The Amazing Race 6 has turned into a hit show, gathering more steam as each season goes by. Pretty impressive for a show many thought would not return after season 2.
Unfortunately, this season contains some of the least likable people the show has seen. The producers have opted for cookie-cutter model types for many of the couples. Several of the others have just been utterly uninteresting. Fortunately, the exotic locations and unusual tasks continue to compel me to watch. With 5 teams left, I really don\’t care which wins at this point.
But I must discuss one particular couple that all of America was delighted to see eliminated from the race this week. Jonathon and Victoria have got to be the most screwed up couple ever to grace prime time, giving the Osbournes a run for their money. Some say it was just the editing on the show. Others excuse Jon\’s incredibly abusive behavior on medication he was taking. But anyone who has completed Psychology 101 can see that these two are incredibly dysfunctional, as individuals and as a couple.
Victoria is the textbook co-dependent, allowing Jon to browbeat her and then excusing his behavior. Jon is the typical abusive man, insecure and angry as can be. I sense deeper issues in him as well, perhaps Borderline Personality Disorder. I just found out that Victoria is a Playboy Playmate centerfold model, which explains more of her emotional troubles. Basically, they are an unbelievable mess and require a great deal of therapy. Both of them have a world to learn about boundaries.
Anyhow, they are eliminated. Now they can go home and schedule therapy.
The latest news? Rob and Amber of Survivor fame will be competing as a team in The Amazing Race 7, to premier March 1. This is a huge coup for the show producers and should bring in many more viewers. I think a celebrity show would be a great idea, with the couples competing for charity.