The Amazing Race Australia

[nlagalle]

Finally it is coming to Australia!

The Amazing Race Australia Official Site - Yahoo!7 TV

I am going to enter, have a partner and team theme worked out! fingers crossed!!

Nick

 

[flychrisfly]

I would LOVE to go on this show. I have no partner but the feelers are out. Perhaps someone else from this forum would be interested in a partnership...?

 

[stuartfaz]

Oh. My. God.

Finally!!! I'll definitely be applying, but unfortunately I have no personality so I don't think I'll get any further than that.

 

[samh004]

Just remember, you need a quality that would make you great on TV, so you can’t sit on the fence for ANY issues

I have a partner in mind for myself, I’ll go ask/beg.

 

[dejium]

Imagine the interesting routings that AFF members would be able to come up with to get ahead1 I wonder if getting advice on the road using AFF resources would be an unfair advantage?

 

[anat0l]

I think for the entire race - even if you are eliminated - you are pretty much cut out from the outside world as far as communications is concerned. So unless you bump into one of your fellow AFFers on the road, no go for the advice giving.

Also, all of your travel is in Y (barring specific operational exceptions) and you're not going to be able to call on any of your status benefits or assistance as you go

The whole thing is filmed first then is screened. Not one week filmed, edited then screened. That's how I think I read about it anyway. Eliminated contestants are treated to some vacation of sorts but otherwise are held in purgatory to stop them leaking more detail outside of the show. So if anyone is thinking of doing this, better tell your boss you're going on a loooooong vacation.

I'd like to enter but I don't think I'm TV-genic, so to speak, and the questionnaire by all means makes this quality clear for all contestants. They are looking for a dynamic bunch, not just a bunch of boring slobs, no matter how they make out their pitch that they are looking for 'everyday people'. Half of the questions sounds like something you might need to answer at a tough job interview, or psychometric test.

 

[nlagalle]

I think for the entire race - even if you are eliminated - you are pretty much cut out from the outside world as far as communications is concerned. So unless you bump into one of your fellow AFFers on the road, no go for the advice giving.

Also, all of your travel is in Y (barring specific operational exceptions) and you're not going to be able to call on any of your status benefits or assistance as you go

The whole thing is filmed first then is screened. Not one week filmed, edited then screened. That's how I think I read about it anyway. Eliminated contestants are treated to some vacation of sorts but otherwise are held in purgatory to stop them leaking more detail outside of the show. So if anyone is thinking of doing this, better tell your boss you're going on a loooooong vacation.

I'd like to enter but I don't think I'm TV-genic, so to speak, and the questionnaire by all means makes this quality clear for all contestants. They are looking for a dynamic bunch, not just a bunch of boring slobs, no matter how they make out their pitch that they are looking for 'everyday people'. Half of the questions sounds like something you might need to answer at a tough job interview, or psychometric test.

Anat0l,

You are correct about not being able to contact friends etc. while on the road. and I don't think you can claim points etc for the flights. pity hey.. But it would make your flightmemory page look good!

The actual race is 4-5 weeks in total. All the editing is done afterwards. And it will be screened next year. All the app said was you need to be available for 5 weeks. I'm gathering like Masterchef you'll sign secrecy agreements etc.

 

[markis10]

The recent trend to start each leg late at night (US Series) when the first departure is not possible before 5 or 6AM sounds like torture to me, it allows teams to make up hours of lag at the cost of contestants I suppose, but it cannot be fun and must add to the frustration. It would be interesting to get a backstage look at the logistics and planning behind each episode, although you dont see it I am sure the host is on that first flight!

 

[nlagalle]

and usually flying in first! I've seen some of the behind the scenes and you'll notice the host isn't there to see them off. He's already at the airport!

 

[Must...Fly!]

How cool!

There might be a pro to being 19 for a competition where energy is in high demand, but I don't think I would want to be on TV in this situation!

 

[hollydavid69]

Where do i sign , as nothing beats a free holiday !

 

[pauly7]

and usually flying in first! I've seen some of the behind the scenes and you'll notice the host isn't there to see them off. He's already at the airport!

May not be a 'he' in Aus.... Seven will be casting their own host....

 

[nlagalle]

May not be a 'he' in Aus.... Seven will be casting their own host....

I've heard either Phil, or Grant Bowler or Daniel McPherson. The first two would be my choice...

 

[straitman]

Having read this thread I suspect they are going to be swamped with applicants. I have only known about this for 2 days and have already heard of several people outside of AFF who are applying to go on the show.

 

[samh004]

Not happy to hear they’ll be getting their own host, stick with someone tried and tested I say. The current host is great!

 

[straitman]

Not happy to hear they’ll be getting their own host, stick with someone tried and tested I say. The current host is great!

Maybe the new host could be Kyle Sanderland :!: :shock:

 

[anat0l]

Maybe the new host could be Kyle Sanderland :!: :shock:

Worst. Suggestion. Ever.

samh004 called for tried and tested, not tired and twisted!

 

[Must...Fly!]

Grant Bowler please!

Miss the original The Mole series

 

[pauly7]

I've heard either Phil, or Grant Bowler or Daniel McPherson. The first two would be my choice...

Like I said they are picking their own local host so it wont be Phil.

Unlikely to be Dan as he has wrapped City Homicide and Dancing will be finished and there are plans for Hollywood....

I can tell you they are testing some completely fresh talent as well...

 

[hollydavid69]

I heard Mark Latham might be looking for a new job again , as his latest career as a reporter has crashed & burned :shock:, so i vote Latham for host !