The Amazing Race 2009 Episode One Photos

The Amazing Race is set for their eighth season and this year there is a twist. The twelve teams have to perform a task in Los Angeles and the last team to finish is going home. Yoga couple Eric Paskel and Lisa Paskel have the dubious title of being eliminated from the Amazing Race before the race begin. The rest of the teams are off to Toyko and a Japanese game show with a competition called sushi roulette. At the end of the first leg poker players Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney screw up the task and are the last to arrive but luckily for them it is a non elimination round of the Amazing Race. The contestants head for Vietnam and in the end it comes down to how well they can herd a bunch of ducks. Couples Garrett Paul and Jessica Stout battle it out with Brian Kleinschmidt and Ericka Dunlap. In the end Garrett and Jessica are the second couple eliminated from the Amazing Race

The Amazing Race 2009 Episode One Photos

The Amazing Race is set for their eighth season and this year there is a twist. The twelve teams have to perform a task in Los Angeles and the last team to finish is going home. Yoga couple Eric Paskel and Lisa Paskel have the dubious title of being eliminated from the Amazing Race before the race begin. The rest of the teams are off to Toyko and a Japanese game show with a competition called sushi roulette. At the end of the first leg poker players Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney screw up the task and are the last to arrive but luckily for them it is a non elimination round of the Amazing Race. The contestants head for Vietnam and in the end it comes down to how well they can herd a bunch of ducks. Couples Garrett Paul and Jessica Stout battle it out with Brian Kleinschmidt and Ericka Dunlap. In the end Garrett and Jessica are the second couple eliminated from the Amazing Race

The Amazing Race 2009 Cast Photos

The Amazing Race premieres on September 27 2009 and once again the host is Phil Keoghan. The Amazing Race has won every Emmy Award since the reality competition began in 2003 and amazing seven in a row.

2009 Amazing Race Contestants



Meghan Rickey (23); Cheyne Whitney (23)

This couple is dating and has been for the last five years.



Maria Ho (26); Tiffany Michelle (25)

Friends and professional poker players



Marcy Maloy (60); Ron Shalita (59)

Older couple who are dating



Lance Layne (41); Keri Morrione (33)

Engaged couple soon to be married



Herbert Lang (32); Nathaniel Lofton (28)

Teammates on the Harlem Globetrotters




Gary Tomljenovich (47); Matt Tomljenovich (22)

Father and Son team



Garrett Paul (28); Jessica Stout (27)

Dating couple with a volatile relationship



Brian Kleinschmidt (27); Ericka Dunlap (27)

The first interracial married couple to compete on the Amazing Race. She is a former Miss USA



Eric Paskel (41); Lisa Paskel (43)

Married Yoga teachers



Sam McMillen (23); Dan McMillen (21)

Brothers, gay men



Zev Glassenberg (26); Justin Kanew (30)

Friends. Zev has Asperger's Syndrome



Mika Combs (22); Canaan Smith (26)

Dating couple, Christian country musicians

The Amazing Race 2009 Cast Photos

The Amazing Race premieres on September 27 2009 and once again the host is Phil Keoghan. The Amazing Race has won every Emmy Award since the reality competition began in 2003 and amazing seven in a row.

2009 Amazing Race Contestants



Meghan Rickey (23); Cheyne Whitney (23)

This couple is dating and has been for the last five years.



Maria Ho (26); Tiffany Michelle (25)

Friends and professional poker players



Marcy Maloy (60); Ron Shalita (59)

Older couple who are dating



Lance Layne (41); Keri Morrione (33)

Engaged couple soon to be married



Herbert Lang (32); Nathaniel Lofton (28)

Teammates on the Harlem Globetrotters




Gary Tomljenovich (47); Matt Tomljenovich (22)

Father and Son team



Garrett Paul (28); Jessica Stout (27)

Dating couple with a volatile relationship



Brian Kleinschmidt (27); Ericka Dunlap (27)

The first interracial married couple to compete on the Amazing Race. She is a former Miss USA



Eric Paskel (41); Lisa Paskel (43)

Married Yoga teachers



Sam McMillen (23); Dan McMillen (21)

Brothers, gay men



Zev Glassenberg (26); Justin Kanew (30)

Friends. Zev has Asperger's Syndrome



Mika Combs (22); Canaan Smith (26)

Dating couple, Christian country musicians

Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol Photos

Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol according to Fox Television. Paula Abdul whose contract was not renewed this year due to a number of different factors had been on Idol since the very beginning. Everyone knows that Ellen DeGeneres is a huge fan of American Idol but you have to wonder what kind of job she will do.

Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol Photos

Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol according to Fox Television. Paula Abdul whose contract was not renewed this year due to a number of different factors had been on Idol since the very beginning. Everyone knows that Ellen DeGeneres is a huge fan of American Idol but you have to wonder what kind of job she will do.

Gloria Navarro Miss Cougar USA Photos

Gloria Navarro has the honor of being named Miss Cougar USA 2009. Gloria Navarro (photo right side) beat out a number of competitors at the contest that took place at the Dinah's Hotel in Palo Alto California. A cougar which is loosely defined as an older woman who prefers the company of younger men. This is the first year for the Miss Cougar USA but chances are it will be back next year attracting more people to the event. The above photo is from sfgate.com

Gloria Navarro Miss Cougar USA Photos

Gloria Navarro has the honor of being named Miss Cougar USA 2009. Gloria Navarro (photo right side) beat out a number of competitors at the contest that took place at the Dinah's Hotel in Palo Alto California. A cougar which is loosely defined as an older woman who prefers the company of younger men. This is the first year for the Miss Cougar USA but chances are it will be back next year attracting more people to the event. The above photo is from sfgate.com