Ken & Gerard

Ken Duphiney and Gerard Duphiney are a team of Brothers on The Amazing Race 3.

Known for their snark and good-natured humor towards everyone they met (as well as being called Team Oh Brother), they were easy fan-favorites. Despite their age, they were formidable racers that used every advantage they had to easily make it into the Final Three. On the final leg, they had a lead but faltered when they struggled to find a taxi, causing them to finish in 3rd place.

Profile

Retrieved from CBS.com

“We generally like people, so they're gonna think we're buddies, we're best buddies. But we're not buddies: we're here to win the race.”

Ken, a freelance casting director in New York City, and Gerard, a financial consultant in New Jersey, are the odd couple brother Team. They describe themselves as "different in almost every aspect of their lives...married vs. single, conservative vs. liberal, straight vs. gay," but they share a similar sense of humor and love of laughter. Of eight siblings growing up, they provided the comic relief to their family…and still do. Despite their dramatic differences, Ken and Gerard enjoy spending time together. Some of their favorite activities are eating, laughing, walking around New York City and talking politics. Now that they don't live in the same city anymore, they are looking forward to spending an extended period of time together. After receiving his Masters degree at Columbia University, Gerard became a youth director on the Lower Eastside. During that period, he is extremely proud of having put together successful programs for over 1,500 immigrant youths. Gerard currently resides in New Jersey, and is an accomplished financial advisor with a major firm. One of Ken's greatest accomplishments was going out on his own as a freelance casting director five years ago. He is also extremely proud of joining Gotham Volleyball, a gay volleyball league. This was one of the first times Ken felt that his homosexuality didn't interfere with him playing sports and being part of a team. Now 40, Ken wants to go on this adventure to fulfill some of his short-term goals, face his fears and live his life. Ken's birth date is May 15. Gerard is happily married ten years to his wife Jennifer and is the father of twins. He celebrates his birthday on November 16.^[1]

How would you describe your previous travel experience?

Ken: I have not been out of the country since 1987, when I was performing. I love to travel, and try to do it at least 3-4 times a year. My business has taken me to many places throughout the USA.
Gerard: I've been to many countries, but nothing recently. I went in high school and college mostly (Spain, Italy, England, Portugal, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean).

What is the most stressful aspect of traveling?

Ken: Having to wait many times out at the check-in gate. I also hate having to make connections to other flights with minimal time. Time changes (zones) take an effect on me.
Gerard: Having to wait--delays--and time changes (loss of sleep).

What is the most important item in your backpack, and why?

Ken: My most important item is my "Just for Men" (medium brown) to dye my goatee (Vandyke). I turn white in a matter of days.
Gerard: My toiletry bag: toothbrush, paste, deodorant (creature comforts).

Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE?

Ken: I just turned 40 and was tired of being an inactive participant in many aspect of my life! It sounded so exciting to be able to travel at someone else's expense and have an opportunity, 1 in 12, to be paid a million dollars.
Gerard: I wanted to go on a great adventure.

Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like?

Ken: We recently went to out cousin Annie's wedding in Michigan. We got lost traveling between the church and the reception. I was also chauffeuring other people and we were very late and unfortunately missed the cocktail hour (horrors)!
Gerard: Yes, we have a lot of fun together and laugh a lot! (And we have some funny fights.)

What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE?

Ken: Heights and not having much (any) downtime without my brother.
Gerard: Heights and lack of sleep.

What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team?

Ken: I can see "outside" the box while thinking ahead. My strengths are that I am always thinking about the next step. I get things done. The downfall is that I am disappointed and hold things in when they don't go my way.
Gerard: I am organized and have a good sense of direction and am good with maps. I have a hard time being pushy (assertive) with airport personnel, hotel personnel, etc.

What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team?

Ken: He is very good with money and can honestly make me laugh. His weakness is that he talks too much and gets on my nerves. Sometimes he holds things in and then explodes like Mount St. Helens.
Gerard: Strength: Ken is very good at getting what he wants. He is also very funny, which will keep up our spirits. Weakness: he can be too pushy, which can backfire. He has a short fuse: little tolerance sometimes.

What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)?

Ken: My laptop computer and the vibe of NYC.
Gerard: My wife and 2 kids (twins 2 1/2 years old).

What languages do you speak?

Ken: English only.
Gerard: Spanish.

What destination are you hoping to visit?

Ken: Italy: I imagine great food. Amsterdam: awesome place. Japan.
Gerard: Russia, China, Antarctica.

What country do you feel best prepared for?

Ken: All!
Gerard: Spain: I spent a semester abroad there and speak the language.^[2]

The Amazing Race 3

Ken & Gerard's Race History
Episode	Leg	Destination(s)	Detour Choice (underlined)	Roadblock Performer	Placement	Notes
1	1	United States → Mexico	Used Fast Forward		1 of 12►
2	2	Mexico	Man Power / Horse Power	Ken	6 of 11
3	3	Mexico → United Kingdom	Punt / Bike	Ken	2 of 10
4	4	United Kingdom → Portugal	Old School / New School	Ken	1 of 9
5	5	Portugal → Spain → Morocco	Ropes / Slopes	Gerard	1 of 8
6	6	Morocco	Now You See It / Now You Don't	Gerard	3 of 7	^[1]
7	7	Morocco → Germany → Austria → Germany	Sled / Skate	Gerard	5 of 6
8	8	Germany → Switzerland	Count the Money / Run the Numbers	Ken	4 of 5	^[2]
9	9	Switzerland	Extreme Swiss / Very Swiss	Gerard	2 of 5
9	10	Switzerland → Malaysia → Singapore	Dry / Wet	Ken	2 of 5
10	11	Singapore → Vietnam	Easy Buy / Hard Sell	Gerard	3 of 4	^[3]
11	12	Vietnam	Basket Boats / Basket Bikes	Ken	2 of 3
11	13	Vietnam → United States	Quick Drop / Slow Walk	Gerard	3 of 3
				Average	2.69
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 ► The team used the Fast Forward pass
Notes: 1: Ken & Gerard attempted Now You See It for the Detour before switching to Now You Don't. 2: Ken & Gerard initially attempted Count the Money for the Detour before switching to Run the Numbers. 3: Ken & Gerard tried Easy Buy for the Detour before switching over to Hard Sell.

Post-Race

Phil Keoghan praised them on Twitter in October 2014.^[3]

Trivia

Ken & Gerard are the first team of brothers who aren't twins.
First team of brothers to make it to the final leg.

External links

Interviews

Harry Smith on The Early Show (12/18/2002): "Race Win Amazing For Flo and Zach"
The Caroline Rhea Show (12/18/2002): "The Final 3 From The Amazing Race 3"
FansOfRealityTV (12/19/2002): "Our Interview with Ken and Gerard"
TARflies 2-Part Interview:
- "Oh, Brother!" (03/14/2002)
- "The Sound of Snark" (03/17/2002)