Who went home on 'The Amazing Race' last night? Episode 5 results
Who went home on 'The Amazing Race' last night? Episode 5 results
Lori Comstock, USA TODAY NETWORKThu, October 22, 2026 at 10:47 AM UTC
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Another team went home on "The Amazing Race" Wednesday night.
Dafina Dunmore and Saran Dunmore were eliminated from "The Amazing Race 39" in Episode 5 after finishing last during the race's first-ever leg in Albania.
Nine teams entered Wednesday's episode, which featured the Driver's Seat twist twice during the same leg. Here's who was eliminated and which teams remain in the race.
Who was eliminated on The Amazing Race last night?
Dafina Dunmore and Saran Dunmore were eliminated from "The Amazing Race 39" during Episode 5.
The sisters were the last team to reach the Pit Stop at Skanderbeg Square after getting lost on the way there. Erin Taylor and Javi Vintimilla checked in eighth, narrowly avoiding elimination.
Why did Dafina and Saran go home on The Amazing Race?
Dafina Dunmore and Saran Dunmore recovered from earlier trouble and were in fifth place after completing the bunker challenge.
But the sisters appeared to make a wrong turn while driving to the Pit Stop and became lost. The navigation mistake dropped them from fifth to last, allowing Erin Taylor and Javi Vintimilla to pass them. Dafina and Saran ultimately arrived last at Skanderbeg Square and were eliminated.
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Who has gone home on The Amazing Race 39 so far? -
Episode 1: Zach Johnson and Nate Johnson
Episode 2: Katie Schultz and Charlotte Schultz
Episode 3/4 cliffhanger: Jody Rebhun and Jenn Naso
Episode 4: Cody Langlois and Jaime Tribo
Episode 5: Dafina Dunmore and Saran Dunmore
Who is left on The Amazing Race 39?
Eight teams remain on "The Amazing Race 39" following Episode 5:
Ali Krieger and Joanna Lohman
Ann-Marie Tejcek and Riley Tejcek
Anuar Tager and Andrea Tager Ballesca
Conner Wilson and Garrett McGuire
Daisha Wilks and Dalton Hamby
Doug Matter and Dylan Matter
Erin Taylor and Javi Vintimilla
Michelle Patterson and Matt Patterson
New Jersey couple Michelle and Matt Patterson continued their strong run, finishing first for the second consecutive leg and winning a trip to Peru, including Machu Picchu.
NJ also remains represented by Montclair native Ali Krieger and teammate Joanna Lohman.
When is the next episode of The Amazing Race?
"The Amazing Race" 39 returns Wednesday, Oct. 28, on CBS and streams on Paramount+. The series airs Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Watch 'The Amazing Race' 39 on Paramount+
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.
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