Interview with Ty White and AJA Benton of The Amazing Race 13

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): Were you two fans of The Amazing Race before signing up?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): Yes we watched the show before and were fans.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): Whose idea was it to apply?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): Actually a casting associate found us online and asked us if we would be interested. We were excited about the opportunity and sent in our tape and application.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com) Did you guys send in a tape or go to an open casting call?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): We just filled out the application and put together 2 videos being that we both lived in separate states.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): We were once told that this show is more about relationships then traveling, would you agree with this statement and if so how did it impact your relationship?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): Yes, it is more about relationships. It has impacted us positively though we had some hiccups along the way. Things don’t always go perfect and we did end up bickering but it is more about perseverance otherwise you just fall apart. Also we have been friends for a long time so we know eachother well.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): Did the two of you come up with a game plan or strategy prior to going on the show?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): We just wanted to play the best we could. We wanted to be nice with everyone and didn’t want to put a target on our back. Ultimately we wanted to win and didn’t want to have the other groups think of us as a threat.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): What was your favorite destination during the race?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): New Zealand was by far our favorite spot. The mountains, sky, water, it was very surreal to be there.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): How about pit stops and road blocks, which one did you have the most fun with?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): We enjoyed reading the warrior faces and climbing down the elevator.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): Since you have been watching it at home, what did you learn or what were you surprised by watching the past few weeks?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): We were surprised how Terence was portrayed. The power of editing can play a role.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): Tell us about your elimination, it appears you started several hours behind the other teams on last night’s episode.

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): We really fell behind in New Zealand. It was hard for us to catch up after that. We were hoping for a non elimination night but that didn’t happen.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): If you could do it all over again, what would you change if anything?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): I think we would have packed lighter bags. Also we probably would have chose “Matter of skill” over “Matter of time” and that might have helped us to not fall behind so much.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com) How has life been since the show started, are you recognized on the streets?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): Things are great. Ty lives in Los Angeles now and we live together. I (Aja) am pursuing acting and Ty is focusing on accounting and entrepreneurship.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com) Who are you rooting for?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): We want Terence and Sarah to win.

Q. Mark, (RealityWanted.com): How can fans get in contact with you?

A. Aja and Ty, (The Amazing Race 13): You can find us on Facebook.com

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