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Chad & Stephanie

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Chad Waltrip and Stephanie Smith Waltrip are a Newly Dating, and later an Engaged, team on The Amazing Race 17.

Profile

Retrieved from CBS.com[1]

Chad

  • Age: 26
  • Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
  • Connection to your Teammate: Boyfriend
  • Current occupation: Operations Manager
  • Favorite hobbies: Traveling, outdoor sports and cooking
  • Achievements: I've had a lot of success at my age within the company I work for, IST Management Services.
  • Lifelong to do list: Write a novel, complete an Ironman and run my own business
  • What scares you most about traveling? The thought of getting arrested while abroad for something I didn't do and not being able to get out of jail is a little terrifying.
  • What excites you most about traveling? The time leading up to the destination and the chance to see a totally different world from mine
  • If I could switch places with someone: Mathew McConaughey - It would be awesome to star in the movies he has been in as well as live life the way he does.
  • Role model/hero: My mom is definitely my biggest hero. She raised my brother and me alone for 11 years until she re-married. She always made sure we never lacked in experiencing life to the fullest or making excuses for why something couldn't be done. She passed away from cancer when I was 18 and fought until the very end.
  • What are you passionate about? I'm very passionate about living life to the fullest and getting to know all walks of life.
  • What would you do if you won the million dollars? If we were to win the million dollars, I would do my best to invest it wisely even though I might have to blow a little bit first.
  • People would be surprised to learn: I'm a great cook..
  • Favorite place you have ever visited: Ochos Rios, Jamaica
  • Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: Learning to communicate and take a back seat to each other will be our biggest hurdle on the road.
  • What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other then winning one million bucks)? I hope to grow as a person and as a couple. I really look to gain a whole new perspective on life from the travel and obstacles we will face.
  • Pet peeve about your teammate: She has a lot of great ideas, but does not always see them through.

Stephanie

  • Age: 23
  • Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
  • Connection to your Teammate: Girlfriend
  • Current occupation: Hair Stylist
  • Favorite hobbies: Singing, swimming and water sports
  • Achievements: Biggest achievements include placing in the top 10 at Miss USA 2008 and being ranked nationally as a swimmer at age 14.
  • Lifelong to do list: It's really too long to list everything, but I want to start my own business, record my own CD, host a variety show and have a happy family of my own. To do these things, I have to keep setting goals and going after them with full force.
  • What scares you most about traveling? Breaking a law that I am unaware of
  • What excites you most about traveling? Learning about different cultures, people, religions and styles of clothing is what I look forward to most when traveling.
  • If I could switch places with someone: Celine Dion. I would love to know how it feels to perform as powerfully as she does.
  • Role model/hero: I have a lot of people I look up to for inspiration, my family and friends included. Although I have always been impressed with Kelly Ripa. You can't help but just love her.
  • What are you passionate about? I am passionate about whatever makes me happy. I am an enthusiastic person. If I like something and set out to achieve a goal, I am extremely passionate about that task.
  • What would you do if you won the million dollars? I would try to be a responsible young lady and pay school loans, have a family vacation and invest in another home. Maybe get a new wardrobe too.
  • People would be surprised to learn: I can sing. I was in a classic rock band in Charleston, S.C. I would love to start performing again.
  • Favorite place you have ever visited: I was a competitive swimmer growing up and was given the opportunity to train at the Colorado Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. It was a gorgeous place and such an exciting trip.
  • Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: Chad and I are so much alike. The things we love about each other are the same things we hate. Communication will be our biggest hurdle—and his temper.
  • What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other then winning one million bucks)? All the positive and negative experiences of traveling with someone you love and then to see how he handles problems we will have to face together.
  • Pet peeve about your teammate: He can be inconsiderate of other people's feelings and he can be very brash.

The Amazing Race 17

Race History

Chad & Stephanie's Race History
Episode Leg Destination(s) Detour Choice
(underlined) 		Roadblock
Performer 		Placement Notes
1 1 United States → United Kingdom No Detour Chad 8 of 11
2 2 United Kingdom → Ghana Tune In / Check Out Chad 4 of 10
3 3 Ghana Bicycle Parts / Language Arts Chad 3 of 9
4 4 Ghana → Sweden Sleds / Beds Stephanie 7 of 9
5 5 Sweden → Norway Bike / Boat Chad 7 of 8
6 6 Norway → Russia Classical Music / Classic Cinema Stephanie 5 of 7
7 7 Russia Circus Band / Circus Clown Stephanie 6 of 7 [1]
8 8 Russia → Oman Water Table / Wedding Table Chad 1 of 6 [2][3]
9 9 Oman → Bangladesh Balanced Meal / Balanced Bricks Stephanie 5 of 5⋑
Average 5.11
Legend:
     The team finished in first place
     The team finished in last place and was eliminated from the race
     The team finished in last place in a non-elimination leg
     The team that won The Amazing Race
     The team that crossed the Finish Line second
     The team that crossed the Finish Line third
ϵ The team used the Express Pass somewhere during the leg
⊂ The team used the U-Turn
⊃ Recipient of the U-Turn
⋐ The team that used the second slot of the "Double U-Turn"
⋑ Recipient of a second U-Turn due to the "Double U-Turn" twist

Notes:
1: Chad & Stephanie initially arrived 6th without their bags and having failed to pay the taxi that drove them to the Pit Stop. They were required to return to their taxi, pay their fare, and retrieve their bags before being allowed to check in. During this time, Michael & Kevin arrived, but were issued two 30-minute penalties: one for hiring a taxi to lead them from Bank Bridge to 1 Vladimirsky Prospekt Tower, and another for taking a taxi from the Tower to the Church of the Savior on Blood, both of which were explicitly prohibited by two clues. Chad & Stephanie returned during Michael & Kevin's penalty time, but were also assessed a 30-minute penalty for taking a taxi to Church of the Savior on Blood when the clue instructed them to travel on foot. Since they were the only two teams left to check in at that point, and Michael & Kevin had more than 30 minutes remaining on their penalty time, Chad & Stephanie were allowed to check in immediately for a 6th place finish, with their penalty time applied to the start of the next leg. Michael & Kevin were then checked in and eliminated.
2: Chad & Stephanie left the Pit Stop in Saint Petersburg over 2 hours late because they accidentally overslept. This did not affect their overall placement in Leg 8 since they were the last to depart.
3: During Leg 8, Chad proposed to Stephanie, who accepted. Their relationship title was changed from "Newly Dating" to "Engaged".

Post-Race

  • Chad & Stephanie got married on November 20, 2010[2] with the teams of Nick & Vicki, Brook & Claire and Jill & Thomas all in attendance
  • Their first child was born on June 6, 2011.
  • Chad and Stephanie have since had 2 children, and 1 on the way, due September 2016.

Trivia

  • Chad & Stephanie are the first team to evolve their relationship during the race.
  • First team to be eliminated in Bangladesh.

External links

Interviews

  • Tom Jicha at Sun Sentinel (09/26/2010): "Getting to know the Fort Lauderdale couple on CBS' The Amazing Race"
  • Joyce Eng at TV Guide Online (11/22/2010): "Amazing Race's Chad and Stephanie Are Married, Expecting, and Regretting That Ice Cream Break"
  • Reality TV World (11/22/2010): "Exclusive - Chad Waltrip and Stephanie Smith talk The Amazing Race"
  • Gina Scarpa at Reality Wanted (11/23/2010): "The Amazing Race 17: Exclusive Interview with Chad Waltrip and Stephanie Smith"
  • Digital Spy (11/23/2010): "We chat about getting engaged on The Amazing Race!"
  • Teeuwynn Woodruff at RealityNewsOnline (11/24/2010): "The Race Was an International Couples Therapy Session"
  • Carrie Bell at People.com (11/28/2010): "Amazing Race's Chad and Stephanie Are Married and Expecting"

Social Media Profiles

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/cast/46282/
  2. ↑ http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-amazing-race-couple-chad-waltrip-stephanie-smith-expecting-11748.php

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