Derek Riker and Drew Riker are a team of Twins/Models on The Amazing Race 3.
Derek & Drew got off to a rough start, barely escaping elimination in the first leg. They also proved to be hapless with navigation, frequently getting into arguments due to their inability to read a map. Despite this, the twins were targeted by the "Twin Hunt" alliance, who feared their physical prowess, seeing the twins as the biggest threats on the Race. However, Derek & Drew eventually found their footing when they aligned with Ken & Gerard to form the Brotherhood Alliance, which included Derek & Drew regularly ceding their maps to their allies, offsetting their navigation problems and allowing them to outlast most of the opposing alliance. When the alliance between the two sets of brothers fell apart, Derek & Drew found new allies in Flo & Zach, with Drew forming a budding romance with Flo. During the eleventh leg, both Derek & Drew and Ken & Gerard had difficulty with finding the clue to the Roadblock, leaving the former allies to battle to avoid elimination. Ironically, the deciding factor proved to be Flo & Zach, who ran into Ken & Gerard and told them where the clue was, unaware that the twins could also not find the clue. This critical piece of information sealed Derek & Drew's fate and led to their elimination in 4th place.
Profile[]
Retrieved from CBS.com
- “Just don't get rattled, be patient during the race, relax and have fun: the more fun you're having, the less you'll get stressed out”
Thirty-two-year-old twins Derek and Drew can't recall the last time they got into a physical fight with each other. Except maybe that time in 1981, when they had it out in the back of their parents' Buick. The pair is originally from Chicago, but currently live in Los Angeles. After graduating from the University of Illinois, Derek and Drew pursued careers in modeling and acting, and have appeared in commercials for Revlon and hosted shows on VH1 and E! While Drew is currently a photographer, Derek hopes to pursue his dream of becoming "the next Michael J. Fox." Drew is still a bachelor, but Derek was married this past June. As a result, they haven't seen each other much lately, and Drew is hoping that this experience will give them the chance to reconnect. "I couldn't come up with a better excuse to spend this much quality time with my brother," joked Drew. Derek and Drew believe that the most important element to getting ahead in the Race is cleanliness. Drew is making sure he packs his toothpaste, toothbrush and dental floss, and says, "It's nearly impossible to communicate effectively with bad breath." Derek reveals that he won't leave home without his deodorant. "I just hope to maintain a reasonable level of cleanliness and odor while on the race. Otherwise, it's almost impossible for people to deal with you," he says. They may not be the Doublemint twins, but Derek and Drew will definitely be looking and smelling their best during their latest adventure. They're convinced that their strength, endurance and level-headedness will help them cross the finish line ahead of the pack. Derek and Drew's birth date is August 30.[1]
How would you describe your previous travel experience?
What is the most stressful aspect of traveling?
What is the most important item in your backpack, and why?
Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE?
Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like?
What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE?
What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team?
What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team?
What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)?
What languages do you speak?
What destination are you hoping to visit?
What country do you feel best prepared for? |
The Amazing Race 3[]
Race History[]
Derek & Drew's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | United States → Mexico | Wings / Wheels | No Roadblock | 11 of 12 | |
2 | 2 | Mexico | Used Fast Forward | 1 of 11► | ||
3 | 3 | Mexico → United Kingdom | Punt / Bike | Derek | 1 of 10 | |
4 | 4 | United Kingdom → Portugal | Old School / New School | Drew | 3 of 9 | |
5 | 5 | Portugal → Spain → Morocco | Ropes / Slopes | Derek | 3 of 8 | |
6 | 6 | Morocco | Now You See It / Now You Don't | Derek | 4 of 7 | |
7 | 7 | Morocco → Germany → Austria → Germany | Sled / Skate | Drew | 2 of 6 | |
8 | 8 | Germany → Switzerland | Count the Money / Run the Numbers | Derek | 1 of 5 | |
9 | 9 | Switzerland | Extreme Swiss / Very Swiss | Drew | 3 of 5 | |
10 | Switzerland → Malaysia → Singapore | Dry / Wet | Derek | 1 of 5 | ||
10 | 11 | Singapore → Vietnam | Easy Buy / Hard Sell | Drew | 4 of 4 | [1] |
Average | 3.10 | |||||
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Post-Race[]
- Drew dated fellow racer Flo Pesenti after the Race but the two broke up after seven years, in 2009.
- They were asked to participate in The Amazing Race: All-Stars (2007) as a new team but Flo reportedly declined.
- Derek has since become a fashion/celebrity photographer and a director.
Trivia[]
- Derek & Drew color-coordinated their outfits for the Race, with Derek often wearing red and Drew wearing blue, to easily tell them apart.
- Because The Amazing Race 3 was the first season to feature 12 teams instead of 11, Derek & Drew are the first team to place 11th in the first leg of a season but not be eliminated.
- Derek & Drew celebrated their 32nd birthday at the start of Leg 10.
- First team eliminated in Vietnam.
External links[]
- Derek & Drew's Website: http://www.rikerbrothers.com/
Interviews[]
- Harry Smith on The Early Show (12/12/2002): "Vietnam Last Stop For Wonder Twins"
- FansOfRealityTV (12/12/2002): "Our Interview with Derek and Drew"
- CBS.com (2002): "After the Race"
Social Media Profiles[]
Derek's Facebook: /derek.riker.1
Drew's Facebook: /drew.riker
Derek's X profile: @derekriker
Drew's X profile: @d2riker
Fan Page of Derek & Drew's X profile: @rikerbrothers
Derek's Instagram: /derekriker
Derek & Drew's Instagram: /rikerbrothers
References[]
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