Fans have criticized Jonathan's actions on The Amazing Race Season 37 once more. In the most recent episode, tensions erupted in the first five minutes after Jonathan visibly became frustrated when Ana was unable to decipher a clue. Jonathan's responses to Ana have been viewed as unsupportive in a number of instances, including this one, which makes viewers wonder about the dynamics of their relationship.
Jonathan and Ana have demonstrated that they can work well together despite the difficult times. They have continuously maintained their competitiveness, finishing second in a prior race leg. But because of Jonathan's short fuse and Ana's more restrained demeanor under duress, their voyage has frequently been marred by tense and miscommunicative situations.
Social media has once again been flooded with reactions from followers due to this persistent pattern of conduct. Considering that similar instances have happened before, many are criticizing Jonathan for being irritated with Ana so early in the episode. Viewers' mounting anxiety is a reflection of a larger discussion about how teammates handle one another under pressure and whether Jonathan's demeanor will ultimately hinder their chances of winning the competition.
A fan of The Amazing Race posted,
"God it’s been 5 minutes into the episode and Jonathan is already being a Debby downer #AmazingRace #theamazingrace"
"Is Jonathan on #AmazingRace purposely trying to be the absolute most garbage person ever?? I loathe him. I feel so bad for his super sweet wife having to be stuck with that pissy ass sh*tstain of a husband #theamazingrace," another comment on X read.
A viewer shared on social media,
"#TheAmazingRace should have a season where individual contestants compete, then they form teams and you can change up your team mate; so that in my mind Jonathan+Holden would end up together and belittle each other out & Ana+Han would have teamed up & enjoyed the race."
More fans of The Amazing Race shared similar criticism on social media platforms for Jonathan.
A netizen criticized and wrote,
"CAN ANA PLZ LEAVE JONATHAN IN BULGARIA HE IS SUCH A NEGATIVE SPIRIT she deserves so much better😭 #TheAmazingRace"
"Very convenient that it’s “we” when Jonathan makes a mistake but if it’s Ana it’s “you” #AmazingRace #theamazingrace," another fan shared.
Jonathan and Ana landed in third place in The Amazing Race Season 37 Episode 8
Despite early tensions on the leg in Sofia, Bulgaria, Jonathan and Ana were able to secure third place in The Amazing Race Season 37, Episode 8. The couple had a difficult beginning when Jonathan became annoyed with Ana for having trouble understanding a clue. Nevertheless, they persevered and completed the detour and roadblock assignments effectively.
They secured a top-three finish thanks to their ability to bounce back from a difficult start and maintain concentration on the game. This marks another strong placement for the duo, who continue to prove they’re serious contenders in the race, even if their communication still needs work.
Follow along with Jonathan and Ana's journey on The Amazing Race Season 37 on CBS.