Carson McCalley and Jack Dodge just won “The Amazing Race” Season 37, scored a $1 million prize, and somehow still can’t splurge on dinner. Why? Because, according to them, that check hasn’t exactly hit the bank yet.
The best friend duo, who fans fell in love with for their unshakable vibe and chaotic energy, shared a hilarious TikTok poking fun at the wait. In it, Jack is seen slurping up some humble ramen noodles while the on-screen text reads: “When you just won a million dollars on The Amazing Race but the check hasn’t cleared yet.” Relatable kings.
They’re clearly still riding the high from their win, but they’re also keeping it real. The video’s caption said, “Let’s be honest imma still be eating ramen noodles when it does…” with a bunch of hashtags (obviously), showcasing the signature dry humor that fans have come to expect from the pair.
Besties, Brains, and Banter
Carson and Jack didn’t just win the race, they basically ran circles around it. The two talked on the show about how they met as teenagers in San Diego, moved to NYC, and now live in the same Brooklyn apartment building. And yes, they are best friends, not a couple. Carson has made that very clear, despite the internet shipping them hard during the season (Parade).
They were strategic, steady, and sneaky fast, placing first in several legs of the race and never letting the pressure crack their friendship. Even when things went sideways during the dreaded self-driving leg (as it always does), they powered through with their signature mix of sarcasm and support. Their platonic chemistry and mutual respect made them not just fun to watch; but easy to root for.
As openly gay contestants and longtime friends, their win is also a win for LGBTQ+ visibility in reality TV. Jack even said during the finale, “We slay dragons together. We are nerds. We go on these adventures all the time in our heads, and to be able to do it in real life is unreal. I can’t believe it’s us. I cannot imagine a more perfect part of our story. When we were young, we were confused, closeted, little queer weirdos. And now we understand each other and ourselves,” per InTouch.
Millionaire Energy (Pending)
While they’re still waiting on that direct deposit, Carson and Jack seem more than happy to keep entertaining fans on their TikTok in the meantime. And honestly, if this is their broke era, imagine how iconic they’ll be once that check finally clears.
For now, the pair are staying grounded and grateful (and still eating ramen). But with a million-dollar win and a whole fandom behind them, we’d say they’re already pretty rich in all the ways that matter.
And if you’re ready to relive the chaos, laughs, and wins, “The Amazing Race” Season 37 is streaming now on Paramount+.
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Winners of ‘The Amazing Race’ Joke: “The Check Hasn’t Cleared”