Before season 12 of The Amazing Race began filming, BuddyTV got the chance to talk to the contestants, creator and host of the show to get their thoughts on what was to come. Check back all this week as we unveil our exclusive video interviews of the 11 brand new teams.
Rest assured that
Ari and Staella, the fun-loving friends from California, aren't afraid to ruffle a few feathers of their fellow competitors while competing for the $1 million dollar grand prize on
The Amazing Race 12. These two best friends are ready to lay it all on the line and make a few enemies along the way if that's what it comes down to. BuddyTV sat down with this entertaining and energetic pair for an exclusive video interview to find out what devious tricks they have up their sleeves. Watch the full video interview to get a preview for what is to come with these two on
The Amazing Race.
- Ari and Staella hope to emulate Rob and Amber and take a no holds bar approach to this Race. They admit that they aren't here to make friends, but to win, and they'll do whatever it takes to win.
- Ari told us that he already has enough enemies in life as it is, so if it so happens that they make more enemies on this Race, that's not a problem for them at all.
- Ari states, “Karma's a bitch, but I'm a bigger bitch, so watch out Karma.” In other words, if a team tries to punk them, they will punk them right back.
- Ari has never traveled outside of the country, so this is an extreme experience for him. Staella has traveled extensively to Europe and Greece, but other than that, is looking forward to seeing a lot of places she hasn't seen before.
- They've been finding it difficult to really prepare and strategize for this Race because there are so many unknowns. They feel determination and luck are they key ingredients to success.
- They are willing to do whatever it takes to win the $1 million dollars, even if it means for Staella to “show off some boob cleavage” or for the both of them to “show off some leg.”
- They admit there are certain morals that they will stand by, for example, Staella said that “she won't sell her body if they're desperate for money,” but reasonable things that come up they have no problem doing.
- Fans can expect to see a lot of comedy and a lot of inside jokes. They want to have fun and make the best of every situation. According to Ari, you'll get to see his “true bitch side.”
Check out our other exclusive video interviews for The Amazing Race 12:
Creator Bertram van Munster
Lorena and Jason
Nicolas and Donald
Ronald and Christina
Azaria and Hendekea
Kynt and Vyxsin
Jennifer and Nathan
Kate and Pat
TK and Rachel
Shana and Jennifer
Marianna and Julia
Host Phil Keoghan
-Interview conducted by Royce Yuen
(Image courtesy of CBS)