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Interview with Phil *interesting info inside*
« on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 9:19am »

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Bad LANGuage: AP's Pop Culture Blog

Tue Mar 1, 1:02 PM ET Television - AP

By DERRIK J. LANG, Associated Press Writer

Phil Keoghan, the eliminate-'em-with-kindess host from CBS' "The Amazing Race," called up Bad Language to discuss the seventh edition of the reality TV race around the world, which premieres Tuesday night. Even though this New Zealander is a softy, BL noticed some underlying animosity toward "Survivor" host Jeff Probst, who lent Keoghan two of his most famous castaways. Here's what the Kiwi said:

BL: Hi, Phil. So everyone is talking about Rob and Amber from "Survivor" being on "Amazing Race" this time around. What do you think about it?

Keoghan: It's getting a lot of attention and that means the show gets a lot of attention. If we want to stay on, if we want to be a show that people are going to tune into to see, then we have got to be dynamic and we've got to be fresh and exciting every season and they have allowed that to happen.

BL: Wow. Sounds like Rob and Amber hold a lot of power.

Keoghan: They certainly hold a lot of power in terms of getting media attention. I mean, we're talking about it right now.

BL: OK. I'll change the subject then. Where has "Race" not been that you'd like to go?

Keoghan: I couldn't even begin to think of the places we haven't been to yet. Japan. Mongolia. Nepal. Indonesian. Papa New Guinea. All through the Pacific Cook Islands. Vanuatu. There's so many places left in the world. We've hardly tapped the Caribbean. The cool thing about "Amazing Race" is we could continue for a hundred series.

BL: What about space? Ever thought of having the finish line in space?

Keoghan: I don't think that's ever been discussed. It's certainly on my list of things to do before I die. I once signed up for a media trip to space with NASA (news - web sites). They were taking applications. I'm ready to go. I'd love to be out there awarding someone a million dollars up in space. You've got me thinking.

BL: OK. Well, it was my idea. I get to go, too. Before you put your jetpack on just yet, I hear you're doing a road trip across the United States to promote the show and your book "No Opportunity Wasted." You're starting your trip on CBS' "The Early Show" in New York and ending it on CBS' "The Late, Late Show" in Los Angeles. Will you be stopping by one the "CSI" shows along the way?

Keoghan: I'd love to be a guest on that show. I haven't been asked, but I'd love to.

BL: Yeah, they'll probably ask Jeff Probst first.

Keoghan: Oh, thank you.

BL: What teams should viewers look out for on the seventh edition of "Amazing Race"?

Keoghan: Definitely Ron and Kelly. You know he's been a POW. She's a beauty queen. She wants more from the relationship; both are very competitive. There's the mother-son team, a dynamic we've never had on the show before. She's quite straight in the sense she works in the judicial system and he's gay man, a wannabe writer in Hollywood. And there's Lynn and Alex, who are a gay couple from California. They're one of the funniest teams I think we've ever had. And they're not the good-looking model gay guys. They're more of your everyday ... (Pauses.)

BL: Everyday gay?

Keoghan: I don't know what I'm trying to say. They just look like your everyday guys.

BL: What changes can viewers expect this time around?

Keoghan: There's some rule changes. The consequences, for instance, of coming into a non-elimination leg last are different this time around. It's better I leave that surprise for you and the viewers to experience when it comes on.

BL: Don't they already get their money taken?

Keoghan: Mmmmhmmm.

BL: There's more?

Keoghan: Yep. It's surprising and it certainly makes things difficult.

BL: Speaking of difficult, the eighth season of "Amazing Race" will features families with children and the minimum age limit is 8 years old. Yikes!

Keoghan: I don't think it's 8. I think it's 12. (He confers with his publicist.) It's been lowered to 8? OK, well, I didn't know that. That's news to me.

BL: So would you let your 9-year-old daughter go on a race around the world?

Keoghan: Yeah, I would if she was with the right people. It wouldn't be with me because I don't want to compete. I have no desire at all to apart of any reality show. If she was in the right mix with the right family, absolutely. I just have no desire to take her myself.

BL: Why not?

Keoghan: You're under a microscope, let's be honest. I admire every single person that goes out there and puts themselves on this race. I just wouldn't want to subject myself to that kind of scrutiny. Look how, in the span of this conversation, we've analyzed teams and talked about them. I don't wish to be analyzed like that. I prefer watching.

BL: Well, thanks for answering my questions. Good luck on your road trip. Remember, if you get tired, just pull over on the side of the road and rest.

Keoghan: Ah, that's very kind of you to say.

BL: And make sure you drink lots of water.

Keoghan: Well, you're very caring all of a sudden.

BL: All of a sudden? I'm always caring.

Keoghan: I wasn't expecting that lovely support. I thought it was reserved just for Jeff, but now I feel I'm getting special treatment, too.

BL: There's enough love to go around for all reality show hosts.

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Re: Interview with Phil *interesting info inside*
« Reply #1 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 9:26am »

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phil is funny. i like him more than jeff.

what could be the mysterious consequence of being last in a non-elim? this better be good phil!

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« Reply #2 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 10:01am »

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yeah jeff does get all the attention...

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« Reply #3 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 1:01pm »

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Did I just see Angel post here? :laff:

Nice interview! That new twist for the non-elims certainly piqued my interest!

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« Reply #4 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 1:52pm »

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Wow! Nice Interview.. No picture attached? Heehee!

Hmmm... Why is it that no one ever asks Phil about his favorite team... Of all the season and of the current one?

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we should look out for second last place ron and kelly?what about debbie and bianca! i dont think phil would reveal very good teams..hmm Shocked

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Re: Interview with Phil *interesting info inside*
« Reply #6 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 5:37pm »

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Hey, that does sound interesting! Can't wait for leg 3/4 because they are normally non-elim. I NEED TO KNOW THE NEW CONSEQUENCE.

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Re: Interview with Phil *interesting info inside*
« Reply #7 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 5:46pm »

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8? 8?!

Grr... I want to apply, dang it!

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BL: Yeah, they'll probably ask Jeff Probst first.

Keoghan: Oh, thank you.

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yea i want to see what will happen to a team that arrives last on a non elimination leg! this should be interesting!

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Re: Interview with Phil *interesting info inside*
« Reply #9 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 8:16pm »

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what could it be? maybe the last placer on non elim will do both the detour?? or both couple do the roadblock??

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« Reply #10 on: Mar 3^rd, 2005, 8:44pm »

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probably penalized 1 hour, staying at the pit stop for 13 hours?

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on Mar 3^rd, 2005, 8:44pm, Genius wrote:

probably penalized 1 hour, staying at the pit stop for 13 hours?

huh?

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Keoghan: I couldn't even begin to think of the places we haven't been to yet. Japan. Mongolia. Nepal. Indonesian. Papa New Guinea. All through the Pacific Cook Islands. Vanuatu. There's so many places left in the world. We've hardly tapped the Caribbean. The cool thing about "Amazing Race" is we could continue for a hundred series.
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semi spoiler for current and future seasons. japan= Cool

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« Reply #13 on: Mar 4^th, 2005, 3:52am »

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They haven't been to Japan yet? Shocked

Anyway, this is all very intruiging. Maybe they'll have a 'Survivor' route AR where they go Borneo-Australia-Africa-Tahiti-Thailand-Amazon-Pearl Islands-Pearl Islands again-Vanuatu-Palau. Or something like that.

That and I really want to know what the consequence is. The suspense is killing me. Cheesy

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Re: Interview with Phil *interesting info inside*
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on Mar 3^rd, 2005, 8:44pm, Genius wrote:

probably penalized 1 hour, staying at the pit stop for 13 hours?

i'm not sure that'll be too exciting. or effective. since they are sure to be bunched up soon after leaving the pitstop.

look out for ron/kelly? could this be a semi-spoiler? phil, no spoilers, please. Cheesy

congrats monarchk!

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