Recently we saw the teams head to China and it was a predictably awkward adventure, especially given the fact that we had four teams left and they all want(ed) that coveted spot in the finale.
Tyler & Korey and Dana & Matt gave it all they had while Ashley and sidekick clearly struggled. It was obvious from the get-go that these two wouldn't see the credits roll last week. And they didn't.
But let's talk season finale. YouTube stars and Michigan State grads Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl are among those competing for the $1 million prize, and really are fan favorites. Their cyber celebrity status has buoyed them all season, and perhaps rightfully so. They've been consistent - albeit whiny - players.
Coming in first place in the previous three episodes, these two are the clear favorites to win season 28 on just about every leaderboard too.
There is also engaged dancers Dana Borriello and Matt Steffanina, plus Viner Cole LaBrant and his mother, Sheri LaBrant.
If you don't think I'm all in for the competitor doing this whole thing with their mother then you're crazy. I think that'd be great. It's also a long-shot. But I'm a big fan of those too.
Who is Going to Win
It really is Tyler and Korey's race to lose at this point. In the past two legs, Tyler and Korey expertly eliminated their major competition andare going into the finale with an impressive number of first place finishes. They have never been all that tripped up during a challenge. They've managed to get to the finale with two of the weaker teams. There are just not a lot of reasons to think they will lose. They've also gotten the most screen time this season, which never happens by mistake.
Now, that said, spoilers have it that Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl will not come out victorious despite leading in most parts of the competition. Wha...! The hell you say! But it's true. One of them got a little too loose in a recent interview and may have tipped fans of the show up to their loss. And bettors have no qualms using spoilers to get that green. It's your God-given right.
Who is Not Going to Win
It would be absolutely shocking ifDana and Matt came anywhere close to winning. Seriously. They've gotten this far because no one has ever viewed them as a threat. They've been carried and helped by other teams for the purpose that they can be defeated later, but that day just never came. Until perhaps now?
Sheri and Cole are worth a look betting-wise. They are always at the bottom of the pack and just barely hang on, but that resilience is what can score you the ultimate victory too. Even though they have worst standings than Dana and Matt, they are arguably the better team.
In short, Tyler & Korey are totally worth a win, place, show situation, while I definitely suggest eyeing one of these other duos in a long-shot capacity. You can rock, paper, scissors that situation, go with your gut, or plunk it down on Sherri & Cole to win. There just might be an upset. In fact, there probably will be one.
The final three teams leave Shenzhen, China, for Santa Barbara, Calif., for their final challenge — jumping off a building more than 150 feet tall — in this Friday night's season finale of “The Amazing Race.”
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