Survivor showmances are not uncommon, yet it's quite rare for a couple met on the show to sustain a long-term relationship. Among all the couples I've been invested in, Season 44's Frannie and Matt stand out. These two players were decent in the game, but their on-show meet-cute led to a real-life bond. Now, they're even considering joining my beloved reality show The Amazing Race.

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Matt's Take On The Amazing Race

Matt finds the idea of another adventure on The Amazing Race enticing. Imagine getting more TV time, a chance at a big prize, and traveling the world with someone you deeply love and respect. As he said to Us Weekly: "I've been trying to convince Frannie to do The Amazing Race with me the entire time. She's a bit more Survivor or bust, but I think it would be so much fun. And we would crush it. It might not be easy as contestants face different time zones, various physically and mentally demanding challenges, and the need to navigate foreign cities without Google maps and maybe not speaking the language. But I appreciate his chutzpah."

However, it's important to note that the challenges on The Amazing Race are no joke. Contestants have to adapt quickly and work together in ways that might be different from their Survivor experience.

Frannie's Take On Hopping From Survivor To The Amazing Race

Frannie, being a "type A" personality, finds Matt's more go-with-the-flow attitude endearing. But she's not sure it would help them in The Amazing Race. She shared her skepticism, saying, "My whole life, I plan trips down to the moment. I've never missed a flight. But since dating Matt, I've missed two flights. We might not thrive on The Amazing Race."

There are similarities and differences between The Amazing Race and Survivor. Both have a social element where teams can choose to help or not help each other. There are competitive challenges in both, and both recently switched to a 90-minute format. But in The Amazing Race, the team component plays a bigger role, and there are only 11 teams instead of 18-20 contestants. It's easier to win but also easier to lose early.

Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich, who both competed on Survivor and did well on The Amazing Race, set a precedent. Natalie Anderson and Nadiya Anderson also had similar experiences. Mike White competed on both but with varying results. Sometimes, when one show doesn't go as planned, the other show can be a blessing. We'll keep you updated on whether Frannie and Matt will join.