The Glamorous Life

“Smells Like a Million Bucks” starts off with Aly and Steve, who won the previous leg, opening the first clue. Teams are headed to Monaco, but will be stopping in the French city of Nice, where they must locate the Hotel Westminster. Once there, they will get a fabulous fashion make-over so they will be dressed to the nines for their helicopter flight to Monaco.

Aly and Steve are the only team lucky enough to snag tickets on the first flight out, which was disappointing to Matt and Ashley. Mike and Rochelle are the final team to arrive at the airport in Munich, and take a chance by checking to see if they can be put on stand-by for the Olympians’ flight. Karma must be on their side, because they make it on to the first flight. Matt and Ashley are even more disappointed when they accidentally book a later flight and will be the last team to reach Nice. Ouch!

At the Hotel Westminster, Aly and Rochelle enjoy being dressed and getting glam in lovely gowns. Couples must pick up their clothes the next day. On their way out, Mike and Rochelle run into all the couples from the second flight in the waiting room. They congratulate Mike and Rochelle on their luck at getting on the first flight, but somehow their joy doesn’t seem genuine.

As the fittings continue, Ashley hates her dress, while Hayley thinks that Blair resembles Pee-Wee Herman in his new suit. Jackie and Jeff also take a moment to explain to Laura and Tyler, Jelani and Jenny, and Blair and Hayley how passionate they are about each other. They even kiss in front of the group. Perhaps this blind date twist has produced a love connection after all.

Chocolates and Roses

Once in Monaco, the competitors encounter a Roadblock which poses the question, “Who Wants to Treat Their Partner?” One member of the team must travel on foot to acquire two items that Princess Grace Kelly loved — chocolates and roses. They will then have to locate their team mate on a yacht in Monaco’s Harbor.

Jenny and Laura decide to work together on the task, and Jenny is prepared, as usual, with a map. Hayley is on her own, and suffering a blister from her high heels. Steve is the first to reach the yacht, and now the racers are headed to the Casino de Monte Carlo.

Red or Black?

The casino is actually breath-taking, and I must take a moment to comment on Phil Keoghan in his dashing tux. The teams will place a bet on a roulette wheel which will determine which Detour they will perform. If the ball lands on red, they will perform Don’t Slack Off. If it lands on black, they will complete Win by a Nose. Before they can begin the Detour, teams must visit the valet and pick up a Ford Fiesta.

Aly and Steve get the Win by a Nose challenge, as do Mike and Rochelle. Jelani and Jenny receive the details for the Don’t Slack off Detour. These blind Detours are a bit frightening, since you have no idea what your challenge involves.

Laura realizes that she still has Jenny’s map. While waiting at the valet, Jenny gets worried when she can’t find the map, and blames Jelani for losing it. Tyler steers Laura away from the other couple before she can say anything about the map. Jelani attempts to drive the car while still arguing with his partner about the missing map. Jenny becomes frustrated and decides to try driving. Meanwhile, Tyler and Laura decide to go by their middle names to suit their fancy new personas. Say hello to Magdalena and Hayes, everyone!