to make a fatal mistake (that comes with a penalty) at this point of the Race. I would say Logan & Chris are most likely, but they were already spotted in F3. Plus, I don't think they'd flat out spoil Justin's reaction to elimination. Something more than just "arriving last" happens :'( and neither Tiffany & Krista looked happy.

My guess is Justin & Diana do arrive last (in a close finish) but someone (guessing the Cheerleaders) gets a penalty.

I need to see Kelsey & Joey's faces again. Or the preview altogether. Who was at the Pit Stop together and who was not?

ETA: I said all this as a fan of the Cheerleaders. Heartbreaking.

BTW, after the tattoos by Diana and the random arguing arc for like 2 legs, I don't think they're eliminated :'(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on November 27, 2015, 09:25:44 PM
I'm sorry for spoiling Leg 10 even before it was aired with all my predictions. *rolleyes*
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 27, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
Phil said, "The Final 4 head to Hong Kong... where costly mistakes lead to a shocking finish," in the preview... doesn't necessarily mean elimination.

I think Tiffany & Krista are out. They seem most likely to make a fatal mistake (that comes with a penalty) at this point of the Race. I would say Logan & Chris are most likely, but they were already spotted in F3. Plus, I don't think they'd flat out spoil Justin's reaction to elimination. Something more than just "arriving last" happens :'( and neither Tiffany & Krista looked happy.

My guess is Justin & Diana do arrive last (in a close finish) but someone (guessing the Cheerleaders) gets a penalty.

I need to see Kelsey & Joey's faces again. Or the preview altogether. Who was at the Pit Stop together and who was not?

I don't think. Someone saw T/K at pit stop interview during race's filming. And they looked like that they made final 3.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 27, 2015, 09:30:12 PM
Phil said, "The Final 4 head to Hong Kong... where costly mistakes lead to a shocking finish," in the preview... doesn't necessarily mean elimination.

I think Tiffany & Krista are out. They seem most likely to make a fatal mistake (that comes with a penalty) at this point of the Race. I would say Logan & Chris are most likely, but they were already spotted in F3. Plus, I don't think they'd flat out spoil Justin's reaction to elimination. Something more than just "arriving last" happens :'( and neither Tiffany & Krista looked happy.

My guess is Justin & Diana do arrive last (in a close finish) but someone (guessing the Cheerleaders) gets a penalty.

I need to see Kelsey & Joey's faces again. Or the preview altogether. Who was at the Pit Stop together and who was not?

I don't think. Someone saw T/K at pit stop interview during race's filming. And they looked like that they made final 3.
Plz find the exact source/post?  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on November 27, 2015, 09:33:40 PM
Phil said, "The Final 4 head to Hong Kong... where costly mistakes lead to a shocking finish," in the preview... doesn't necessarily mean elimination.

I think Tiffany & Krista are out. They seem most likely to make a fatal mistake (that comes with a penalty) at this point of the Race. I would say Logan & Chris are most likely, but they were already spotted in F3. Plus, I don't think they'd flat out spoil Justin's reaction to elimination. Something more than just "arriving last" happens :'( and neither Tiffany & Krista looked happy.

My guess is Justin & Diana do arrive last (in a close finish) but someone (guessing the Cheerleaders) gets a penalty.

I need to see Kelsey & Joey's faces again. Or the preview altogether. Who was at the Pit Stop together and who was not?

I don't think. Someone saw T/K at pit stop interview during race's filming. And they looked like that they made final 3.

Where is that spoiler? I don't follow the sighting this season and I don't see it in Timelines.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 27, 2015, 09:38:36 PM
Phil said, "The Final 4 head to Hong Kong... where costly mistakes lead to a shocking finish," in the preview... doesn't necessarily mean elimination.

I think Tiffany & Krista are out. They seem most likely to make a fatal mistake (that comes with a penalty) at this point of the Race. I would say Logan & Chris are most likely, but they were already spotted in F3. Plus, I don't think they'd flat out spoil Justin's reaction to elimination. Something more than just "arriving last" happens :'( and neither Tiffany & Krista looked happy.

My guess is Justin & Diana do arrive last (in a close finish) but someone (guessing the Cheerleaders) gets a penalty.

I need to see Kelsey & Joey's faces again. Or the preview altogether. Who was at the Pit Stop together and who was not?

I don't think. Someone saw T/K at pit stop interview during race's filming. And they looked like that they made final 3.

Where is that spoiler? I don't follow the sighting this season and I don't see it in Timelines.

This is... (One of Tiffany & Krista lives in Long Island.)

We know they got a clue at Peninsula Hotel so no just touch down.

Found a gentleman that saw, what I assume are Tiffany & Christa  ......?
July 13th
The Amazing Race is filming behind me... Pretty cool! At the Hong Kong Airport.
I didn't realize who they were until the filming was over. It was the current first place team sharing their thoughts. They are now on their way to an art gallery here in Hong Kong... Or they think that they out maneuvered the other teams. I did hear that this team is from Long Island City (Queens), NY. I did speak briefly with a camera man
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 27, 2015, 09:41:50 PM
Wait, I was wrong lol. I mistaken this pit stop interview. It was just T/K running the race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 27, 2015, 09:42:53 PM
Almost all the other teams have taken a backseat to these two. Which other teams do you like?
Keoghan: I like the mixture, like Denise and James Earl. I did penalize her for cheating. ... It's incredibly difficult for team members to stand back and watch during Roadblocks.

You're gonna see in an upcoming episode someone get really frustrated with their teammate because they're just struggling like crazy. Their teammate is just beside themselves watching them fail over and over again. It's really hard. There's a tremendous amount of guilt for people when they feel like they're letting down a teammate. We've seen it before.

Take it FWIW.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Joberio on November 27, 2015, 09:45:32 PM
Phil said, "The Final 4 head to Hong Kong... where costly mistakes lead to a shocking finish," in the preview... doesn't necessarily mean elimination.

I think Tiffany & Krista are out. They seem most likely to make a fatal mistake (that comes with a penalty) at this point of the Race. I would say Logan & Chris are most likely, but they were already spotted in F3. Plus, I don't think they'd flat out spoil Justin's reaction to elimination. Something more than just "arriving last" happens :'( and neither Tiffany & Krista looked happy.

My guess is Justin & Diana do arrive last (in a close finish) but someone (guessing the Cheerleaders) gets a penalty.

I need to see Kelsey & Joey's faces again. Or the preview altogether. Who was at the Pit Stop together and who was not?

I don't think. Someone saw T/K at pit stop interview during race's filming. And they looked like that they made final 3.

Where is that spoiler? I don't follow the sighting this season and I don't see it in Timelines.

This is... (One of Tiffany & Krista lives in Long Island.)

We know they got a clue at Peninsula Hotel so no just touch down.

Found a gentleman that saw, what I assume are Tiffany & Christa  ......?
July 13th
The Amazing Race is filming behind me... Pretty cool! At the Hong Kong Airport.
I didn't realize who they were until the filming was over. It was the current first place team sharing their thoughts. They are now on their way to an art gallery here in Hong Kong... Or they think that they out maneuvered the other teams. I did hear that this team is from Long Island City (Queens), NY. I did speak briefly with a camera man
I think that was them arriving at the airport, not leaving for NYC.  Unless it was them waiting for their flight to NYC.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: georgiapeach on November 27, 2015, 10:30:56 PM
Almost all the other teams have taken a backseat to these two. Which other teams do you like?
Keoghan: I like the mixture, like Denise and James Earl. I did penalize her for cheating. ... It's incredibly difficult for team members to stand back and watch during Roadblocks.

You're gonna see in an upcoming episode someone get really frustrated with their teammate because they're just struggling like crazy. Their teammate is just beside themselves watching them fail over and over again. It's really hard. There's a tremendous amount of guilt for people when they feel like they're letting down a teammate. We've seen it before.

Take it FWIW.

LINK PLEASE?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 27, 2015, 10:35:17 PM
Almost all the other teams have taken a backseat to these two. Which other teams do you like?
Keoghan: I like the mixture, like Denise and James Earl. I did penalize her for cheating. ... It's incredibly difficult for team members to stand back and watch during Roadblocks.

You're gonna see in an upcoming episode someone get really frustrated with their teammate because they're just struggling like crazy. Their teammate is just beside themselves watching them fail over and over again. It's really hard. There's a tremendous amount of guilt for people when they feel like they're letting down a teammate. We've seen it before.

Take it FWIW.

LINK PLEASE?
http://www.tvguide.com/news/0104346c-fb16-4e1f-8959-102d97339449/ (http://www.tvguide.com/news/0104346c-fb16-4e1f-8959-102d97339449/)

Based on the PREVIEW, it's Tiffany comforting Krista. But I don't see her getting frustrated. So maybe Justin/Diana.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: gamerfan09 on November 28, 2015, 02:47:16 AM
It's too early for Finish Line spec and this is 100% a shot in the dark...

(http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/strainos5011/TAR27CAPS/TAR2700207_zpshhxbvkph.png)

Could the Finish Line be at the Montauk Point Lighthouse? It's surrounded by a big green area and it would look picturesque for the Final Three to run and finish the Race.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: HavaDrPepper on November 28, 2015, 09:50:44 AM
Almost all the other teams have taken a backseat to these two. Which other teams do you like?
Keoghan: I like the mixture, like Denise and James Earl. I did penalize her for cheating. ... It's incredibly difficult for team members to stand back and watch during Roadblocks.

You're gonna see in an upcoming episode someone get really frustrated with their teammate because they're just struggling like crazy. Their teammate is just beside themselves watching them fail over and over again. It's really hard. There's a tremendous amount of guilt for people when they feel like they're letting down a teammate. We've seen it before.

Take it FWIW.

LINK PLEASE?
http://www.tvguide.com/news/0104346c-fb16-4e1f-8959-102d97339449/ (http://www.tvguide.com/news/0104346c-fb16-4e1f-8959-102d97339449/)

Based on the PREVIEW, it's Tiffany comforting Krista. But I don't see her getting frustrated. So maybe Justin/Diana.

I also think that it is Justin getting frustrated. But I'm wondering, does the preview of Tiffany comforting Krista lead to a penalty because she did this before the task was finished?  Just a random thought I had.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: angkorwhat on November 28, 2015, 10:32:20 AM
I feel like it wouldn't be a "shocking" elimination if it weren't Green getting out, penalties or no penalties
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on November 28, 2015, 10:44:53 AM
I feel like it wouldn't be a "shocking" elimination if it weren't Green getting out, penalties or no penalties
Nobody said shocking elimination. The preview specifically states shocking finish. Probably the same thing, but maybe what's shocking is HOW it happens, not necessarily WHO gets eliminated.

I'm just trying to be pessimistic haha :-[
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on November 28, 2015, 10:48:16 AM
If it's a shocking finish, I think Justin & Diana are not getting 1st anymore.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on November 28, 2015, 10:51:56 AM
Shocking finish is that: footrace to Pitstop by 4 teams.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on November 28, 2015, 11:12:34 AM
Almost all the other teams have taken a backseat to these two. Which other teams do you like?
Keoghan: I like the mixture, like Denise and James Earl. I did penalize her for cheating. ... It's incredibly difficult for team members to stand back and watch during Roadblocks.

You're gonna see in an upcoming episode someone get really frustrated with their teammate because they're just struggling like crazy. Their teammate is just beside themselves watching them fail over and over again. It's really hard. There's a tremendous amount of guilt for people when they feel like they're letting down a teammate. We've seen it before.

Take it FWIW.

LINK PLEASE?
http://www.tvguide.com/news/0104346c-fb16-4e1f-8959-102d97339449/ (http://www.tvguide.com/news/0104346c-fb16-4e1f-8959-102d97339449/)

Based on the PREVIEW, it's Tiffany comforting Krista. But I don't see her getting frustrated. So maybe Justin/Diana.

I also think that it is Justin getting frustrated. But I'm wondering, does the preview of Tiffany comforting Krista lead to a penalty because she did this before the task was finished?  Just a random thought I had.

 :hello2:, HavaDrPepper and :bigwelcome to the R.F.F.!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: couchracer on November 28, 2015, 11:19:25 AM
Shocking would be for Logan and Chris to finish first. Everybody but them looks stressed.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Marionete on November 28, 2015, 05:22:54 PM
Shocking finish is that: footrace to Pitstop by 4 teams.
The smartest guess here IMO :tup:


I have a feeling that Logan & Chris win the leg  :<3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on November 28, 2015, 06:29:02 PM
Tiffany's tweets seem to insinuate an underdog victory. Remember Josh & Brent? They're from New York too.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: fossil-racer on November 28, 2015, 06:30:59 PM
All seasons won by an FF team have been good.
Since this season is not that great, I'm thinking an FF team does not win. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Nyoman_SB1 on November 29, 2015, 07:38:56 AM
Here's another theory: (OMG I SHOULD STOP LOL IM TOO ANXIOUS AND HOPEFUL)

Logan & Chris win the leg.

Kelsey & Joey finish 2nd, with Justin & Diana right on their tails.

Justin gets a penalty. (the crying in the first part of the Preview)

Justin & Diana wait on the side (like in the Preview).

Tiffany & Krista arrives, they think they're last (the crying in the Preview
), but then Phil calls Justin over and eliminates them.

If Justin & Diana get time penalty (most likely), they have to wait near the pit stop right?
My speculation:
Justin & Diana 3rd place, get time penalty.
Tiffany & Krista 4th place, when they run to the pit stop, they saw Justin/Diana and know that J/D get penalty. When T/K arrive at the pit stop, Phil ask J/D come to the mat and tell them that T/K also get time penalty. Justin collapse in a big sigh of relief because he's still in the race and T/K eliminated.

I HOPE I'M WRONG. If this happened, i'm done, kthxbye....
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on November 29, 2015, 07:43:41 AM
Here's another theory: (OMG I SHOULD STOP LOL IM TOO ANXIOUS AND HOPEFUL)

Logan & Chris win the leg.

Kelsey & Joey finish 2nd, with Justin & Diana right on their tails.

Justin gets a penalty. (the crying in the first part of the Preview)

Justin & Diana wait on the side (like in the Preview).

Tiffany & Krista arrives, they think they're last (the crying in the Preview
), but then Phil calls Justin over and eliminates them.

If Justin & Diana get time penalty (most likely), they have to wait near the pit stop right?
My speculation:
Justin & Diana 3rd place, get time penalty.
Tiffany & Krista 4th place, when they run to the pit stop they see Justin/Diana and know that J/D get penalty. When T/K arrive at the pit stop, Phil ask J/D come to the mat and tell them that T/K also get time penalty. Justin collapse in a big sigh of relief because he's still in the race and T/K eliminated.

I HOPE I'M WRONG. If this happened, i'm done, kthxbye....

No, Justin collapses when Kelsey and Joey are there, not when T/K arrive the Pitstop. So Justin collapses when he knows that his team get penalty.

The question is T/K's emotion with J/D at the Pitstop.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on December 03, 2015, 04:50:36 PM
Am I the only one who thinks that the title quote from Leg 12 is said by Krista?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on December 03, 2015, 05:03:37 PM
Am I the only one who thinks that the title quote from Leg 12 is said by Krista?

Why?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on December 04, 2015, 02:15:15 AM
I'm going to predict an extremely boring leg again:

Kelsey and Joey comes in first, Justin and Diana and Tiffany and Krista arrives at pit-stop in second and third, but have a penalty. Logan and Chris arrives and get bumped to second, effectively pushing Justin and Diana to third and Tiffany and Krista to fourth and eliminating them.

Kthxbye this season. It's been a long terrible season slated to be "the best season ever". Indeed. What a joke.

I HOPE I'M SO WRONG SOMEHOW AND J/D GOES HOME. SIGH.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on December 04, 2015, 02:48:10 AM
L/C left RB before both J/D and T/K. Unless they get lost, no way they arrive the mat in the last place. I do think they win the leg. K/J come in second again.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Jobby on December 04, 2015, 03:21:44 AM
My idea of last to reach pit-stop speculation for L/C was simply because Logan looked shocked at one point. If they're in first place, there's no way he needs to look shocked unless something unexpected is told to him.

Unless they win the leg and he's SHOCKED. But I think he will be more happy than shocked, right? LOL
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Maanca on December 04, 2015, 03:25:32 AM
I think Kelsey & Joey win the leg, or the one that counts. Usually when the edit shows a team talking about getting no 1st places over and over...a win comes.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Keepcopz on December 04, 2015, 04:36:41 AM
I think Kelsey & Joey win the leg, or the one that counts. Usually when the edit shows a team talking about getting no 1st places over and over...a win comes.

Not exactly, Nathan & Jennifer get this type of edit and they had never won any legs. :(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on December 04, 2015, 04:40:03 AM
I think Kelsey & Joey win the leg, or the one that counts. Usually when the edit shows a team talking about getting no 1st places over and over...a win comes.

Not exactly, Nathan & Jennifer get this type of edit and they had never won any legs. :(

They should win TAR12 :(
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: redskevin88 on December 04, 2015, 05:46:09 AM
I think Kelsey & Joey win the leg, or the one that counts. Usually when the edit shows a team talking about getting no 1st places over and over...a win comes.

Not exactly, Nathan & Jennifer get this type of edit and they had never won any legs. :(

They should win TAR12 :(

Please stay on topic, that was 15 seasons and three all-stars ago.  :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: strajkianya on December 04, 2015, 11:00:40 AM
I'm thinking as a possibility Kelsey & Joey leave before everyone else, and when Logan & Chris arrive as 1st they think Justin & Diana beat them and say it's not easy beating green?

Also, I'm thinking if Justin and Diana do have a penalty, it might be due to not using a proper mean or transportation or something similar, or a similar to James Earl & Denise penalty
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: jayon72 on December 04, 2015, 05:26:43 PM
I was wonder if all for teams will be racing in the Finals. The Title We Got a Chance Baby sounds like something Justin might say. So J&D finish last and are not eliminated. I hope I am wrong.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Lemontail on December 04, 2015, 05:32:36 PM
I was wonder if all for teams will be racing in the Finals. The Title We Got a Chance Baby sounds like something Justin might say. So J&D finish last and are not eliminated. I hope I am wrong.

No, it's final 3.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on December 04, 2015, 08:02:05 PM
Am I the only one who thinks that the title quote from Leg 12 is said by Krista?
RIP
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on December 04, 2015, 08:03:17 PM
Who wants to bet that WE SHOULDVE KEPT OUR CAB! by Justin was said when they are far in front and about to go to the Finish Line
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: claude_24hrs on December 04, 2015, 08:06:08 PM
Am I the only one who thinks that the title quote from Leg 12 is said by Krista?
RIP

Justin or Diana definitely, I think.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Platrium on December 04, 2015, 08:29:14 PM
I was wonder if all for teams will be racing in the Finals. The Title We Got a Chance Baby sounds like something Justin might say. So J&D finish last and are not eliminated. I hope I am wrong.

 :hello2: and :wel2 to RFF, jayon72!
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: jayon72 on December 04, 2015, 08:56:57 PM


 :hello2: and :wel2 to RFF, jayon72!
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Ty Platrium             
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: katrarinka on December 11, 2015, 03:42:25 PM
Its obvious that Kelsey and Joey won - from the video with jets skies - they are first and there are not much challenges left. They won - its obvious from the photos too - hey are it the sun, other teams in the shadow. The Green team dominated the whole race and it would be fair if they win the milion.  I dont like Kelsey and Joey. I think I will be dissapointed today with the winners.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Zack. on December 12, 2015, 02:36:22 PM
It doesn't matter how many legs you win if you don't come in first on the last leg; Kelsey & Joey were first when it counted so it's more than fair.

Also it's not even like K/J were a bad team outside maybe the first two legs PLUS they won what looked to be a fairly demanding final leg (memory tasks attached to fairly physical tasks and the final task being more detail-oriented than usual) that was surprisingly more merit-based than usual (no processional stunt tasks like in 25, no random luck tasks like 22 and given the role taxis played they had the best approach with hanging on to theirs).
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: stekay on December 12, 2015, 05:04:29 PM
Thankfully the race doesn't care who deserves to win the race
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: RachelLeVega on December 13, 2015, 03:30:45 PM
Thankfully the race doesn't care who deserves to win the race
This is the essence of why I love TAR so much. :<3
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: paradoxinee on December 13, 2015, 05:09:31 PM
Yeah, that's why I don't get it when people complain something like this team is robbed, other teams should win lol
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Alenaveda on December 13, 2015, 05:33:20 PM
Yeah, that's why I don't get it when people complain something like this team is robbed, other teams should win lol

Totally agree.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on December 23, 2015, 03:02:02 PM
On the opening credits there was a lock shown with Denise & James Earl on it and we assumed it'd be a task in either Paris or Kraków, but it never showed. Do you think it was an un-aired task or they were just showing Paris?
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: Bookworm on December 23, 2015, 03:09:46 PM
On the opening credits there was a lock shown with Denise & James Earl on it and we assumed it'd be a task in either Paris or Kraków, but it never showed. Do you think it was an un-aired task or they were just showing Paris?
The locks were part of the chains that were attached to the uniforms teams wore in the mines in Leg 8.
Title: Re: TAR 27 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
Post by: BritishTARFan on December 23, 2015, 03:53:22 PM
On the opening credits there was a lock shown with Denise & James Earl on it and we assumed it'd be a task in either Paris or Kraków, but it never showed. Do you think it was an un-aired task or they were just showing Paris?
The locks were part of the chains that were attached to the uniforms teams wore in the mines in Leg 8.

Oh thank You  :kisses