Zev Glassenberg and Justin Kanew are a team of Friends on The Amazing Race 15 and a team of Best Friends on The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business.
Profile
Retrieved from CBS.com
Zev and Justin's friendship started six years ago when they were working as camp counselors and the two have been very close ever since. Zev has Asperger's Syndrome, but they don't let it affect their relationship. They share friends and interests, and the friendship is as mutually beneficial as any could be. Zev is an avid sports fan — especially basketball — and he has an intense competitive spirit. He describes himself as funny, modest, and loyal, and is running the Race to prove to himself that he can do anything. Justin prides himself on his patience and his ability to problem solve. He admits the biggest difference between he and his partner is that Zev is not great in large groups of people — one of the characteristics of Asperger's — while Justin is very easy-going and can assimilate himself into any group. Outside of the occasional trip to Vegas (where Justin took Zev to lose his virginity), neither has traveled extensively, particularly with one another. Their relationship is spontaneous and unedited and resembles one of brothers more than friends.[1]
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The Amazing Race 15
Race History
Zev & Justin's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | United States → Japan | No Detour | Justin | 2 of 12 | |
2 | Japan → Vietnam | No Detour | Zev | 5 of 11 | ||
2 | 3 | Vietnam | Child's Play / Word Play | Justin | 8 of 10 | |
3 | 4 | Vietnam → Cambodia | Cover / Wrap | Zev | 9 of 9 | [1] |
Average | 6.00 | |||||
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The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business
Race History
Zev & Justin's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | United States → Australia | No Detour | Justin | 4 of 11 | |
2 | 2 | Australia | Spirit World / Natural World | No Roadblock | 1 of 11 | |
3 | 3 | Australia → Japan | Prayer of Purity / Frog of Luck | Justin | 1 of 10 | |
4 | 4 | Japan → China | Hammer / Horn | Zev | 8 of 9 | |
5 | 5 | China | Honor the Past / Embrace the Future | Justin | 8 of 9 | |
6 | 6 | China → India | Hindu Art / Bengali Literature | Zev | 4 of 8 | |
7 | 7 | India | Feed the Fire / Feed the Buffalo | Justin | 2 of 7 | |
8 | 8 | India → Austria | Long Hard Walk / Quick and Easy Meal | Zev | 1 of 6 | |
9 | 9 | Austria → Lichtenstein → Switzerland | Cheese / Wheeze | Justin | 1 of 6 | |
10 | 10 | Switzerland | Search / Rescue | Zev | 4 of 5 | |
11 | 11 | Switzerland → Brazil | On the Rocks / On the Beach | Zev | 4 of 4 | |
Average | 3.46 | |||||
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Post-Race
- After their second race, the two friends started a web series called "Let's Get Digital!"[3]
- Zev & Justin appeared on The Price is Right for a The Amazing Race special that aired on May 25, 2016. However, Zev & Justin did not compete themselves.[4]
- Justin is married and recently had a daughter.
- Justin is running for Congress in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in 2018.[5]
Trivia
- Zev is the first autistic contestant, being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.
- Highest average placing male team who were the 4th team to be eliminated without winning any leg at 6.00.
- Lowest finish for a team in their first season to come back for a returnee season, 9th place (tied with Jessica & John).
External links
Interviews
Season 15
- Michelle Diament at Disability Scoop (09/21/2009): "Asperger's Debuts On The Amazing Race"
- Joyce Eng at TV Guide Online (10/12/2009): "Justin Takes the Blame for Losing Zev's Passport"
- Gina Scarpa at Reality Wanted (10/12/2009): "The Amazing Race 15: Exclusive Interview with Zev Glassenberg and Justin Kanew"
- Tim Parks at Digital Spy (10/12/2009): "We discuss their time on the show"
- Christopher Rocchio at Reality TV World (10/13/2009): "Exclusive: Zev Glassenberg, Justin Kanew dish on The Amazing Race"
- The Bonnie Hunt Show (10/13/2009): "The Amazing Race 15's Zev and Justin on The Bonnie Hunt Show"
- Carrie Bell at People.com (10/13/2009): "We Thought We Could Beat Anyone"
Unfinished Business
- Autism Speaks Official Blog (02/20/2011): "Catching Up with Zev and Justin from Amazing Race"
- Allyson Wells at Reality TV Magazine (04/23/2011): "Zev And Justin Appear On CBS' The Talk"
- Digital Spy (05/10/2011): "We chat about their fourth place finish"
- Amanda A. Hamilton at Examiner.com (05/10/2011): "Zev and Justin would definitely run again – just not right now"
- Gina Scarpa at Reality Wanted (05/10/2011): "The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business - Exclusive Interview with Zev Glassenberg and Justin Kanew"
- Joyce Eng at TV Guide Online (05/12/2011): "Waxing Task Was Injury to Insult"
- Reality TV World (05/13/2011): "Exclusive: Zev Glassenberg and Justin Kanew talk Amazing Race"
- Jessica Liese at RHAP (09/30/2015): "The Amazing Race Premiere Recap with Jessica Liese, and Two Time Racers Zev & Justin"
Social Media Profiles
- Zev's Facebook: /zev.glassenberg
- Zev's Twitter: @ZevGlassenberg
- Justin's Facebook: /jkanew
- Justin's Instagram: /justinkanew
- Justin's Twitter: @Kanew
References
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