Who Went Home on Amazing Race Tonight?
Yes, the first team eliminated was none other than brothers Jack and Enzo Palumbo. If you’re an Amazing Race fan who got used to Enzo being a near-finale fixture (thanks, Big Brother!), watching him struggle right out of the gate was actually kind of surreal. Their journey got derailed before the official leg even started, which felt like one of those sitcom cold opens gone terribly, terribly wrong.
Turns out, the hazard that got dumped on them for finishing last in a pre-leg bowling challenge (yes, bowling—in Amsterdam!) wasn’t just for flavor. First they navigated fishy herring, then lumbered around on oversized clog bikes. Only one of those is a classic Dutch treat, but neither did much for their racing credentials. You could see the frustration building, and honestly, who hasn’t felt that pit-in-your-stomach “oh no, it’s really happening” dread in a group project gone awry? That was their vibe—minus the PowerPoint.
The Hazard: Comedy or Cautionary Tale?
In a show built on wild tasks, the hazard was peak Amazing Race mischief—eat a herring and ride a clog bike, not just once, but for the whole leg. Some rom-coms hinge on less drama. But here, it was a pure logistical nightmare: slow transportation, messy directions, and a never-ending game of “Where the heck ARE we?”
Honestly, watching them struggle with the bike felt a little bit like those viral videos of Americans trying European roundabouts for the first time. Should be simple, but everything conspires against you. Enzo and Jack had that “laugh so you don’t cry” energy, especially as they saw other teams flash by.
Did they take it in stride? Somewhat. Their loss wasn’t for lack of trying, just a combination of rotten luck and physical comedy worthy of a blooper reel.
Who Cruised to the Top Tonight?
If you just want the winners, here’s your spoiler: Jas and Jag Bains were unstoppable this week. They got an Express Pass before the official start (after a bowling strike, because why not), and then breezed through stacking cheese like it was a grocery store game show.
- Jas & Jag Bains snagged first, building momentum and some strategic alliances.
- Tucker & Eric Des Lauriers grabbed second, looking like early favorites.
- Izzy Gleicher & Paige Seber, an engaged couple, shot up to third after a shaky start.
The camaraderie wasn’t all scripted—there was some bartering, some borrowing, and a LOT of eye-rolling when those Express Passes came into play. If you’ve ever been gifted a get-out-of-jail-free card in a board game and then watched your friends get jealous, you know the look.
How Did the Other Teams Fare?
Kat Dunn and Alex Romo basically had a live meltdown after accidentally swiping a prop from one of the tasks. Not exactly pro moves, but somehow they held it together for eleventh place.
Meanwhile, the leaderboard showed a few teams that barely avoided elimination, just by being slightly less unlucky than Jack and Enzo. The tension wasn’t just between teams—it crept into social media comment threads, where “who took the cheese” almost became a meme. If only Kat and Alex had gotten that Express Pass, maybe Twitter would’ve forgiven them.
Here’s a quick, slightly informal rundown of who’s still racing (with relationships for gossip value):
- Angela & Lexi Murray | Mother-daughter duo, bring lots of heart
- Hannah & Simone Chaddha | Sisters, already strategizing
- Izzy & Paige | Engaged couple, still figuring out the “don’t panic” rule
- Jack & Chelsie Baham | Father-daughter team, family drama pending?
- Jas & Jag Bains | Brothers/entrepreneurs, social game is on point
- Joseph & Adam Abdin | Another brother pair, watch out for sibling rivalry
- Kat & Alex Romo | Dating, and hopefully calming down
- Kristine & Rubina Bernabe | Sisters, seem laser-focused
- Kyland Young & Taylor Hale | Dating, Express Pass holders, possibly accidental villains
- Megan & Matt Turner | Just-married, lovebirds still in the honeymoon phase
- Natalie & Stephanie Negrotti | Sisters, not letting sibling rivalry get in the way (yet)
- Tucker & Eric Des Lauriers | Brothers, steady under pressure
