The Amazing Race Week 7 Recap
Tonight’s episode of The Amazing Race on CBS sent teams to Montevideo, Uruguay, for a leg full of navigation challenges, a metalworking Roadblock and a culturally rooted Detour featuring candombe drums and murga song. Below is a concise recap of the episode’s highlights, team performances and the Pit Stop results.
The leg began with staggered departures. Juan & Shane and Ricky & Cesar left first and discovered their first destination: Puerto Logístico Punta de Sayago. Amber & Vinny and Rod & Leticia followed in the second wave, while Angie & Danny, Yvonne & Melissa and Sunny & Bizzy made up the third group. Teams learned the Roadblock at Punta de Sayago required one member to weld two metal pieces together so the joint would survive a hammer test.
Cesar volunteered for the Roadblock for Ricky & Cesar and completed the challenge after several attempts, while Shane stepped in for Juan & Shane because Juan was suffering from food poisoning. Amber and Leticia watched as Vinny and Rod each chose to tackle the welding task. Amber joked that with her father a welder, Vinny had to prove himself. Vinny completed the Roadblock first, followed by Rod, allowing both teams to push ahead toward Ciudad Vieja.
Getting lost
Not all teams found the same success. Cesar needed three attempts and Shane required four to finally pass the hammer test, their early struggles allowing Vinny and Rod to overtake them. Yvonne & Melissa and Sunny & Bizzy had trouble with navigation and arrived late to the Roadblock; after multiple tries, both Yvonne and Sunny eventually passed. Danny completed his Roadblock on his second try, keeping Angie & Danny competitive.
Arriving in Ciudad Vieja, teams encountered the Detour: Candombe or Murga. Candombe required learning and performing a precise candombe drumming routine, while Murga demanded a sung performance of a murga-style song. Amber & Vinny and other teams split between the two options. Friction surfaced for Amber & Vinny while trying to find the Detour — Amber accused Vinny of being controlling, while Vinny pointed out his Spanish-language advantage for local directions.
Several teams struggled with directions in Montevideo’s streets. Juan & Shane and Rod & Leticia both lost time finding the Detour area, while Angie & Danny used strong navigation to gain ground. Ricky & Cesar opted for Murga and Amber & Vinny chose Candombe. Sunny & Bizzy had a particularly rough stretch, driving to the wrong plaza and even a port before finding the correct location.
Which team will claim first place?
At the Detour, performances varied. Teams attempting the Murga were required to hit their notes and rhythms precisely or be sent back to try again; Ricky & Cesar initially failed but ultimately completed the song. Candombe proved physically demanding and technically exacting: Amber struggled to keep the beat while Vinny picked up the routine more quickly, prompting discussions about switching tasks.
Ricky & Cesar completed Murga and rushed to the Pit Stop at Playa Malvín. They arrived first and Phil confirmed they were Team #1, earning Expedia OneKeyCash points and a trip to Paris, France. Angie & Danny followed closely, claiming second place after finishing the Candombe routine and racing to the mat.
Other teams gradually wrapped up their Detour tasks. Amber & Vinny recovered from early mistakes to finish Candombe, while Rod & Leticia and Juan & Shane also completed the drumming challenge. Yvonne & Melissa faced repeated rejections during Murga and needed multiple attempts before their performance was accepted. Sunny & Bizzy eventually completed the Candombe routine after their navigation setbacks but arrived later than the other teams.
Race to a safe finish
On the final sprint to the Pit Stop, positions shifted. Rod & Leticia gained enough ground to check in third. Amber & Vinny took fourth, and a dramatic footrace between Juan & Shane and Yvonne & Melissa ended in Yvonne & Melissa securing fifth place with Juan & Shane landing in sixth. Sunny & Bizzy arrived afterward and Phil announced they had been eliminated from the competition. The eliminated duo reflected positively on their experience, saying the race left them feeling refreshed and satisfied with their time on the show.
Episode Summary
1st place: Ricky & Cesar
2nd place: Angie & Danny
3rd place: Rod & Leticia
4th place: Amber & Vinny
5th place: Yvonne & Melissa
6th place: Juan & Shane
Eliminated: Sunny & Bizzy
That concludes this week’s leg of The Amazing Race in Montevideo. Teams faced physical skill tests, cultural Detours highlighting Uruguayan traditions, and a few tense navigation errors that affected the standings. Check back next week for more action, new challenges and another Pit Stop as the race continues.