November 6, 2007
Lesbian ministers take an Amazing Race
[GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) has sent us a press release that we thought we would be of interest to enough of you to share it with you, FYI. It is quoted below.]
CBS' Emmy-winning reality series, The Amazing Race, kicked off its twelfth season Sunday, November 4. For the first time in its history, the show features a team of two female ministers competing against 10 other teams for the ultimate prize of $1 million. Kate, 49, is an Episcopal priest. Pat, 65, is an ordained deacon.
"This is an exciting moment for reality television," says Ann Craig, GLAAD Director of Religion, Faith & Values. "We're thrilled that Kate and Pat have such a powerful opportunity to share their story and help create even greater understanding of gay and lesbian people of faith."
This is not the first time The Amazing Race has featured gay and lesbian participants. In fact, the series has a long history of LGBT-inclusive casting, as well as featuring teams made up of committed gay couples, including Joe and Bill (Season One and Eleven), Reichen and Chip (Season Four), Alex and Lynn (Season Seven) and Tom and Terry (Season 10).
According to the team's official Amazing Race bio, Kate and Pat are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But they've warned their competitors, "don't let the collars fool you – [we] can play dirty, too."
The Amazing Race premiered Sunday, November 4 at 8:00 pm ET/PT on CBS.