Amazing Race Contestants Sue Producers for Defamation

0:00Stay tapped into pop culture in two minutes or less with entertainment and celebrity news today. Jonathan and Anna Towns, contestants from the Amazing Race, have filed a lawsuit against the show's producers. They accused Paramount, CBS, and companies like ABC Signature and Jerry Brookheimer films, of rigging the competition and running a smear campaign. Against them, especially Jonathan, the couple claims the portrayal was false and damaging. And they're filing, the towns are seeking $8 million in damages. They also want a court order for the producers to re-edit the show with disclaimers and issue a public apology. The pair is representing themselves in the case. Fans heavily criticize Jonathan during the season for his harsh words toward Anna by calling her a terrible partner and telling her to stop, whining. That backlash led him to reveal a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, which he says affected his actions on the race. Jonathan admits he treated Anna poorly at the time, but says they've made big improvements since then.

1:02He also alleged his producers ignored his emotional struggles during filming. These kinds of defamation sues pop up often in reality TV, but contestants usually sign contracts that make them tough to win. The Amazing Race is available to stream on Paramount Plus. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built-in sound, built-in comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.