The Amazing Race Recap: Finale Part 2
By Daron Aldridge
December 11, 2012
Before we get to the finish line, let’s check in with the mentally exhausted Lexi. I would say she is on the verge of tears again but I don’t think there has been a time where she has NOT been on the verge or actually in tears during this task. Back to the cabs.
With applause filling Gotham Hall, the winners of the Amazing Race 21 are Josh & Brent. Josh falls to his knees out of joy and they explain that winning the Race actually brings them closer together because financially Josh no longer will have to work in the city while Brent runs the farm. For a team that teetered on the brink of elimination several times, Team Beekman proved that the only first place finish that truly matters is the one at the end for a million dollars. Everyone underestimated them, including me after I saw them race. Pre-season premiere, I predicted they might be a spoiler team but as soon as the Race got under way, I too wrote them off regularly as a hapless team with one foot out the door.
Jaymes & James run in next and they express appreciation for all the Race has meant to them but the expression on Jaymes’ face on the mat next to Phil speaks volumes. It’s easy to tell that he is disappointed that he couldn’t bring home the money for his sick dad and that is perfectly natural. They keep it classy to the end. Well, as classy as a pair of lovable lunkheads can keep it.
Trey & Lexi arrive last, tears are shed and Lexi tells us (and more likely, Trey) that they are ready for the next step in their relationship, “whenever Trey is ready.” At least she is not completely trying to entrap the boy.
So there you have it. The ultimate Race underdogs took home the big money. It was a pretty nice, dramatic ending to a season that left a lot to be desired. Have a good New Year and be thankful that the evil that was the twins didn’t triumph, but who knows what’s in store for us next season. See you in February 2013.
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