Dennis & Durrell

Dennis & Durrell
Team Profile
Hometown:	Halifax, Nova Scotia (Dennis) Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (Durrell)
Relation:	Uncle and Nephew
Occupation:	Youth Development Teacher (Dennis) Law Student / Community Leader (Durrell)
The Amazing Race Career
Version:	Canada
Legs Competed:	4
Legs Won:	0
Placement:	9th
Average Position:	7.75
RoadblockCount:	Dennis: 1 Durrell: 2
CountriesRaced:

Dennis Ashe and Durrell Borden are a Uncle and Nephew team on The Amazing Race Canada 8.

Dennis & Durrell were on the back of the pack for their time of the season. Although they had to drop out due to COVID-19, they were sent back on the 6th leg and competed in the On Ramp challenge for one of the two chances to return to the competition, where they were eventually eliminated because of Catherine & Craig and Court & Ali working together.

Profile

Retrieved from ctv.ca

Dennis Ashe

Age: 42
Occupation: Youth Development Teacher
Current City: Halifax
Hometown: Mulgrave, N.S.
Strengths: Motivated, confident, trustworthy
Fear/phobia: Tight spaces – and rats
Pet peeve about your teammate: He's perfect

Durrell Borden

Age: 33
Occupation: Law Student / Community Leader
Current City: Dartmouth, N.S.
Hometown: Dartmouth, N.S.
Strengths: Mindful, logical, willing
Fear/phobia: Rats
Pet peeve about your teammate: He focuses on what could happen, and not what is happening
Instagram: @durrellborden
Twitter: @durrellborden

Dennis remembers his nephew Durrell always wanting his attention at a young age, and Durrell says his uncle was a meaningful role model growing up. They admit things might get loud on the race, but say they balance each other out and that their strong communication will always pull them through. Both leaders within their community, Dennis and Durrell are passionate about inspiring, mentoring, and being a positive influence for all communities, with emphasis on the Black communities in Nova Scotia and across Canada. Through his work, Dennis has seen many kids accomplish dreams they never thought were possible. For Durrell, being the representation he never saw growing up is significant in inspiring and creating safe spaces for others to enter. He wants the younger generation to know they can do anything they set their minds to, and that the most important thing is to continue trying.

Both uncle and nephew are also extremely active and competitive. Dennis grew up playing competitive basketball, and Durrell is well known in Nova Scotia for being one of the few Black surfers in the province.

Dennis and Durrell want to win the race for their community, their ancestors, the East Coast, and their huge extended family.

Fun Facts

What would your team name be? The Scotian Sweetie Boys.
What is your team motto? Leave no crumbs.
What is your good luck charm?

• Dennis: My wedding ring.
• Durrell: The travel version of my wedding ring, because tantalum’s too cool to lose.

What fruit or vegetable matches your personality and why?

• Dennis: An onion – I can make any dish better but done wrong will make you cry.
• Durrell: Blueberries, because I’m sweet and tart.

What will you do with the prize money?

• Dennis: A family trip with my wife and two kids to Disney World!
• Durrell: Invest in local not-for-profits, travel, support family, and do some home renovations.

The Amazing Race Canada 8

Race History

Dennis & Durrell's Race History
Episode	Leg	Destination(s)	Detour Choice (underlined)	Roadblock Performer	Placement	Notes
1	1	Quebec	Jazz / Pizzazz	Durrell	7 of 10
2	2	Quebec → Alberta	Herd / Hoot	Durrell	7 of 9
3	3	Alberta → British Columbia	Ready to Roll / Learn to Fly	Dennis	8 of 9
4	4	British Columbia → Alberta	Temporarily Removed			[1]
5	5	Alberta → British Columbia
6	6	British Columbia → Ontario	Eliminated		9 of 9	[2][3]
				Average	7.75
Legend:      The team finished in first place      The team finished in last place and was eliminated from the race      The team finished in last place in a non-elimination leg      The team that won The Amazing Race      The team that crossed the Finish Line second      The team that crossed the Finish Line third ϵ The team used the Express Pass somewhere during the leg ⇒ The team used the Pass ⇐ Recipient of the Pass ⇛ The team that used the second slot of the "Double Pass" ⇚ Recipient of a second Pass due to the "Double Pass" twist ∇ The team that lost the Double Battle
Notes: 1: Due to contracting COVID-19, Dennis & Durrell were temporarily removed from the race until further notice. 2: Dennis & Durrell returned to the race in Leg 6. 3: Catherine & Craig, Court & Ali, and Dennis & Durrell competed in the On-Ramp challenge for the chance to re-enter the race. Dennis & Durrell did not find an On-Ramp pass, eliminating them from the race.

Trivia

• Dennis & Durrell are the first Uncle/Nephew team to compete on The Amazing Race franchise.

External links

Social Media Profiles

• Durrell's Instagram: /durrellborden

• Durrell's X profile: @durrellborden