LuLu and LaLa Gonzalez proved that you don’t need to be a muscular man to compete and do well on “The Amazing Race.” They approached every hurdle with steadfast tenacity, and showed that they were willing to give their all on this series. This is why they knew they had to return when they got the call that production on Season 33 was going to finish. (Other pairs, like Anthony and Spencer, didn’t return post-break, per Reality Blurred). When asked if they ever considered not returning to Season 33 — after all, the pandemic has remained ongoing – LuLu and LaLa, in unison, told us, “No, never.”
During the season’s 19-month filming break, LuLu and LaLa lost their grandmother, which only further motivated them. “We always thought if we get the call back, we’re doing it, because our grandmother always said, ‘When you start something, you finish it,'” LuLu explained. “The fact that they gave us the opportunity to finish off the race…” she continued, with LaLa adding, “It was a no-brainer.”
“There was nothing that was going to stop us from finishing. We’re like, ‘We’re in…all in,'” LuLu added. The sisters shared with us that they couldn’t be with their grandmother at the hospital due to COVID-19 protocols, which made losing her even harder. At the same time, their work as radio hosts was being tested, so everything had the potential to feel overwhelming and never-ending. Therefore, continuing on “The Amazing Race” was a way to funnel their emotions into something that would make their grandma proud — and a beautiful tribute.
You can catch Season 33 of “The Amazing Race” every Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST on CBS.
