Kelly Parks and Jon Corso are an Engaged team on The Amazing Race 4.
Profile
Kelly, 30, has been modeling for the past 10 years and is an aspiring children's book writer. She met her fiancé in a "dive bar" in South Beach, Miami. Kelly admits to being high-strung and obsessive, "athletic, bossy and silly." She enjoys scuba diving, running and traveling, and attended two years of junior college. Kelly and Jon recently had a "bad breakup on their three-year anniversary" over getting married, but since then, they've gotten engaged. Nothing's off-limits in conversation. Kelly believes that she "could fit in at the presidential banquet or at a frat party," though Barbara Bush once told her at a VIP Texan party to "stay away from George." She gets motion sickness and fears spiders, bees, heights and sharks.
Originally from New Jersey, Jon, 28, is a real estate agent and has worked as a model and bartender in the past. He's an "all-around good athlete" and graduate of Rutgers University, which he attended on a Lacrosse scholarship. He enjoys skiing and boating and considers himself to be "spontaneous, competitive and funny." Jon claims to have no fears and he often blows off steam by playing football on the beach. He spent some time in Thailand with his teammate and has traveled to Italy, France, Holland, the UK and Portugal. He speaks no foreign languages. Jon describes Kelly as "very sympathetic for others," but admits that one of his pet peeves about himself is that he is extremely critical of other people.
The Amazing Race 4
Race History
| Kelly & Jon's Race History | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
| 1 | 1 | United States → Italy | Search / Rescue | No Roadblock | 6 of 12 | |
| 2 | 2 | Italy | Waterway / Pathway | Jon | 3 of 11 | |
| 3 | 3 | Italy → Austria | Mozart / Beethoven | Jon | 8 of 10 | |
| 4 | 4 | Austria → France | Ropes / Slopes | Kelly | 7 of 9 | |
| 5 | 5 | France → The Netherlands | 500 Kilograms / 15 Feet | Jon | 3 of 8 | |
| 6 | 6 | The Netherlands → India | Suds / Duds | Jon | 3 of 7 | |
| 7 | 7 | India | Baskets / Trunks | Jon | 3 of 6 | |
| 8 | 8 | India → Malaysia | Net / Trap | Kelly | 5 of 5 | |
| 9 | 9 | Malaysia | Chop / Haul | Jon | 4 of 5 | |
| 10 | 10 | Malaysia → South Korea | Strong Hands / Strong Stomach | Jon | 1 of 4 | |
| 11 | 11 | South Korea → Australia | Face First / Feet First | Jon | 2 of 4 | |
| 12 | 12 | Australia | Saddle / Paddle | Jon | 3 of 3 | |
| 13 | 13 | Australia → United States | Wing It / Wander It | Jon | 2 of 3 | |
| Average | 3.85 | |||||
Legend:
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Post-Race
- After the race, Kelly & Jon got married and are now the parents of two boys.
Trivia
Franchise Records
- First team to enter the final three without the use of the Fast Forward.
- The only team before Season 5 to accomplish this feat.
External links
Interviews
- Phil Kural at RealityNewsOnline (09/03/2003): "The Amazing Race 4: An Interview with Jon & Kelly"
Social Media Profiles
- Jon's Website: https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/fl/miami-beach/agent/jonathan-jon-corso/aid_9303/
Kelly's Facebook: /kelly.p.corso
- Jon's Facebook: /jon.corso1
Jon's Twitter: @miamipenthouse
Jon's YouTube Channel: /JonCorso
References
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