"Because they are SICK and TIRED of seeing posseurs take the place of ordinary folks like secretaries, hot dog vendors, court clerks. etc, etc. wanting a shot at a million bucks. Folks like YOU and me. Most of these MACTOR's just use their connections with past racers or other reality TV contestants to get into the show. (Ex. Freddy and Kendra know Derek and Drew) so they can get noticed. In short to them TAR has become The AUDITION Race."

"Sounds to me like a lot of people are jealous. Nobody goes on a reality show unless they want 15 minutes of fame. If they don't admit that, THEY are the posers. Maybe they think it's unfair to make them compete against people with personality and brains but I thought that was the whole point?! The most important part of casting is to put people who are fun to watch. I think there are MANY people across America who DO have personality and make great contestants but there is also something special about the people who didn't fit in all across "middle America" and were brave enough to pack up and move to NY or CA to pursue their dreams. That is EXACTLY the kind of adventurous person I want to watch!
I don't care it they are hot dog vendors or secretaries but an unusual person, not afraid to speak his/her mind, not afraid to be laughed at etc. is what makes a good season. I have travelled and lived all over the world. Baseball Coaches DO focus on certain areas when recruiting because there's just more talent in some spots. There are more musicians in certain cities than others. That is a fact. Like attracts like. Southern California has an abundance of odd and interesting people. People are not focused on "fitting in". That's just a fact."

"really? it was cool to see them on the race everyone would want for a tv show those actors really can act well and be on more tv shore or even in movies"