"Feel so sorry for his partner" — The Amazing Race fans react to Jonathan’s frustration over second place

On March 5, 2025, The Amazing Race Season 37 debuted, bringing along fierce competition, unexpected turns, and poignant moments from the beginning. In the episode, fourteen teams competed for the big prize, but because of the high stakes, there were numerous heated arguments, especially between Jonathan and his partner. As the race progressed, Jonathan's annoyance at just missing first place became a hot topic of conversation.

Jonathan and his companion maintained their position at the front of the group with excellent performances throughout the leg. But his obvious dissatisfaction overshadowed their otherwise strong start when they eventually came in second. Fans were taken aback by his outburst of disappointment and annoyance, and many felt sorry for his teammate.

As the race progresses, it will be interesting to see if this early setback will strengthen their resolve or cause friction in subsequent legs. Although the competition is supposed to test patience and teamwork, Jonathan's response generated discussions about sportsmanship and team dynamics, with some viewers arguing that he was too hard on himself and his partner and others supporting his competitive spirit.

A fan of The Amazing Race wrote on X,

"I feel so sorry for his partner. Like she was so happy and relieved and here he goes. #TheAmazingRace"

Another admirer posted on social media,

"#TheAmazingRace Alright, I'm not going to get anyones name right for the first couple of episodes so we're going by shirt color. But MAROON boy needs to STFU and just be grateful he's on the race, jeez. Second place isn't good enough? Ok. Then be eliminate. Bye."

"Youre mad about 2nd place? I see exactly why they had time apart. I don’t like him either 🙄 #theamazingrace," read another tweet.

More fans of The Amazing Race shared similar frustration towards Jonathan after the premiere episode.

Another viewer shared,

"Oh, 2nd place isn't good enough for him for running the first leg of the race? He can go ahead and leave now. This isn't going to be a good experience for him at all. 😒 #TheAmazingRace"

A post on X read, "Jonathan pouting because he and Ana were second and not first in the Cantonese opera challenge #theamazingrace"

"I can’t stand someone who gets second place being a sore loser on the first episode let’s be serious #theamazingrace," a fan wrote.

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Jonathan and Ana end up in second place on The Amazing Race Season 37 premiere episode

In the first episode of The Amazing Race Season 37, Jonathan and Ana put up a great show, maintaining their lead for most of the leg. They overcame obstacles effectively and kept a commanding advantage. They had to settle for second place, though, after losing to another squad in the closing minutes. Even while the finish was amazing, the accomplishment was overshadowed by Jonathan's obvious dissatisfaction.

The moment was marred by Jonathan's disappointment rather than celebration of their excellent start. Discussions among viewers were triggered by his response, with some expressing sympathy for Ana for having to cope with his competitive mentality at such an early stage of the race.

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