Ari Bonias and Staella Gianakokos were the first team eliminated from The Amazing Race 12. Ari and Staella had a pretty good lead on other teams until their pack mule decided to crap out on them. Kicking and screaming didn't seem to help the donkey move his ass any faster which eventually lead to Ari and Staella's removal from the game.

Name: ARI BONIAS

Occupation: Waiter

Age: 21

Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.

Name: STAELLA GIANAKAKOS

Occupation: Restaurant Manager

Age: 23

Hometown: Fountain Valley, Calif.

Relationship: BEST FRIENDS

These fun-loving friends are all about having a good time. They hope their laid back approach to the Race will result in the $1 million prize. Ari is not afraid to speak his mind, while Staella is prepared to flirt her way to the front of the pack.

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