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− | | fullnames = William "Bopper" Minton<br/>Mark Jackson |
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− | | ages = 41, 43 (Bopper)<br/>45, 47 (Mark) |
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− | | hometowns = Manchester, |
+ | | hometowns = Manchester, Kentucky |
− | | occupations = Motorcycle mechanic (Bopper)<br/>Former |
+ | | occupations = Motorcycle mechanic (Bopper)<br/>Former State Inspector (Mark) |
| relation = Best Friends |
| relation = Best Friends |
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+ | | season = {{S|20}} |
| legs = 10 |
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| place = 5th |
| place = 5th |
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+ | | win = 1 |
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+ | | roadblock = Bopper: 3<br />Mark: 5 |
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+ | | average = 4.60 |
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+ | | countries = {{United States}} {{Argentina}} {{Paraguay}} {{Italy}} {{Germany}}<br />{{Azerbaijan}} {{Tanzania}} {{India}} |
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− | '''William "Bopper" Minton''' and '''Mark Jackson''' are a team of '''Best Friends |
+ | '''William "Bopper" Minton''' and '''Mark Jackson''' are a team of '''Best Friends''' on {{S|20}}. |
− | + | In ''Season 20'', they quickly became favorites amongst the cast and viewers. When they weren't enjoying themselves, they also had one of the most heartbreaking stories in the series, as Bopper's daughter was sick and he needed money to treat her. They managed to run a fairly strong race, and were the only team to beat [[Rachel & Dave]] to a [[Pit Stop]] after leg 5. Unfortunately, Bopper wrenched his knee in Tanzania, forcing an uncoordinated Mark to do the Bollywood Dancing [[Roadblock]] while suffering through dehydration and the after effects of motion sickness, and they didn't leave the Roadblock until all the other teams had completed the leg. Despite being non-eliminated for the second time during the season, the dancing Roadblock put them so far behind that not even the [[Fast Forward]] was able to save them in the next leg, and they finished 5th. |
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+ | Their fan favorite status got them invited back for ''All-Stars'', where Bopper would have to pull out due to pancreatitis, and Mark would end up running the race with Mallory Ervin, of [[Gary & Mallory]]. |
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− | Though their fan favorite status brought them back for [[The Amazing Race: All-Stars (2014)|All-Stars]], a medical check-up on the night before the Race began, showed that Bopper's pancreas was inflamed and the doctor told him he was unfit to run the Race. Many teams were heartbroken by this news, with Phil saying "it was one of the hardest thing things that I've had to do on a Race" during an interview. With Bopper's blessing, Mark raced with former contestant Mallory of [[Gary & Mallory]], though they were eliminated in 10th Place. |
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==Profile== |
==Profile== |
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+ | ''Retrieved from CBS.com''<ref>http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/cast/81477/</ref> |
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===Bopper=== |
===Bopper=== |
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+ | '''Age:''' 41<br /> |
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− | *Age: 41 (Season 20), 43 (All-Stars) |
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− | + | '''Hometown:''' Manchester, Ky.<br /> |
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− | + | '''Connection to Teammate:''' Best Friend<br /> |
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− | + | '''Current Occupation:''' Motorcycle Mechanic<br /> |
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+ | '''Describe what you do:''' I fix motorcycles and take care of my Mom and Dad.<br /> |
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+ | '''How will these skills help you win The Race?''' I am good with my hands and it has made me a better person—I think outside of the box.<br /> |
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+ | '''Three words to describe you:''' Hyper, funny and exciting.<br /> |
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+ | '''Favorite hobbies:''' Motorcycle riding, swimming and building bikes.<br /> |
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+ | '''What famous person reminds you of yourself?''' Jim Carey<br /> |
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+ | '''What famous person reminds you of your teammate?''' Tiger Woods<br /> |
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+ | '''What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?''' My child<br /> |
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+ | '''What scares you most about traveling?''' Getting lost and high places.<br /> |
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+ | '''What excites you most about traveling?''' I have not done much traveling so I am really excited about getting to do that.<br /> |
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+ | '''Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together?''' For Mark to listen to me and realize that he is not always right.<br /> |
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+ | '''Pet peeve about your teammate:''' He thinks he knows everything.<br /> |
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+ | '''What country and place would you most like to visit and why?''' Germany, because I have friends there.<br /> |
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+ | '''What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?''' To better our friendship and to see the world together. |
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===Mark=== |
===Mark=== |
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+ | '''Age:''' 45<br /> |
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− | *Age: 45 (Season 20), 47 (All-Stars) |
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− | + | '''Hometown:''' Manchester, Ky.<br /> |
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− | + | '''Connection to Teammate:''' Best Friend<br /> |
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− | + | '''Current Occupation:''' Former State Inspector<br /> |
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+ | '''What skills do you have that will help you win The Race?''' Don't know but my heart will pull me through.<br /> |
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+ | '''Three words to describe you:''' Loyal, outspoken and friendly.<br /> |
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+ | '''Favorite hobbies:''' Golf, basketball and four wheeling.<br /> |
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+ | '''What famous person reminds you of yourself?''' Michael Jordan and Denzel Washington<br /> |
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+ | '''What famous person reminds you of your teammate?''' Patrick Swayze<br /> |
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+ | '''What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?''' My kids<br /> |
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+ | '''What scares you most about traveling?''' Flying<br /> |
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+ | '''What excites you most about traveling?''' Seeing different things.<br /> |
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+ | '''Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together?''' Listening to each other.<br /> |
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+ | '''Pet peeve about your teammate:''' He acts up too much. He doesn't know when to stop.<br /> |
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+ | '''What country and place would you most like to visit and why?''' {{wp|Scotland}}—to see some of the first golf courses ever built.<br /> |
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+ | '''What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?''' See the world. |
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==The Amazing Race 20== |
==The Amazing Race 20== |
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===Race History=== |
===Race History=== |
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− | <small>Notes: |
+ | <small>'''Notes:''' |
{{note|1}} Bopper & Mark completed the Fast Forward task, but were too far behind the other teams and they still came in last and were eliminated.</small> |
{{note|1}} Bopper & Mark completed the Fast Forward task, but were too far behind the other teams and they still came in last and were eliminated.</small> |
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==Post Race== |
==Post Race== |
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− | *Bopper & Mark competed on a ''The Amazing Race'' Primetime special of ''{{wp|The Price is Right ( |
+ | * Bopper & Mark competed on a ''The Amazing Race'' Primetime special of ''{{wp|The Price is Right (American game show)|The Price is Right}}'' in 2016.<ref>http://parade.com/472671/joshwigler/survivor-big-brother-amazing-race-the-price-is-right-photos/</ref> Bopper & Mark helped their respective contestant, Monifa Sims, wife of ''[[w:c:survivor:Survivor: Worlds Apart|Survivor: Worlds Apart]]'' castaway [[w:c:survivor:Will Sims II|Will Sims II]], win a trip to South Africa in their pricing game. However, The trio failed to make it to the Showcase.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enuGBP4dUJ0</ref> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | ==External links== |
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− | ==Interviews== |
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+ | * [http://www.thedeadbolt.com/2012/04/30/the-amazing-race-heat-and-hear-with-bopper-and-mark/ Reg Seeton] at ''The Deadbolt'' (04/30/2012): "''The Amazing Race'': Heat and Heart with Bopper and Mark" |
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+ | * [http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-bopper-minton-and-mark-jackson-talk-the-amazing-race-13419.php Elizabeth Kwiatkowski] at ''Reality TV World'' (04/30/2012): "Exclusive: "Bopper" Minton and Mark Jackson talk ''The Amazing Race''" |
− | * [http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-bopper-minton-and-mark-jackson-talk-the-amazing-race-13419.php Elizabeth Kwiatkowski] at ''Reality TV World'' (04/30/2012): "Exclusive: "Bopper" Minton and Mark Jackson talk The Amazing Race" |
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* [http://www.tvguide.com/news/amazing-race-bopper-mark-1046755/ Joyce Eng] at ''TV Guide Online'' (04/30/2012): "Our Friendship Is Deeper Than Any Situation" |
* [http://www.tvguide.com/news/amazing-race-bopper-mark-1046755/ Joyce Eng] at ''TV Guide Online'' (04/30/2012): "Our Friendship Is Deeper Than Any Situation" |
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* [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-amazing-race/interviews/a379287/amazing-races-bopper-mark-qa-we-gave-everything-we-had/ Catriona Wightman] at ''Digital Spy'' (05/01/2012): "We gave everything we had" |
* [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-amazing-race/interviews/a379287/amazing-races-bopper-mark-qa-we-gave-everything-we-had/ Catriona Wightman] at ''Digital Spy'' (05/01/2012): "We gave everything we had" |
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* [http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/elimination_interviews/109484/elimination-interview-mark-and-bopper/ Elimination Interviews] at ''CBS.com'' (05/01/2012): "Elimination Interview: Mark and Bopper" |
* [http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/elimination_interviews/109484/elimination-interview-mark-and-bopper/ Elimination Interviews] at ''CBS.com'' (05/01/2012): "Elimination Interview: Mark and Bopper" |
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* [http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print/posts/interview-mark-bopper-talk-the-amazing-race Daniel Fienberg] at ''Hitfix.com'' (05/02/2012): "Team Kentucky talks about their reception back home and more" |
* [http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print/posts/interview-mark-bopper-talk-the-amazing-race Daniel Fienberg] at ''Hitfix.com'' (05/02/2012): "Team Kentucky talks about their reception back home and more" |
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− | * [http://www.yakkityyaks.com/the-amazing-race-the-yak-chats-with-mark-jackson-and-william-bopper-minton/ Susan Gonzales] at ''Yakkity Yaks'' (05/03/2012): "The Amazing Race: The Yak Chats with Mark Jackson and William 'Bopper' Minton" |
+ | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20160211200539/http://www.yakkityyaks.com/the-amazing-race-the-yak-chats-with-mark-jackson-and-william-bopper-minton/ Susan Gonzales] at ''Yakkity Yaks'' (05/03/2012): "''The Amazing Race'': The Yak Chats with Mark Jackson and William 'Bopper' Minton" |
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+ | ====Season 24==== |
* [http://robhasawebsite.com/amazing-race-all-stars-exit-interview-bopper-minton-natalie-nadiya-anderson-twinnies/ Rob Cesternino] at ''RHAP'' (02/24/2014): "Talking with the Latest Eliminated Players from Amazing Race" |
* [http://robhasawebsite.com/amazing-race-all-stars-exit-interview-bopper-minton-natalie-nadiya-anderson-twinnies/ Rob Cesternino] at ''RHAP'' (02/24/2014): "Talking with the Latest Eliminated Players from Amazing Race" |
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− | * Elizabeth Kwiatkowski at ''Reality TV World'' (02/24/2014): "William 'Bopper' Minton talks ''The Amazing Race 24''" [Parts [http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-william-bopper-minton-talks-the-amazing-race-all-stars-%28part-1%29-15963.php 1] & [http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-william-bopper-minton-talks-the-amazing-race-all-stars-(part-2)-15979.php 2 |
+ | * Elizabeth Kwiatkowski at ''Reality TV World'' (02/24/2014): "William 'Bopper' Minton talks ''The Amazing Race 24''" [Parts [http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-william-bopper-minton-talks-the-amazing-race-all-stars-%28part-1%29-15963.php 1] & [http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-william-bopper-minton-talks-the-amazing-race-all-stars-(part-2)-15979.php 2] |
* [http://uproxx.com/hitfix/interview-bopper-discusses-his-amazing-race-all-stars-medical-exit/ Daniel Fienberg] at ''Hitfix.com'' (02/25/2014): "Bopper discusses his medical exit" |
* [http://uproxx.com/hitfix/interview-bopper-discusses-his-amazing-race-all-stars-medical-exit/ Daniel Fienberg] at ''Hitfix.com'' (02/25/2014): "Bopper discusses his medical exit" |
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* [http://www.tvguide.com/news/amazing-race-bopper-1078198/ Joyce Eng] at ''TV Guide Online'' (02/25/2014): "Withdrawal Was Heartbreaking" |
* [http://www.tvguide.com/news/amazing-race-bopper-1078198/ Joyce Eng] at ''TV Guide Online'' (02/25/2014): "Withdrawal Was Heartbreaking" |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 05:21, 15 August 2019
- For the other team in which Mark ran the race, see Mark & Mallory.
William "Bopper" Minton and Mark Jackson are a team of Best Friends on The Amazing Race 20.
In Season 20, they quickly became favorites amongst the cast and viewers. When they weren't enjoying themselves, they also had one of the most heartbreaking stories in the series, as Bopper's daughter was sick and he needed money to treat her. They managed to run a fairly strong race, and were the only team to beat Rachel & Dave to a Pit Stop after leg 5. Unfortunately, Bopper wrenched his knee in Tanzania, forcing an uncoordinated Mark to do the Bollywood Dancing Roadblock while suffering through dehydration and the after effects of motion sickness, and they didn't leave the Roadblock until all the other teams had completed the leg. Despite being non-eliminated for the second time during the season, the dancing Roadblock put them so far behind that not even the Fast Forward was able to save them in the next leg, and they finished 5th.
Their fan favorite status got them invited back for All-Stars, where Bopper would have to pull out due to pancreatitis, and Mark would end up running the race with Mallory Ervin, of Gary & Mallory.
Profile
Retrieved from CBS.com[1]
Bopper
Age: 41
Hometown: Manchester, Ky.
Connection to Teammate: Best Friend
Current Occupation: Motorcycle Mechanic
Describe what you do: I fix motorcycles and take care of my Mom and Dad.
How will these skills help you win The Race? I am good with my hands and it has made me a better person—I think outside of the box.
Three words to describe you: Hyper, funny and exciting.
Favorite hobbies: Motorcycle riding, swimming and building bikes.
What famous person reminds you of yourself? Jim Carey
What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Tiger Woods
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? My child
What scares you most about traveling? Getting lost and high places.
What excites you most about traveling? I have not done much traveling so I am really excited about getting to do that.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together? For Mark to listen to me and realize that he is not always right.
Pet peeve about your teammate: He thinks he knows everything.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Germany, because I have friends there.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? To better our friendship and to see the world together.
Mark
Age: 45
Hometown: Manchester, Ky.
Connection to Teammate: Best Friend
Current Occupation: Former State Inspector
What skills do you have that will help you win The Race? Don't know but my heart will pull me through.
Three words to describe you: Loyal, outspoken and friendly.
Favorite hobbies: Golf, basketball and four wheeling.
What famous person reminds you of yourself? Michael Jordan and Denzel Washington
What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Patrick Swayze
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? My kids
What scares you most about traveling? Flying
What excites you most about traveling? Seeing different things.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together? Listening to each other.
Pet peeve about your teammate: He acts up too much. He doesn't know when to stop.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Scotland—to see some of the first golf courses ever built.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? See the world.
The Amazing Race 20
Race History
Booper & Mark's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | United States → Argentina | No Detour | Bopper | 9 of 11 | |
2 | 2 | Argentina | Boil My Water / Light My Fire | Mark | 3 of 10 | |
3 | 3 | Argentina → Paraguay | Stacked Up / Strung Out | Mark | 4 of 9 | |
4 | 4 | Paraguay → Italy | Clean That Statue / Name That Salami | Bopper | 8 of 8 | |
5 | 5 | Italy → Germany | Fairy Tale / Champion Male | Mark | 6 of 8 | |
6 | 6 | Germany → Azerbaijan | Apples / Oil | Bopper | 3 of 7 | |
7 | 7 | Azerbaijan → Tanzania | Marksmanship / Courtship | No Roadblock | 2 of 6 | |
8 | 8 | Tanzania | Water Supply / Air Supply | Mark | 1 of 6 | |
9 | 9 | Tanzania → India | Cricket / Clutch It | Mark | 5 of 5 | |
10 | 10 | India | Used Fast Forward | 5 of 5► | [1] | |
Average | 4.60 | |||||
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Notes:
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Post Race
- Bopper & Mark competed on a The Amazing Race Primetime special of The Price is Right in 2016.[2] Bopper & Mark helped their respective contestant, Monifa Sims, wife of Survivor: Worlds Apart castaway Will Sims II, win a trip to South Africa in their pricing game. However, The trio failed to make it to the Showcase.[3]
Trivia
External links
Interviews
Season 20
- Reg Seeton at The Deadbolt (04/30/2012): "The Amazing Race: Heat and Heart with Bopper and Mark"
- Elizabeth Kwiatkowski at Reality TV World (04/30/2012): "Exclusive: "Bopper" Minton and Mark Jackson talk The Amazing Race"
- Joyce Eng at TV Guide Online (04/30/2012): "Our Friendship Is Deeper Than Any Situation"
- Catriona Wightman at Digital Spy (05/01/2012): "We gave everything we had"
- Elimination Interviews at CBS.com (05/01/2012): "Elimination Interview: Mark and Bopper"
- Daniel Fienberg at Hitfix.com (05/02/2012): "Team Kentucky talks about their reception back home and more"
- Susan Gonzales at Yakkity Yaks (05/03/2012): "The Amazing Race: The Yak Chats with Mark Jackson and William 'Bopper' Minton"
Season 24
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (02/24/2014): "Talking with the Latest Eliminated Players from Amazing Race"
- Elizabeth Kwiatkowski at Reality TV World (02/24/2014): "William 'Bopper' Minton talks The Amazing Race 24" [Parts 1 & 2
- Daniel Fienberg at Hitfix.com (02/25/2014): "Bopper discusses his medical exit"
- Joyce Eng at TV Guide Online (02/25/2014): "Withdrawal Was Heartbreaking"
Social Media Profiles
- Bopper's Facebook: /bopper.minton
- Bopper's Twitter: @BopperMinton
- Mark's Facebook: /mark.jackson.963
References
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