Road Rules: South Pacific Explained

Season Number:12
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Num Episodes:18 (including one special)
Network:MTV
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Road Rules: South Pacific is the twelfth season of the MTV reality television series Road Rules. Taking place in the South Pacific, it was filmed during February and March 2003.[1] [2] A casting special aired on May 19, 2003, and the season premiered one week later on May 26, 2003. This season's working title was Road Rules: South Seas, as heard in their first episode when the cast read their welcome letters.

Cast

Original cast members

Cast MemberAgeOrigin
Abram Boise20Bozeman, MT
Cara Zavaleta22Bowling Green, OH
Christena Pyle20Tampa, FL
Dave Giuntoli[3] 22St. Louis, MO
Donell Langham20Boston, MA
Mary Beth Decker22Houston, TX

Replacements

Cast MemberAgeOriginReplaced
Chris Graebe22Ellettsville, INAbram
Tina Barta21Lincoln, NECara
Jeremy Blossom19Parma Heights, OHDonell

Duration of cast

South Pacific Episodes
1234567891011121314151617
ChristenaFEAT
DaveFEAT
Mary BethFEAT
ChrisREP.[4] FEAT
TinaREP.[5] FEAT
JeremyREP.[6] FEAT
DonellFEATVOTE[7]
CaraFEATVOTE[8]
AbramFEATREM.[9]
Table key
  • = Cast Member is featured on this episode.
  • = Cast Member replaces another cast member.
  • = Cast Member is voted out of the show.
  • = Cast Member is removed from the show.
    Notes

    Missions

    ChallengeResultNotes
    1Around the WorldCompleted
    2Buried AliveCompleted
    3Strong Man CompetitionCompleted
    4Search for the CureCompleted
    5Family FeudCompleted
    6Climb to JumpCompleted
    7Strip TeaseCompletedAbram removed from show for physical violence; Chris replaces him.
    8Catche Me If You CanFailed
    9Rock DivingCompleted
    10Glacier ClimbFailedCara voted out; Tina replaces her.
    11Little House on the PrairieCompleted
    12Sensory RaceCompleted
    13Put the Skills to the TestFailedDonell voted out; Jeremy replaces him.
    14Face OffFailedBeat by
    15Trust MeCompleted
    16Grab the KeysCompleted

    After filming

    The entire cast of this season was trained in public speaking by American University's Department of Communications.

    Cara Zavaleta was named Playmate of the Month for November 2004 after the show had already aired.[10]

    In 2005, Chris Graebe and his wife Jenni welcomed their son, Kaden Christopher.[11]

    In 2007, Mary Beth Decker welcomed her first son, Gavin.[12]

    David Giuntoli has become an actor. He's best known for playing Detective Nick Burkhardt in the TV series Grimm.[13] In 2017, he married Bitsie Tulloch. Their first daughter, Vivian, was born on February 14, 2019.[14]

    Jeremy Blossom is the co-founder and CEO of Strikepoint Media, he is married and has two kids.[15]

    Abram returned to the series as part of the alumni cast of . After dating fellow Challenge cast member Cara Maria Sorbello, Boise proposed to Rachel Missie in 2019.[16] The couple married in Montana on June 1, 2019.[17] In 2020, Boise and Missie announced they were expecting their first child.[18] Their son, Atlas Young Boise, was born on April 22, 2021.[19] The couple separated shortly after.[20]

    The Challenge

    Abram BoiseThe Gauntlet, The Inferno, Battle of the Sexes 2, The Inferno II, The Inferno 3,
    The Island, Cutthroat, Battle of the Exes, Battle of the Bloodlines
    Cara ZavaletaThe Gauntlet, The Gauntlet 2, The Inferno 3
    Christena PyleThe Inferno
    Dave GiuntoliThe Gauntlet
    Donell Langham
    Chris GraebeBattle of the Sexes 2
    Tina BartaThe Gauntlet, Battle of the Sexes 2, The Inferno II, Fresh Meat, The Duel, Battle of the ErasThe Challenge: All Stars (season 2),
    The Challenge: All Stars (season 3),
    The Challenge: All Stars (season 4)
    Jeremy BlossomThe Inferno, The Gauntlet 2

    Note: Tina appeared on Cutthroat for an elimination

    Notes and References

    1. https://nypost.com/2003/05/29/playmate-pose-just-one-for-the-road/ PLAYMATE POSE JUST ONE FOR THE ‘ROAD’
    2. http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/road-rules-stars-rap-sheet "Road Rules" Star's Rap Sheet
    3. 27 . 22 . Seely . Mike . Gravy Train; The latest St. Louisan to hop aboard the reality-TV juggernaut sees nothing but green . . 2003-05-28 . 2011-06-19 . 2012-04-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120418223149/http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2003-05-28/news/gravy-train/bestof/2008/section/sports-and-recreation-29271/.
    4. Chris replaced Abram in Episode 7.
    5. Tina replaced Cara in Episode 10.
    6. Jeremy replaced Donell in Episode 13.
    7. Donell was voted out in Episode 13 as a punishment for losing a mission.
    8. Cara was voted out in Episode 10 as a punishment for losing a mission.
    9. Abram was removed from the show in Episode 7 after physically attacking Donell.
    10. Web site: Staff. Cara Zavaleta Miss November 2004. Playboy. January 14, 2014.
    11. Web site: Update on another reality show baby to be. June 5, 2005 . May 27, 2019.
    12. Web site: Road Rules: South Pacific's Mary Beth Decker welcomes a son. October 26, 2007 . May 27, 2019.
    13. Web site: NBC To Give 'Chuck,' 'Grimm' Halloween Debuts. October 9, 2011. Airlock Alpha. October 10, 2011.
    14. Web site: David Giuntoli and Elizabeth Tulloch Welcome Daughter Vivian. People. Deirdre. Durkan. February 14, 2019. March 3, 2019.
    15. https://jeremyblossom.com/about/ About Jeremy Blossom - jeremyblossom.com
    16. Web site: Stone, Natalie. The Challenge's Abram Boise Is Engaged to Rachel Missie: 'Sheer Joy'. February 15, 2019 . May 27, 2019.
    17. Web site: Todisco, Eric. The Challenge's Abram Boise Is Married to Rachel Missie: 'An Epic Day'. July 8, 2019 . February 12, 2020.
    18. Web site: Campbell, Kathy. The Challenge's Abram Boise and Wife Rachel Missie Expecting Their 1st Child. October 10, 2020 . November 18, 2020.
    19. Web site: VanHoose, Benjamin. The Challenge's Abram Boise and Wife Rachel Welcome Their First Baby, Son Atlas. April 25, 2021. April 29, 2021.
    20. Web site: Longeretta, Emily. The Challenge's Abram Boise and Rachel Missie Split Less Than 5 Months After Welcoming 1st Child. September 10, 2021. September 30, 2021.