Sunday, April 18, 2010

Programming note: The Amazing Race XV kicks off on Sony Entertainment Television.


Wile SABC3 is frantically trying to get the reality show The Amazing Race back on its schedule (read that RIGHT HERE) the 15th season of that awesome TV race around the world is kicking off today.

The Amazing Race XV starts on Sony Entertainment Television (DStv 113) this evening at 19:45. This season covers eight countries in 21 days, including Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Estonia and the Czech Republic. Also, one of the 12 teams gets send home before they even leave the starting line! A new twist also sees the introduction of the  ''Switchback'' (a task from a previous season that must be completed), and a visit to the world's tallest building.

''This season we wanted to keep the Racers and our fans on their toes and make sure no-one gets too comfortable,'' says Bertram van Munster, executive producer and co-creator of The Amazing Race. ''We're adding some new surprise elements.'' Sony Entertainment Television is ahead of the race for South African viewers with this reality show. This 15th season of The Amazing Race was shown in America in September and the 16th season just started.