Kenneth McAlpine and Ryan Lachapelle are a team of Best Friends on The Amazing Race Canada 5.
Also known as "Team Give'r", Kenneth & Ryan were one of the more outspoken and visible teams on their season, dominating much of the screentime compared to other teams. They got off to a fortuitous start after winning the first leg and obtaining all three Express Passes in the second, but were forced to use their Express Pass early on and were often relegated to middle-of-the-pack finishes during the first half of the race. However, they regained their footing from leg seven onwards, resulting in three consecutive second place finishes and a momentum which they rode into the final three. They were generally near the front in the final leg, but Kenneth made a mistake in the second Roadblock by directing his team to the wrong building for their next destination, forcing them to go back and complete the Roadblock a second time. While they were able to make up some time afterwards, this error would ultimately prove to be their undoing, as they finished in a close 2nd place to winners Sam & Paul.
Profile[]
Retrieved from CTV.com[1]
Kenneth[]
Age: 25
Occupation: Chef
Current City: Rossland, BC
Hometown: Collingwood, ON
Strengths: Putting others first, inspiring, chefin it up!
Fears/Phobia: Regrets
Favourite Travel Destination: Lombok, Indonesia
Pet Peeve about Teammate: Ryan doesn't know how to slow down or stop
Ryan[]
Age: 25
Occupation: Events Coordinator at Red Mountain Resort
Current City: Rossland, BC
Hometown: Collingwood, ON
Strengths: Communication, motivating people, and defining the word GIVE'R
Fears/Phobia: Regrets
Favourite Travel Destination: Anywhere with good surf, warm water, good people and good food.
Pet Peeve about Teammate: "He can't say NO."
Team Bio[]
Kenneth and Ryan are best friends who can come across as goofballs – which they are – but they have a surprising depth and perspective on the way they approach life. Kenneth and Ryan live their lives by one word – GIVE'R. Their personal motto, this pairs gives everything 100% passion and commitment. They live life to the fullest with no regrets.
Growing up in Collingwood, ON, the pair often crossed paths in town and became fast friends as teenagers, sharing a passion for skiing. The defining moment in their relationship came when they decided to pack up and move to Australia out of the blue. It was in Australia that they discovered another passion to share – surfing. Their lives now revolve around chasing adventure across the globe every chance they get.
When it comes to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, Kenneth and Ryan know that individually they are awesome, but together they believe they are unstoppable. Where Kenneth is calm and collected, Ryan is hyper and always on the go. While they're both a little worried about any mental and memory challenges that they might encounter, they know their energy and motivation will help them through anything.
Fun Facts[]
Motto: "GIVE'R"
If you and your teammate were a pop duo, what would your name be? THE GIVE'Rs
Walk on Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Team they most associate with from previous seasons: Mikey and Pete (Season Two)
If you could be an animal what would you be?
- Ryan: "A crazy Monkey that wears a cheetah thong!" | Kenneth: Orca
The Amazing Race Canada 5[]
Race History[]
Kenneth & Ryan's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador → British Columbia | Pedal / Paddle | Ryan | 1 of 10 | |
2 | 2 | British Columbia → Alberta | Pump It / Pull It | Kenneth | 5 of 9 | |
3 | 3 | Alberta → British Columbia | Strike It / Throw It | Ryan | 6 of 8ϵ | [1] |
4 | 4 | British Columbia → China | In Sync / In Line | Kenneth | 4 of 7 | |
5 | 5 | China → Thailand | Bling It / Shred It | No Roadblock | 4 of 7 | |
6 | 6 | Thailand → Ontario → Quebec | Tiptoe Through the Tulips / Get the Picture | Ryan | 5 of 6⊃ | |
7 | 7 | Quebec → Ontario → Newfoundland and Labrador | Find Your Dory / Family Story | Kenneth | 2 of 6 | |
8 | 8 | Newfoundland and Labrador → Panama | Up For a Drink / Down For the Count | Ryan | 2 of 5 | [2] |
9 | 9 | Panama → Saskatchewan | The Cart / The Horse | Kenneth | 2 of 5⊂ | |
10 | 10 | Saskatchewan → Ontario | Alpac-It / I'll Cast It | Kenneth | 3 of 4 | |
11 | 11 | Ontario → Quebec | No Detour | Ryan | 2 of 3 | [3] |
Kenneth | ||||||
Average | 3.28 | |||||
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Post Race[]
- Kenneth died on August 26, 2019 in a hiking accident on Mount Gimli in British Columbia.[2]
Trivia[]
- Kenneth & Ryan are the first team to win 3 Express Passes.
- Among racers who have passed away, Kenneth was the youngest by both age and date of birth.
External links[]
- Kenneth & Ryan's Website: http://teamgiver.ca/
Interviews[]
- Sheri Block at CTV.ca (09/13/2017): "'Amazing Race Canada's' Kenneth and Ryan want to continue to inspire others with their Give'r lifestyle"
Social Media[]
- Kenneth & Ryan's Instagram: /teamgiver
- Kenneth's Instagram: /kenneth.mcalpine
- Ryan's Instagram: /ryangiver
- Kenneth & Ryan's Twitter: @team_giver
References[]
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