Team quits Amazing Race citing mental health

One team on the Amazing Race Australia made a shock withdrawal from the show, in only the second episode last night.

Twin Models Alex and Jack explained that issues became apparent during the mandatory 14 day quarantine required of all contestants, prior to filming.

Jack said, “During that time, something surfaced that (Alex) had to deal with. The Race environment isn’t the right environment for him to deal with that. So we’ve made the decision to step out of The Amazing Race Australia.”

Alex added, “A lot of stuff from my past came up and Jack and I have been through similar things. He has sought out help but I was always too proud to seek out help. I think now I will seek out help because I realise how important it is.

“I think mental health is incredibly important. Probably more than physical.”

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