Richard Allen "Reichen" Lehmkuhl and Willis Chapman "Chip" Arndt, Jr. are a Married team and the Official Winners of The Amazing Race 4.
Though they often found themselves squabbling with other teams and making errors that would set them back, their consistency among a group of mistake-prone racers allowed them to make it to the final three. They then ran an almost flawless final leg, whilst their competitors made several key errors, which ultimately allowed them to win.
Profile[]
Retrieved from CBS.com
Twenty-eight-year-old Reichen is a pilot and teaches at a flight school in Los Angeles. A former US Air Force officer and a graduate of the US Air Force academy, he is married to his teammate Chip. He loves skiing and flying and is very into being physically fit. He describes himself as "detail-oriented, caring and thrill-seeking." He speaks French and has traveled internationally quite a bit. Reichen's views on relationship are much more liberal than Chip's -- He enjoys flirting with other guys, but that makes Chip upset. Reichen likens himself to Ben Affleck--"intense"—and says Chip is like Bruce Willis: "steady and true." Reichen says he never procrastinates; he gets things done NOW. Chip is 36 years old and is an active consultant raising financing and setting up projects in film, music, and multi-media around the world. He attended Yale and Harvard Business School. He loves hiking in the mountains and participating in triathlons." He describes himself as "determined, free thinking and mindful." He says he is like Winston Churchill: "steady...never say no; anything is possible." Chip lived in Hong Kong for three years, in Paris for six months and in London for two years. He is in great physical shape.[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?
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The Amazing Race 4[]
Race History[]
Reichen & Chip's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | United States → Italy | Search / Rescue | No Roadblock | 9 of 12 | |
2 | 2 | Italy | Waterway / Pathway | Chip | 2 of 11 | |
3 | 3 | Italy → Austria | Mozart / Beethoven | Reichen | 3 of 10 | |
4 | 4 | Austria → France | Ropes / Slopes | Chip | 5 of 9 | |
5 | 5 | France → Netherlands | 500 Kilograms / 15 Feet | Reichen | 4 of 8 | |
6 | 6 | Netherlands → India | Suds / Duds | Chip | 2 of 7 | |
7 | 7 | India | Baskets / Trunks | Reichen | 5 of 6 | |
8 | 8 | India → Malaysia | Net / Trap | Chip | 2 of 5 | |
9 | 9 | Malaysia | Used Fast Forward | 1 of 5► | ||
10 | 10 | Malaysia → South Korea | Strong Hands / Strong Stomach | Chip | 2 of 4 | |
11 | 11 | South Korea → Australia | Face First / Feet First | Reichen | 3 of 4 | [1] |
12 | 12 | Australia | Saddle / Paddle | Chip | 2 of 3 | |
13 | 13 | Australia → United States | Wing It / Wander It | Chip | 1 of 3 | |
Average | 3.15 | |||||
Legend:
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Post-Race[]
- Reichen & Chip ended their partnership after the race.
- Reichen became known for dating Lance Bass, though their relationship ended in January 2007.[3]
- Reichen played one of the grooms in the play My Big Gay Italian Wedding in May 2010.[4]
- Reichen and boyfriend Rodiney Santiago, appeared on "The A-List: New York".
- Chip Arndt served as a member of Florida slate of electors for the Electoral College in 2008. As such, he became the first openly LBGT man to cast an electoral vote for a president. [1]
Trivia[]
- Reichen & Chip were the first LGBT racers and the first gay team to win the race, as well as the first romantically-involved couple to win.
- Though Reichen and Chip were not legally married since same-sex marriage was not recognized in the United States at the time, they protested to CBS to allow their tag to say "Married" and CBS relented.
- Reichen & Chip are the only team on The Amazing Race 4 to incur a penalty.
- Reichen & Chip are the first team to outright have the highest racing average of a season to win the race.
External links[]
- Reichen's Wikipedia page: Reichen Lehmkuhl
- Chip's Wikipedia page: Chip Arndt
Social Media Profiles[]
- Chip's Facebook: /chiparndt
References[]
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20030603220230/http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race4/teams/reichen/bio.shtml
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20030529033526/http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race4/teams/reichen/qa.shtml
- ↑ https://people.com/celebrity/lance-bass-reichen-lehmkuhl-split-for-good/
- ↑ http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/03-2010/amazing-race-winner-reichen-lehmkuhl-to-star-in-my_25642.html Amazing Race Winner Reichen Lehmkuhl to Star in My Big Gay Italian Wedding
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