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Thousands applied. Fifty were flown out to L.A. Sixteen were selected as finalists. I was number seventeen.
Named first alternate for Survivor—Amazon back in 2002, I was days away from becoming a contestant after learning that one of the finalists would not be able to participate for medical reasons.
But a few days and a handful of last minute inoculations later I was told that the other woman had been cleared by doctors after all. I was disappointed that my Survivor dream hadn’t come true, but before I knew it I was being flown out to L.A. to participate in the show Big Brother—and I hadn’t even applied! Then, in the summer of 2005, I applied for The Amazing Race and was called by producers within 24 hours of their receiving my audition tape! Now, to be called up for one reality show is rare, but to be called by three is unheard of! Clearly they saw something in me, but why was I always the bridesmaid? So I decided to write this book not just to share my story with fans of the show (and the inside scoop on what goes on during the entire casting process!), but also to challenge Mark Burnett to give me another chance. Mark, if you're reading this, why don't you give me a call? I've never been more ready for anything in my life! Sue |