Poker pros Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho are slated to compete in this season’s installment of The Amazing Race.
I’m a bit of a closet reality show junkie, so I’d probably be tuning into The Amazing Race anyways – but this extra bit of poker content really puts it over the top. While Ho (heh) and Michelle aren’t house hold poker names, it’s a no-brainer to see more reality contestants after Annie Duke’s high profile stint on The Apprentice earlier this year.
Tiffany Michelle, in addition to having two first names, finished in 17th in 2008’s WSOP Main Event and was the last remaining female. You might recognize her from a few acting gigs, poker broadcasts or tournament play.
Maria Ho was WSOP 2006’s last remaining female. She thinks her poker skills will transfer from the felts to the airports and side streets of the race. We can see how they stack up later this month.
Both players are based out of California and have career winnings of over $300K. While they’re both accomplished poker players, it seems like they’re looking to parlay their poker careers into other forms of show biz.
Because Season 15 of The Amazing Race filmed in July, both of the ladies were forced to miss the 2009 WSOP. I’m sure they’ll be getting a lot more press out of this program than the World Series.
The girls will be competing against 11 other teams for $1 Million – including a team of Harlem Globetrotters. The first episode will air on September 27th.
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i hope they win!
to see then in a reality show is great news nice to see they can turn there hands to something a bit different.
they win at the felt they will win at this as well good luck ladies.
Good luck to the girls,i hope they do as well as me when im awarded a $109 coupon.
Will be looking forward to monitoring thier progress.
oh , it’s very good!