The Amazing Race aired its first season in September 2001 — and has had its fair share of shocking moments in the decades since.
The CBS game show follows teams of two as they race around the world completing various tasks and mental challenges in hopes of winning $1 million. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, the reality series has earned 13 Primetime Emmy Awards (10 of which were in the Outstanding Reality-Competition Program category).
However, not all of the show’s moments are well-received. When Tyler Oakley appeared on season 28, he was criticized for giving hands-on help to his competitors. However, co-executive producer Elise Doganieri denied that the YouTube star was cheating.
“There is no rule preventing participants at a Roadblock from helping one another,” Doganieri told The Wrap in 2016 as fans fumed over the game plan. “They can offer as much or little help as they want to other participants. The only rule is: Non-participants may not help their partner [who is performing the task].”
Scroll down to relive some of the most controversial moments from the show’s 30-plus seasons:
