Big Brother star Jag Bains and his brother Jas Bains just won The Amazing Race 38. There was much celebrating as the duo won the Big Brother-themed season.
But there were also some struggles for the brothers as they had to deal with racism and discrimination in various other countries. At times, what they experienced was very obvious on the show, like when they were trying to get taxis in Hungary and Romania. At other times, it wasn’t quite as obvious to viewers.
In a new interview, Jag and Jas touched on the topic, revealing what it was like for them to deal with those added disadvantages during their race around the world.
Jag and Jas Bains address racism and discrimination on The Amazing Race
Jag and Jas Bains were really dominant on The Amazing Race 38. The brothers were almost always near the front of the pack and racked up numerous leg wins. If there is ever a season of the best teams, they would get invited back. Regarding that success, the only time they fell to worse than third place on a leg was when they faced hardships beyond their control.
While we clearly saw how difficult it was for them even to get a taxi, let alone find one with a supportive driver, an interviewer asked them about unseen instances of racism and discrimination that they might have had to deal with. They noted that the moments with the taxis “popped” their “reality bubble.”
“Because you were like, ‘Oh, we’re on a show. Everything is awesome. It’s all great.’ But it really kind of popped it and made us come back to reality. We are two people with turbans running this race around the world, and we are going to face racism and discrimination, right?” Jas told Parade.
“We were out there for 45 minutes trying to catch a taxi. And then we put on our hoods, and within two minutes, we got a taxi. It was insane. And that’s why the rest of the leg, you see us not taking any taxis. It’s all running, public transport,” Jas elaborated.
It’s true. As previously reported by Tea and TV, the brothers dealt with extreme discrimination while trying to race through Hungary. Getting taxis promptly is a huge part of the show, and somehow, they persevered.
“I mean, even in Romania, when we were doing the skydiving leg. We were in the taxi, and the guy didn’t know any English. And he just looked back at us, and he was like, ‘Oh, boom, terrorists.’ And that’s all he was saying the entire time. And even our camera crew was like, ‘This is weird,'” Jas elaborated.
Unseen discrimination on The Amazing Race 38
During their interview with Parade, Jag and Jas Bains also spoke about what viewers might not have seen during the season. They dealt with more than having a difficult time getting a timely taxi.
“And then also, just throughout the race, things that we’re used to that are smaller things. Like we’re walking or running down a sidewalk, people are crossing that sidewalk. We face that every day. We’re walking into a store to ask for directions. People are like, ‘No, you guys aren’t allowed in here.’ So you have those micro things that you face too. But that was such an outward example that showcased it,” Jag stated.
The brothers also added that they weren’t going to let racism or discrimination be the reason they lost the race. They also strove not to be bogged down with a “negative mindset” that would cost them time or concentration during challenges. Indeed, it was difficult for many viewers to watch the brothers endure the added hardships, but they found a way to break through the roadblocks and emerge as TAR38 champions.
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