because I franatically searched my DVR for any signs that it had recorded my episode! Due to some unexplainable glitch (perhaps having something to do with the nasty DST problems or some Dish DVR bug) I missed the episode. Outraged at having completely missed viewing it, I came to the CBS site to check on the status of The Amazing Race. To my absolute shock and horror, I found out that Rob and Amber were elimated only as the site was updating its various forums, sections, pages and blogs. Now that almost 45 minutes has passed, most of the info has become available.

I strongly believe that ther are MORE people that watched this show because of the inclusion of Rob and Amber than there are viewers of the show because they are simply Amazing Race Fans. I am willing to BET that ratings have gone UP because of the inclusion of Rob and Amber. I also think that most people won't take the time of day to post to a message board like this and state what they truly feel. I feel so stongly that I could spit nails at the execs and producers of this show. Are you out of your mind? With as much decorum as I can muster, I hope I speak for a large population of the TV viewing public in saying that Rob and Amber simply should NOT have been eliminated on this leg. For goodness sake, I haven't even seen the episode and now I likely won't watch anymore episodes because frankly, everyone else is BORING and these folks are supposed to be all-stars. I think you, as producers, need to find a way to reinstate them into the race, simply because it is ridiculous to eliminate your front-runners of the first 3 legs of this race. It's as if to say Michael Jordan shouldn't have played in the Playoffs with the Bulls since one game during the normal season, he didn't achieve his average of baskets. Ridiculous. You MUST know that Rob and Amber make this show come alive for so much of the TV public. I cannot believe that I took time out of my day to post this, but I believe it necessary.

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Okay, I have never posted a comment before - but after reading all the "happy" reactions to Rob & Amber's elimination - I had to post.

Rob & Amber were and still are the best team on TAR- All Stars. I can see why Rob rubs some people the wrong way - but he only says what the rest of us are thinking - he is honest and not putting on an act. He is 100% authentic and genuine. I like that.

Rob and Amber are the best team players. They don't yell and scream at each other (Mirna/Charla), make inappropriate comments (Eric and his many comments about his girlfriends "boob"), swear at each other or put each other down. They have great communication and respect for each other and are supportive one another no matter what is happening. I loved watching the other teams obsess about "where are Rob & Amber", "what is Rob doing", "what is Rob thinking" etc, etc, etc.
They were so obsessed that they couldn't concentrate on their own race.
Its sad to say, but its human nature to "hate on" those who excell. Rob & Amber excell at competition. They focus on themselves & create opportunities. That is what successful people do.
Example: Other teams arrive at airports and spend their time joking, wandering around & wondering about their position. Rob & Amber research their clues on the internet - SMART!
We didn't see much from Amber on Survivor Australia - she was a nice girl who was fairly good during challenges - but once she teamed up with Rob on All Starts - she really ampted up her game and came out on top. Rob has been great T.V. since Survivor Marquesas. People underestimate him because of his Boston accent - he is smart and seizes opportunities.

Really - how many of you would have stepped out of the cab for Mirna & Charla - I thought so!! Amber was smart screaming "I got it" in front of Charla. Good strategy .... and that's what you do in a GAME.
They are not there to build a Eutopian society .... they are there to play a GAME. Period.

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