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‘The Amazing Race’s Phil Keoghan Breaks Down His Meta ‘Hacks’ Appearance
Phil Keoghan called the crossover surreal as Deborah and DJ were eliminated after failing a clown-themed detour.
The HBO Max comedy Hacks crossed over with the CBS fan-favorite The Amazing Race for its final season, featuring Deborah Vance and Kaitlin Olson competing in a celebrity version of the race.
Producers of Hacks discussed the collaboration for some time before connecting at an industry dinner, creating a unique opportunity for two major brands to join forces.
Standing where he started Season 13 of The Amazing Race 20 years ago, host Phil Keoghan noted the surreal experience of filming 12 shows in roughly 21 days while traveling globally.
Facing off against the Property Brothers, Drew, Jonathan Scott, Trisha Paytas, and Jordan Firstman, Deborah and Kaitlin saw their time cut short after failing to complete a clown-themed detour.
Host Phil Keoghan expressed interest in a potential celebrity edition of the competition, revealing that famous fans have pitched the idea at the Emmys, on the street, and via Instagram.